Chapter VIII

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

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 "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

under normal conditions

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From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

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opinion or judgment

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

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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set up or found

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

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

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

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destroyed or killed

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

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

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

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

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading "It's great--immense--stupendous--wonderful!

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

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

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

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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From this reading "It's great--immense--stupendous--wonderful!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

not any; not one

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

come into possession of

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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having official authority or sanction

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many times at short intervals

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on one occasion

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To move from a closed position.

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

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

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

go across or through

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

liveliness and energy

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

make reference to

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express in words

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

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shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading "It's great--immense--stupendous--wonderful!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

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

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

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

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

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

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

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

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

a source of difficulty

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

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

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

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

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

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

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

which person or people

From this reading Those of you who have seen the fair will, therefore, recognize much of what is described in this book.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Say, this certainly is great!" cried Pep, with sparkling eyes, as he glanced about, once they were inside the exposition grounds.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "It's great--immense--stupendous--wonderful!

but in spite of that

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Probably many of you will go, or have already gone, to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which is the official name for what is commonly called the Panama Fair, and I shall often refer to it that way myself.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading They had to obtain a pass, as the place was not yet open to the public, but as possible concessionnaires in the Zone they found no trouble in being admitted.