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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The books are arranged for consecutive reading.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The books are arranged for consecutive reading.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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the month following July and preceding September
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availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
bookletnounUS /ˈbʊklɪt/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
comprisesverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading The books are arranged for consecutive reading.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
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 comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
a room where books are kept
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
the force of workers available
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The books are arranged for consecutive reading.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
an educational institution
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A good general knowledge of the subject should result from following through the course of reading suggested in this booklet—a knowledge greatly superior to that of the average citizen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They should be available in any general library, or may be obtained through any good book store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
From this reading It comprises a very brief introduction to the subject and a guide to a few of the best books.
which person or people
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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hope for; have a wish
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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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