Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

later than; following

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

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

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an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading MY APOLOGY.

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

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

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

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a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

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showing who or what does the action

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arousing or provoking laughter

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give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

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characterized by great determination

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plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

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qualified for by right according to law

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all the members of a group, with none left out

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plural of “failure” — an act that fails

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

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a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

the quality of being honest

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

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clarify by giving an example of

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

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plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

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freedom from control or influence of another or others

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resulting from one's intentions

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marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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

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used to form the superlative

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belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY APOLOGY.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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have ownership or possession of

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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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persistent determination

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a representation by picture or portraiture

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a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

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

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in a respectful manner

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get by special effort

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put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

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preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

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plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

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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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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

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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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

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plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After finishing all that I had intended for publication in my book entitled "THE AUCTIONEER'S GUIDE," I was advised by a few of my most intimate friends to add a sketch of my own life to illustrate what had been set forth in its pages.

which person or people

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plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

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