used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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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
From this reading Now the Egyptian Tales are exactly the opposite of this, they relate the doings and the thoughts of men and women who are human--sometimes "very human," as Mr. Balfour said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the scope of the first series of these Tales seems to have been somewhat overlooked, a few words of introduction may not be out of place before this second volume.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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earlier than; in front of
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beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading D.C.L., LL.D.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D.C.L., LL.D.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
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EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
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indicating exactness or preciseness
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a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HON
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
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impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading D.C.L., LL.D.
LL
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the force of workers available
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a form of address for a man
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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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
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being directly across from each other; facing
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now the Egyptian Tales are exactly the opposite of this, they relate the doings and the thoughts of men and women who are human--sometimes "very human," as Mr. Balfour said.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
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to a small degree or extent
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required or under orders
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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
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
plural of “tale” — 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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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
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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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seems that any simple form of fiction is supposed to be a "fairy tale:" which implies that it has to do with an impossible world of imaginary beings.
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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the words that are spoken
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everything that exists anywhere
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