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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from one side of something to the other

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

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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

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

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

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plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading He was sitting so when a servant slipped in and stood motionless a minute, and went to the wide window where the west light glared through leafless branches outside, and drew the shades lower, and went to the fireplace and touched a match.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter

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not open or affording passage or access

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connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

displaying numbers rather than scale positions

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a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He was sitting so when a servant slipped in and stood motionless a minute, and went to the wide window where the west light glared through leafless branches outside, and drew the shades lower, and went to the fireplace and touched a match.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

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given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

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the boundary of a surface

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opinion or judgment

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

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descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

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From this reading He sat, still to his finger-tips, staring.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading He was sitting so when a servant slipped in and stood motionless a minute, and went to the wide window where the west light glared through leafless branches outside, and drew the shades lower, and went to the fireplace and touched a match.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

the side that is forward or prominent

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From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze

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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

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of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

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headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

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plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

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

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

moving to the inside of something

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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set down according to a plan

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(of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead

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having no leaves

From this reading He was sitting so when a servant slipped in and stood motionless a minute, and went to the wide window where the west light glared through leafless branches outside, and drew the shades lower, and went to the fireplace and touched a match.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

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a room where books are kept

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

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without good reason

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prefer or wish to do something

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move something or somebody to a lower position

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

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in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

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a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

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not in physical motion

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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

a brief written record

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

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a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

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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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plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat, still to his finger-tips, staring.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The grayish skin of his face seemed to fall in diagonal furrows, from the eyes, from the nose, from the mouth.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He was sitting so when a servant slipped in and stood motionless a minute, and went to the wide window where the west light glared through leafless branches outside, and drew the shades lower, and went to the fireplace and touched a match.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

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(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

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a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

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inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

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for that reason; with the result that

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so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

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past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

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(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading He sat, still to his finger-tips, staring.

not in physical motion

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Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was sitting so when a servant slipped in and stood motionless a minute, and went to the wide window where the west light glared through leafless branches outside, and drew the shades lower, and went to the fireplace and touched a match.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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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

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from one end or side of something to the other

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

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having come into contact

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something given or done as an expression of esteem

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moved around an axis or center

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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

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

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(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

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at the time that

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in or at the place that

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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He was sitting so when a servant slipped in and stood motionless a minute, and went to the wide window where the west light glared through leafless branches outside, and drew the shades lower, and went to the fireplace and touched a match.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

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the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine

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