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Chapter XI
"Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted. "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment. "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day. I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon." "How was that?" inquired the little boy.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"How was that?" inquired the little boy.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.”
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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 I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
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From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
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From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
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From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
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From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
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From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
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From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
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From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
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From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "How was that?" inquired the little boy.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
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From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
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From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
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From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
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From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He ain't bin broozin' roun' all hours er de night en day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How was that?" inquired the little boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How was that?" inquired the little boy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mars John ain't live long ez I is," said Uncle Remus, by way of comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa says there ain't any witches," the little boy interrupted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know'd a nigger w'ich his brer wuz a witch, kaze he up'n tole me how he tuck'n kyo'd 'im; en he kyo'd 'im good, mon."
