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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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- As the men rounded a curve in the road, they became more distinct.
p. 33.9 *distinct = clearly seen
- When he faced Mr. Granger again his voice was very quiet, very distinct, very sure.
p. 169.9distinct = clearly heard
- "He looks different," I remarked when I could see T.J. more distinctly.
p. 239.4distinctly = clearly
- T.J. was still there, an indistinct blur blending into the gathering dusk, and I began to think that perhaps he would not go with the Simmses.
p. 241.7indistinct = not seen clearlystandard prefix: The prefix "in-" in indistinct means not and reverses the meaning of distinct. This is the same pattern you see in words like invisible, incomplete, and insecure.
- But before she could reach T.J., she was caught by the arm and flung so ferociously against the house that she fell, dazed, and Mr. Avery, struggling to reach her, was helpless to save either her or T.J. Christopher-John was sobbing distinctly now.
p. 253.9distinctly = in a manner that is clearly noticeable
Definitions:
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(1)
(distinct) clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)