Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

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a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

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

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.

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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

a long narrow depression in a surface

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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

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discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

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-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

with no protection or shield

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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

the act of departing

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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

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destroyed or killed

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

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

From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

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

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

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an opening into or through something

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."

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(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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and nothing more

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

above and across; more than

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

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Identical; not different.

From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

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to a small degree or extent

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

not in physical motion

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

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

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the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.

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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a successful ending of a struggle or contest

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

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

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."

the words that are spoken

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."