Chapter I

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

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speak to

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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cheerful and bright

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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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produce or yield flowers

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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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the time at which something is supposed to begin

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a religious residence especially for nuns

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deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

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past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

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using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

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an analytic or interpretive literary composition

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every person

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plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

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with little or no preparation or forethought

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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

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the side that is forward or prominent

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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

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feeling or showing gratitude

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

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relating to or characteristic of Hungary

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past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

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

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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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a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

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a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

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influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

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plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

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prefer or wish to do something

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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

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A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

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

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belonging to the speaker and others

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above and across; more than

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inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

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plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

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a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

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(of games) engaged in

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a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

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a geometric element that has position but no extension

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feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

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not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

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interpret something that is written or printed

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past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

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(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

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an enthusiastic expression of emotion

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using language effectively to please or persuade

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an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

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(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

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coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

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any activity that is performed alone without assistance

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the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

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the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

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past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

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the words of something written

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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

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

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tested and proved useful or correct

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plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

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the rise of something

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urgently needed; absolutely necessary

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Commencement exercises at St. Catharine's were over, and everybody in the big assembly-hall was looking relieved and grateful.

the speaker together with one or more other people

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plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

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past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

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the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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