1568582862
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2000
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2003
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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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
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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boggleverbUS /ˈbɑːɡəl/
startle with amazement or fear
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showing who or what does the action
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cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
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collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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com
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Cory
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craphound
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CulturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
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Doctorownoun
United States novelist (born in 1931)
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being one more than seven
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derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Gaiman
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glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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ISBN
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miner'snounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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to a great degree or extent
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belonging to the person speaking
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Neil
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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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OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
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riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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SandmannounUS /ˈsændmæn/
an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a general conscious awareness
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SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
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SF-coloured
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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
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for that reason; with the result that
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plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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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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from one end or side of something to the other
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undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
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plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
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(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
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the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
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writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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the person or people being spoken to
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