used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A wayfarer's return from a far country to his wife and family may be a shining experience, a kind of second honeymoon.
the state of being absent
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adroitadjectiveUS /əˈdrɔɪt/
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A wayfarer's return from a far country to his wife and family may be a shining experience, a kind of second honeymoon.
astoundverbUS /əˈstaʊnd/
affect with wonder
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A wayfarer's return from a far country to his wife and family may be a shining experience, a kind of second honeymoon.
of surpassing excellence
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a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Walter M. Miller, Jr._ A space rover has no business with a family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what can a man in the full vigor of youth do--if his heart cries out for a home?
showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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a state in which all hope is lost or absent
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discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what can a man in the full vigor of youth do--if his heart cries out for a home?
undergo or live through a difficult experience
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a social unit living together
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fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
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to a considerable degree; very much
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But what can a man in the full vigor of youth do--if his heart cries out for a home?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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where you live at a particular time
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honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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on condition that; in the event that
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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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JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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take somebody somewhere
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
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newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
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not any; not one
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inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But what can a man in the full vigor of youth do--if his heart cries out for a home?
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
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punchesnounUS /ˈpʌntʃɪz/
plural of “punch” — (boxing) a blow with the fist
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rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
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relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
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go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _A wayfarer's return from a far country to his wife and family may be a shining experience, a kind of second honeymoon.
rovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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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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shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
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marked by exceptional merit
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for that reason; with the result that
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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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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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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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Time'snounUS /taɪmz/
possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
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unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
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vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
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German conductor (1876-1962)
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warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
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wayfarer's
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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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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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the person or people being spoken to
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a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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