Emmett

[ em-it ]

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noun

Daniel Decatur, 1815–1904, U.S. songwriter and minstrel-show performer and producer: composer of “Dixie.”
a male given name.

Sunrise: The calendar I always wanted when Emmett and I were working on Kiko.

Others say that Emmett always whistled—it helped him to overcome his stuttering—and he meant no harm at all.

Our modern ears hear about Emmett Till now and ring with indignation.

Some folks say Emmett whistled at Carolyn as a manner of catcall, expressing his admiration.

Carolyn and Emmett were alone together for about one minute.

Later his health gave way and his brother, Robert Emmett Goolrick, a lieutenant in the company, took command.

"I s'pose yuh're aiming to give us the impression that you're going to ride, just the same," said Cal Emmett.

"He thought yuh was after what little your friend Dan had overlooked, chances is," added Cal Emmett.

Mr. Emmett held out a clenched fist with thumb jerked towards the reef.

Nearer the sky, Brand tended the lamp and discussed matters with chief officer Emmett.

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