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_He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s).... The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set. This annoyed me. The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it. Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
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on the subject of; concerning
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
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From this reading This annoyed me.
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From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
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From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
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From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
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From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
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From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
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From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
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From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
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From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
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From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This annoyed me.
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From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
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From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
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From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This annoyed me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading Leaning forward, trying to get the man's head and ears out of my line of sight, I bumped against his shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
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From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The commercial was on, and I didn't want to miss any of it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ears of the man to my left at the bar were blocking off my view of the TV set.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _He had big ears, hated TV commercials, and talked about_ bansai (_with an_ s)....
