used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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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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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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in or near a particular place or position
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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move up and down repeatedly
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boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
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plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
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Cockneys
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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
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compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
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perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
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contrapshions
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a quad with a square body
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gimcracks
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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having or involving the use of hands
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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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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a small worthless amount
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immediately past
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
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a brief written record
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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past form of “pass” — go across or through
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Piter
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a full supply
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deserving or inciting pity
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characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
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interpret something that is written or printed
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
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shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
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stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
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lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
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carry out
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express in words
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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, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
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inflected form of “take” — carry out
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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
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warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
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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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covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
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used to ask for information about something
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which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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wouldn't
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the person or people being spoken to
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you've
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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