Chapter XVII

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

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-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

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prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

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a native or inhabitant of the United States

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

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

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surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "I don't need to grope around for matches.

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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completely unclothed

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

earlier than; in front of

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a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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processing that involves blowing a gas

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a slight wind (usually refreshing)

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a small house with a single story

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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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not open or affording passage or access

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the officer who holds the supreme command

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an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

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plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger

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a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

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inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

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lacking in light; not bright or harsh

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From this reading "I don't need to grope around for matches.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

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(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

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start firing a weapon

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past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

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

From this reading A RADIO FREAK Dim prints fluttered out from the varnished wall--the living-room wall--in the strong breeze blowing through an open window: Pershing, American Commander-in-chief; Foch, Marshal of France; Haig, who held the line; Cadorna, of Flamina's Italy; Albert of Belgium, kingly of courage!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't need to grope around for matches.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

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a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a young female

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

From this reading Now the sea-breeze took its turn at identification as it crept through the window--in the wake of an excited girl whose wildly throbbing heart, like a lamp turned high within her, guided her straight to an adjoining dormitory, a glass-paneled sleeping-porch, closed at present, where was a long row of dim cots.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading "I don't need to grope around for matches.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

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an estimate based on little or no information

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subject to guidance or control especially after launching

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

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the locus of feelings and intuitions

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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

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

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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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

From this reading "I don't need to grope around for matches.

the act of designating or identifying something

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-ing form of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

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

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located, suited for, or taking place within a building

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

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an artificial source of visible illumination

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the body of people who lead a group

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of less size or importance

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prefer or wish to do something

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a formation of people or things one beside another

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a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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place in proper rank

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plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading "I don't need to grope around for matches.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

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a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I don't need to grope around for matches.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

To move from a closed position.

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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above and across; more than

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948)

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inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

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medium for communication

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an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

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From this reading Now the sea-breeze took its turn at identification as it crept through the window--in the wake of an excited girl whose wildly throbbing heart, like a lamp turned high within her, guided her straight to an adjoining dormitory, a glass-paneled sleeping-porch, closed at present, where was a long row of dim cots.

perception by means of the eyes

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From this reading Now the sea-breeze took its turn at identification as it crept through the window--in the wake of an excited girl whose wildly throbbing heart, like a lamp turned high within her, guided her straight to an adjoining dormitory, a glass-paneled sleeping-porch, closed at present, where was a long row of dim cots.

successive (without a break)

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having strength or power greater than average or expected

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

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

From this reading The Camp Fire Group had held an indoor guessing contest the night before, identifying these and lesser leaders of the Great War, without seeing the names.

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

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

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from one end or side of something to the other

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

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inflected form of “take” — carry out

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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

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moved around an axis or center

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

From this reading The pastime over, they had pinned the leaders up on the bare wall of that bungalow living-room.

having a coating of stain or varnish

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be awake, be alert, be there

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an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

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

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in or at the place that

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which person or people

From this reading A RADIO FREAK Dim prints fluttered out from the varnished wall--the living-room wall--in the strong breeze blowing through an open window: Pershing, American Commander-in-chief; Foch, Marshal of France; Haig, who held the line; Cadorna, of Flamina's Italy; Albert of Belgium, kingly of courage!

belonging to which person

From this reading Now the sea-breeze took its turn at identification as it crept through the window--in the wake of an excited girl whose wildly throbbing heart, like a lamp turned high within her, guided her straight to an adjoining dormitory, a glass-paneled sleeping-porch, closed at present, where was a long row of dim cots.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading Now the sea-breeze took its turn at identification as it crept through the window--in the wake of an excited girl whose wildly throbbing heart, like a lamp turned high within her, guided her straight to an adjoining dormitory, a glass-paneled sleeping-porch, closed at present, where was a long row of dim cots.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A RADIO FREAK Dim prints fluttered out from the varnished wall--the living-room wall--in the strong breeze blowing through an open window: Pershing, American Commander-in-chief; Foch, Marshal of France; Haig, who held the line; Cadorna, of Flamina's Italy; Albert of Belgium, kingly of courage!

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Now the sea-breeze took its turn at identification as it crept through the window--in the wake of an excited girl whose wildly throbbing heart, like a lamp turned high within her, guided her straight to an adjoining dormitory, a glass-paneled sleeping-porch, closed at present, where was a long row of dim cots.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Camp Fire Group had held an indoor guessing contest the night before, identifying these and lesser leaders of the Great War, without seeing the names.