Chapter V

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

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having life or vigor or spirit

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

in or near a particular place or position

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a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

a mountain or tall hill

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plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading On bright days parasols vied in brilliancy with the flower and fruit stalls.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading On bright days parasols vied in brilliancy with the flower and fruit stalls.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

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From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

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plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

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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

From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

a place off to the side of an area

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From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

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overfilled or compacted or concentrated

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plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

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the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On bright days parasols vied in brilliancy with the flower and fruit stalls.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading On bright days parasols vied in brilliancy with the flower and fruit stalls.

past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

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with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

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the act of departing

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feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

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

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where you live at a particular time

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

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the emotion of great happiness

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engage in

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From this reading JOY AND SORROW JOIN HANDS Wonston market-place was on market-days an animated scene.

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From this reading JOY AND SORROW JOIN HANDS Wonston market-place was on market-days an animated scene.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

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the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

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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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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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have ownership or possession of

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From this reading On bright days parasols vied in brilliancy with the flower and fruit stalls.

obtain a patent for

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ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln

From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

bring forth or yield

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

witty remark

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading JOY AND SORROW JOIN HANDS Wonston market-place was on market-days an animated scene.

in a vehement outcry

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an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

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a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

be agreeable or acceptable to

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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On bright days parasols vied in brilliancy with the flower and fruit stalls.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

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

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

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someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading On bright days parasols vied in brilliancy with the flower and fruit stalls.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.

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

From this reading JOY AND SORROW JOIN HANDS Wonston market-place was on market-days an animated scene.

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

From this reading Butter and eggs, pottery, meat, and corn were displayed in baskets or on the cobbles.

which person or people

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in the company of; together with

From this reading It was filled with booths and stalls, and crowded with country-people with their produce and townspeople with their purses.

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From this reading JOY AND SORROW JOIN HANDS Wonston market-place was on market-days an animated scene.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In one corner an auction was going on, in another a patent medicine vendor shouted to a crowd of gaping half-hearted customers, who fumbled their coppers and cudgelled their brains to make sure his wares would suit their own complaints, or those of Ben or Sally at home.