Chapter V

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

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higher than, or over, something

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later than; following

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touching and pressing; in opposition to

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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

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

From this reading Shadows appeared now and then on the ground-glass outer door, and lingered several times, testifying to their physical embodiment by violently seizing and rattling the knob.

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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past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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in or to or toward a former location

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

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

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ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

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

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

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a line made of twisted fibers or threads

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hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

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the time during which someone's life continues

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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

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a representation by picture or portraiture

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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

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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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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

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a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

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a new personification of a familiar idea

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an impression made from an etched plate

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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

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inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

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affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

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made afraid

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in a futile and unproductive manner

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a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

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

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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

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

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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

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the activity of keeping something secret

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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 period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

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inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

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with impatience; in an impatient manner

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

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moving to the inside of something

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a circular rounded projection or protuberance

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

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

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past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

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the natural satellite of the Earth

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an uneasy psychological state

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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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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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being on the outside or further from a center

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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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past form of “pass” — go across or through

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in a petulant manner

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involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

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plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

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a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

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relieve from

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the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

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precisely, exactly

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small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

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(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Shadows appeared now and then on the ground-glass outer door, and lingered several times, testifying to their physical embodiment by violently seizing and rattling the knob.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Shadows appeared now and then on the ground-glass outer door, and lingered several times, testifying to their physical embodiment by violently seizing and rattling the knob.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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depleted of energy, force, or strength

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gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

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having strength or power greater than average or expected

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trying something to find out about it

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-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

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a solemn statement made under oath

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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

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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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in spite of the fact that

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inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

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(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

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

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past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

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moved around an axis or center

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-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

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past form of “twitch” — make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

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below or beneath something; less than

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in a violent manner

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an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

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United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

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structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

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to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

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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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in the company of; together with

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

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