used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
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the supreme effort one can make
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Bound written or printed works.
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the act of drawing spatially closer to something
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CONVERSATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
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free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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every person
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all things; all of a situation
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having an (over)abundance of flesh
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mat together and make felt-like
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plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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grant freedom to; free from confinement
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activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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gaietynoun
a gay feeling
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governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
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green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
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plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
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jollificationnoun
a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
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and nothing more
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
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engage in
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mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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paddocks
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uttered with a trill
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an educational institution
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a detailed critical inspection
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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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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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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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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
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