used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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having fair knowledge of
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from one side of something to the other
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airplanesnounUS /ˈerpleɪnz/
plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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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
From this reading She watched the people, especially the children, at work and play.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author traveled widely in Scandinavia for the purpose of gathering material.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
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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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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The author traveled widely in Scandinavia for the purpose of gathering material.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading This book is intended to encourage a friendly attitude towards people of other lands.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The author traveled widely in Scandinavia for the purpose of gathering material.
plural of “girl” — a young female
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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resulting from one's intentions
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arousing or holding the attention
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
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likableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkəbəl/
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
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prefer or wish to do something
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produced by a manufacturing process
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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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near in time or place or relationship
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neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
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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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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This book is intended to encourage a friendly attitude towards people of other lands.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This book is intended to encourage a friendly attitude towards people of other lands.
participate in games or sport
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The author traveled widely in Scandinavia for the purpose of gathering material.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
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(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
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ScandinavianounUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviə/
the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden
From this reading The author traveled widely in Scandinavia for the purpose of gathering material.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
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of the kind already mentioned
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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
From this reading Fast steamers, airplanes, and the radio have made the people of all lands neighbors, and American boys and girls must become better acquainted with their neighbors across the seas if they are to understand and appreciate them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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used when the people doing the action are also its object
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the upper part of anything
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in the direction of
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traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The author traveled widely in Scandinavia for the purpose of gathering material.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She watched the people, especially the children, at work and play.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The author traveled widely in Scandinavia for the purpose of gathering material.
in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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everything that exists anywhere
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