Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

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on the subject of; concerning

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

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

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

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

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

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

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

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the two together, not just one

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

definite but not specified or identified

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

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

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plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The class looked dazed, and the corners of the instructor's mouth twitched.

run or move very quickly or hastily

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in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading The class looked dazed, and the corners of the instructor's mouth twitched.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

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with great urgency

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having finished or arrived at completion

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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

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to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

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

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

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

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

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

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

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

not having reached maturity

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

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past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

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From this reading The class looked dazed, and the corners of the instructor's mouth twitched.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

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

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

for more time

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The class looked dazed, and the corners of the instructor's mouth twitched.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

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and nothing more

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The class looked dazed, and the corners of the instructor's mouth twitched.

an announcement containing information about an event

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

win a victory over

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

small flat mass of chopped food

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The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

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past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

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literature in metrical form

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a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

on the contrary

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in accordance with truth or fact or reality

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past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

express in words

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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feeling a need to see others suffer

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If he had lived longer I think he might have overcome it in time."

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

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past form of “twitch” — make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

From this reading The class looked dazed, and the corners of the instructor's mouth twitched.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

the speaker together with one or more other people

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used to ask for information about something

From this reading The instructor might have inquired, "Both what?" but she refrained and merely waited.

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

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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

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English architect (1746-1813)

From this reading "It is certainly an interesting point of view, Miss Wyatt, and, as far as I know, entirely original."