used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in the past
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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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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
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in or to or toward a former location
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earlier than; in front of
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BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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camphornoun
a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
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the first light of day
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despisesverbUS /dɪˈspaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “despise” — look down on with disdain
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Earth, kiss Heaven?
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
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fleeter
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at or to or toward the front
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bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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an alert and refreshed state
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Earth, kiss Heaven?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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ImmortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading Mortal taste Immortal?
incompleter
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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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the emotion of great happiness
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the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Earth, kiss Heaven?
go away from a place
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Life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
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abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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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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subject to death
From this reading Mortal taste Immortal?
not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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the time that has elapsed
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prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
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experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
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sandalwoodnoun
close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
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scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
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not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
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for that reason; with the result that
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the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
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sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Mortal taste Immortal?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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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 before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
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plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
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employed in accomplishing something
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
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WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
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having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
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woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
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a late time of life
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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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