Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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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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many-sided

From this reading Let _me_ make it," is the cry when a child sees an older person putting together the different parts of an interesting piece of work; and it is this desire to do things himself, this impulse toward self-expression, that, when properly directed, forms so great a factor in his all-around development and education.

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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one more of the same kind, or a different one

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one or some or every or all without specification

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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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plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

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

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the two together, not just one

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that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

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third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

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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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a young person of either sex

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-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

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utter a sudden loud cry

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plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

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give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

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act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

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plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

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(often used in combination) having a specified direction

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "LET _me_ do it.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

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with specific intentions; for the express purpose

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anything that contributes causally to a result

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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

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Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

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plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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acknowledged as a supposition

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

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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

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(formal) by means of this

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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

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

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plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

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an instinctive motive

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

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the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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arousing or holding the attention

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past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

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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

From this reading "LET _me_ do it.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "LET _me_ do it.

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

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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look!

produced by a manufacturing process

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engage in

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the act that results in something coming to be

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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

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

From this reading "LET _me_ do it.

being nothing more than specified

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

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the act of making and recording a measurement

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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

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the local environment

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a human being

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a separate part of a whole

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something determined in relation to something that includes it

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the act of having and controlling property

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text handwritten in the style of printed matter

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in the right manner; correctly; suitably

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hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

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third-person singular of “quicken” — move faster

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the process of generating offspring

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Identical; not different.

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the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

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plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

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the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities)

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for that reason; with the result that

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third-person singular of “stimulate” — act as a stimulant

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plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

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the words of something written

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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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a special situation

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

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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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in contact with each other or in proximity

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in the direction of

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not endowed with authority

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an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

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a message informing of danger

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at the time that

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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in the company of; together with

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

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