Chapter III

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

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on the subject of; concerning

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from one side of something to the other

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in addition

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

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surprising greatly

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

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make a request or demand for something to somebody

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in or near a particular place or position

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a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

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in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

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the past participle of “be”

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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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Bound written or printed works.

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a shop where books are sold

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district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

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of surpassing excellence

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a male with the same parents as someone else

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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noisy like the sound of a bee

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showing who or what does the action

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a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals

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feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978)

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plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

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plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

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providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

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a machine for performing calculations automatically

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

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devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

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represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

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let fall to the ground

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a native or inhabitant of Egypt

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divisible by two

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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

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all things; all of a situation

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a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

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related to or involving literary fiction

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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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grant freedom to; free from confinement

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superlative of “friendly” — characteristic of or befitting a friend

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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the side that is forward or prominent

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a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal

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having no hair or fur

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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

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a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

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

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

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not easy to believe

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free from external control and constraint

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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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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and nothing more

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

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highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

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prefer or wish to do something

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plural of “like” — a similar kind

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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situated in a particular spot or position

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(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

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characterized by grandeur

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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belonging to the person speaking

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a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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known widely and usually unfavorably

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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 join alternatives or possibilities

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

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past form of “pass” — go across or through

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

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support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

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electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

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

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United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

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interpret something that is written or printed

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an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

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a particular branch of scientific knowledge

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transport commercially

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a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

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plural of “signing” — language expressed by visible hand gestures

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be seated

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past form of “staff” — provide with staff

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a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Borderlands is basically located across the street from the fictional Cesar Chavez High depicted in Little Brother, and it's not just notorious for its brilliant events, signings, book clubs and such, but also for its amazing hairless Egyptian cat, Ripley, who likes to perch like a buzzing gargoyle on the computer at the front of the store.

carry out

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

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

From this reading Borderlands is basically located across the street from the fictional Cesar Chavez High depicted in Little Brother, and it's not just notorious for its brilliant events, signings, book clubs and such, but also for its amazing hairless Egyptian cat, Ripley, who likes to perch like a buzzing gargoyle on the computer at the front of the store.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

in or at that place or location

From this reading Borderlands is about the friendliest bookstore you could ask for, filled with comfy places to sit and read, and staffed by incredibly knowledgeable clerks who know everything there is to know about science fiction.

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

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

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From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

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

From this reading [[This chapter is dedicated to Borderlands Books, San Francisco's magnificent independent science fiction bookstore.

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

From this reading [[This chapter is dedicated to Borderlands Books, San Francisco's magnificent independent science fiction bookstore.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading [[Borderland Books: http://www.borderlands-books.com/ 866 Valencia Ave, San Francisco CA USA 94110 +1 888 893 4008]] We passed a lot of people in the road on the way to the Powell Street BART.

an industrial city in northern Venezuela

From this reading [[Borderland Books: http://www.borderlands-books.com/ 866 Valencia Ave, San Francisco CA USA 94110 +1 888 893 4008]] We passed a lot of people in the road on the way to the Powell Street BART.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading [[Borderland Books: http://www.borderlands-books.com/ 866 Valencia Ave, San Francisco CA USA 94110 +1 888 893 4008]] We passed a lot of people in the road on the way to the Powell Street BART.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [[Borderland Books: http://www.borderlands-books.com/ 866 Valencia Ave, San Francisco CA USA 94110 +1 888 893 4008]] We passed a lot of people in the road on the way to the Powell Street BART.

at the time that

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

which person or people

From this reading Borderlands is basically located across the street from the fictional Cesar Chavez High depicted in Little Brother, and it's not just notorious for its brilliant events, signings, book clubs and such, but also for its amazing hairless Egyptian cat, Ripley, who likes to perch like a buzzing gargoyle on the computer at the front of the store.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

in the company of; together with

From this reading Borderlands is about the friendliest bookstore you could ask for, filled with comfy places to sit and read, and staffed by incredibly knowledgeable clerks who know everything there is to know about science fiction.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Even better, they've always been willing to take orders for my book (by net or phone) and hold them for me to sign when I drop into the store, then they ship them within the US for free!]]

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading [[Borderland Books: http://www.borderlands-books.com/ 866 Valencia Ave, San Francisco CA USA 94110 +1 888 893 4008]] We passed a lot of people in the road on the way to the Powell Street BART.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Borderlands is about the friendliest bookstore you could ask for, filled with comfy places to sit and read, and staffed by incredibly knowledgeable clerks who know everything there is to know about science fiction.