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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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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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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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ArchivenounUS /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/
A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
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a young person of either sex
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true confidential information
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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owed and payable immediately or on demand
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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
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elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
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make void or empty of contents
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exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
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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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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading To some keen observer the little orb-weaving spider may have suggested this form of occupation.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the act of departing
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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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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ImagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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InternetnounUS /ˈɪntərnet/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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and nothing more
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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
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knitternounUS /ˈnɪtər/
someone who makes garments (or fabrics) by intertwining yarn or thread
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knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
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LibrariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
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limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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mccorich
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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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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
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occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
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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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orb-weavingadjective
of spiders who weave circular webs
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org
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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to become aware of through the senses
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by chance
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pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
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possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
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affix in a public place or for public notice
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possession of controlling influence
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accomplished rapidly and without delay
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radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
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resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To some keen observer the little orb-weaving spider may have suggested this form of occupation.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
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spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
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spoolverbUS /spuːl/
transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage
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spoolknitting
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
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past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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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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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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wwwnoun
computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
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