used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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matters of personal concern
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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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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 or some or every or all without specification
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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
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
brochurenounUS /broʊˈʃʊr/
a small book usually having a paper cover
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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the specified day of the month
From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
recognizable; marked
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
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zealous in devotion or affection
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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Evanston
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beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
the organ of sight
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
Heck
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Heck's
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From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
helpfulnessnoun
the property of providing useful assistance
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
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the quality of being humane
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IDAnounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
MUNSELL
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From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
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Myra
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
a human being
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
preferencesnounUS /ˈprefərənsɪz/
plural of “preference” — a strong liking
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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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
From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
Topsy
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From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
in the direction of
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an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party or, Topsy Up to Date.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
white-skinned
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From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IDA HAMILTON MUNSELL, B. M. Any person with but half an eye could recognize at a glance the extraordinary character of Miss Myra Heck!
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
world-wideadjective
involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And furthermore, if novelists did not show such decided preferences for white-skinned heroines, Miss Heck would long since have won the world-wide renown which of right belongs to her.
