used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
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in actual fact
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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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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ApprovalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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for the reason that
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beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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Bound written or printed works.
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a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
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showing who or what does the action
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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Daddy'snounUS /ˈdædiz/
possessive form of “daddy” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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the time during which someone's life continues
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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EndorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
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past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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be a farmer; work as a farmer
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a person who operates a farm
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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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fruit-tree
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usually; as a rule
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the act of acquiring something
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a young female
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girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
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graftedverbUS /ˈɡræftɪd/
past form of “graft” — cause to grow together parts from different plants
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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past form of “happen” — come to pass
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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hived
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a period of time assigned for work
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used to add a contrasting statement
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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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incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
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Janet
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evidencing the possession of inside information
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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prefer or wish to do something
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found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to the person speaking
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Natalie's
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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
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NormanounUS /ˈnɔːrmə/
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way
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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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touching and supported by a surface
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To move from a closed position.
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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by chance
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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putterverbUS /ˈpʌtər/
work lightly
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recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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and nothing more
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StarrsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “starr” — rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
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Stock-Farm
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of the kind already mentioned
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swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
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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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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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in or at that place or location
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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
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inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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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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how something is done or how it happens
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at any time that; every time that
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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the person or people being spoken to
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