16
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From this reading 16d stands for sixteen-penny nails (see page 36).
36
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From this reading 16d stands for sixteen-penny nails (see page 36).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AbbreviationsnounUS /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “abbreviation” — a shortened form of a word or phrase
From this reading =Abbreviations= =d= stands for "penny."
alphabeticallyadverbUS /ˌælfəˈbetɪkli/
in alphabetical order
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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a youthful male person
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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rid of obstructions
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coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading =Abbreviations= =d= stands for "penny."
DEFINITIONSnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
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describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
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having finished or arrived at completion
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. G.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading E. G.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading 16d stands for sixteen-penny nails (see page 36).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading 16d stands for sixteen-penny nails (see page 36).
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading =Abbreviations= =d= stands for "penny."
PHRASESnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
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plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 16d stands for sixteen-penny nails (see page 36).
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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sixteen-penny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 16d stands for sixteen-penny nails (see page 36).
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading =Abbreviations= =d= stands for "penny."
of the kind already mentioned
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status with respect to the relations between people or groups
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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
From this reading DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES The terms and phrases used in describing the work included in this book have been arranged alphabetically in this chapter, together with their definitions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES The terms and phrases used in describing the work included in this book have been arranged alphabetically in this chapter, together with their definitions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES The terms and phrases used in describing the work included in this book have been arranged alphabetically in this chapter, together with their definitions.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES The terms and phrases used in describing the work included in this book have been arranged alphabetically in this chapter, together with their definitions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND PHRASES The terms and phrases used in describing the work included in this book have been arranged alphabetically in this chapter, together with their definitions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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