Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch

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in addition

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

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one or some or every or all without specification

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plural of “apostrophe” — address to an absent or imaginary person

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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

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

From this reading The original book (EETS E.S.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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loss due to not showing up

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something intended to communicate a particular impression

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The original book (EETS E.S.

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the activity of converting data or information into code

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record in a public office or in a court of law

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a specific size and style of type within a type family

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food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

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the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

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on condition that; in the event that

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

From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

in place of, or as an alternative to

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

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used when the thing doing the action is also its object

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immediately past

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of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

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(music) a group of notes connected by a slur

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

engage in

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English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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a condition requiring relief

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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plural of “note” — a brief written record

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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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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The original book (EETS E.S.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

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an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

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in the right manner; correctly; suitably

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a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

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possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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a hotel located in a resort area

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

From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

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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

From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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

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

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the act of using

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an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

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the person or people being spoken to

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belonging to the person or people being spoken to

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From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

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From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

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From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

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From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.

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From this reading œ : “oe” ligature Ȝȝ, ƿ, ſ, ǽ : yogh, wynn, long s, accented æ (only in notes) These characters, as well as a single Greek phrase, occur only in the notes, not in the poem itself.