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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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additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
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advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
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adverbsnounUS /ˈædvərbz/
plural of “adverb” — the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
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equally
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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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prior to a specified or implied time
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/
past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
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antenounUS /ˈænti/
(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
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one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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Bound written or printed works.
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the act of breaking something
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
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connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
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consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
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contextnounUS /ˈkɑːntekst/
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
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corksnounUS /kɔːrks/
plural of “cork” — outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
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dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
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essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
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evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
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exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
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expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
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the point or degree to which something extends
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extra-linear
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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forgoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
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plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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frame-work
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
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a person of German nationality
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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the solid part of the earth's surface
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hac
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used to add a contrasting statement
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
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on condition that; in the event that
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
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inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
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irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the month following May and preceding July
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KANTnounUS /kænt/
influential German idealist philosopher (1724-1804)
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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
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MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
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modifyingverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme
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used to form the superlative
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narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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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the condition of being essential or indispensable
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
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under a moral obligation to do something
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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have ownership or possession of
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particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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the local environment
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penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
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the act of having and controlling property
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From this reading See _ante_, Preface, pp. 1, 2.--M.
predicateverbUS /ˈpredəkeɪt/
make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition
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PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading See _ante_, Preface, pp. 1, 2.--M.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
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restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See _ante_, Preface, pp. 1, 2.--M.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
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STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
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of the kind already mentioned
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suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
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swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
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TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
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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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for that reason; as a result
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in contact with each other or in proximity
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transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
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vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
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used to ask for information about something
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in or at the place that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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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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a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
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