Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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a native or inhabitant of the United States

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

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move towards

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

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

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the past participle of “be”

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of or relating to or being biography

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exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

the social science of municipal affairs

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being joined in close association

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

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marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

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a specialized division of a large organization

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worth having or seeking or achieving

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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

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improved or corrected by critical editing

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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

one or the other of two

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relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

in addition

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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

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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

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to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

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

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

the aggregate of past events

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not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible to treat such a subject in quite the ordinary matter-of-course way.

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

From this reading It is impossible to treat such a subject in quite the ordinary matter-of-course way.

set up or lay the groundwork for

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in a close manner

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

the act of beginning something new

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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

From this reading It is impossible to treat such a subject in quite the ordinary matter-of-course way.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

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for more time

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

engage in

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

expected or depended upon as a natural or logical outcome

From this reading It is impossible to treat such a subject in quite the ordinary matter-of-course way.

make reference to

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to a great degree or extent

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a condition requiring relief

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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plural of “note” — a brief written record

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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a judge of a probate court

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United States writer and poet (1809-1849)

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a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences

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plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

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plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

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to a degree (not used with a negative)

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made for purchase and immediate use

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being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

and nothing more

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

for that reason; with the result that

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to a small degree or extent

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible to treat such a subject in quite the ordinary matter-of-course way.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

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the words of something written

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

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

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plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.

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

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

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

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interact in a certain way

From this reading It is impossible to treat such a subject in quite the ordinary matter-of-course way.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

precisely as stated

From this reading These facts make it very difficult to treat either the man or his art as simply as is desirable in a secondary text-book.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is impossible to treat such a subject in quite the ordinary matter-of-course way.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

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in the company of; together with

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

From this reading Consequently the Introduction is longer and less simple than the editor would desire for the usual text.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Furthermore, his writings are so highly subjective, and so intimately connected with his strongly held critical theories, as to need somewhat careful and extended study.