Chapter II

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

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an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

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

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completing its life cycle within a year

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

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

weapons considered collectively

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

From this reading “Well, Peggy, you look just the same as ever!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two suit-cases went banging down on the wooden platform and two radiant figures hurled themselves into each other’s arms, oblivious of the shriek of departing trains, the rattling of baggage trucks, and the jostling crowds who were at liberty to laugh at their impulsiveness.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

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a continuing very loud noise

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plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

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plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

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greatly pleased

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

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past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

a division of the United Kingdom

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at any time

From this reading “Well, Peggy, you look just the same as ever!”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

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

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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promote the growth of

From this reading “Katherine Foster!”

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

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the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection

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moving to the inside of something

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

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full of or characterized by joy

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and nothing more

From this reading “Well, Peggy, you look just the same as ever!”

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From this reading “Katherine Foster!”

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

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the sound of laughing

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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Well, Peggy, you look just the same as ever!”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

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

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

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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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From this reading Two suit-cases went banging down on the wooden platform and two radiant figures hurled themselves into each other’s arms, oblivious of the shriek of departing trains, the rattling of baggage trucks, and the jostling crowds who were at liberty to laugh at their impulsiveness.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading “Peggy Parsons!”

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From this reading “Peggy Parsons!”

a raised horizontal surface

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radiating or as if radiating light

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a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

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Identical; not different.

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plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

sharp piercing cry

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capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

plural of “squeal” — a high-pitched howl

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

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From this reading Two suit-cases went banging down on the wooden platform and two radiant figures hurled themselves into each other’s arms, oblivious of the shriek of departing trains, the rattling of baggage trucks, and the jostling crowds who were at liberty to laugh at their impulsiveness.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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used when the people doing the action are also its object

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

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

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

From this reading Two suit-cases went banging down on the wooden platform and two radiant figures hurled themselves into each other’s arms, oblivious of the shriek of departing trains, the rattling of baggage trucks, and the jostling crowds who were at liberty to laugh at their impulsiveness.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

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plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

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

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

accept gladly

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, Peggy, you look just the same as ever!”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Two suit-cases went banging down on the wooden platform and two radiant figures hurled themselves into each other’s arms, oblivious of the shriek of departing trains, the rattling of baggage trucks, and the jostling crowds who were at liberty to laugh at their impulsiveness.

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

From this reading Two suit-cases went banging down on the wooden platform and two radiant figures hurled themselves into each other’s arms, oblivious of the shriek of departing trains, the rattling of baggage trucks, and the jostling crowds who were at liberty to laugh at their impulsiveness.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

in or at the place that

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

which person or people

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in the company of; together with

From this reading For this was Springfield, where East meets West on its way to half a dozen New England colleges, and where every fall the same scenes of joyous greeting are enacted with the annual accompaniment of little squeals of delighted welcome and many glad kisses.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Two suit-cases went banging down on the wooden platform and two radiant figures hurled themselves into each other’s arms, oblivious of the shriek of departing trains, the rattling of baggage trucks, and the jostling crowds who were at liberty to laugh at their impulsiveness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, Peggy, you look just the same as ever!”