used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
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a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS +Lately Discovered+.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS +Lately Discovered+.
one or some or every or all without specification
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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an institution created to conduct business
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS LATELY DISCOVERED; In a Letter to a Friend in the Country.
directsverbUS /dərˈekts/
third-person singular of “direct” — command with authority
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS +Lately Discovered+.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS LATELY DISCOVERED; In a Letter to a Friend in the Country.
GIANTSnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS +Lately Discovered+.
Hall-Book
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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in the recent past
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS +Lately Discovered+.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS LATELY DISCOVERED; In a Letter to a Friend in the Country.
MDCCLXVI
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From this reading MDCCLXVI.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS +Lately Discovered+.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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PrintsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
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prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
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ShillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
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StationersnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənərz/
plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCOUNT OF THE GIANTS +Lately Discovered+.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
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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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whoever
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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