used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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AssociateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Q.C.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
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communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
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editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
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the state or fact of existing
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make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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HAYWARD
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HebenounUS /hiːb/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
a message received and understood
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past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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Johnsonian
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From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading Q.C.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
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necessary for relief or supply
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revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
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sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
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sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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St
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From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
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Streatham's
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From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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up to a particular time
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
not known
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
precisely as stated
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VOL
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From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
VolumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Welcome, Associate Forms, where'er we turn Fill, Streatham's Hebe, the Johnsonian urn--St. Stephen's In Two Volumes VOL.
accept gladly
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where'er
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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