used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the art of literature has progressed it has grown along with it.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Remorse will ever seem commonplace alongside the furies.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ever and always the shadow of the supernatural invites, pursues us.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever and always the shadow of the supernatural invites, pursues us.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading As the art of literature has progressed it has grown along with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the art of literature has progressed it has grown along with it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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in or to or toward a former location
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showing who or what does the action
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an occurrence of something
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ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
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commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Remorse will ever seem commonplace alongside the furies.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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Dorothy
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EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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etc
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at any time
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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furies
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a mental representation of some haunting experience
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
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(of animals) fully developed
From this reading As the art of literature has progressed it has grown along with it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the art of literature has progressed it has grown along with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading Ever and always the shadow of the supernatural invites, pursues us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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LecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
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creative writing of recognized artistic value
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MasterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
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mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
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the force of workers available
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
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a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
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progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading As the art of literature has progressed it has grown along with it.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
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pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Ever and always the shadow of the supernatural invites, pursues us.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
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RemorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Remorse will ever seem commonplace alongside the furies.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
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Scarborough
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Remorse will ever seem commonplace alongside the furies.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Ever and always the shadow of the supernatural invites, pursues us.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
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plural of “story” — 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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SupernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
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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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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ever and always the shadow of the supernatural invites, pursues us.
precisely as stated
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Remorse will ever seem commonplace alongside the furies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the art of literature has progressed it has grown along with it.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
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