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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ArrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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the supreme effort one can make
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the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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cheapestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpəst/
superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
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CHIMNEYSnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
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ConductionnounUS /kənˈdʌkʃən/
the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
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consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
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ConstructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
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ContrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
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ConvectionnounUS /kənˈvekʃən/
the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion
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CookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
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Cooking-stove
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cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
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a statement that represents something in words
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having finished or arrived at completion
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DrynessnounUS /ˈdraɪnəs/
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
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DurabilitynounUS /dərəˈbɪlɪti/
permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
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economizingverbUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “economize” — use cautiously and frugally
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etc
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EvilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
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ExpensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
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FurnacesnounUS /ˈfɜːrnʌsɪz/
plural of “furnace” — an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
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where you live at a particular time
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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how
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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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the quality of being important and worthy of note
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
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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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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
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LungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
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ModenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
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modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
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MoisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
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used to form the superlative
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the condition of being essential or indispensable
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NeglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
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nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
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come into possession of
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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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PrinciplesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
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PropertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
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free of extraneous elements of any kind
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RadiationnounUS /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
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a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
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regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
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simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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SimplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
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a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
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STOVESnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
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give something useful or necessary to
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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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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a source of difficulty
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VENTILATIONnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
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viz
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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
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WARMINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
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wastefuladjectiveUS /ˈweɪstfəl/
inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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