Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _Schah Baham ne comprenoit jamais bien que les choses absurdes & hors de toute vraisemblance._ Le Sopha, p.

how long something has existed

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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

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the form of “be” used with “I”

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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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an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

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

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From this reading _Schah Baham ne comprenoit jamais bien que les choses absurdes & hors de toute vraisemblance._ Le Sopha, p.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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From this reading _Schah Baham ne comprenoit jamais bien que les choses absurdes & hors de toute vraisemblance._ Le Sopha, p.

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gotten under control

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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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following immediately and as a result of what went before

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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

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(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

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writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

From this reading HIEROGLYPHIC TALES.

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From this reading _Schah Baham ne comprenoit jamais bien que les choses absurdes & hors de toute vraisemblance._ Le Sopha, p.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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not in action or at work

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

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having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

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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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From this reading _Schah Baham ne comprenoit jamais bien que les choses absurdes & hors de toute vraisemblance._ Le Sopha, p.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

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the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

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plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

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engage in

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the act that results in something coming to be

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a vaguely specified concern

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

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absolutely essential

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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not one thing; not anything

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

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give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

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a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

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thinking that is coherent and logical

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plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

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witty language used to convey insults or scorn

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plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

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for that reason; with the result that

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the consistency of a solid

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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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plural of “tale” — 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

From this reading HIEROGLYPHIC TALES.

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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not permanent; not lasting

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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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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 deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

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at the time that

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

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everything that exists anywhere

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