used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The lid being raised, a maiden appeared whose face shone with dazzling freshness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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BacchusnounUS /ˈbækɪs/
(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
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an unofficial association of people or groups
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the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
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cause to be bored
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
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carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
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citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
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having come or been brought to a conclusion
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couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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a feeling of excitement
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eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
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excavatingverbUS /ˈekskəveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “excavate” — recover through digging
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
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freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
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funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
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GARDENER'SnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
possessive form of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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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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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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on condition that; in the event that
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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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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the emotion of great happiness
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
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a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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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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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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the state prevailing during the absence of war
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perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
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located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
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an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
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sarcophagusnounUS /sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
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plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
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plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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simulacra
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a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Her long hair spread over her white shoulders, she was smiling in her sleep.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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distribute or disperse widely
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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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 content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A band of citizens, thrilled with enthusiasm, raised the funeral couch and bore it to the Capitol.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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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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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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a Caucasian
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belonging to which person
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in the company of; together with
From this reading "The lid being raised, a maiden appeared whose face shone with dazzling freshness.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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