used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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in addition
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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bookletnounUS /ˈbʊklɪt/
a small book usually having a paper cover
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "_The Boys._" Foreword.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
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definite but not specified or identified
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
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characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are certain there are important lessons here for young people, who are in earnest.
ForewordnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading "_The Boys._" Foreword.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
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frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading For the frivolous and thoughtless there is nothing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the frivolous and thoughtless there is nothing.
LapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
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lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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by chance
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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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others
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belonging to the speaker and others
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ParagonnounUS /ˈperəɡɑːn/
an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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past form of “print” — put into print
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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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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in or at that place or location
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thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading For the frivolous and thoughtless there is nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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a late time of life
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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