used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a record or narrative description of past events
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past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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amanuensisnoun
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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a mountain or tall hill
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showing who or what does the action
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capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
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the particular occupation for which you are trained
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come or bring to a finish or an end
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ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
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desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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EngravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Illustrated with over Twenty Engravings.
ExperiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
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to a considerable degree; very much
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FRANCIS
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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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)
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
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Hogan'snounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːnz/
possessive form of “hogan” — United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
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https
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IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated with over Twenty Engravings.
of the present time and place
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a form of address for a man
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
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touching and supported by a surface
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Illustrated with over Twenty Engravings.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
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RegionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
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unusual or striking
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to give an account or representation of in words
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sound loudly and sonorously
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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and nothing more
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SupervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
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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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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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ThrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
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in contact with each other or in proximity
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TRAINERnounUS /ˈtreɪnər/
one who trains other persons or animals
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TriumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
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UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
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in the company of; together with
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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set down in writing in any of various ways
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