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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading Susan, she was aware, would be adequately provided for.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

in or near a particular place or position

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offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Susan, she was aware, would be adequately provided for.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

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From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

strongly attracted

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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a young person of either sex

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

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past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

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carefully weighed

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characteristic of the present

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the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

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plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

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in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

piety by virtue of devotion to duty

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

divisible by two

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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Susan, she was aware, would be adequately provided for.

greater in size or importance or degree

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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on condition that; in the event that

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free from external control and constraint

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

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creative writing of recognized artistic value

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engage in

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

used to say something is possible but not certain

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a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

absolutely essential

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an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

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past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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by chance

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

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influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Susan, she was aware, would be adequately provided for.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

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a general conscious awareness

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

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From this reading Susan, she was aware, would be adequately provided for.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Perhaps it tickled an elementary sense of humour to make Posy independent of a too autocratic father.

habitually speaking the truth

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Susan, she was aware, would be adequately provided for.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

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used to ask for information about something

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, captivated by the sweetness and dutifulness of one whom she had hitherto regarded as a spoiled child, altered her will, leaving everything she possessed to Posy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Posy obeyed, with a result which had special bearing on events duly to be chronicled.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Susan, she was aware, would be adequately provided for.

produce a literary work

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set down in writing in any of various ways

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the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

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