Chapter I

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

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highly skilled

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prior to a specified or implied time

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

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

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

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

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a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was no face.

showing who or what does the action

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The voice came: "Step inside, please."

a period of 100 years

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largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

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an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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forsaken by owner or inhabitants

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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

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relating to or concerned with electricity

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Strictly particular and correct.

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-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

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to certain extent or degree

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ludicrously odd

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plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

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

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

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

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relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The voice came: "Step inside, please."

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

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“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

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

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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in spite of what has just been said

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not any; not one

From this reading But there was no face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used of mouth or eyes

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belonging to the speaker and others

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

by chance

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The voice came: "Step inside, please."

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

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a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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sound loudly and sonorously

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The voice came: "Step inside, please."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

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

From this reading But there was no face.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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

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United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

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

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps.

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

From this reading But there was no face.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound.

plural of “wizard” — someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

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