used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
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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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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ANN
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Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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showing who or what does the action
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Cannot
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cockle-shells
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very opposed in nature or character or purpose
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dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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Denslow
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doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
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eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
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descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
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well known or easily recognized
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
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a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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give help or assistance; be of service
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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How
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Humpty-Dumpty
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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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jinglesnounUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/
plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound
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king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
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the act that results in something coming to be
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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the force of workers available
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an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
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a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
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to a great degree or extent
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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to a degree (not used with a negative)
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rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
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an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
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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 for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in contact with each other or in proximity
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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
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United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
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in the company of; together with
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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