used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AGNES
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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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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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How lovely she looked as she stood In a robe of pink gossamer dressed, Her curls waving in the night air, And the jessamine flowers on her breast.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
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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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absence of light or illumination
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dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
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opinion or judgment
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FLEMINGnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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FOOLSnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
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gossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
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heigho
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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How
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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jessaminenounUS /ˈdʒesəmɪn/
a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
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engage in
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plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
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a light shade of red
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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ringlets
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robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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for that reason; with the result that
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Maintained an upright posture.
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of the kind already mentioned
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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temptinglyadverb
in a tempting seductive manner
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given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
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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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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
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used to ask for information about something
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