Chapter I

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

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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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surrounding, or on every side of, something

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in or near a particular place or position

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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sheet of slate; for writing with chalk

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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-ing form of “chalk” — write, draw, or trace with chalk

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plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading In the credo of this inspiringly selfless cyberneticist, nothing was too good for his colleagues in science.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

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a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

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any system of principles or beliefs

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expletives used informally as intensifiers

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dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

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physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955)

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plural of “equation” — a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal

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widely known and esteemed

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plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

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start firing a weapon

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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the side that is forward or prominent

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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shoot down, of birds

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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Well, here I am at Princeton.

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

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

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

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not formal

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

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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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plural of “lab” — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

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

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-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly

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-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

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produced by a manufacturing process

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plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

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in large part; mainly or chiefly

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to a great degree or extent

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belonging to the person speaking

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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not one thing; not anything

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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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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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a university town in central New Jersey

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-ing form of “putter” — work lightly

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to a degree (not used with a negative)

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apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

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a particular branch of scientific knowledge

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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

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lacking neatness or order

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-ing form of “slouch” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

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for that reason; with the result that

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plural of “sweatshirt” — cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity

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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 people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Much too good for them!

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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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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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, here I am at Princeton.

at the time that

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somewhat young

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