Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

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from one side of something to the other

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

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with anxiety or apprehension

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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

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earlier than; in front of

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a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

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visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

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tired to the point of exhaustion

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Griffith came shuffling into the room in his old carpet slippers.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Griffith came shuffling into the room in his old carpet slippers.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

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plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

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opinion or judgment

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plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

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the part of the face above the eyes

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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He looked anxiously at the bent form across the desk from him, and said: "See here, Tommy, what's the use of wasting electricity?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He looked anxiously at the bent form across the desk from him, and said: "See here, Tommy, what's the use of wasting electricity?"

having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface

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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Told you 'm going to keep going long as the wheels go 'round," he mumbled.

the act of departing

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United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading Griffith came shuffling into the room in his old carpet slippers.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He looked anxiously at the bent form across the desk from him, and said: "See here, Tommy, what's the use of wasting electricity?"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He looked anxiously at the bent form across the desk from him, and said: "See here, Tommy, what's the use of wasting electricity?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

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

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characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

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

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moving to the inside of something

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inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of

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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

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tied with a knot

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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

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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked anxiously at the bent form across the desk from him, and said: "See here, Tommy, what's the use of wasting electricity?"

something that is lost

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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

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past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Told you 'm going to keep going long as the wheels go 'round," he mumbled.

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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touching and supported by a surface

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above and across; more than

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trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

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have the will and intention to carry out some action

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past form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

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a charge of ammunition for a single shot

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

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a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

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plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

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past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

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

From this reading "Told you 'm going to keep going long as the wheels go 'round," he mumbled.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Told you 'm going to keep going long as the wheels go 'round," he mumbled.

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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the act of using

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articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

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

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any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

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how something is done or how it happens

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temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

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From this reading He looked anxiously at the bent form across the desk from him, and said: "See here, Tommy, what's the use of wasting electricity?"

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

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in the company of; together with

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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

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plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

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the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Told you 'm going to keep going long as the wheels go 'round," he mumbled.