used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Deems, this is my private room and I want you to get out of it,” said he, as calmly as possible.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Realizing that the fellow might attack him without further words, he leaped behind the table and picked up one of his books, which happened to be lying handy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
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next to; at the side of
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boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
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Bound written or printed works.
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with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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DeemsverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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at any time
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a boy or man
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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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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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the act of departing
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let have
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handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
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past form of “happen” — come to pass
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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where you live at a particular time
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Deems, this is my private room and I want you to get out of it,” said he, as calmly as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
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the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
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plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
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used to say something is possible but not certain
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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 the person speaking
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information about recent and important events
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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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belonging to the speaker and others
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
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capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Deems, this is my private room and I want you to get out of it,” said he, as calmly as possible.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
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a feeling of intense anger
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rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
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without much difficulty
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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
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a thing, without saying which
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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express in words
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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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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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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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feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Deems, this is my private room and I want you to get out of it,” said he, as calmly as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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the words that are spoken
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yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Deems, this is my private room and I want you to get out of it,” said he, as calmly as possible.
