the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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on or to one side
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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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The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
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an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
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mat together and make felt-like
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flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
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to travel behind, go after, come after
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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
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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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hold firmly
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
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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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a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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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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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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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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on one occasion
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passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
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United States feminist (1885-1977)
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situated in a particular spot or position
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past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
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a person who enjoys reading
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responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
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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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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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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
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precisely as stated
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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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used to ask for information about something
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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inside; before a period of time has passed
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the person or people being spoken to
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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