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From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
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From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
accentedadjectiveUS /ˈæksentɪd/
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
commanounUS /ˈkɑːmə/
a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
commasnounUS /ˈkɑːməz/
plural of “comma” — a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
enounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
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From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
inappropriateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/
not suitable for a particular occasion etc
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
insertverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrt/
put or introduce into something
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
Kenton
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From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
marqueenounUS /mɑːrˈkiː/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
modifyverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪ/
make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
sentencenounUS /ˈsentəns/
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading George Kenton, having inherited much land in Kentucky, and two or three plantations further south had added to his property by good management.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading - There are a number of instances where the use of the comma in the printed book seems to me inappropriate, mainly in terms of commas inserted where I would not insert them, and also sometimes commas lacking where I would provide them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, I have adhered to the punctuation as printed (except for obvious printing errors, which are noted above).
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading - The word "marquee" in chapter 15 was presented in the printed book with an accented "e" I did not modify:
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading - The following sentence in chapter 1 does not seem quite right, but I am not sure how to change it, if I would change it:
