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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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the performance of a part or role in a drama

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united by being of the same opinion

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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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the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

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

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

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make a logical or causal connection

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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showing who or what does the action

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a young person of either sex

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an institution created to conduct business

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a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

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patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

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-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

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the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

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relating to the process of education

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to or in any or all places

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be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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in a free manner

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to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

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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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acknowledged as a supposition

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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

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United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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

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prefer or wish to do something

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

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engage in

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a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

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in motion

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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

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near in time or place or relationship

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not any; not one

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

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a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

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bring forth or yield

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engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

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the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

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kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

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plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

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concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

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precisely, exactly

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plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

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payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

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From this reading Unto her little child, a mother saith: "The Lord is everywhere, so have no fear."

for that reason; with the result that

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plural of “text” — the words of something written

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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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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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

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an old word for “to”

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a formal word for “on”

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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