Chapter XIII

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

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anew

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to come to rest, settle

From this reading In a few minutes Dr. Lytton would alight, leading at his side the long sought and mysterious Floria.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

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the first light of day

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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Its headlight swinging down the track filled De Medici with violent emotion.

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in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

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any strong feeling

From this reading Its headlight swinging down the track filled De Medici with violent emotion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

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plural of “grapple” — a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

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a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive

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

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make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

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

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beyond belief or understanding

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

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its headlight swinging down the track filled De Medici with violent emotion.

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indicating the most important performer or role

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In a few minutes Dr. Lytton would alight, leading at his side the long sought and mysterious Floria.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

English writer of historical romances (1803-1873)

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a state in New England

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aristocratic Italian family of powerful merchants and bankers who ruled Florence in the 15th century

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plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

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a written account of what transpired at a meeting

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of an obscure nature

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

on one occasion

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plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure

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the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading The train was pulling in.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

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make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

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

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propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon

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that is looked for

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travel by means of steam power

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

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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changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading Its headlight swinging down the track filled De Medici with violent emotion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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

From this reading With a roar and hiss of steam, the train loomed at his side and came to a stop.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Its headlight swinging down the track filled De Medici with violent emotion.

create by training and teaching

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joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Its headlight swinging down the track filled De Medici with violent emotion.

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

From this reading The train was pulling in.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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in the company of; together with

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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In a few minutes Dr. Lytton would alight, leading at his side the long sought and mysterious Floria.