Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

(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 It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

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

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

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

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a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading In this new edition, which has been prepared especially for children, and illustrated in colors by an artist who knows how to please them as well as their elders, the Introduction has been omitted, but the stories and their charming setting have been left intact.

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

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a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

the past participle of “be”

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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

pleasing or delighting

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plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

a flag that shows its nationality

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without stop or interruption

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

an instance of boastful talk

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading In this new edition, which has been prepared especially for children, and illustrated in colors by an artist who knows how to please them as well as their elders, the Introduction has been omitted, but the stories and their charming setting have been left intact.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

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From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

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set up or found

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

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

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

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

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

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of great significance or value

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

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

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

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

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

and nothing more

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

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having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

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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 Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

held dear

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

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

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Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

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

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In this new edition, which has been prepared especially for children, and illustrated in colors by an artist who knows how to please them as well as their elders, the Introduction has been omitted, but the stories and their charming setting have been left intact.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

on the contrary

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

the context and environment in which something is set

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had been raining all day so that Uncle Remus found it impossible to go out.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

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From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

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

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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

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from one end or side of something to the other

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

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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

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

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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which person or people

From this reading In this new edition, which has been prepared especially for children, and illustrated in colors by an artist who knows how to please them as well as their elders, the Introduction has been omitted, but the stories and their charming setting have been left intact.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nights With Uncle Remus is a story-book dearly loved by children.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The storm had begun, the old man declared, just as the chickens were crowing for day, and it had continued almost without intermission.

a late time of life

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suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folk-lore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.