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From this reading {74} {75} The Tenth Chapter.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _How Three came to Play a Tune for the King & Queen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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in addition
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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
From this reading And of how the King was not pleased with the Music.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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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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showing who or what does the action
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading {74} {75} The Tenth Chapter.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
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either extremity of something that has length
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entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _How Three came to Play a Tune for the King & Queen.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
How
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moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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a form of address for a man
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading And of how the King was not pleased with the Music.
MusiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And of how the King was not pleased with the Music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And of how the King was not pleased with the Music.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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and nothing more
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a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
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plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
participate in games or sport
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experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading And of how the King was not pleased with the Music.
Polie
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PoodlenounUS /ˈpuːdəl/
an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Upon Mr. Poodle hearing that Rolie Polie proposed to give a performance, he hurried off to find the little clown, and put an end to his plans.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
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past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
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the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
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Rolie
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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TenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
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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
From this reading {74} {75} The Tenth Chapter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And of how the King was not pleased with the Music.
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
From this reading And of how the King was not pleased with the Music.
