Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

any person at all

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

plural of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

plural of “bragg” — Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

a movement into or inward

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

a social unit living together

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

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From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

not any; not one

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

with little or no delay

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

inflected form of “sag” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Bragg announced each day that he was “gwine ter try mighty hard to find time to fix that po’ch, an’ mend up the roof.”

someone who visits

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Braggs’ cabin was not a comfortable, convenient home such as the Arnolds had made their own mountain cabin.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

in or at the place that

From this reading The doors of the Braggs’ cabin sagged from clumsy leather hinges; the floor of the rough porch was broken here and there, so that anyone entering the house had to be careful where he stepped.

which person or people

From this reading MOLLIE BRAGG The nearest neighbors to the Arnolds were a family named Bragg, who lived in a cabin some three miles distant, near the road leading to Corinth.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But days, weeks, and months went by and no repairs were made, although Mr. Bragg spent long hours on the porch, tilted back against the house in an old chair, smoking, and, as he would promptly explain to any visitor, “tryin’ to rest up.”