Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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a shortened form of a word or phrase

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(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch

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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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in addition

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

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

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

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

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

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

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From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

pertaining to or constituting a base or basis

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plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

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plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg

From this reading The original work used occasional superscript characters, which are shown here using a carat, for example L^n (abbreviation of London), Esq^re^ or Hon^ble^.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

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an alphabet derived from the Greek alphabet and used for writing Slavic languages (Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and some other Slavic languages)

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something intended to communicate a particular impression

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spread out or scattered about or divided up

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make void or empty of contents

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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

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a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

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an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

record in a public office or in a court of law

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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

a specific size and style of type within a type family

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

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the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The original work used occasional superscript characters, which are shown here using a carat, for example L^n (abbreviation of London), Esq^re^ or Hon^ble^.

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From this reading The original work used occasional superscript characters, which are shown here using a carat, for example L^n (abbreviation of London), Esq^re^ or Hon^ble^.

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 metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

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of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

of greater importance or stature or rank

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a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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occurring from time to time

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

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a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum

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take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

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plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

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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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conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

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of the kind already mentioned

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a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

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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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in or at that place or location

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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

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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

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

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a transcription from one alphabet to another

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

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make an effort or attempt

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a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

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employed in accomplishing something

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an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

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someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

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

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The original work used occasional superscript characters, which are shown here using a carat, for example L^n (abbreviation of London), Esq^re^ or Hon^ble^.

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From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].

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

From this reading There are also phrases and sentences in Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew which are shown as Unicode characters followed by an English transliteration, for example: лорда Байрона [Cyrillic: lorda Bairona].