Haley
['heili:]
Definition
(noun.) United States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back to Africa (1921-1992).
(noun.) United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981).
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Examples
- One day, when she lay to for a while at a small town in Kentucky, Haley went up into the place on a little matter of business. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Why, I reckon she _is_ tol'able fair, said Haley, blowing the smoke out of his mouth. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- So long as your grand folks wants to buy men and women, I'm as good as they is, said Haley; 'tan't any meaner sellin' on 'em, that 't is buyin'! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- And didn't I car Mas'r Haley night five miles out of de road, dis evening, or else he'd a come up with Lizy as easy as a dog arter a coon. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Here the boys called out that Mas'r Haley was coming, and then an unceremonious kick pushed open the door. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Well, said Haley, after they had both silently picked their nuts for a season, what do you say? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Sir, she said to Haley, take good account of who you sell him to, and let me know. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- At this instant, Haley appeared on the verandah. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Though the dogs might damage the gal, if they come on her unawars, said Haley. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Old lady don't like your humble servant, over and above, said Haley, with an uneasy effort to be very familiar. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Your master, I s'pose, don't keep no dogs, said Haley, thoughtfully, as he prepared to mount. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- He's the faithfullest, best crittur-- Yes, yes, said Haley; but your good fellers are just the critturs to want ter run off. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Haley is his name, said Shelby, turning himself rather uneasily in his chair, and continuing with his eyes fixed on a letter. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Wal, said Haley, spitting, I shall put in, I think, for the youngerly ones and the boy. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- What brought you here, Haley? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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