used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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highly skilled
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a quantity of money
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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any thing at all
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Apostatizes
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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exercising caution or showing care or attention
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CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
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without variation or change, in every case
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ConvertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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DespicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
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encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
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ExamplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
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fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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FulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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give help or assistance; be of service
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where you live at a particular time
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inducesverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise
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instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
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arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The very encouraging reports we are constantly receiving from various parts of the country concerning the vast amount of good accomplished by these small publications, induces us to issue the fourteenth book, with the sincere hope that it may not be less interesting or instructive than those which have preceded it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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undertake a journey or trip
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
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LiterallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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ObservernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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the local environment
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the time that has elapsed
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precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
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PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
PromisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
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PromptsnounUS /prɑːmpts/
plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
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ProphecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
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publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
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reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
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free from danger or the risk of harm
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sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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the vital principle or animating force within living things
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SpontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
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happening unexpectedly
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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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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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The very encouraging reports we are constantly receiving from various parts of the country concerning the vast amount of good accomplished by these small publications, induces us to issue the fourteenth book, with the sincere hope that it may not be less interesting or instructive than those which have preceded it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TraitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading Solemn Warnings--A Traitor can Never be Anything but Despicable--Examples of the Past.
TRAITORSnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading TRAITORS.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
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precisely as stated
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WarningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The very encouraging reports we are constantly receiving from various parts of the country concerning the vast amount of good accomplished by these small publications, induces us to issue the fourteenth book, with the sincere hope that it may not be less interesting or instructive than those which have preceded it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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ZionnounUS /ˈzaɪən/
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
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