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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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “be” used with “I”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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aroused or activated
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in or to or toward a former location
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back-trail
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
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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)
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
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buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading And if, in following me through some of the exciting scenes of the old days, meeting some of the brave men who made its stirring history, and listening to my camp-fire tales of the buffalo, the Indian, the stage-coach and the pony-express, their interest in this vast land of my youth, should be awakened, I should feel richly repaid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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camp-fire
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collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And if, in following me through some of the exciting scenes of the old days, meeting some of the brave men who made its stirring history, and listening to my camp-fire tales of the buffalo, the Indian, the stage-coach and the pony-express, their interest in this vast land of my youth, should be awakened, I should feel richly repaid.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
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at any time
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excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
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opinion or judgment
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Farrar
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the act of departing
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greater in size or importance or degree
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a local and well-defined elevation of the land
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the aggregate of past events
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And if, in following me through some of the exciting scenes of the old days, meeting some of the brave men who made its stirring history, and listening to my camp-fire tales of the buffalo, the Indian, the stage-coach and the pony-express, their interest in this vast land of my youth, should be awakened, I should feel richly repaid.
IncorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
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being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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the land on which real estate is located
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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the act of hearing attentively
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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held dear
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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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marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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a formally arranged gathering
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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
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the force of workers available
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moving-pictures
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MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
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belonging to the person speaking
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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amounting to a large indefinite number
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
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pony-express
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possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
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richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
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Rinehart
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cut with a saw
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plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And if, in following me through some of the exciting scenes of the old days, meeting some of the brave men who made its stirring history, and listening to my camp-fire tales of the buffalo, the Indian, the stage-coach and the pony-express, their interest in this vast land of my youth, should be awakened, I should feel richly repaid.
stage-coach
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not in physical motion
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stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
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carry out
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plural of “tale” — 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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tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
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To perceive flavor through the mouth.
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And if, in following me through some of the exciting scenes of the old days, meeting some of the brave men who made its stirring history, and listening to my camp-fire tales of the buffalo, the Indian, the stage-coach and the pony-express, their interest in this vast land of my youth, should be awakened, I should feel richly repaid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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from one end or side of something to the other
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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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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
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a Caucasian
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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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
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a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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