used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth 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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Alsatianoun
a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
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in addition
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
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BiographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
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BoonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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CaptivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
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CHARLOTTEnounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
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ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
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courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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EditorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — 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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ETC
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EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
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Fox-Hunting
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
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HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
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HorticulturaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrtəˈkʌltʃərəl/
of or relating to the cultivation of plants
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humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
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pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
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the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
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people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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MagazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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Mahatmas
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Messrs
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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 join alternatives or possibilities
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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OutpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
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Patrick'snounUS /ˈpætrɪks/
possessive form of “patrick” — Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
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PeriodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
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approval to do something
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permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
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PicnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
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PumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
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a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
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reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
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reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the land along the edge of a body of water
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SicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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SketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
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Slipper's
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
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StrayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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express gratitude or show appreciation to
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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hope for; have a wish
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