Chapter I

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

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a positive feeling of liking

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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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a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

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one or some or every or all without specification

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

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

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the past participle of “be”

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in the space, time, or range separating two things

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fearless and daring

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confined by bonds

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showing who or what does the action

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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

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past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

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having something undesirable neutralized

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an upholstered seat for more than one person

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complete and wholehearted fidelity

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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

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a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

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the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

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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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plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

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an item of information that is typical of a class or group

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join tongue and groove, in carpentry

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accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

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large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes

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an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

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a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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the quality of being honest

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conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

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

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the quality of being just or fair

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

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plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

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inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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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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a form of address for a man

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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come into possession of

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easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

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touching and supported by a surface

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plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

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exert pressure or force to or upon

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the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

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past form of “print” — put into print

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something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

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

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past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

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past form of “render” — cause to become

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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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a general conscious awareness

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heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

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the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

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plural of “son” — a male human offspring

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highest in quality

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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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rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

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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 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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Having little thickness or extent.

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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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something given or done as an expression of esteem

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moved around an axis or center

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going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside

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exalted emotionally especially with pride

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

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in a weary manner

From this reading “THE situation certainly looks desperate, Anna,” said Mr. Manning, with a deep sigh, as he turned wearily on his couch and reached out a thin white hand that was immediately clasped between the plump ones of his cheery-faced wife.

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

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a Caucasian

From this reading “THE situation certainly looks desperate, Anna,” said Mr. Manning, with a deep sigh, as he turned wearily on his couch and reached out a thin white hand that was immediately clasped between the plump ones of his cheery-faced wife.

which person or people

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belonging to which person

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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “THE situation certainly looks desperate, Anna,” said Mr. Manning, with a deep sigh, as he turned wearily on his couch and reached out a thin white hand that was immediately clasped between the plump ones of his cheery-faced wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “THE situation certainly looks desperate, Anna,” said Mr. Manning, with a deep sigh, as he turned wearily on his couch and reached out a thin white hand that was immediately clasped between the plump ones of his cheery-faced wife.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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