used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ACTOR'SnounUS /ˈæktərz/
possessive form of “actor” — a theatrical performer
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ALBUMnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
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
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a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
having undesirable or negative qualities
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BARBER'SnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
BETROTHEDadjective
pledged to be married
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put or pin the blame on
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plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
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CHAMELEONnounUS /kəˈmiːliən/
a changeable or inconstant person
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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CLASSICALadjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
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COOK'SnounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
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absence of light or illumination
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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DEPENDENTSnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
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DIARYnounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
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stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
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either extremity of something that has length
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plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
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EXAMININGverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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GRAVEYARDnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
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GRISHA
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where you live at a particular time
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a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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become quiet or still; fall silent
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IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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INADVERTENCEnounUS /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
a single distinct event
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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the emotion of great happiness
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
KASHTANKA
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a domain in which something is dominant
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the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
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plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
the land on which real estate is located
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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creative writing of recognized artistic value
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MAGISTRATEnounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
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MALINGERERS
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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MARSHAL'SnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshal” — a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
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MISFORTUNEnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
(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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ORATORnounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading THE PUBLIC A TRIPPING TONGUE OVERDOING IT THE ORATOR MALINGERERS IN THE GRAVEYARD HUSH!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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OVERDOINGverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “overdo” — do something to an excessive degree
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OYSTERSnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
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an organization to gain political power
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a strong feeling or emotion
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading JOY LADIES A PECULIAR MAN AT THE BARBER'S AN INADVERTENCE THE ALBUM OH!
participate in games or sport
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a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
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people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE PUBLIC A TRIPPING TONGUE OVERDOING IT THE ORATOR MALINGERERS IN THE GRAVEYARD HUSH!
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
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SchoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
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SHROVE
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SLEEPYadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
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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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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
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STUDENTnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TROUBLESOME VISITOR AN ACTOR'S END The Schoolmaster and Other Stories THE SCHOOLMASTER ENEMIES THE EXAMINING MAGISTRATE BETROTHED FROM THE DIARY OF A VIOLENT-TEMPERED MAN IN THE DARK A PLAY A MYSTERY STRONG IMPRESSIONS DRUNK THE MARSHAL'S WIDOW A BAD BUSINESS IN THE COURT BOOTS
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading THE PUBLIC A TRIPPING TONGUE OVERDOING IT THE ORATOR MALINGERERS IN THE GRAVEYARD HUSH!
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
TRIPPINGadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading THE PUBLIC A TRIPPING TONGUE OVERDOING IT THE ORATOR MALINGERERS IN THE GRAVEYARD HUSH!
TROUBLESOMEadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading A TROUBLESOME VISITOR AN ACTOR'S END The Schoolmaster and Other Stories THE SCHOOLMASTER ENEMIES THE EXAMINING MAGISTRATE BETROTHED FROM THE DIARY OF A VIOLENT-TEMPERED MAN IN THE DARK A PLAY A MYSTERY STRONG IMPRESSIONS DRUNK THE MARSHAL'S WIDOW A BAD BUSINESS IN THE COURT BOOTS
TUESDAYnounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
TYPHUSnounUS /ˈtaɪfəs/
rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
VANKA
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From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
VIOLENT-TEMPERED
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From this reading A TROUBLESOME VISITOR AN ACTOR'S END The Schoolmaster and Other Stories THE SCHOOLMASTER ENEMIES THE EXAMINING MAGISTRATE BETROTHED FROM THE DIARY OF A VIOLENT-TEMPERED MAN IN THE DARK A PLAY A MYSTERY STRONG IMPRESSIONS DRUNK THE MARSHAL'S WIDOW A BAD BUSINESS IN THE COURT BOOTS
someone who visits
From this reading A TROUBLESOME VISITOR AN ACTOR'S END The Schoolmaster and Other Stories THE SCHOOLMASTER ENEMIES THE EXAMINING MAGISTRATE BETROTHED FROM THE DIARY OF A VIOLENT-TEMPERED MAN IN THE DARK A PLAY A MYSTERY STRONG IMPRESSIONS DRUNK THE MARSHAL'S WIDOW A BAD BUSINESS IN THE COURT BOOTS
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
WHITEBROW
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From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
which person or people
From this reading VANKA AN INCIDENT A DAY IN THE COUNTRY BOYS SHROVE TUESDAY THE OLD HOUSE IN PASSION WEEK WHITEBROW KASHTANKA A CHAMELEON THE DEPENDENTS WHO WAS TO BLAME?
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading A TROUBLESOME VISITOR AN ACTOR'S END The Schoolmaster and Other Stories THE SCHOOLMASTER ENEMIES THE EXAMINING MAGISTRATE BETROTHED FROM THE DIARY OF A VIOLENT-TEMPERED MAN IN THE DARK A PLAY A MYSTERY STRONG IMPRESSIONS DRUNK THE MARSHAL'S WIDOW A BAD BUSINESS IN THE COURT BOOTS
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN AN HOTEL IN A STRANGE LAND THE PARTY TERROR A WOMAN'S KINGDOM A PROBLEM THE KISS 'ANNA ON THE NECK' THE TEACHER OF LITERATURE NOT WANTED TYPHUS A MISFORTUNE A TRIFLE FROM LIFE THE COOK'S WEDDING SLEEPY CHILDREN THE RUNAWAY GRISHA OYSTERS HOME A CLASSICAL STUDENT
