Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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

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declared publicly; made widely known

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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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a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

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

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the past participle of “be”

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the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

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plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

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plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

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agreeably diverting

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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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widely known and esteemed

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grow vigorously

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

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

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a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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

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

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on condition that; in the event that

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

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moving to the inside of something

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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immediately past

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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prefer or wish to do something

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be an inhabitant of or reside in

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full of life and energy

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used to form the superlative

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a form of address for a man

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a condition requiring relief

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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a person who delivers a speech or oration

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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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above and across; more than

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plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

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characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

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interpret something that is written or printed

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plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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To recall to mind.

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using language effectively to please or persuade

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-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

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so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

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a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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the property of being physically or mentally strong

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meant or adapted for an occasion or use

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the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

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required or under orders

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plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

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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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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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in or at that place or location

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

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

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

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

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feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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

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

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which person or people

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in the company of; together with

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the person or people being spoken to

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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

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