Chapter XIII

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

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(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 Colabasians were there, counting their fingers with inconceivable celerity, and demonstrating that all the numbers of Pythagoras, every mystery of heaven and earth, were comprised in the letters of the Greek alphabet-- "Alpha, Omega--the beginning and the end, and between them the Trinity; Beta, Gamma, Delta--the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit!

the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet

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a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

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

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pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

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plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

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the event consisting of the start of something

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the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet

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in the space, time, or range separating two things

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showing who or what does the action

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a rate that is rapid

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definite but not specified or identified

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past form of “comprise” — be composed of

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the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

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unrestrained by convention or morality

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a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water

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-ing form of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

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either extremity of something that has length

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all the members of a group, with none left out

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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

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a revue with elaborate costuming

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a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Many strove to move their audiences by the attractive force over the imagination possessed by madness and monstrosity.

the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet

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given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink

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the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading Every man was certain of his own gospel.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

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plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

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any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

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

From this reading Every man was certain of his own gospel.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

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From this reading You see how simple it is!"

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

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

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totally unlikely

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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

From this reading You see how simple it is!"

the literary culture

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obsolete terms for legal insanity

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

From this reading Every man was certain of his own gospel.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed

From this reading Many strove to move their audiences by the attractive force over the imagination possessed by madness and monstrosity.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

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the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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the ending of a series or sequence

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above and across; more than

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have ownership or possession of

From this reading Every man was certain of his own gospel.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Many strove to move their audiences by the attractive force over the imagination possessed by madness and monstrosity.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

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an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see how simple it is!"

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading You see how simple it is!"

a male human offspring

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the vital principle or animating force within living things

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Maintained an upright posture.

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inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

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of the kind already mentioned

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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Colabasians were there, counting their fingers with inconceivable celerity, and demonstrating that all the numbers of Pythagoras, every mystery of heaven and earth, were comprised in the letters of the Greek alphabet-- "Alpha, Omega--the beginning and the end, and between them the Trinity; Beta, Gamma, Delta--the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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in or at that place or location

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

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

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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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an indication that something has been present

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Every man was certain of his own gospel.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Colabasians were there, counting their fingers with inconceivable celerity, and demonstrating that all the numbers of Pythagoras, every mystery of heaven and earth, were comprised in the letters of the Greek alphabet-- "Alpha, Omega--the beginning and the end, and between them the Trinity; Beta, Gamma, Delta--the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit!

in the company of; together with

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the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You see how simple it is!"