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00
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1
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193498
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207.775.6860
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3
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559
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5815
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7388
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94305
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9729587
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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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Abbott
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AcknowledgementsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgement” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Acknowledgements: Cover art by Majo Keleshian.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading This book was printed in the United States of America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Acknowledgements: Cover art by Majo Keleshian.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book was printed in the United States of America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Acknowledgements: Cover art by Majo Keleshian.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
coincidentaladjectiveUS /koʊˌɪnsəˈdentəl/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
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CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
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provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Acknowledgements: Cover art by Majo Keleshian.
CreativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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earthlink
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one or the other of two
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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fictitiouslyadverb
in a false manner intended to mislead
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
foxprintbooks
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HardcovernounUS /ˈhɑːrdkʌvər/
a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book was printed in the United States of America.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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ISBN
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Keleshian
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From this reading Acknowledgements: Cover art by Majo Keleshian.
a room where books are kept
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the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
localesnounUS /loʊˈkælz/
plural of “locale” — the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Majo
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verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
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Nathan
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netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Pollet
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From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading This book was printed in the United States of America.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Softcover
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StanfordnounUS /ˈstænfərd/
United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This book was printed in the United States of America.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
Sylvester
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express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading This book was printed in the United States of America.
USAnounUS /ˌjuːeˈseɪ/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
being of use or service
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
versionsnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to thank Majo, Sylvester Pollet, and Nancy Wallace for suffering through early versions of the book and for offering useful suggestions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book was printed in the United States of America.
how something is done or how it happens
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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