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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 deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
the part of the day between noon and evening
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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
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at or in or to any place
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past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
showing who or what does the action
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CatskillsnounUS /ˈkætskɪlz/
a range of the Appalachians to the west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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Dan
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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DIPverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
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having the power of driving or impelling
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eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
Harold
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Hersey
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
an occurrence of something
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INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
the month following June and preceding August
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most important element
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no person; not anyone
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
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renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
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an elevated geological formation
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southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
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SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
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sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading By Dan Spain and Harold Hersey This etext was produced from Main Street, July 1929.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
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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
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By Dan Spain and Harold Hersey This etext was produced from Main Street, July 1929.
from one end or side of something to the other
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make an effort or attempt
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UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Dan Spain and Harold Hersey This etext was produced from Main Street, July 1929.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It deals with a god in whom nobody believed, and of his adventures the day after eternity.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
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