Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Dennis became the constant companion of the two Lincoln children.

for the reason that

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

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

From this reading Dennis became the constant companion of the two Lincoln children.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Dennis became the constant companion of the two Lincoln children.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Dennis became the constant companion of the two Lincoln children.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

a social unit living together

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

United States film actor (born in 1956)

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

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

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

affected with or related to milk sickness

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

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

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

held or filled or in use

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

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

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

get rid of

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

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

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

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

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

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

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He has told most of the stories that are known of this sad time in the Lincoln boy's life.

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

From this reading Dennis became the constant companion of the two Lincoln children.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

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

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

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

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

at the time that

From this reading LOSING HIS MOTHER In the fall of 1817, when the Lincoln family had moved from the shed into the rough log cabin, Thomas and Betsy Sparrow came and occupied the "darned little half-faced camp," as Dennis Hanks called it.

which person or people

From this reading Betsy Sparrow was the aunt who had brought up Nancy Hanks, and she was now a foster-mother to Dennis, her nephew.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The two families had lived there for nearly a year when Thomas and Betsy Sparrow were both seized with a terrible disease known to the settlers as the "milk-sick" because it attacked the cattle.