used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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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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Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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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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awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
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coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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creepsnounUS /kriːps/
a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait
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curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
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causing or capable of causing death
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FALKLAND
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
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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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icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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life-blood
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plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
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belonging to the person speaking
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near in time or place or relationship
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O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
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preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
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sayest
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serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
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shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
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be standing; be upright
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not in physical motion
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
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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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in or at that place or location
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an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
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undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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