Chapter II

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

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

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

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

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From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

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

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

your parents

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

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

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

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From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

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

From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

having the identity known or established

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

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

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

the literary culture

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

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

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

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

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

used to form the superlative

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

on one occasion

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

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From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

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

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

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

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

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

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

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

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

the upper part of anything

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Huh!” she exclaimed, “hit’s des like clim’in’ up sta’rs.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

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

From this reading There was a relish about this reference to the difficulties of three terraces that at once identified Aunt Minervy Ann.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Folks what live here bleeze ter b’long ter de Sons er Tempunce.”

in or at the place that

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.

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

From this reading Aunt Minervy Ann received a greeting that seemed to please her, whereupon she explained that an excursion had come to Atlanta from her town, and she had seized the opportunity to pay me a visit.

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

From this reading More than that, one of the most conspicuous features of the country town where she lived was a large brick building, covering half a block, across the top of which stretched a sign—“Temperance Hall”—in letters that could be read half a mile away.