used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the withdrawal of my dramatization of “Rodney Stone” from a theatre upon which I held a six months’ lease, I determined to play a bold and energetic game, for an empty theatre spells ruin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The impression that Holmes was a real person of flesh and blood may have been intensified by his frequent appearance upon the stage.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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an unofficial association of people or groups
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Barrie's
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The impression that Holmes was a real person of flesh and blood may have been intensified by his frequent appearance upon the stage.
fearless and daring
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showing who or what does the action
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plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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ConstructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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characterized by great determination
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zealous in devotion or affection
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dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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dramatizationnounUS /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən/
conversion into dramatic form
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make void or empty of contents
From this reading After the withdrawal of my dramatization of “Rodney Stone” from a theatre upon which I held a six months’ lease, I determined to play a bold and energetic game, for an empty theatre spells ruin.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
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FilmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
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the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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a contest with rules to determine a winner
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HappeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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HOLMESnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
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leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
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the literary culture
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the act that results in something coming to be
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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MethodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
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used to form the superlative
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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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narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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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notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
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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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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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ParodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
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a human being
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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
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participate in games or sport
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ProblemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
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cut with a saw
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express in words
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sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
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SHERLOCKnounUS /ˈʃɜːrlɑːk/
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
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move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
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the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
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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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SpeckledadjectiveUS /ˈspekəld/
having a pattern of dots
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spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
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any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
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the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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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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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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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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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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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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withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
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