used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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filled with fear or apprehension
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the form of “be” used with “I”
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pleasantly occupied
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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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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
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utter a sudden loud cry
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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duncenoun
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
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divisible by two
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chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
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being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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throw a glance at; take a brief look at
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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evidencing the possession of inside information
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immediately past
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the sound of laughing
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having or showing profound knowledge
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
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prefer or wish to do something
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
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Monnerie's
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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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a form of address for a married woman
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of an obscure nature
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naiveadjectiveUS /ˌnaɪˈiːv/
marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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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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many times at short intervals
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ogling
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
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politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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a rational motive for a belief or action
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characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
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short-cut
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silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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of the kind already mentioned
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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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theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I was such a dunce that I never really learned what topics are respectable, and what not.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And I was such a dunce that I never really learned what topics are respectable, and what not.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In consequence, I often amused Mrs Monnerie's friends without knowing why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They would exchange a kind of little ogling glance, or with a silvery peal of laughter like bells, cry, "How naive!"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In consequence, I often amused Mrs Monnerie's friends without knowing why.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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