Chapter II

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

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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Then, too, come early adventures with the gun, and 'coon hunts and 'possum hunts with the negroes under the round moon, with the long-eared, deep-voiced hounds--to him delicious and ever-memorable nights!

later than; following

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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

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

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

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

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the season when the leaves fall from the trees

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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From this reading The crisp air, through which the breath rises like white incense, the thick autumn leaves, begemmed with frost, rustling underfoot; the shadows of the mighty trees; the strained ear; the heart leaping with excitement; the negroes and dogs mingling their wild delight in music that wakes the echoes of distant hill-sides.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

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plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

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the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

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rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

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plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

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

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an eccentric or undignified rustic

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too numerous to be counted

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(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

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greatly pleasing or entertaining

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give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

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plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

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plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

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all through a period, or at some point within it

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the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

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at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

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plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading The crisp air, through which the breath rises like white incense, the thick autumn leaves, begemmed with frost, rustling underfoot; the shadows of the mighty trees; the strained ear; the heart leaping with excitement; the negroes and dogs mingling their wild delight in music that wakes the echoes of distant hill-sides.

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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

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add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

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any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

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a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

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be suspended or hanging

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

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

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From this reading The crisp air, through which the breath rises like white incense, the thick autumn leaves, begemmed with frost, rustling underfoot; the shadows of the mighty trees; the strained ear; the heart leaping with excitement; the negroes and dogs mingling their wild delight in music that wakes the echoes of distant hill-sides.

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

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

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

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Then, too, come early adventures with the gun, and 'coon hunts and 'possum hunts with the negroes under the round moon, with the long-eared, deep-voiced hounds--to him delicious and ever-memorable nights!

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

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ten 10s

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plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

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

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a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

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plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

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the literary culture

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

prefer or wish to do something

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plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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engage in

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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having or showing great strength or force or intensity

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a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

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the action of people mingling and coming into contact

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the natural satellite of the Earth

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a form of address for a married woman

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an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

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plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

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Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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

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a purple color or pigment

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plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

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a charge of ammunition for a single shot

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the stealing of cattle

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plural of “say” — the chance to speak

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From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

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plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

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complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

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(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

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United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)

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lacking natural ease

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impart skills or knowledge to

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading Then come school-days and vacations during which, as Mrs. Stowe says, he may teach Uncle Tom to make his letters on a slate or expound to him the Scriptures.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

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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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male cat

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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

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at or nearest to the top

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plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

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

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

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below or beneath something; less than

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under the feet

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plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

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plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

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in or at the place that

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

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a Caucasian

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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

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in the company of; together with

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