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The original meaning of "gay" was merry and happy.
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∙ 14y ago
In "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, the term "gay" is used to describe Tom's carefree and joyful attitude. It reflects his energetic and playful nature as a young boy growing up in a small town.
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∙ 15y agoHappy, cheerful, glad.
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What did a thunderstorm mean in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
bad
What is Tom Sawyer's middle name?
Tom Sawyer's middle name is "Sawyer."
What does dander mean in tom sawyer?
In "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," dander is slang for anger. When Aunt Polly gets in a dander, it means she is getting angry or upset.
What does up a stump mean from Tom Sawyer?
perplexed
What did Tom pretend to do in the adventures of Tom Sawyer book?
Tom Sawyer pretended to be reluctant.
What chapter is Tom Sawyer shot?
Tom Sawyer is shot in Chapter 32 of Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
What disease made tom sick for most of the summer in Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer was sick with the measles for most of the summer in the book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
What year was Tom Sawyer born in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
1842
Who is the best character in the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
tom sawyer
Who is Tom Sawyer's friend in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.?
HuckleBerry Finn.
Who sang Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer is performed by Rush
Who did Tom Sawyer tell his aunt he was?
Tom Sawyer told his aunt that he was Sid, his half-brother.
