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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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.
in or near a particular place or position
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Benson
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a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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an institution created to conduct business
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DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.
a licensed medical practitioner
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.
set up or found
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gettin
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.
goin
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I'm
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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It's
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JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
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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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
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martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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ORGANIZESverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “organize” — create (as an entity)
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PEERLESSadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
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profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
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showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
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proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
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QUAGG
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rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.
Rufus
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SCIATACATA
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Sciaticadjective
relating to or caused by or afflicted with sciatica
From this reading "Sciatic rheumatism!" howled the martyr.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Every time I go on the street for a night I know I'm goin' to suffer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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WALLINGFORD
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What's
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From this reading "What's the matter, Doc?" asked Wallingford.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
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(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "It's gettin' worse every year.