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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Other conventions used to represent the original text are as follows:

(computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represents each character; used in most microcomputers

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Italic typeface is indicated by _underscores_.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Small caps typeface is represented by UPPER CASE.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading Other conventions used to represent the original text are as follows:

plural of “diacritic” — a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Other conventions used to represent the original text are as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Italic typeface is indicated by _underscores_.

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

From this reading Italic typeface is indicated by _underscores_.

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic typeface is indicated by _underscores_.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

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

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

and nothing more

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Other conventions used to represent the original text are as follows:

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading Other conventions used to represent the original text are as follows:

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Small caps typeface is represented by UPPER CASE.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

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

From this reading Small caps typeface is represented by UPPER CASE.

plural of “substitution” — an event in which one thing is substituted for another

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

the words of something written

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Other conventions used to represent the original text are as follows:

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading Italic typeface is indicated by _underscores_.

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic typeface is indicated by _underscores_.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The following substitutions are made for other symbols, accents and diacritics in the text: [ae] = ae-ligature [:a] = a-umlaut ['e] = e-acute [a'], [e'] = a-grave, e-grave [OE] and [oe] = oe-ligature (upper and lower case). [hand] = a right pointing hand symbol.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading In this Plain Text version of the e-book, symbols from the ASCII character set only are used.