used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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farther along in physical or mental development
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you think of a battle in the air?” he asked.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “What do you think of a battle in the air?” he asked.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
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coatless
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overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
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dearly loved
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Now, what do you think of that!” exclaimed Harry.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ned dropped down on the ground and turned a tired face to the others.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Ned dropped down on the ground and turned a tired face to the others.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
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Gilroy
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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annoy continually or chronically
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hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What do you think of a battle in the air?” he asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What do you think of a battle in the air?” he asked.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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belonging to the person speaking
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Ned
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not up in the air, really?” asked Gilroy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, what do you think of that!” exclaimed Harry.
touching and supported by a surface
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others
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raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Not up in the air, really?” asked Gilroy.
term of address for a man
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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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judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Now, what do you think of that!” exclaimed Harry.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ned dropped down on the ground and turned a tired face to the others.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Not up in the air, really?” asked Gilroy.
(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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used to ask for information about something
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in the company of; together with
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, what do you think of that!” exclaimed Harry.
