Chapter II

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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at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

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

From this reading PREPARATIONS And now, of course, you will want to know why a round half dozen of Lakeville’s most precious inhabitants should be discovered parading the streets of Chicago and incidentally losing themselves and each other by the wayside.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

showing who or what does the action

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definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

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From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

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a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

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

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

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

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

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

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

introducing a different topic

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plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was this way.

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

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From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

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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

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

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From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

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From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

used to form the superlative

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

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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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

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plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

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plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

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a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading PREPARATIONS And now, of course, you will want to know why a round half dozen of Lakeville’s most precious inhabitants should be discovered parading the streets of Chicago and incidentally losing themselves and each other by the wayside.

a building where young people receive education

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

carry out

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

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

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used when the people doing the action are also its object

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was this way.

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

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not giving satisfaction

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading PREPARATIONS And now, of course, you will want to know why a round half dozen of Lakeville’s most precious inhabitants should be discovered parading the streets of Chicago and incidentally losing themselves and each other by the wayside.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Moreover, Mabel’s father, the village doctor, had long wanted to go to Germany in order to study certain branches of surgery—this was before the war, of course.

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

From this reading It was this way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was this way.

edge of a way or road or path

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

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Lakeville schoolhouse had burned down, nobody could decide where to build a new one and the places used as temporary substitutes were unsatisfactory to many of the parents.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading PREPARATIONS And now, of course, you will want to know why a round half dozen of Lakeville’s most precious inhabitants should be discovered parading the streets of Chicago and incidentally losing themselves and each other by the wayside.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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hope for; have a wish

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His wife wanted to go with him but she didn’t wish to take Mabel.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading PREPARATIONS And now, of course, you will want to know why a round half dozen of Lakeville’s most precious inhabitants should be discovered parading the streets of Chicago and incidentally losing themselves and each other by the wayside.