Chapter 12 of The Call of the South is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Call of the South is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration. "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge." At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion. "Who is your lawyer?" "Mistuh Shaw—Mistuh Robert Shaw."
Chapter 12 of The Call of the South is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading “At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.”
move gently or carefully
From this reading “At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “"Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."”
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading “"I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.”
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading “At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “"I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.”
the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “"I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.”
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading “"Mistuh Shaw—Mistuh Robert Shaw."”
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In this reading “At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
move gently or carefully
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is your lawyer?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
make reference to
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mistuh Shaw—Mistuh Robert Shaw."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Mistuh Shaw—Mistuh Robert Shaw."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mention of money, however, the sharp-dealing old negro felt a little more at ease and interested in the discussion.
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading "Mistuh Shaw—Mistuh Robert Shaw."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don’ need the money," said Porter in maddening reiteration.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
which person or people
From this reading "Who is your lawyer?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Besides that I don’ know what my lawyer will charge."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your lawyer?"
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