used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
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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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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
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actively or fully engaged or occupied
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I must tell you the news—York House is took."
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
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comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
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a body serving in an administrative capacity
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dearly loved
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don't
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Elsie
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(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
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opinion or judgment
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having the pinkish flush of health
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR "OH, mummie dear, somefing so inciting has happened!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR "OH, mummie dear, somefing so inciting has happened!"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I must tell you the news—York House is took."
incitingverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
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a message received and understood
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arousing or holding the attention
From this reading What were reading, writing and arithmetic compared with such interesting information?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But I must tell you the news—York House is took."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
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lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
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listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a form of address for a married woman
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mummie
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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information about recent and important events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
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petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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reprovinglyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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past form of “rouse” — become active
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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR "OH, mummie dear, somefing so inciting has happened!"
somefing
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From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR "OH, mummie dear, somefing so inciting has happened!"
of the kind already mentioned
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express in words
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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 “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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inflected form of “take” — carry out
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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR "OH, mummie dear, somefing so inciting has happened!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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
From this reading What were reading, writing and arithmetic compared with such interesting information?
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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the words that are spoken
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the act of creating written works
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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the person or people being spoken to
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