used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Do you think I’ll be able to put it across?”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Do you think I’ll be able to put it across?”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Jane, perched on an old barrel, her chin on her fists, studied the embryo masterpiece with a grave, judicial air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jane, perched on an old barrel, her chin on her fists, studied the embryo masterpiece with a grave, judicial air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul asked, despondently, stepping back from the half finished picture and eyeing it with his head on one side and a frown on his brow.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I think it is going to be _very_ good,” she observed at length.
in or to or toward a former location
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barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Do you think I’ll be able to put it across?”
the part of the face above the eyes
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the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Jane, perched on an old barrel, her chin on her fists, studied the embryo masterpiece with a grave, judicial air.
despondentlyadverb
with desperation
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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embryonounUS /ˈembrioʊ/
(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
From this reading Jane, perched on an old barrel, her chin on her fists, studied the embryo masterpiece with a grave, judicial air.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
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(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
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fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
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the act of departing
From this reading “I think it is going to be _very_ good,” she observed at length.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I think it is going to be _very_ good,” she observed at length.
death of a person
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “Do you, honestly?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think it is going to be _very_ good,” she observed at length.
I'll
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I think it is going to be _very_ good,” she observed at length.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you think I’ll be able to put it across?”
Jane
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From this reading Jane, perched on an old barrel, her chin on her fists, studied the embryo masterpiece with a grave, judicial air.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
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the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
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masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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United States feminist (1885-1977)
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perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
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a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
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produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
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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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judge or regard; look upon; judge
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
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in the company of; together with
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think I’ll be able to put it across?”
