Chapter I

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

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the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

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with affection

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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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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surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

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used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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

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

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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

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take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

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enter or assume a certain state or condition

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third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

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British inventor and metallurgist who developed the Bessemer process (1813-1898)

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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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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plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

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made or become different in nature or form

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possessive form of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine

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being joined in close association

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a device for changing one substance or form or state into another

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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

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state emphatically and authoritatively

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devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

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stopped permanently or temporarily

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become weaker

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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

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one or the other of two

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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

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give the right to

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be identical or equivalent to

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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

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feeling or showing gratitude

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

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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the -ing form of “have”

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characteristic of humanity

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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

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urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

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

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the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

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that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

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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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the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

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plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

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plural of “management” — the act of managing something

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all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

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a vaguely specified concern

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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

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machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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absolutely essential

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

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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 mean any person in general, including the speaker

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plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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in an original manner

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

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

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approval to do something

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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

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the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

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with considerable certainty; without much doubt

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a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

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all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

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To recall to mind.

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a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

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third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

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(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

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act as a barrier between; stand between

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the state of lacking unity

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

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a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

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an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

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first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

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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 people or things already mentioned, as the object

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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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

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showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

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

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(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

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

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going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside

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feelings of excessive pride

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

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a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading These sketches appeared originally in _Vanity Fair_, _The New York Tribune Sunday Magazine_, _Collier's Weekly_, _Life_, and _Motor Print_, all but two of these magazines immediately afterward having either discontinued publication or changed hands.

at the time that

From this reading When, in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

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

From this reading To those which are old enough to remember, and to the new managements of the others, the author offers grateful acknowledgment for permission to reprint the material in this book.

belonging to which person

From this reading Without whose tireless patience, unswerving industry and inexhaustible zeal the Bessemer steel converter would never have become a reality, this book is affectionately dedicated by THE AUTHOR.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When, in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without whose tireless patience, unswerving industry and inexhaustible zeal the Bessemer steel converter would never have become a reality, this book is affectionately dedicated by THE AUTHOR.

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From this reading (As a matter of fact, permission was never asked, but they probably won't mind anyway.)

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

From this reading Without whose tireless patience, unswerving industry and inexhaustible zeal the Bessemer steel converter would never have become a reality, this book is affectionately dedicated by THE AUTHOR.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading These sketches appeared originally in _Vanity Fair_, _The New York Tribune Sunday Magazine_, _Collier's Weekly_, _Life_, and _Motor Print_, all but two of these magazines immediately afterward having either discontinued publication or changed hands.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Without whose tireless patience, unswerving industry and inexhaustible zeal the Bessemer steel converter would never have become a reality, this book is affectionately dedicated by THE AUTHOR.