used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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in or near a particular place or position
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Bannerman
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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the supreme effort one can make
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
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a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
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dearly loved
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deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
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characterized by great determination
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dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
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documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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Dr
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encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
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fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
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herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the best in pets--choose a human being!
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
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investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
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loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
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used to form the superlative
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not any; not one
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obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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in other respects or ways
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belonging to the speaker and others
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pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
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petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
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petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
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participate in games or sport
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marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
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protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
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express the need or desire for
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sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
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inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
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term of address for a man
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speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
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subversivenounUS /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
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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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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
From this reading When adopting a pet, choose the species that is most intelligent, obedient, loyal, fun to play with, yet a shrewd, fearless protector.
transcriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
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untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
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the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
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at the time that
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in the company of; together with
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but in spite of that
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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