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212
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336
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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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)
From this reading "Isn't it like the frontispiece to a book ofadventure!"
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
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a place off to the side of an area
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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Look!" she cried.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
increase twofold
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
drunkenlyadverb
showing effects of much strong drink
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
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to a considerable degree; very much
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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading "Isn't it like the frontispiece to a book ofadventure!"
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
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interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't it like the frontispiece to a book ofadventure!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't it like the frontispiece to a book ofadventure!"
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Isn't it like the frontispiece to a book ofadventure!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look!" she cried.
lurchedverbUS /lɜːrtʃt/
past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
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used to form the superlative
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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ofadventure
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From this reading "Isn't it like the frontispiece to a book ofadventure!"
touching and supported by a surface
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overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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Papps's
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From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
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raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
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restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
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a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
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an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
Identical; not different.
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look!" she cried.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
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Maintained an upright posture.
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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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the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
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swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
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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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in contact with each other or in proximity
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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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relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The interior of Papps's, like most Western restaurants, was divided into a double row of little cabins with a passage between, each cabin having a swing door.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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