used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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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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in spite of the fact that
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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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in or near a particular place or position
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a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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can't
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carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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clothing in general
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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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put on clothes
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dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
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take in liquids
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driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
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stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
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either extremity of something that has length
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the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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apart from; not including
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make plain and comprehensible
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We went first to a gambling saloon.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading We went first to a gambling saloon.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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any place of pain and turmoil
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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horseshoenounUS /ˈhɔːrsʃuː/
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
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plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
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the force of workers available
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an area that is approximately central within some larger region
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minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
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used to form the superlative
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as might be expected
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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Octavia
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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plainest
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unusual or striking
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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roulettenounUS /ruːˈlet/
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
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a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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socially incorrect in behavior
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
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plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
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speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
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past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
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superintendentsnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənts/
plural of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization
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tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We went first to a gambling saloon.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We went first to a gambling saloon.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went first to a gambling saloon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in the company of; together with
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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but in spite of that
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