Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of_ WHEN A MAN MARRIES THE CIRCULAR STAIRCASE THE MAN IN LOWER TEN THE WINDOW AT THE WHITE CAT, ETC.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

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

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

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

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

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

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Author of_ WHEN A MAN MARRIES THE CIRCULAR STAIRCASE THE MAN IN LOWER TEN THE WINDOW AT THE WHITE CAT, ETC.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

the -ing form of “be”

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plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.

a borough of New York City

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

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having the shape or form of a circle

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an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.

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mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

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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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

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plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

set down according to a plan

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

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

move something or somebody to a lower position

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage

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plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

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exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

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anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

the utterance of intelligible speech

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a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

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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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restricted to something

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the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

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

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

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

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From this reading Part One Strictly speaking, this is Tish’s story, but Tish is unable to write it, being laid up, as you probably know from the newspapers.

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From this reading Part One Strictly speaking, this is Tish’s story, but Tish is unable to write it, being laid up, as you probably know from the newspapers.

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

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(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

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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

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

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From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

at the time that

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during the time that

From this reading But we all three felt that a record of the affair ought to be kept while it was fresh in our minds, although goodness knows we’re not likely to forget any of it.

a Caucasian

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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

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produce a literary work

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a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.

the person or people being spoken to

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