used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
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assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
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in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Following these suggestions, but with many misgivings, the author has undertaken and completed the work, assisted in the editing and proof-reading by Miss Ruth Collins, of the Drexel Institute, and by Miss Anna C. Kauffman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
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completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
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CruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
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greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
Drexel
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editingnounUS /ˈedətɪŋ/
putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
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EngravingnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
a print made from an engraving
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experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
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fellow-travelers
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about to be mentioned or specified
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someone employed to conduct others
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
Half-tones
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
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InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
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JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
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Kauffman
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
produced by a manufacturing process
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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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MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
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misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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plural of “note” — a brief written record
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/
be oriented
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PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
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Photo-Chromotype
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PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
proof-reading
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recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
express the need or desire for
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United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
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United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
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
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suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
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carry out
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
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a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
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Urie
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how something is done or how it happens
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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produce a literary work
From this reading One said, "Do not write a guide book nor a love story, but a simple narrative that will recall the incidents and delightful experiences of the tour."
set down in writing in any of various ways
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