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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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feel admiration for

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a native or inhabitant of the United States

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

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United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

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

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the month following March and preceding May

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

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plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

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studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

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in or near a particular place or position

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as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

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the supreme effort one can make

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

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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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a period of 100 years

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take exception to

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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

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a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic

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communication by the exchange of letters

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a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

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plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

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absence of light or illumination

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an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

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king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

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join tongue and groove, in carpentry

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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

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a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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promote the growth of

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possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

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grant freedom to; free from confinement

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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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United States anarchist (born in Russia) who opposed conscription; was deported to the Soviet Union in 1919 (1869-1940)

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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

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

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

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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

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

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beyond belief or understanding

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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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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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a town in southwest Oklahoma

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a written message addressed to a person or organization

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the literary culture

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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creative writing of recognized artistic value

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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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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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

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a form of address for a man

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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influential German philosopher remembered for his concept of the superman and for his rejection of Christian values; considered, along with Kierkegaard, to be a founder of existentialism (1844-1900)

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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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To move from a closed position.

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have ownership or possession of

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a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

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United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

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plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country

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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

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possession of controlling influence

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plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

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an executive officer of a firm or corporation

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plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

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make a promise or commitment

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offering sexual intercourse for pay

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a new appraisal or evaluation

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plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation

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exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

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English comic actor (1925-1980)

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a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

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undergo or be subjected to

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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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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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

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consistent with fact or reality; not false

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an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

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a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

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a vivid mental image

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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

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prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

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at any time that; every time that

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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a Caucasian

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which person or people

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

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a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

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set down in writing in any of various ways

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English architect (1746-1813)

From this reading On Behalf of Literature DeWitt C. Wing The Challenge of Emma Goldman Margaret C. Anderson Chloroform Mary Aldis and Arthur Davison Ficke "True to Life" Edith Wyatt Impression George Soule Art and Life George Burman Foster Patriots Parke

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Forley "Change" at the Fine Arts Theatre Correspondence: The Vision of Wells Another View of "The Dark Flower" Dr. Foster's Articles on Nietzsche Lawton Parker Eunice Tietjens New York Letter George Soule Union vs. Union Privileges Henry Blackman