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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ANGELUSnoun
the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
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past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My lecture to-night at the Central Music Hall is advertised as a _causerie_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Chicago, March 15._ Arrived here this morning and put up at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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box-office
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From this reading My local manager informs me that many people have inquired at the box-office what the meaning of that French word is.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
causerienoun
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading My lecture to-night at the Central Music Hall is advertised as a _causerie_.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading My lecture to-night at the Central Music Hall is advertised as a _causerie_.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
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EXHIBITIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
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the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading My lecture to-night at the Central Music Hall is advertised as a _causerie_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
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past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading My local manager informs me that many people have inquired at the box-office what the meaning of that French word is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My lecture to-night at the Central Music Hall is advertised as a _causerie_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
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localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
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managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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march in a procession
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Chicago, March 15._ Arrived here this morning and put up at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading My lecture to-night at the Central Music Hall is advertised as a _causerie_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My lecture to-night at the Central Music Hall is advertised as a _causerie_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Chicago, March 15._ Arrived here this morning and put up at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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be seated
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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
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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to-night
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TRIBUNALnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
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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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VASSILI
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VERESCHAGIN'S
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
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WAGNERnounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
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WAGNERITES
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WANDERINGSnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
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used to ask for information about something
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As he does not know himself, he could not enlighten them, but he thinks that curiosity will draw a good crowd to-night.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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