Chapter IX

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

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the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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

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plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

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someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

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put into a proper or systematic order

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plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

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the supreme effort one can make

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an administrative unit of government

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showing who or what does the action

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(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

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taking care or paying attention

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an occurrence of something

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a seat for one person, with a support for the back

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plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

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a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

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a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

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a natural object that covers or envelops

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slightly wet

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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

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plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

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(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

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increase twofold

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plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

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past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

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tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood

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plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

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widely known and esteemed

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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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United States film maker (1896-1973)

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

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past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility

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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

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decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

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an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

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

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the act of retaining something

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large strong hand (as of a fighter)

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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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someone employed to clean and maintain a building

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a room equipped for preparing meals

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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the force of workers available

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United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

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in motion

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with neatness

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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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immediately following in time or order

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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

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a small storeroom for storing foods or wines

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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

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completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

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plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

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someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

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the science of mental life

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

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superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

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advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

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especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

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apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

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slang for sexual intercourse

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plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

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Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

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plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

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distribute or disperse widely

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Maintained an upright posture.

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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 plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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

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

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the upper part of anything

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remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

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two times

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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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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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precisely as stated

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one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

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plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A would-be literary light was hanging pictures on the softly-tinted walls of the house parlor.

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

From this reading One of the three richest men in New York, very damp and red in the face from his exertions, was screwing in hooks for pots and pans in the pantry next door.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading A rising young architect was helping the pretty wife of a distinguished psychology professor wash dishes, ready to put on Betty’s carefully spread papers.

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From this reading Up-stairs Georgia, Babbie, and Eugenia Ford were superintending the efforts of the night-watchman and a janitor to arrange a bed, a bureau, a wash-stand, a desk, and two chairs to the best advantage in rooms guaranteed by the rising young architect aforesaid to be perfectly capable of holding those articles,--or, in the case of double rooms, twice the number.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Up-stairs Georgia, Babbie, and Eugenia Ford were superintending the efforts of the night-watchman and a janitor to arrange a bed, a bureau, a wash-stand, a desk, and two chairs to the best advantage in rooms guaranteed by the rising young architect aforesaid to be perfectly capable of holding those articles,--or, in the case of double rooms, twice the number.

a Caucasian

From this reading MOVING IN BETTY WALES, her sleeves rolled up to her elbows and her trim little figure enveloped in one of her famous kitchen aprons, stood on a chair in the china closet of Morton Hall, covering the top shelves neatly with sheets of white paper.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A rising young architect was helping the pretty wife of a distinguished psychology professor wash dishes, ready to put on Betty’s carefully spread papers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MOVING IN BETTY WALES, her sleeves rolled up to her elbows and her trim little figure enveloped in one of her famous kitchen aprons, stood on a chair in the china closet of Morton Hall, covering the top shelves neatly with sheets of white paper.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading A would-be literary light was hanging pictures on the softly-tinted walls of the house parlor.

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 One of the three richest men in New York, very damp and red in the face from his exertions, was screwing in hooks for pots and pans in the pantry next door.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A rising young architect was helping the pretty wife of a distinguished psychology professor wash dishes, ready to put on Betty’s carefully spread papers.