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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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
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in or near a particular place or position
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be owned by; be in the possession of
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the two together, not just one
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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was uncomfortably bright.
showing who or what does the action
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the person or thing chosen or selected
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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a licensed medical practitioner
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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exilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
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beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
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flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Light flickered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
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past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
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GnomenounUS /noʊm/
a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
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intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Light flickered.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
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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 plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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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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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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the upper part of anything
From this reading Doctor Cameron gazed intently at the top of the desk.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading It was uncomfortably bright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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in the company of; together with
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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