used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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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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prior to a specified or implied time
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in addition
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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AUGEIAN
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
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(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
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CLEANSnounUS /kliːnz/
plural of “clean” — a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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provide with a covering or cause to be covered
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Elis
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HeranounUS /ˈhɪrə/
queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
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HERAKLESnoun
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
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the land on which real estate is located
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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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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and nothing more
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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by chance
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
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interpret something that is written or printed
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ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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southwesternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southwest
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STABLESnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
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statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
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place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
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templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
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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 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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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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employed in accomplishing something
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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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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in or at the place that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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the person or people being spoken to
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ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
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