used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading A WEST COAST WELCOME "Mighty beach to-day!" grumbled Captain Image, and handed binoculars across to the purser.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
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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 more of the same kind, or a different one
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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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Balgarnie
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an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
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earlier than; in front of
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bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
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binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
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bottle-greenadjective
of a dark to moderate greyish green color
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a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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buttocked
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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
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cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
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rid of obstructions
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the shore of a sea or ocean
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crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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any of various platforms built into a vessel
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dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
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enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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having an (over)abundance of flesh
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fiddley
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firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
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flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
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foretellingnounUS /fɔːrˈtelɪŋ/
a statement made about the future
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framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
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gouts
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greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
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grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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having or involving the use of hands
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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an iconic mental representation
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
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M'poso
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having or showing great strength or force or intensity
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a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
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a written account of what transpired at a meeting
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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a form of address for a man
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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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oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
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touching and supported by a surface
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
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prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
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pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
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railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
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rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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scaldingverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
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term of address for a man
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skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
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slewing
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smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
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for that reason; with the result that
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refrain from harming
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orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
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sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
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the rays of the sun
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surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
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sweatingnounUS /ˈswetɪŋ/
the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
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swell-writhing
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swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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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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They've
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to-day
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the upper part of anything
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tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
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tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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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 speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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ventilators
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accept gladly
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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
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in the company of; together with
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