used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK Edgar moved away from the window, breathing heavily, in a shiver of horror.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
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earlier than; in front of
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
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bookishadjectiveUS /ˈbʊkɪʃ/
characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
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the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
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deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
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deliriouslyadverb
as if in a delirium
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plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
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a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
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to a considerable degree; very much
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fascinatinglyadverb
in a fascinating manner
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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to a considerable degree
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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intense and profound fear
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SURPRISE ATTACK Edgar moved away from the window, breathing heavily, in a shiver of horror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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the location of something surrounded by other things
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being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
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kill intentionally and with premeditation
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murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
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of an obscure nature
From this reading Who was this mysterious being who had stepped into his quiet life?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
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quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Was he really a murderer?
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
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precisely, exactly
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Identical; not different.
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shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
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a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
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the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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plural of “tale” — 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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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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thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gruesome mystery of this sort had never touched his life before, the bookish world of thrilling adventure, excitement, deception and murder having always belonged to the same realm as the wonderland of fairy tales, the realm of dreams, far away, in the unreal and unattainable.
having come into contact
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unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
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unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading A gruesome mystery of this sort had never touched his life before, the bookish world of thrilling adventure, excitement, deception and murder having always belonged to the same realm as the wonderland of fairy tales, the realm of dreams, far away, in the unreal and unattainable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he was plunged right into the midst of this fascinatingly awful world, and his whole being quivered deliriously.
which person or people
From this reading Who was this mysterious being who had stepped into his quiet life?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
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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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wonderlandnounUS /ˈwʌndərlænd/
a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
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everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A gruesome mystery of this sort had never touched his life before, the bookish world of thrilling adventure, excitement, deception and murder having always belonged to the same realm as the wonderland of fairy tales, the realm of dreams, far away, in the unreal and unattainable.
