used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I can't tell anyone about it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Angeles
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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any person at all
From this reading I can't tell anyone about it.
from appearances alone
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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can't
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an institution created to conduct business
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
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greatly pleased
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didn't
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
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happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
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hauntingly
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can't tell anyone about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I can't tell anyone about it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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Los
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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Monette
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plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
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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 mean any person in general, including the speaker
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others
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persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
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recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
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returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
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Maintained an upright posture.
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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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exchange thoughts; talk with
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express in words
From this reading I can't tell anyone about it.
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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in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
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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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the speaker together with one or more other people
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WEIRDIES
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What's
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in the company of; together with
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