Chapter VI

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

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading They discussed pro and con the new-fangled gas and electric self-crankers.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

plural of “creation” — the human act of creating

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

plural of “cutting” — the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They discussed pro and con the new-fangled gas and electric self-crankers.

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

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

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From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading They discussed pro and con the new-fangled gas and electric self-crankers.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

a social unit living together

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading They discussed pro and con the new-fangled gas and electric self-crankers.

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

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

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

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

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From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

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

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

disturbingly provocative

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

most important element

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

used to form the superlative

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new

From this reading They discussed pro and con the new-fangled gas and electric self-crankers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

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From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

domestic swine

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading They discussed pro and con the new-fangled gas and electric self-crankers.

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

From this reading They discussed pro and con the new-fangled gas and electric self-crankers.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

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

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

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

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

elegance by virtue of being fashionable

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

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

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

a vagrant

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

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

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

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

From this reading Each had his own ideas concerning which of the marvelous creations had the most stylish lines.

during the time that

From this reading Some members of the family wanted Prest-O-Lites while others were eloquent for electric.

which person or people

From this reading For days now the main topic of conversation on the Brailsford farm had been the merits of the various makes of cars (a much more intriguing subject than the tramp who had been discovered half dead near Bad Pete's blind pig in Brailsford Junction).

in the company of; together with

From this reading They talked Imperials, Elcars, Cuttings, Speedwells, Marions, and the swank new Garfords with the single headlight.