Chapter I

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

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a person who is loathsome or disgusting

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a steerable self-propelled aircraft

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

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a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

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

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a feeling of intense dislike

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earlier than; in front of

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a youthful male person

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eat an early morning meal

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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

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Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

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divisible by two

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to an exceptional degree

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past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

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a person who operates a farm

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house for a farmer and family

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mat together and make felt-like

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(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

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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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disposed to please

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

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

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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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

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and nothing more

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the time period between dawn and noon

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a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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information about recent and important events

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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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relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

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by chance

From this reading For this reason, perhaps, he felt exceptionally good-humored.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

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a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

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regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

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an executive officer of a firm or corporation

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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

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interpret something that is written or printed

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a rational motive for a belief or action

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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

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a new appraisal or evaluation

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a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

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plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

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move or cause to move back and forth

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inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

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the season of growth

From this reading Outside the farmhouse the spring sun shone bright and warm.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

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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

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

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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Outside the farmhouse the spring sun shone bright and warm.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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