Chapter XVIII

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

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later than; following

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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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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading "The Tenth National Bank has failed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

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From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

not open or affording passage or access

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a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

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an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

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possessive form of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading Isn't that Mr. Cross's bank?"

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

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(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

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impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

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easy and not involved or complicated

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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

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

From this reading "The Tenth National Bank has failed.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

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United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

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a young female

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

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

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

From this reading "The Tenth National Bank has failed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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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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a formal command or admonition

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plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

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

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From this reading Isn't that Mr. Cross's bank?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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determine the result of (a competition)

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plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

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immediately past

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plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

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

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

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the time period between dawn and noon

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a form of address for a man

From this reading Isn't that Mr. Cross's bank?"

belonging to the person speaking

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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading "The Tenth National Bank has failed.

not any; not one

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plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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belonging to the speaker and others

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above and across; more than

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an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

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

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

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(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

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(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

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the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading "The Tenth National Bank has failed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

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

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

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

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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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.

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

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Our second child, a little girl, was but a few weeks old, and this was the first morning that Sarah had breakfasted with me for some weeks.

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

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used to ask for information about something

From this reading NO GOSPEL GAME _Elementary lessons in finance--What is a panic?--The snake begins to show signs of life--An injunction of the court--Inquiries--Ed Hostetter knows our man--How to deal with a political judge--Slocum objects--My will prevails--The injunction is dissolved_ Sarah and I were sitting over our coffee one morning, six months after the Fair had closed its gates for the last time.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading NO GOSPEL GAME _Elementary lessons in finance--What is a panic?--The snake begins to show signs of life--An injunction of the court--Inquiries--Ed Hostetter knows our man--How to deal with a political judge--Slocum objects--My will prevails--The injunction is dissolved_ Sarah and I were sitting over our coffee one morning, six months after the Fair had closed its gates for the last time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NO GOSPEL GAME _Elementary lessons in finance--What is a panic?--The snake begins to show signs of life--An injunction of the court--Inquiries--Ed Hostetter knows our man--How to deal with a political judge--Slocum objects--My will prevails--The injunction is dissolved_ Sarah and I were sitting over our coffee one morning, six months after the Fair had closed its gates for the last time.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading She had been glancing at the morning paper, and suddenly she looked up from it with wonder on her face.