Chapter XIX

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

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on the subject of; concerning

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

the form of “be” used with “I”

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

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past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

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

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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

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having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading He continued his inquiries most kindly, and took a chair and sat down by my bedside.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

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in a blunt direct manner

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

showing who or what does the action

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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He continued his inquiries most kindly, and took a chair and sat down by my bedside.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

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a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

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without stop or interruption

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past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

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the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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the act of acquiring something

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He continued his inquiries most kindly, and took a chair and sat down by my bedside.

a university degree with honors

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading He continued his inquiries most kindly, and took a chair and sat down by my bedside.

undertake a journey or trip

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showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

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terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

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 He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

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used to form the superlative

From this reading He continued his inquiries most kindly, and took a chair and sat down by my bedside.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

belonging to the person speaking

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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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on one occasion

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

causing physical or psychological pain

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a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers

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plural of “pardon” — the act of excusing a mistake or offense

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

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with low volume

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

return to an original state

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past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He continued his inquiries most kindly, and took a chair and sat down by my bedside.

be seated

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

not in physical motion

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Maintained an upright posture.

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great in vertical dimension; high in stature

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a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

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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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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

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

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inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He continued his inquiries most kindly, and took a chair and sat down by my bedside.

under normal conditions

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plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

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used to ask for information about something

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

which person or people

From this reading I must have been in pain or bad humour, for I bluntly said, “Who are you—what do you want?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He remained some time with me, and paid me many more visits afterwards.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He quietly answered, “Lord Ellenborough,” so I at once asked a thousand pardons and begged he would walk in and sit down.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

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covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

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the person or people being spoken to

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