used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'That's what we want to know sir;' exclaimed the cook, a little let down by my coolness.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading 'That's what we want to know sir;' exclaimed the cook, a little let down by my coolness.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
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provide with a covering or cause to be covered
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a state in which you want to learn more about something
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
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past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
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opinion or judgment
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plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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set up or found
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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
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past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'That's what we want to know sir;' exclaimed the cook, a little let down by my coolness.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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a room where books are kept
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
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used to say something is possible but not certain
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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belonging to the person speaking
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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touching and supported by a surface
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To move from a closed position.
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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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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
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situated in a particular spot or position
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have the will and intention to carry out some action
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puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
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with low volume
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located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
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done under pressure
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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segar
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plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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term of address for a man
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to a small degree or extent
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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
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the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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That's
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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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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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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
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tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
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feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'That's what we want to know sir;' exclaimed the cook, a little let down by my coolness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to ask for information about something
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What-is-the-matter
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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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but in spite of that
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