Chapter III · Chapter 3

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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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generally approved or compelling recognition

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later than; following

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how long something has existed

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following the length of something from one end toward the other

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plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire

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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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a bishop of highest rank

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

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plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

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the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

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earlier than; in front of

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plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

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showing who or what does the action

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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

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a young person of either sex

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

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a friend who is frequently in the company of another

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the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

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every day; without missing a day

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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possessive form of “dickens” — a word used in exclamations of confusion

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the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

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give expression to

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opinion or judgment

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widely known and esteemed

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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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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the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

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

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a man of refinement

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a state of high honor

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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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

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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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set up or lay the groundwork for

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

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of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism

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take somebody somewhere

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indicating the most important performer or role

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plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

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the literary culture

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

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

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

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

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being nothing more than specified

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belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

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plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

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belonging to the person speaking

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in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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the visual percept of a region

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-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

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plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

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with considerable certainty; without much doubt

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a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

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plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

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markedly new or introducing radical change

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distribute or disperse widely

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not in physical motion

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a simple seat without a back or arms

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

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the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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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 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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subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

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a formal word for “on”

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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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close enough to be walked to

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

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which person or people

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in the company of; together with

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the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

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used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

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