Chapter I · Chapter 1

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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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in addition

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plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

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

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United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

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having no known name or identity or known source

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plural of “apostrophe” — address to an absent or imaginary person

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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

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a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

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something used to beautify

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loss due to not showing up

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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

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a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

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plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

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the activity of converting data or information into code

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record in a public office or in a court of law

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a specific size and style of type within a type family

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plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

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food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

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on condition that; in the event that

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

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in place of, or as an alternative to

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

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immediately past

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of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

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Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

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a room where books are kept

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engage in

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English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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a recognition of meritorious service

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laborer who works in a mine

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a condition requiring relief

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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

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United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

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a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

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a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

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a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

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possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

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a hotel located in a resort area

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

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the words of something written

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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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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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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the body of faculty and students at a university

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the act of using

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plural of “use” — the act of using

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an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

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the person or people being spoken to

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belonging to the person or people being spoken to

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