128
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From this reading 128.
1645
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From this reading 1645 Edition.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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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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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
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showing who or what does the action
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come or bring to a finish or an end
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a statement that represents something in words
From this reading [Not in _Hesp._] The Description of a Woman.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
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editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A Farewell to Sack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
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Hesp
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From this reading [Not in _Hesp._] The Description of a Woman.
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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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Not in _Hesp._] The Description of a Woman.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
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Recreations
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SacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading A Farewell to Sack.
subjoinverb
add to the end
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carry out
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
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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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Witts
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading [Not in _Hesp._] The Description of a Woman.
