Chapter XX

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

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

later than; following

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

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

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

in or near a particular place or position

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exhale hard

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the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

From this reading Underneath it ran these flaring head-lines:-- BRIBERY OF A JUDGE!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

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of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading OFFICIAL IN PACKING CONCERN IMPLICATED!

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

past form of “denounce” — speak out against

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the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

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the organ of sight

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The picture seemed in a general way familiar.

feel or handle with the fingers

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streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

From this reading Underneath it ran these flaring head-lines:-- BRIBERY OF A JUDGE!

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The picture seemed in a general way familiar.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

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From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

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

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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

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

From this reading Underneath it ran these flaring head-lines:-- BRIBERY OF A JUDGE!

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

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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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culpably involved

From this reading OFFICIAL IN PACKING CONCERN IMPLICATED!

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

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a state in midwestern United States

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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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Underneath it ran these flaring head-lines:-- BRIBERY OF A JUDGE!

plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance

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

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

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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

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plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

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a form of address for a man

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belonging to the person speaking

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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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having official authority or sanction

From this reading OFFICIAL IN PACKING CONCERN IMPLICATED!

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

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being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading OFFICIAL IN PACKING CONCERN IMPLICATED!

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Underneath it ran these flaring head-lines:-- BRIBERY OF A JUDGE!

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

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a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

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a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

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

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

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express in words

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the place where some action occurs

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

From this reading The picture seemed in a general way familiar.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I was riding downtown in a street car, my eye was caught by a coarse cut in the newspaper that the man opposite me was reading.

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

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Underneath it ran these flaring head-lines:-- BRIBERY OF A JUDGE!

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

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Underneath it ran these flaring head-lines:-- BRIBERY OF A JUDGE!

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

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The picture seemed in a general way familiar.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading DENOUNCED _The snake lifts its head--My picture gets into the newspaper--The Reverend Mr. Hardman in his church--The opinions of ministers--Mr. Hardman points his finger at me--I reply--A scene--The real blow--May has her say--Women, religion, and this earth_ It was the Saturday after my little adventure in Indiana.