used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
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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
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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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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in the space, time, or range separating two things
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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ConfidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
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dearly loved
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decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
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diagramsnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræmz/
plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
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clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
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being one more than ten
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having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
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expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
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filigreenounUS /ˈfɪləɡriː/
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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funninessnounUS /ˈfʌninəs/
a comic incident or series of incidents
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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GYRATIONSnounUS /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “gyration” — a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
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(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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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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illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
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illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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of great significance or value
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resulting from one's intentions
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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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Jiglets
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jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
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keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
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lemonnounUS /ˈlemən/
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
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prefer or wish to do something
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plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
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(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
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engage in
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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merangue
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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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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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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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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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
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palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
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pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
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the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
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a person who enjoys reading
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REELEDverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
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similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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SIDESPLITTINGadjective
very funny
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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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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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German conductor (1876-1962)
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feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
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the person or people being spoken to
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the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
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