ABSENTEEnounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiː/
one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading OF AN ABSENTEE EMPLOYER.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF AN ABSENTEE EMPLOYER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRIDE AND PLENTY.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
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one or some or every or all without specification
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in or near a particular place or position
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a particular environment or surrounding influence
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beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
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dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
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dust-laden
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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
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EMPLOYERnounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading OF AN ABSENTEE EMPLOYER.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
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an established custom
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come to pass
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how
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading ‘The perfection of mechanism, human and metallic.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
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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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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
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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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loomsnounUS /luːmz/
plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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engage in
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading ‘The perfection of mechanism, human and metallic.’
the force of workers available
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metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading ‘The perfection of mechanism, human and metallic.’
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF AN ABSENTEE EMPLOYER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
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perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading ‘The perfection of mechanism, human and metallic.’
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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a full supply
From this reading PRIDE AND PLENTY.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading PRIDE AND PLENTY.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
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a person who enjoys reading
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make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
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to a small degree or extent
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having a supporting base
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anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
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strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘The perfection of mechanism, human and metallic.’
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
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
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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which person or people
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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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work-people
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actively engaged in paid work
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but in spite of that
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the person or people being spoken to
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