Chapter I

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

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

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a feeling of delight at being entertained

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

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

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

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nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

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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

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

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in addition to; as well as

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plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

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

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

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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

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to be able to, or to be allowed to

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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

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a person who is in charge

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a roll of tobacco for smoking

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a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

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be composed of

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the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

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soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

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dearly loved

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plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

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thrown away

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plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

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a large number or amount

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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

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animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

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plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

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plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

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capable of arousing and holding the attention

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divisible by two

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plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

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past form of “evolve” — work out

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capable of arousing and holding the attention

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

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plural of “girl” — a young female

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

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where you live at a particular time

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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

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a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

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without variation or change, in every case

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

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in a literal sense

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produced by a manufacturing process

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the act that results in something coming to be

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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

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plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

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plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

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plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

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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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used when the speaker is also the object of the action

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an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

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the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

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a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

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by chance

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

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plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector

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the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

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a large number or amount

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

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plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

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plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

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travel by means of steam power

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of high or superior quality or performance

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plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

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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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in or at that place or location

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plural of “tin” — a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

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

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an artifact designed to be played with

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plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

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fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

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having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

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under normal conditions

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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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

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plural of “windmill” — a mill that is powered by the wind

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actively engaged in paid work

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