used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading • Text in italics is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).
caretnoun
a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading • Missing or obscured punctuation was silently corrected.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading • Text in italics is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading • Typographical errors were silently corrected.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
set up or found
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
hyphenationnounUS /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/
division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
InconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading • Text in italics is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading • Text in italics is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
not able to be found
From this reading • Missing or obscured punctuation was silently corrected.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
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and nothing more
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading • Missing or obscured punctuation was silently corrected.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
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punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading • Missing or obscured punctuation was silently corrected.
without speaking
From this reading • Missing or obscured punctuation was silently corrected.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
superscriptnoun
a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
Superscripts
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From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading • Text in italics is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
TypographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading • Typographical errors were silently corrected.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading • Text in italics is enclosed by underscores (_italics_).
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading • Missing or obscured punctuation was silently corrected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading • Typographical errors were silently corrected.
at the time that
From this reading • Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation were made consistent only when a predominant form was found in this book.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading • Superscripts are written using a caret (^) followed by the text enclosed in braces (^{superscript}).
