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
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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APPLETONnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned Newton looked up from his desk and glanced across the room at Tom Swift who was poring over a mass of blue prints.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading ‾Made in the United States of America‾ THERE was a puffing as of labored breath, a shuffling of feet in the hallway, a banging and clattering sound, and then a voice cried:
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The young inventor smiled at his equally youthful business manager as Ned remarked:
showing who or what does the action
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clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ‾Made in the United States of America‾ THERE was a puffing as of labored breath, a shuffling of feet in the hallway, a banging and clattering sound, and then a voice cried:
CYCLEnounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
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a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
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to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
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ETC
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Ned Newton looked up from his desk and glanced across the room at Tom Swift who was poring over a mass of blue prints.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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GUSHERnounUS /ˈɡʌʃər/
an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
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hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Where you have ’um, Master?”
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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inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
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laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ned Newton looked up from his desk and glanced across the room at Tom Swift who was poring over a mass of blue prints.
produced by a manufacturing process
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MAKERSnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
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managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
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the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
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an artist of consummate skill
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MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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Ned
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NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading Ned Newton looked up from his desk and glanced across the room at Tom Swift who was poring over a mass of blue prints.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Ned Newton looked up from his desk and glanced across the room at Tom Swift who was poring over a mass of blue prints.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
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puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
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past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The young inventor smiled at his equally youthful business manager as Ned remarked:
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
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past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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STURDYadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
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moving very fast
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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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male cat
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
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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VICTORnounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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in or at the place that
From this reading “Where you have ’um, Master?”
which person or people
From this reading Ned Newton looked up from his desk and glanced across the room at Tom Swift who was poring over a mass of blue prints.
the person or people being spoken to
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young inventor smiled at his equally youthful business manager as Ned remarked:
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
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