used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had observed me, however, and joined me just as I was about to knock at the door.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had observed me, however, and joined me just as I was about to knock at the door.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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showing who or what does the action
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CriticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
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DineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
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DiscussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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DrugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
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(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
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any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a person of German nationality
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GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had observed me, however, and joined me just as I was about to knock at the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had observed me, however, and joined me just as I was about to knock at the door.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
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and nothing more
From this reading He had observed me, however, and joined me just as I was about to knock at the door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He had observed me, however, and joined me just as I was about to knock at the door.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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PublishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
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punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
ReligionsnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənz/
plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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perception by means of the eyes
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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
make square
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
carry out
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
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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plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
UnprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Sunday I was punctual to my appointment to dine with the publisher.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Let us take a turn in the square," said he; "we shall not dine for half an hour."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As I hurried along the square in which his house stood, my thoughts were fixed so intently on the great man, that I passed by him without seeing him.
in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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