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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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
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the form of “be” used with “I”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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the act of overcoming or outdoing
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Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
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boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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butter-cup
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cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
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churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
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absence of light or illumination
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the first light of day
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
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dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
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plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
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everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
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opinion or judgment
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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at or to or toward the front
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
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globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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destroyed or killed
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grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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gumbonounUS /ˈɡʌmboʊ/
any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
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a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I'm
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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conformity or harmony
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
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maple's
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the force of workers available
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millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
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the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
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the natural satellite of the Earth
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belonging to the person speaking
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near in time or place or relationship
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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many times at short intervals
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
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processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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be fully aware or cognizant of
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reck
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-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
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robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
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Identical; not different.
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plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
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shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
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skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
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a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
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spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
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starlessadjective
not starry; having no stars or starlike objects
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plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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make a strenuous or labored effort
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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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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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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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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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the act of using
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vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
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vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
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a Caucasian
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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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the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
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a late time of life
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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