used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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all-timeadjectiveUS /ˌɔːlˈtaɪm/
unsurpassed in some respect up to the present
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Angeles
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
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basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
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earlier than; in front of
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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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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Cenreda
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plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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comfyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfi/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
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comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
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comicsnounUS /ˈkɑːmɪks/
plural of “comic” — a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
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Dave
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patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
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dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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drop-deadadverb
extremely
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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indicating exactness or preciseness
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favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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grant freedom to; free from confinement
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grabbingverbUS /ˈɡræbɪŋ/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
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detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I'd
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I'm
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illustratornounUS /ˈɪləstreɪtər/
an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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arousing or holding the attention
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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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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It's
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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prefer or wish to do something
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localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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Los
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French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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mini-comic
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belonging to the person speaking
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used when the speaker is also the object of the action
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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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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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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OVERCLOCKED
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ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
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predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
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Printcrime
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housing available for people to live in
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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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plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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selectiveadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪv/
tending to select; characterized by careful choice
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SHQ
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sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a thing, without saying which
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stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
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a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
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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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story-collection
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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, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
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uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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the act of traveling by foot
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migratory
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
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in the company of; together with
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past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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everything that exists anywhere
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