Chapter V

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

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on the subject of; concerning

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farther along in physical or mental development

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a vaguely specified concern

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the part of the day between noon and evening

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touching and pressing; in opposition to

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the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

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prior to a specified or implied time

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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

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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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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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for the reason that

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at or to a lower level than something

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a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

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inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

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possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

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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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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

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

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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

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abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

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with desperation

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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

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thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

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in a giddy light-headed manner

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covered with a layer of dust

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with eagerness; in an eager manner

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

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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

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all the members of a group, with none left out

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opinion or judgment

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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

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any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

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Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

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a group of persons together in one place

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a long fixed look

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past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

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a state of high honor

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

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

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

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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

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to a considerable degree

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give help or assistance; be of service

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

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

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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

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a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

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

From this reading THE SCHEME OF THINGS I.

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

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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

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characterized by jokes and good humor

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English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

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the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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

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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

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the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

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the middle of the day

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having or showing great strength or force or intensity

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of lesser importance or stature or rank

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in a miserable manner

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plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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the time period between dawn and noon

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a form of address for a man

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a large indefinite number

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a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

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meat from a mature domestic sheep

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in such a manner as could not be otherwise

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not any; not one

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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and nothing more

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plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

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one who loves and defends his or her country

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continuing forever or indefinitely

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a separate part of a whole

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literature in metrical form

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water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

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the act of competing as for profit or a prize

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a strong line

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an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE SCHEME OF THINGS I.

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

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

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(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

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the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

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worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

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a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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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

From this reading THE SCHEME OF THINGS I.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is a piece of English poetry that has brought them, miserably, by the ears—Browning's “Patriot,” one verse a week, to be said every Tuesday morning first hour, and to be forgotten eagerly, completely forgotten, every Tuesday morning second hour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LATER there is Mr. Perrin heavily—with the midday mutton close about his head—surveying, in his dingy and tattered sitting-room, four small boys who gaze at him with staring eyes and jumping throats.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE SCHEME OF THINGS I.

plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

From this reading LATER there is Mr. Perrin heavily—with the midday mutton close about his head—surveying, in his dingy and tattered sitting-room, four small boys who gaze at him with staring eyes and jumping throats.

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

From this reading It is a piece of English poetry that has brought them, miserably, by the ears—Browning's “Patriot,” one verse a week, to be said every Tuesday morning first hour, and to be forgotten eagerly, completely forgotten, every Tuesday morning second hour.

the upper part of anything

From this reading I go in the rain and, more than needs The rope—the rope—the rope— Johnson Minor gazed miserably at his companions and, finding no help in man, but only a jesting glory at his misfortunes, dizzily, despairingly, to the top row of Mr. Perrin's bookcase, where Advanced Algebra and Mensuration hold perpetual war and rivalry.

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From this reading It was a desperate affair altogether, because it was the afternoon of a football match—a great football match against a mighty Truro team,—and already the gathering multitude in the field below flung a derisive murmur at the dusty panes.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading It is a piece of English poetry that has brought them, miserably, by the ears—Browning's “Patriot,” one verse a week, to be said every Tuesday morning first hour, and to be forgotten eagerly, completely forgotten, every Tuesday morning second hour.

literature in metrical form

From this reading It is a piece of English poetry that has brought them, miserably, by the ears—Browning's “Patriot,” one verse a week, to be said every Tuesday morning first hour, and to be forgotten eagerly, completely forgotten, every Tuesday morning second hour.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I go in the rain and, more than needs The rope—the rope—the rope— Johnson Minor gazed miserably at his companions and, finding no help in man, but only a jesting glory at his misfortunes, dizzily, despairingly, to the top row of Mr. Perrin's bookcase, where Advanced Algebra and Mensuration hold perpetual war and rivalry.

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

From this reading It was a desperate affair altogether, because it was the afternoon of a football match—a great football match against a mighty Truro team,—and already the gathering multitude in the field below flung a derisive murmur at the dusty panes.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It is a piece of English poetry that has brought them, miserably, by the ears—Browning's “Patriot,” one verse a week, to be said every Tuesday morning first hour, and to be forgotten eagerly, completely forgotten, every Tuesday morning second hour.

in or at the place that

From this reading I go in the rain and, more than needs The rope—the rope—the rope— Johnson Minor gazed miserably at his companions and, finding no help in man, but only a jesting glory at his misfortunes, dizzily, despairingly, to the top row of Mr. Perrin's bookcase, where Advanced Algebra and Mensuration hold perpetual war and rivalry.

which person or people

From this reading LATER there is Mr. Perrin heavily—with the midday mutton close about his head—surveying, in his dingy and tattered sitting-room, four small boys who gaze at him with staring eyes and jumping throats.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LATER there is Mr. Perrin heavily—with the midday mutton close about his head—surveying, in his dingy and tattered sitting-room, four small boys who gaze at him with staring eyes and jumping throats.