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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

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plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

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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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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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the past participle of “be”

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showing who or what does the action

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an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

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devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

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lacking protection or support

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plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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feeling or showing gratitude

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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the -ing form of “have”

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possessive form of “hearst” — United States newspaper publisher whose introduction of large headlines and sensational reporting changed American journalism (1863-1951)

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the aggregate of past events

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a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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arousing or holding the attention

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concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

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a room where books are kept

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a characteristic state or mode of living

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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used to form the superlative

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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the local environment

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plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

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The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

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(of games) engaged in

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literature in metrical form

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past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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on the contrary

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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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past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

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necessary for relief or supply

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in a respectful manner

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-ing form of “retouch” — give retouches to

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plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

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a particular branch of scientific knowledge

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for that reason; with the result that

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plural of “story” — 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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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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past form of “subordinate” — rank or order as less important or consider of less value

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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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 plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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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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plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

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consistent with fact or reality; not false

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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

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belonging to which person

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in the company of; together with

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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