Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

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From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

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

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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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a native or inhabitant of the United States

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surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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

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bound by contract

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

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a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

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obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

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a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

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

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the past participle of “be”

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the -ing form of “be”

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brought into existence

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

showing who or what does the action

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United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)

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plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

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third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

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accepted or habitual practice

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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United States naval officer remembered for his heroic deeds (1779-1820)

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An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

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at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

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past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

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widely known and esteemed

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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)

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

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

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

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

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

the aggregate of past events

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

a room where books are kept

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

in like or similar manner

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inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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and nothing more

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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

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the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

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prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

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communicate vividly

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

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a person who represents others

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markedly new or introducing radical change

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an educational institution

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

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an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

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

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

refrain from harming

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

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depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

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From this reading In his early years, he was apprenticed, according to the custom of the day, to a carver and gilder, but he spent most of his evenings in the Franklin Library and at the theatre, likewise attending school in his spare time, where, among the pupils, he met John and Steven Decatur, famed afterwards in the history of the American Navy.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

the words of something written

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

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

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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

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

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

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the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Mr. Noah was born in Philadelphia, July 19, 1785, the son of Portuguese Jewish descent, it being stated by some sources that his father not only fought in the Revolutionary Army, but was a sufficient friend of George Washington to have the latter attend his wedding.

in or at the place that

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

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a late time of life

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