Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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prior to a specified or implied time

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

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separated or at a distance in place or position or time

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

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an orange of low brightness and saturation

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reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

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showing who or what does the action

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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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a young person of either sex

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an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

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an institution created to conduct business

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United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)

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dearly loved

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an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

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extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

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plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

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opinion or judgment

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to a considerable degree; very much

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

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having or displaying warmth or affection

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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(of animals) fully developed

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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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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

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go together

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

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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

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Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

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

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enclosed in the same envelope or package

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repetitive and persistent

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in place of, or as an alternative to

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a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

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apprehended with certainty

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be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

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prefer or wish to do something

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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for more time

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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

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used to form the superlative

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belonging to the person speaking

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(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

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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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touching and supported by a surface

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

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experiencing or manifesting pleasure

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plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

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belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

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

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a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

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concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

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plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

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attempt by employing effort

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the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

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give something useful or necessary to

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move back and forth or sideways

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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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an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

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an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

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plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

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

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a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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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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literature in metrical form

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precisely as stated

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-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

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feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

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be dressed in

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an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

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the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Wherefore, like fond and doting parent, I Will strive this want romantic to supply.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My GILLIAN, thou child that budding woman art For whom to-day and yesterday lie far apart Already thou, my dear, dost longer dresses wear And bobbest in most strange, new-fangled ways thy hair; Thou lookest on the world with eyes grown serious And rul'st thy father with a sway imperious Particularly as regards his socks and ties Insistent that each with the other harmonise.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading My GILLIAN, thou child that budding woman art For whom to-day and yesterday lie far apart Already thou, my dear, dost longer dresses wear And bobbest in most strange, new-fangled ways thy hair; Thou lookest on the world with eyes grown serious And rul'st thy father with a sway imperious Particularly as regards his socks and ties Insistent that each with the other harmonise.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading My GILLIAN, thou child that budding woman art For whom to-day and yesterday lie far apart Already thou, my dear, dost longer dresses wear And bobbest in most strange, new-fangled ways thy hair; Thou lookest on the world with eyes grown serious And rul'st thy father with a sway imperious Particularly as regards his socks and ties Insistent that each with the other harmonise.

the day immediately before today

From this reading My GILLIAN, thou child that budding woman art For whom to-day and yesterday lie far apart Already thou, my dear, dost longer dresses wear And bobbest in most strange, new-fangled ways thy hair; Thou lookest on the world with eyes grown serious And rul'st thy father with a sway imperious Particularly as regards his socks and ties Insistent that each with the other harmonise.

time long past

From this reading Instead of simple fairy-tales that pleased of yore Romantic verse thou read'st and novels by the score And very oft I've known thee sigh and call them “stuff” Vowing of love romantic they've not half enough.