used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
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to or in a foreign country
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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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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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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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take a court case to a higher court for review
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Author of "Aunt Jane's Nieces Series," "Flying Girl Series," etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Aunt Jane's Nieces Series," "Flying Girl Series," etc.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
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Britton
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The character of Doctor Gys is not greatly exaggerated but had its counterpart in real life.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
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counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
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causing or capable of causing death
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depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
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give a description of
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a licensed medical practitioner
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characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
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etc
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EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
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exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
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apart from; not including
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moving swiftly
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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yet to be or coming
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in a gradual manner
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a young female
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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to an extraordinary extent or degree
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Gys
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From this reading The character of Doctor Gys is not greatly exaggerated but had its counterpart in real life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The character of Doctor Gys is not greatly exaggerated but had its counterpart in real life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
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historicallyadverbUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəli/
throughout history
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where you live at a particular time
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horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
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a health facility where patients receive treatment
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how
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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
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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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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Jane's
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laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
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lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
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luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
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produced by a manufacturing process
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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used to say something is possible but not certain
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to the person speaking
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NiecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
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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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try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
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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 join alternatives or possibilities
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the state prevailing during the absence of war
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phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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be fully aware or cognizant of
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Reilly
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sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
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plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
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SeriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
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a thing, without saying which
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the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
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technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
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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, 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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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago This is the story of how three brave American girls sacrificed the comforts and luxuries of home to go abroad and nurse the wounded soldiers of a foreign war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago This is the story of how three brave American girls sacrificed the comforts and luxuries of home to go abroad and nurse the wounded soldiers of a foreign war.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
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universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
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the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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hope for; have a wish
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in the company of; together with
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people who are wounded
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