Chapter I

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

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consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

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

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

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

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

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marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

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in or near a particular place or position

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plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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Bound written or printed works.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

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belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

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an institution created to conduct business

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have the idea for

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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

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deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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remove the dust from

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come upon, as if by accident; meet with

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third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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plural of “forecast” — a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I do not know how such a man would make himself pleasant to the homestead, or prepare for the reception of so mixed a load.

of or relating to the study of history

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the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

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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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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

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

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resulting from one's intentions

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

cause to come to know personally

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

the act of beginning something new

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

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

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prefer or wish to do something

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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

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weight to be borne or conveyed

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engage in

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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

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used to say something is possible but not certain

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consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

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plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

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in such a manner as could not be otherwise

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I do not know how such a man would make himself pleasant to the homestead, or prepare for the reception of so mixed a load.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

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a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading I do not know how such a man would make himself pleasant to the homestead, or prepare for the reception of so mixed a load.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

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a person who enjoys reading

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the manner in which something is greeted

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plural of “reconstruction” — the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

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express in words

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a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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from a time in the past until now

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for that reason; with the result that

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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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a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

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plural of “story” — 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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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I do not know how such a man would make himself pleasant to the homestead, or prepare for the reception of so mixed a load.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

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 people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

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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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a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

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except if; if not

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a formal word for “on”

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plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

From this reading A Preface is intended to introduce to the Reader the air in which the book that follows must be taken, but what air attaches in common to historical reconstructions, to abstract vagaries, to stories, to jests, to the impression of a storm, and to annoyance with a dead scientist?

precisely as stated

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a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

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structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

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the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

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used to ask for information about something

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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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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I do not know how such a man would make himself pleasant to the homestead, or prepare for the reception of so mixed a load.

produce a literary work

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the act of creating written works

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading New York Dodd, Mead and Company Since I am assured that this book requires a Preface I must attempt to write one, but I cannot conceive upon what lines it should run unless they be an apology for writing of so many things, and in very many different moods, and in so many different ways.