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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agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
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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
From this reading “Maybe the boy’s all right.
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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antiquarianadjective
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
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one or some or every or all without specification
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artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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next to; at the side of
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BlinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
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boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Maybe the boy’s all right.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It’s possible; but I don’t know, I don’t know.”
showing who or what does the action
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small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Maybe the captain’s right,” said he.
ComfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
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curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
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greatly pleased
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a licensed medical practitioner
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don't
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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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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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easy-chair
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egg-nogs
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opinion or judgment
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EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
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fanlightnoun
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
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start firing a weapon
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freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the side that is forward or prominent
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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
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hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Maybe the captain’s right,” said he.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It’s possible; but I don’t know, I don’t know.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
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It's
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From this reading It’s possible; but I don’t know, I don’t know.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It’s possible; but I don’t know, I don’t know.”
leadedadjectiveUS /ˈledɪd/
(of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead
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past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
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set afire or burning
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lintelnounUS /ˈlɪntəl/
horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window
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by chance
From this reading “Maybe the captain’s right,” said he.
used to form the superlative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used of mouth or eyes
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
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the time that has elapsed
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capable of happening or existing
From this reading It’s possible; but I don’t know, I don’t know.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
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precisely, exactly
From this reading “Maybe the captain’s right,” said he.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
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SnugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
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stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
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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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Trefethen's
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VISIONSnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
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past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
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inside; before a period of time has passed
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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