Chapter V

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

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

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

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the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

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in or near a particular place or position

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From this reading The young page smiled and hummed the refrain of "La petite balette."

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

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cause to be bored

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a division of some larger or more complex organization

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of surpassing excellence

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

gotten under control

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an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

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disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

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exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

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your usual mood

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

at any time

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every person

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past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

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a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves

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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

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

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

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

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

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

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From this reading The young page smiled and hummed the refrain of "La petite balette."

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

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clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The young page smiled and hummed the refrain of "La petite balette."

inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

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From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

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From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

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(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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plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

very small

From this reading The young page smiled and hummed the refrain of "La petite balette."

type genus of the Pulicidae

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

resist doing something

From this reading The young page smiled and hummed the refrain of "La petite balette."

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The young page smiled and hummed the refrain of "La petite balette."

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From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

in a strange manner

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a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

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the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

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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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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in or at that place or location

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a special situation

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

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

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

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From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

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branch out in a twiglike manner

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to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

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occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Pulex, as usual, bore the palm for insight and invention, and to-night he was more brilliant than ever.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Sporion, too, had delicate perceptions, and was vastly entertained by the disposition of the candelabra.

the second nearest planet to the sun

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

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used to ask for information about something

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.

in the company of; together with

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

From this reading He leant across the table and explained to the young page, Macfils de Martaga, what thing was intended by a certain arrangement of roses.