Chapter II

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

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

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

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

in or near a particular place or position

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Damn if I knew how to begin.

financial assistance in time of need

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the sacred writings of the Christian religions

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

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a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

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plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

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used as expletives

From this reading Damn if I knew how to begin.

take in liquids

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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

a social unit living together

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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

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an expression of greeting

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

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From this reading Damn if I knew how to begin.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Damn if I knew how to begin.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Damn if I knew how to begin.

a city in central Georgia to the southeast of Atlanta

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engage in

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

the movement of persons from one country or locality to another

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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

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being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

a form of address for a man

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From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

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

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

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

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America

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someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

express in words

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

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a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

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yielding readily to pressure or weight

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

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

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a thick sweet sticky liquid

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

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

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

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

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plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

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

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading • • • • • One evening I walked up the Pike on purpose, and stopped to say hello.

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

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

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

From this reading Some of her family were about, but they moved away to make room for me.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

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

From this reading Would you?

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From this reading Mr. and Miss So-and-So, people, the weather, the crops, the new preacher, the frolic, the church benefit, rabbit and possum hunting, the new soft drink they had at old Pap’s store, the schedule of the trains, what kind of town Macon was, Negro’s migration north, boll-weevils, syrup, the Bible—to all these things she gave a yassur or nassur, without further comment.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Would you?