Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

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the part of the day between noon and evening

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anew

From this reading Again Mr. Clark read it.

a large-scale farming enterprise

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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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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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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Donald wondered what it could be.

the past participle of “be”

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United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

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(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

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joint operation or action

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Donald wondered what it could be.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

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a specialized division of a large organization

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

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a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

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unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently the message was puzzling.

the organ of sight

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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

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

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the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

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

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

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

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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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of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

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an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

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plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

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the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

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

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a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Evidently the message was puzzling.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

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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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a form of address for a man

From this reading Again Mr. Clark read it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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on one occasion

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To move from a closed position.

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above and across; more than

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a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

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capable of happening or existing

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-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

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not clear to the understanding

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inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

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interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Again Mr. Clark read it.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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established irrevocably

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to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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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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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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a message transmitted by telegraph

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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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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information about recent and important events

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

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commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

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characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

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past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

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

From this reading Evidently the message was puzzling.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

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used to ask for information about something

From this reading Donald wondered what it could be.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Donald wondered what it could be.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

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of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

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