Chapter VI

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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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the superior of an abbey of monks

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plural of “acolyte” — someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches

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providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

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

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

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the thing arranged or agreed to

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accomplishment of an objective

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in or near a particular place or position

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forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)

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the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture

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the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement

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a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

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in the space, time, or range separating two things

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the sacred writings of the Christian religions

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Bound written or printed works.

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get temporarily

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a division of some larger or more complex organization

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the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

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plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

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(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

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plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

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plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading present of cigars, 306

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the act of examining resemblances

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plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

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utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading in a monastery—Learning manners, 294 Leave Zimmé without interpreters—Borrow a tent—Reach Ban Pang Kai—The cry of gibbons—Legend—A primitive pagoda—Three kinds of pagodas—Description—Low plateau dividing Meh Low from Meh Wung—Branch railway from Lakon—The head sources of Meh Wung—A storm—Teak—Reach

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

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United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)

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the time during which someone's life continues

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The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

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not as far along as normal in development

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all of the offspring of a given progenitor

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a statement that represents something in words

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the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

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treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms

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-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading in a monastery—Learning manners, 294 Leave Zimmé without interpreters—Borrow a tent—Reach Ban Pang Kai—The cry of gibbons—Legend—A primitive pagoda—Three kinds of pagodas—Description—Low plateau dividing Meh Low from Meh Wung—Branch railway from Lakon—The head sources of Meh Wung—A storm—Teak—Reach

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the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

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five-toed pachyderm

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an improvement that makes something more agreeable

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morally objectionable behavior

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very good; of the highest quality

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an exorbitant charge

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plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

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(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

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the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it

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plural of “gibbon” — English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)

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the act of giving

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United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)

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highest in quality

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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

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

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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

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

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plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

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conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

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moving to the inside of something

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plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

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undertake a journey or trip

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plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

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the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

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go away from a place

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plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

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a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

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plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

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something that is lost

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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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social deportment

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French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

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plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

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plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

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plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

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the residence of a religious community

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plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

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a form of address for a man

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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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the act of subjugating by cruelty

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an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof

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plural of “pagoda” — an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof

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a sudden sharp feeling

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an organization to gain political power

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plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size

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cause to suffer a blight

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a relatively flat highland

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plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

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belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

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a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

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a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

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line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

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reach a destination, either real or abstract

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concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

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plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

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a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

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-ing form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

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the form of “shall” used in the contraction “shan’t”

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the act of removing hair with a razor

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a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula

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a branch of the Tai languages

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the state of being under the control of another person

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plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

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in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

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the profession of a teacher

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hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding

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place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

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a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

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

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plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

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

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a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

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the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

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a person who translates written messages from one language to another

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plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

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

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a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

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possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)

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in the company of; together with

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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