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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a proposal for an appropriate course of action

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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

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

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a collection of selected literary passages

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one or some or every or all without specification

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

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the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

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plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

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

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the past participle of “be”

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earlier than; in front of

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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

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the supreme effort one can make

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on the far side of; further than

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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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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plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

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English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

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successfully completed or brought to an end

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give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

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(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

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in an eminent manner

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the expression of approval and support

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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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plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

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Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

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the state of being friends (or friendly)

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plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

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acknowledged as a supposition

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largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

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

From this reading This book in its progress has recalled often to my memory a man with whose friendship we were once honoured, to whom no region of English literature was unfamiliar, and who, whilst rich in all the noble gifts of nature, was most eminently distinguished by the noblest and the rarest,--just judgment and high-hearted patriotism.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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

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for this reason

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a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

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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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past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

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characteristic of humanity

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

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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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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an opinion formed by judging something

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and nothing more

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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

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someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

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has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

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creative writing of recognized artistic value

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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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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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suitable for or suggestive of singing

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engage in

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

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

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plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

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used to form the superlative

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belonging to the person speaking

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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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not any; not one

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impressive in appearance

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superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

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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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touching and supported by a surface

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on one occasion

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love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

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a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

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literature in metrical form

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exert pressure or force to or upon

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a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

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gradual improvement or growth or development

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superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

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reach a destination, either real or abstract

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past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

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the extended spatial location of something

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third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within

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regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

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possessing material wealth

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the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

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plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

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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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for that reason; as a result

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

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

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

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plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol

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-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

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consistent with fact or reality; not false

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below or beneath something; less than

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not known or well known

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characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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

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the speaker together with one or more other people

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

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used to ask for information about something

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

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during the time that

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an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading This book in its progress has recalled often to my memory a man with whose friendship we were once honoured, to whom no region of English literature was unfamiliar, and who, whilst rich in all the noble gifts of nature, was most eminently distinguished by the noblest and the rarest,--just judgment and high-hearted patriotism.

which person or people

From this reading This book in its progress has recalled often to my memory a man with whose friendship we were once honoured, to whom no region of English literature was unfamiliar, and who, whilst rich in all the noble gifts of nature, was most eminently distinguished by the noblest and the rarest,--just judgment and high-hearted patriotism.

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

From this reading This book in its progress has recalled often to my memory a man with whose friendship we were once honoured, to whom no region of English literature was unfamiliar, and who, whilst rich in all the noble gifts of nature, was most eminently distinguished by the noblest and the rarest,--just judgment and high-hearted patriotism.

belonging to which person

From this reading This book in its progress has recalled often to my memory a man with whose friendship we were once honoured, to whom no region of English literature was unfamiliar, and who, whilst rich in all the noble gifts of nature, was most eminently distinguished by the noblest and the rarest,--just judgment and high-hearted patriotism.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Your encouragement, given while traversing the wild scenery of Treryn Dinas, led me to begin the work; and it has been completed under your advice and assistance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This book in its progress has recalled often to my memory a man with whose friendship we were once honoured, to whom no region of English literature was unfamiliar, and who, whilst rich in all the noble gifts of nature, was most eminently distinguished by the noblest and the rarest,--just judgment and high-hearted patriotism.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Your encouragement, given while traversing the wild scenery of Treryn Dinas, led me to begin the work; and it has been completed under your advice and assistance.

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

From this reading It would have been hence a peculiar pleasure and pride to dedicate what I have endeavoured to make a true national Anthology of three centuries to Henry Hallam.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your encouragement, given while traversing the wild scenery of Treryn Dinas, led me to begin the work; and it has been completed under your advice and assistance.