Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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matters of personal concern

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

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the form of “be” used with “I”

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

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

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

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

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any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Preface If the critical public had cared to snub Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie and Bee, I, who am a fighting champion of theirs, would never have run the risk of boring it by a further chronicle of their travels.

the past participle of “be”

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

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past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

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exercising caution or showing care or attention

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someone who has won first place in a competition

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A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

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marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

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dearly loved

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

feelings of ardent love

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command with authority

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manner of acting or controlling yourself

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From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

plural of “expatriate” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

a social unit living together

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

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the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

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having or given a form or shape

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plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

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the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

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

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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

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

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plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

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on condition that; in the event that

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

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

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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in a literal sense

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

the quality of being loyal

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a female domestic

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading NEW YORK & MELBOURNE.

a form of address for a man

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a form of address for a married woman

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belonging to the person speaking

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW YORK & MELBOURNE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

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

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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people in general considered as a whole

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express the need or desire for

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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

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a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

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express in words

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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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refuse to acknowledge

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marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

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a detailed critical inspection

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inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

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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

From this reading "THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF AN OLD MAID," "THE EXPATRIATES," ETC.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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the one or ones belonging to them

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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

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

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

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a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

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From this reading But from a careful survey of my mail, I may say that the present volume of their doings and undoings is a direct result of the friendships they formed in "As Seen by Me," and has almost literally been written by request.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

which person or people

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belonging to which person

From this reading THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO _My Dear Father_, WHOSE HIGH TYPE OF PATRIOTISM, STEADFAST LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT, AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY HAVE TAUGHT ME WHEREIN LIE THE IDEALS OF LIFE.

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

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set down in writing in any of various ways

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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading NEW YORK & MELBOURNE.