used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
Abe
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From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
Brer
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From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
Claus
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From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
coonnounUS /kuːn/
an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
to come or go into
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
hogverbUS /hɑːɡ/
take greedily; take more than one's share
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
hollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
joistsnounUS /dʒɔɪsts/
plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
Josie
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From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
KENTUCKYnounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
lean-tonoun
rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
MinervanounUS /məˈnɜːrvə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
routingverbUS /ˈraʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
scratchingnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
SisnounUS /sɪs/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was of logs with a stone chimney, that leaned outward as though bowing an invitation to Santa Claus to enter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A hound barked as they approached and then ran under the house, routing out a hog that had been comfortably scratching his back on the joists of the floor of the lean-to summer kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
in or at the place that
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Several coon skins were nailed to the side of the house, there to tan in the wind and sun--a natural method often employed in the country.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOME The cabin of Sis Minerva and Brer Abe was so picturesque that Josie regretted not having a camera with her.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Bright geraniums peeped from the windows, where hung wreaths of holly and swamp berries.
