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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(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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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The possibilities of these spotless pages seem to oppress me, and I am weighted down with the idea that my opening sentences ought to sound brilliant and promising.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The possibilities of these spotless pages seem to oppress me, and I am weighted down with the idea that my opening sentences ought to sound brilliant and promising.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
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the event consisting of the start of something
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bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
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blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
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Bound written or printed works.
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of surpassing excellence
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browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
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entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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where you live at a particular time
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httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
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idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
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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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journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
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a polite name for any woman
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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prefer or wish to do something
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loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
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longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
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the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
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engage in
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a vaguely specified concern
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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mean or intend to express or convey
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the force of workers available
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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belonging to the person speaking
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not any; not one
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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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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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an open or empty space in or between things
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oppressverbUS /əˈpres/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
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petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
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past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
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PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
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poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
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possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
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promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
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anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
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feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
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scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
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sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a thing, without saying which
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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
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spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
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past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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swishverbUS /swɪʃ/
move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
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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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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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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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a special situation
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the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
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used to ask for information about something
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
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everything that exists anywhere
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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produce a literary work
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the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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