Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

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the act of acquiring something

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a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

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the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

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

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a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

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

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a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

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the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech

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a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

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tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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brought into existence

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a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

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plural of “bust” — a complete failure

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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

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perfume especially with a censer

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plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

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without doubt or question

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tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

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make right or correct

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absence of light or illumination

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the quality of being sharp and clear

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a federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events

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the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

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to a considerable degree; very much

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be a farmer; work as a farmer

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occurring at or forming an end or termination

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about to be mentioned or specified

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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in a forcible manner

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

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

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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

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a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

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any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

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a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

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plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

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

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not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

wood of a larch tree

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North American songbirds having a yellow breast

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plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance

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prefer or wish to do something

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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

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qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

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march in a procession

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attach a tag or label to

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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used to form the superlative

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plural of “ne” — 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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a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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a customary way of operation or behavior

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third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

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free of extraneous elements of any kind

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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

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go at a rack

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a small piece of cloth or paper

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any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

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a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

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interpret something that is written or printed

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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

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tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

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have an element suggestive (of something)

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support resembling the rib of an animal

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a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

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relieve from

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sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

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arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

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a small stream

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the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

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tear or be torn violently

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move upward

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an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

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move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

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make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

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take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

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memorization by repetition

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become active

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move over something with pressure

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floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

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an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

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a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

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a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

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plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group

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plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

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a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

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refrain from harming

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a momentary flash of light

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support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

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(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

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a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice

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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

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a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

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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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a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

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plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

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a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

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a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

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person who walks in without having an appointment

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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

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a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

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a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked

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inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

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covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

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From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

at the time that

From this reading When it precedes a vowel, give it a slight trill.

make keen or more acute

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

move with a whining sound

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading W for Wh Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Wale Whale Wet Whet Weal Wheel Wine Whine Wen When Wip Whip SENTENCES FOR PRACTICE Sentences like the following may be read with great advantage, for the purpose of acquiring distinctness and precision in articulation.