AlcottnounUS /ˈælkɑːt/
United States novelist noted for children's books (1832-1888)
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AlgernounUS /ˈældʒər/
United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)
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Anatole
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
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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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authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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BeechernounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
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Bound written or printed works.
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Brailsford
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broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
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broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
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ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
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classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
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plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
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CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
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dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
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dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
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DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
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plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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Dreisernoun
United States novelist (1871-1945)
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divisible by two
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exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
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favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
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flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
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set up or found
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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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the act of acquiring something
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inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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HamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
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harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
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Harriet
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
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iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
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intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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used when the thing doing the action is also its object
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JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
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junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
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and nothing more
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languishedverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/
past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
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Lew
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LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
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a room where books are kept
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
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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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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
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Louisa
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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mackinaws
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engage in
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manurenounUS /məˈnʊr/
any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the force of workers available
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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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mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
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mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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nudesnounUS /nuːdz/
plural of “nude” — a painting of a naked human figure
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Odysseys
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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touching and supported by a surface
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
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disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
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PoeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
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poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
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people in general considered as a whole
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hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
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plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
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heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
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estrangement from god
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in or at or to some place
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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the vital principle or animating force within living things
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support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
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StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
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stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
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plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
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StowenounUS /stoʊ/
United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)
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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
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of the kind already mentioned
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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Theodore
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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
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
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underwearnounUS /ˈʌndərwer/
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
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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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vicariousadjectiveUS /vaɪˈkeriəs/
experienced at secondhand
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VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
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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)
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wallowverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊ/
devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
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Walt
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past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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well-roundedadjective
many-sided
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or at the place that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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WhitmannounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
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which person or people
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wine-dark
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in the company of; together with
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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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