Chapter I

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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(of mail) marked with a destination

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

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

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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Who is it?” he asked, as if that demand for him were the last straw but one.

in or near a particular place or position

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earlier than; in front of

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Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

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the act of brushing your teeth

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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assets available for use in the production of further assets

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an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

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entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

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joined together into a whole

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a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

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an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)

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an urgent or peremptory request

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someone who controls resources and expenditures

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past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

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a social unit living together

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of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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

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a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

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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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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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on condition that; in the event that

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

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the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

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

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immediately past

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small in range or scope

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-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

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plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

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the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

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polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

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used to form the superlative

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a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

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a form of address for a man

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negation of a word or group of words

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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From this reading _Pensa, lettor, se quel che qui s’inizia non procedesse, come tu avresti di più sapere angosciosa carizia._ DANTE.

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confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

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in a peevish manner

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the back of a military formation or procession

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a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

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plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

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term of address for a man

From this reading “You’re wanted on the telephone, sir.”

a feeling of excessive concern

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plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

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Maintained an upright posture.

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plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

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of surpassing excellence

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electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading “You’re wanted on the telephone, sir.”

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

From this reading “You’re wanted on the telephone, sir.”

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

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moved around an axis or center

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “You’re wanted on the telephone, sir.”

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

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

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

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which person or people

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in the company of; together with

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From this reading “You’re wanted on the telephone, sir.”