Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

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

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plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

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plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

widely separated especially in space

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

From this reading _Author of_ "THE EMPTY SACK" "THE INNER SHRINE" ETC.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

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any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

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for the reason that

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

Bound written or printed works.

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the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

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plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

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touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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taking care or paying attention

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

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plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

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enter into a contractual arrangement

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absence of light or illumination

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

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an udder or breast or teat

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

remove the dust from

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the boundary of a surface

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

make void or empty of contents

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brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

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From this reading _Author of_ "THE EMPTY SACK" "THE INNER SHRINE" ETC.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

indicating exactness or preciseness

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of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

a woman who is engaged to be married

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

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

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

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the act of departing

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

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

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

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someone who plays the harp

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

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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

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where you live at a particular time

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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

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plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

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

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located inward

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

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United States abstract expressionist painter (1910-1962)

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plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

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a written message addressed to a person or organization

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held up in the air

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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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

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the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

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an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

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

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not any; not one

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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many times at short intervals

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of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

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(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

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being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

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successive (without a break)

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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

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an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

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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not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

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

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He tore it, first, because of being under the stress of great agitation, and second, because he had it to tear--a thick, black shock with a tendency to part in the middle, but brushed carefully to one side.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

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a garment that covers the head and face

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Seated on the extreme edge of one of Miss Walbrook's strong, slender armchairs, his elbows on his knees, he dug his fingers into the dark mass with every fresh taunt from his fiancee.

how something is done or how it happens

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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

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used to ask for information about something

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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

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in the company of; together with

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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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the person or people being spoken to

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