Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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

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surrounding, or on every side of, something

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

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at or to a lower level than something

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plural of “borrower” — someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent

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third-person singular of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading Mrs. Wicks borrows Mrs. Hall's flat-irons.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

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a politically organized body of people under a single government

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

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all the members of a group, with none left out

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to a considerable degree; very much

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start firing a weapon

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be agreeable or acceptable to

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From this reading Mrs. Wicks borrows Mrs. Hall's flat-irons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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acknowledged as a supposition

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any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

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possessive form of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Mrs. Wicks borrows Mrs. Hall's flat-irons.

possessive form of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

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

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the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

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

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having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

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arousing or holding the attention

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a polite name for any woman

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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take the midday meal

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engage in

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Wicks borrows Mrs. Hall's flat-irons.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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not divisible by two

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

above and across; more than

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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possessive form of “person” — a human being

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a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

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capable of happening or existing

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the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

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an angry dispute

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

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plural of “raccoon” — the fur of the North American racoon

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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

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the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

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plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

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plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

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exchange thoughts; talk with

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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 subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

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

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the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading Hunting for Squirrels An Intelligent Dog A Night in the Woods An Old Man Tracking Rabbits Borrowers The Circus Old Lady Price A Group of Odd Characters Raccoons Opossums The Tree-dwellers Around the Fire How to Make a Camp Fire The Picnic Lunch An Interesting Old Lady

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make an effort or attempt

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two or three country children quarrel over a hen's nest.

not having a good education

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

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plural of “wick” — any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action

From this reading Mrs. Wicks borrows Mrs. Hall's flat-irons.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

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

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produce a literary work

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the act of creating written works

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