Chapter XVII

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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-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

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at or in the front

From this reading The carnival of blossoms was only three days ahead.

possessing life

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

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surrounding, or on every side of, something

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

at or toward the back of something

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in the space, time, or range separating two things

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a statute in draft before it becomes law

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the organic process of bearing flowers

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plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading The carnival of blossoms was only three days ahead.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

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plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

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a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.

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From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading The carnival of blossoms was only three days ahead.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

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plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

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cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

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cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

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overfilled or compacted or concentrated

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the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The carnival of blossoms was only three days ahead.

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

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plural of “decorator” — a person who specializes in interior decoration

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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

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the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

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to or in any or all places

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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 At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

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plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

the act of departing

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

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

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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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

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

moving to the inside of something

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plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

a characteristic state or mode of living

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one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

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most important element

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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

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

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

corrugated edge of a coin

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a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

and nothing more

From this reading The carnival of blossoms was only three days ahead.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

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past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

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a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Skeet Thornhill was at the wheel, adding to the general risk of life and limb on Santa Ysobel streets, carrying a half a dozen or more other young things tucked away behind.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird

From this reading Skeet Thornhill was at the wheel, adding to the general risk of life and limb on Santa Ysobel streets, carrying a half a dozen or more other young things tucked away behind.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

in or at or to some place

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

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

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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that is on a string

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

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Skeet Thornhill was at the wheel, adding to the general risk of life and limb on Santa Ysobel streets, carrying a half a dozen or more other young things tucked away behind.

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From this reading Skeet Thornhill was at the wheel, adding to the general risk of life and limb on Santa Ysobel streets, carrying a half a dozen or more other young things tucked away behind.

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

From this reading The carnival of blossoms was only three days ahead.

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

From this reading Skeet Thornhill was at the wheel, adding to the general risk of life and limb on Santa Ysobel streets, carrying a half a dozen or more other young things tucked away behind.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading At Bill Capehart's garage they told me Barbara was out somewhere with the crowd; and a few minutes later on Main Street, I met her in a Ford truck.

having tucked or being tucked

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

From this reading The carnival of blossoms was only three days ahead.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

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

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

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in the company of; together with

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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Both girls shouted at me; they were going somewhere for something and would see me later.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

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From this reading CLEANSING FIRES Wednesday evening I pulled into a different Santa Ysobel: lanterns strung across between the buildings, bunting and branches of bloom everywhere, streets alive with people milling around, and cars piled high with decorative material, crowded with the decorators.