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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
aid
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
althoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
altogether
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
attempted
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
AUNT
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
back
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
becoming
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
Bradford's
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
bring
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
came
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
caustic
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
converse
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
cottage
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
darkened
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
days
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
deal
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
degree
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
dey
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
door
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
flight
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
grateful
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
heard
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
HEARS
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
knew
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
later
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
Mesmie
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
mild
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
minutes
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
narcotic
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
niggers
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
noon
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
now
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
observations
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
off
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
openly
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
opportunity
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
other
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
out
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
passing
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
position
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
quietly
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
rebelled
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
relaxation
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
room
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
seven
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
several
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
shortly
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
sick
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
sitting
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
sleeping
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
soul
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
spank
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
sponges
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
stepnounUS /step/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
tenderness
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
TIMMIE
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
trying
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
twin
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
unbearable
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From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
Uncle
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
uncomfortable
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
very
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
vigilance
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From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
week
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her seven days of vigilance had been trying to a degree, and, although while in the sick room she was the very soul of tenderness, this opportunity for relaxation came as a grateful relief.
wife
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
windows
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From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mesmie was sleeping by the aid of a mild narcotic, and Aunt Timmie, having darkened the windows, had now come quietly out to converse with him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
wu'thless
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From this reading Therefore, Zack had been passing through several uncomfortable minutes, during the course of which he heard a great deal about "wu'thless niggers what sponges off dey twin wife," and other caustic observations.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading His position was becoming altogether unbearable, yet he knew that if he attempted flight she would bring him back, and if he openly rebelled she would spank him.
Zack
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From this reading AUNT TIMMIE HEARS A SECRET Uncle Zack was sitting, shortly after noon a week later, on the door step of Bradford's cottage.
