used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
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to a severe or serious degree
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a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
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Bartholo
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a room used primarily for sleeping
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the two together, not just one
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clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
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commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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free-and-easyadjective
natural and unstudied
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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the act of acquiring something
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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
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Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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JogverbUS /dʒɑːɡ/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
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louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 'Bartholo--_m--e--w_!' whined he.
the time period between dawn and noon
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a form of address for a man
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immediately following in time or order
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
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projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
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recurring again and again
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relieve from
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roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
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utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Having tried both an up and a downstairs shout, he now went out and planted himself immediately under Mr. Sponge's bedroom window, and, clearing his voice, commenced his usual vociferations.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
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to a small degree or extent
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Sponge's
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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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THOLO
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From this reading 'BAR--THOLO--_m--e--w_!' roared he, in a voice of thunder.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading 'BAR--THOLO--_m--e--w_!' roared he, in a voice of thunder.
tested and proved useful or correct
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TRIGGERverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
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unceremoniousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəs/
without ceremony or formality
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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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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usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
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vociferations
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
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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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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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whined
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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