Chapter XVI

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

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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

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

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in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

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

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

the past participle of “be”

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earlier than; in front of

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a long seat for more than one person

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

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Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

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a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

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an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

divisible by two

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past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

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the act of departing

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

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

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

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

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the aggregate of past events

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

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From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The very idea!"

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

set down according to a plan

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a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

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

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

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naughtily or annoyingly playful

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the time period between dawn and noon

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a form of address for a man

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immediately following in time or order

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not any; not one

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

touching and supported by a surface

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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make a promise or commitment

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with little or no delay

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a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

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for that reason; with the result that

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express in words

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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

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From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

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not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very idea!"

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

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

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

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used to ask for information about something

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which person or people

From this reading "Indeed I'm not," growled the Scotchman, who although flattered by the demand, was unwilling to admit it.

in the company of; together with

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the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "To-day, you know, you are going to tell me the clock history of Massachusetts."