used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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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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one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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for the reason that
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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can't
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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cracker-jack
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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he's
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give help or assistance; be of service
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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how
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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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plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The Ravens were the—what do you call it—you know what I mean—_nucleus_ of the troop.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
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immediately following in time or order
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nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
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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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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
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RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
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RavensnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
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RavingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
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signallingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
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past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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That's
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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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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
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under normal conditions
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wasn't
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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Weigand
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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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at the time that
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Wig-Wag
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Wigley
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the person or people being spoken to
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