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559
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94305
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
Abbott
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
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a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading Don rubbed his head and blinked.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cover drawing: "Shan" by Finn. for w.cat Michelangelo's Shoulder It dawned hot in Georgia.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
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feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
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CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
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cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading She was large, dressed in layers of multi-colored cotton.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Cover drawing: "Shan" by Finn. for w.cat Michelangelo's Shoulder It dawned hot in Georgia.
CreativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
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dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
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a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
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an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was large, dressed in layers of multi-colored cotton.
earthlink
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easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
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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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foxprintbooks
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GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
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inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Don rubbed his head and blinked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don rubbed his head and blinked.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Cover drawing: "Shan" by Finn. for w.cat Michelangelo's Shoulder It dawned hot in Georgia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was large, dressed in layers of multi-colored cotton.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading She was large, dressed in layers of multi-colored cotton.
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
Michelangelo'snounUS /ˌmaɪkəˈlændʒəloʊz/
possessive form of “michelangelo” — Florentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance (1475-1564)
From this reading Cover drawing: "Shan" by Finn. for w.cat Michelangelo's Shoulder It dawned hot in Georgia.
multi-coloredadjective
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
From this reading She was large, dressed in layers of multi-colored cotton.
Nathan
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netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
Paumanok
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past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
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rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Don rubbed his head and blinked.
Shanmodal verbUS /ʃæn/
the form of “shall” used in the contraction “shan’t”
From this reading Cover drawing: "Shan" by Finn. for w.cat Michelangelo's Shoulder It dawned hot in Georgia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was large, dressed in layers of multi-colored cotton.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Cover drawing: "Shan" by Finn. for w.cat Michelangelo's Shoulder It dawned hot in Georgia.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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StanfordnounUS /ˈstænfərd/
United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)
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plural of “story” — 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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tapedadjectiveUS /teɪpt/
secured or held in place by tape
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
USAnounUS /ˌjuːeˈseɪ/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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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 She was large, dressed in layers of multi-colored cotton.
how something is done or how it happens
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in or at the place that
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He got out of bed and paused before a makeshift easel where a drawing, taped to a board, showed a woman sitting on a park bench.
