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Chapter IX
Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square. Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah! O-Y-S-T-E-R-S! O-Y-STERS!” And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!”
one or the other of two
From this reading “And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.”
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading “Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
one or the other of two
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
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From this reading Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.
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From this reading O-Y-S-T-E-R-S!
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From this reading O-Y-STERS!”
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From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mysterious things are happening in Kennedy Square.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
which person or people
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only the very wisest men know what it is all about--black Moses for one, who tramps the brick walks and makes short cuts through the dirt paths, carrying his tin buckets and shouting: “Po' ole Moses--po' ole fellah!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Bobbins, the gardener, who raked up last year's autumn leaves and either burned them in piles or spread them on the flower-beds as winter blankets.
