Chapter IX

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

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being joined in close association

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

in the past

From this reading The connection ceased when I, myself, severed it, eleven years ago."

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading I was their attorney.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

on the far side of; further than

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

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showing who or what does the action

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put or send forth

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past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The connection ceased when I, myself, severed it, eleven years ago."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

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ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

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a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The connection ceased when I, myself, severed it, eleven years ago."

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From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

being one more than ten

From this reading The connection ceased when I, myself, severed it, eleven years ago."

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

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plural of “find” — a productive insight

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

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

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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

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plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

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

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

determine the result of (a competition)

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and nothing more

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referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

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a room where books are kept

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a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

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used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The connection ceased when I, myself, severed it, eleven years ago."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

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take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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exposing human folly to ridicule

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

detached by cutting

From this reading The connection ceased when I, myself, severed it, eleven years ago."

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Craig's lips, that had been set in a hard line, parted in a satiric smile.

at a steady rate or pace

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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I was their attorney.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

below or beneath something; less than

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

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

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at the time that

From this reading The connection ceased when I, myself, severed it, eleven years ago."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

a late time of life

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.

an affirmative

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the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Yes, it is true that I was for years affiliated with the interests you represent.