Chapter I

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

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on the subject of; concerning

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anew

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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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possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This little book should be used as a simple guide to the practical study of Nature rather than as a mere reader.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

a committee having supervisory powers

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

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Bound written or printed works.

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showing who or what does the action

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a body serving in an administrative capacity

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(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

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a long narrow excavation in the earth

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

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all the members of a group, with none left out

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undergo or live through a difficult experience

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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someone employed to conduct others

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

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

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in this place or thing or document

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

a unit of instruction

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plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

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

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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

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being nothing more than specified

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used to form the superlative

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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

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the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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a small lake

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concerned with actual use or practice

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a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

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past form of “print” — put into print

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on the contrary

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reach a destination, either real or abstract

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a person who enjoys reading

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necessary for relief or supply

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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

an educational institution

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This little book should be used as a simple guide to the practical study of Nature rather than as a mere reader.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading This little book should be used as a simple guide to the practical study of Nature rather than as a mere reader.

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a detailed critical inspection

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inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Every lesson herein set down has, during the author’s many years’ experience in teaching Nature Study, been taught by observation and practice again and again; and each time with satisfactory result.

a person whose occupation is teaching

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the profession of a teacher

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This little book should be used as a simple guide to the practical study of Nature rather than as a mere reader.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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

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United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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

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employed in accomplishing something

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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

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used to introduce two or more possibilities

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in the company of; together with

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inside; before a period of time has passed

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a late time of life

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the person or people being spoken to

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