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Chapter XVI
WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room. One of the children was very young, and the quartet was altogether ragged and forlorn-looking. The sympathies of Uncle Remus were immediately aroused. He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity. "Whar is you m'anderin' unter, pard?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.”
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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 WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading One of the children was very young, and the quartet was altogether ragged and forlorn-looking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
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From this reading The sympathies of Uncle Remus were immediately aroused.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the children was very young, and the quartet was altogether ragged and forlorn-looking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
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From this reading The sympathies of Uncle Remus were immediately aroused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whar is you m'anderin' unter, pard?"
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From this reading "Whar is you m'anderin' unter, pard?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whar is you m'anderin' unter, pard?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the children was very young, and the quartet was altogether ragged and forlorn-looking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the children was very young, and the quartet was altogether ragged and forlorn-looking.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sympathies of Uncle Remus were immediately aroused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He approached the group by forced marches, and finally unburdened his curiosity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whar is you m'anderin' unter, pard?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the children was very young, and the quartet was altogether ragged and forlorn-looking.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sympathies of Uncle Remus were immediately aroused.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whar is you m'anderin' unter, pard?"
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Remus went down to the passenger depot one morning recently, the first sight that caught his eye was an old negro man, a woman, and two children sitting in the shade near the door of the baggage-room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whar is you m'anderin' unter, pard?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the children was very young, and the quartet was altogether ragged and forlorn-looking.
