used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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how long something has existed
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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cause to be bored
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showing who or what does the action
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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a young person of either sex
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condemnsverbUS /kənˈdemz/
third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
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any strong feeling
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to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
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everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
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not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
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a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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mat together and make felt-like
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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be agreeable or acceptable to
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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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 single distinct event
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(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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determine the result of (a competition)
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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maturer
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a form of address for a married woman
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belonging to the person speaking
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touching and supported by a surface
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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by chance
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a person who enjoys reading
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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To recall to mind.
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precisely, exactly
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
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SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
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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 or things already mentioned, as the object
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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uncalled
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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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weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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a late time of life
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