Chapter IV

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

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-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

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of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

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anew

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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

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WIMBA SAVED AGAIN The two boys left behind in the tent stared perplexedly at each other in the light of the lantern hanging from the pole and casting a steady if not brilliant illumination over the canvas walls, bed rolls, packs and camp chairs.

a flexible container with a single opening

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a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

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at or toward the back of something

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move up and down repeatedly

From this reading From his bed roll or flea bag, as the boys adopting the term of African explorers had come to call it, the outstretched Bob, propped on one elbow, looked toward the tent flap which had fallen behind his comrade and said:

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

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of surpassing excellence

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Gosh, Frank went out of there as if somebody had grabbed him by the hair.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From his bed roll or flea bag, as the boys adopting the term of African explorers had come to call it, the outstretched Bob, propped on one elbow, looked toward the tent flap which had fallen behind his comrade and said:

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

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object formed by a mold

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

From this reading “I’ll go see,” said Jack, getting up from his seat on a folding camp chair, and walking toward the exit.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From his bed roll or flea bag, as the boys adopting the term of African explorers had come to call it, the outstretched Bob, propped on one elbow, looked toward the tent flap which had fallen behind his comrade and said:

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

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an opening that permits escape or release

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plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

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having dropped by the force of gravity

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move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

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any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

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the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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the act of acquiring something

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

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From this reading “Gosh, Frank went out of there as if somebody had grabbed him by the hair.

inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading “Gosh, Frank went out of there as if somebody had grabbed him by the hair.

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

From this reading From his bed roll or flea bag, as the boys adopting the term of African explorers had come to call it, the outstretched Bob, propped on one elbow, looked toward the tent flap which had fallen behind his comrade and said:

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

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decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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on condition that; in the event that

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a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a small worthless amount

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light in a transparent protective case

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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

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

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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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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fully extended especially in length

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above and across; more than

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plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

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in a perplexed manner

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a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

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inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

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move by turning over or rotating

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plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

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a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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a person, without saying who

From this reading “Gosh, Frank went out of there as if somebody had grabbed him by the hair.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading WIMBA SAVED AGAIN The two boys left behind in the tent stared perplexedly at each other in the light of the lantern hanging from the pole and casting a steady if not brilliant illumination over the canvas walls, bed rolls, packs and camp chairs.

make steady

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a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

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a word or expression used for some particular thing

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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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in or at that place or location

From this reading “Gosh, Frank went out of there as if somebody had grabbed him by the hair.

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

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in the direction of

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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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 Wonder what he’s up to.”

close enough to be walked to

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plural of “wall” — 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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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Gosh, Frank went out of there as if somebody had grabbed him by the hair.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Wonder what he’s up to.”

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

From this reading From his bed roll or flea bag, as the boys adopting the term of African explorers had come to call it, the outstretched Bob, propped on one elbow, looked toward the tent flap which had fallen behind his comrade and said:

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the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Wonder what he’s up to.”