used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
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amplifiedverbUS /ˈæmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “amplify” — increase in size, volume or significance
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
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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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
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Berwick
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the supreme effort one can make
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biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
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the two together, not just one
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of short duration or distance
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make by combining materials and parts
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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a collection of things sharing a common attribute
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
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conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
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coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
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criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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CushingnounUS /ˈkʊʃɪŋ/
United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
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doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/
plural of “essential” — anything indispensable
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at any time
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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highest in quality
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the aggregate of past events
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illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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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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a room where books are kept
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give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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most important element
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the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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used to form the superlative
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and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
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Norwood
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
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established beyond doubt
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plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
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referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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an educational institution
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selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
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serve a purpose, role, or function
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serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
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short-stories
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short-story
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Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
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(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
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a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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plural of “story” — 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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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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studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
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a detailed critical inspection
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systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
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teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
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teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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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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UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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the act of using
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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the act of creating written works
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writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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set down in writing in any of various ways
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