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Word: befo (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...around Mose, readers may be slow in recognizing that Author Rylee has unobtrusively built him up as a strong character, a human being extraordinary in his selflessness, his patience and simple eloquence, his deep inner contentment with the seasonal simplicities of farm life. "De Lord done been trampled on befo. . ." he sermonizes. "An hit ain't never ruffle de Lord none. Dey done nail de Lord up an poke a knife in he side and done laid de crown o' thawns on he haid, an hit didn't no more'n make him groan out wunst...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Mose of Mississippi | 7/1/1935 | See Source »

Vanderbilt's daughter said befo' she died dey wuz two mo' roads dat she wanted tuh ride, When ev'vy body wonduh what roads dem could be, 'twuz de Eas' Coloraydo an' de Santy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Aug. 6, 1934 | 8/6/1934 | See Source »

Harry Parker plucked the sleeve of a Negro on the outskirts of the crowd. "You is caused enough trouble. Why don't you leave befo' somebody gits hurt...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RACES: Uncle Tom & Social Equality | 4/2/1934 | See Source »

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