Chapter II

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From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

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From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

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From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

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From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

later than; following

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

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From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

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

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

brought into existence

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

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

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

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From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

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

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

above and across; more than

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

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

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

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

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This happy event—that is, the birth of William Cullen Bryant—occurred November 3, 1794, in the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

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

From this reading The first Bryant in America did not come in the _Mayflower_, but he was in Plymouth in 1632, and was chosen town constable in 1663.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

at the time that

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

which person or people

From this reading Like Longfellow, he could trace his descent (on his mother’s side) from John Alden and Priscilla Mullens, who came over in the _Mayflower_; and through two other branches he was descended from Pilgrim stock.

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

From this reading The poet’s father and grandfather were both doctors; so when Dr. Peter Bryant was married to “sweet Sallie Snell,” as the poet has it, and their second child was born, the good doctor named him William Cullen, after a great medical authority who had died four years before.

a late time of life

From this reading BRYANT’S CHILDHOOD Bryant was the first great American poet, having been born fourteen years before Longfellow.