1927
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE ONE-ACT PLAY Alias Santa Claus A Play for Children Percival Wilde Author of “Kings in Nomania,” “The Enchanted Christmas Tree,” etc.
AliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
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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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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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showing who or what does the action
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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CHILDREN'S
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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Claus
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an institution created to conduct business
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compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
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copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
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CRAFTSMANSHIPnounUS /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
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CRITICISMnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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DISCONTENTnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
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displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
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plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
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etc
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From this reading THE CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE ONE-ACT PLAY Alias Santa Claus A Play for Children Percival Wilde Author of “Kings in Nomania,” “The Enchanted Christmas Tree,” etc.
FANTASTICadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
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plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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a polite name for any woman
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the collection of rules imposed by authority
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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LUCK-PIECE
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the force of workers available
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MOTHERSnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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NOCTURNEnoun
a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
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NOMANIA
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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ONE-ACT
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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PAWNSnounUS /pɔːnz/
plural of “pawn” — an article deposited as security
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Percival
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participate in games or sport
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plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
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RAVINEnounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
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requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
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ReservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
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REVERIEnounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
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plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
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a relationship between two lovers
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SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THE CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE ONE-ACT PLAY Alias Santa Claus A Play for Children Percival Wilde Author of “Kings in Nomania,” “The Enchanted Christmas Tree,” etc.
do one's shopping
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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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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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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TOYnounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
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a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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UNSEENadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
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VALKYRIEnounUS /ˌvælˈkiːriːə/
(Norse mythology) one of the maidens of Odin who chose heroes to be slain in battle and conducted them to Valhalla
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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WildenounUS /waɪld/
Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)
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in the company of; together with
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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