Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

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

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

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

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

in or near a particular place or position

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founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)

From this reading HOW SALLY MADE TEA FOR BUDDHA, AND HOW BUDDHA FORESAW A STEPDAUGHTER.

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someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

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From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

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

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state of violent mental agitation

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possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

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render capable or able for some task

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

a social unit living together

From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW SALLY MADE TEA FOR BUDDHA, AND HOW BUDDHA FORESAW A STEPDAUGHTER.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading HOW SALLY MADE TEA FOR BUDDHA, AND HOW BUDDHA FORESAW A STEPDAUGHTER.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

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

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

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From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

on condition that; in the event that

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commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

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

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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

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HOW SALLY MADE TEA FOR BUDDHA, AND HOW BUDDHA FORESAW A STEPDAUGHTER.

engage in

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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and nothing more

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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belonging to the speaker and others

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(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

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a geometric element that has position but no extension

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interpret something that is written or printed

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a person who enjoys reading

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a remark that calls attention to something or someone

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a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

witty remark

From this reading HOW SALLY MADE TEA FOR BUDDHA, AND HOW BUDDHA FORESAW A STEPDAUGHTER.

possessive form of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

cut with a saw

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

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From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading ABOUT SIX MONTHS, AND HOW A CABMAN SAW A GHOST.

bypass

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage

From this reading HOW SALLY MADE TEA FOR BUDDHA, AND HOW BUDDHA FORESAW A STEPDAUGHTER.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading HOW SALLY MADE TEA FOR BUDDHA, AND HOW BUDDHA FORESAW A STEPDAUGHTER.

express in words

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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

From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

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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the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

coming next after the twenty-fourth in position

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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urgently needed; absolutely necessary

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From this reading OF SALLY'S AND THE DOCTOR'S "MODUS VIVENDI," AND THE SHOOSMITH FAMILY.

a message informing of danger

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.

the speaker together with one or more other people

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He cannot complain that they are superfluous if we give him fair warning of their triviality, and enable him to skip them without remorse.