presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
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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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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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make certain of
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
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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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castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
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demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
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discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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the state of being unsure of something
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a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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explanatoryadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
serving or intended to explain or make clear
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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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Gorsenoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
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GovernmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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give help or assistance; be of service
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a single distinct event
From this reading But I do wish to assure the reader that every incident in its pages casting discredit on the invaders of Belgium is founded on actual fact.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I do wish to assure the reader that every incident in its pages casting discredit on the invaders of Belgium is founded on actual fact.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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the time period between dawn and noon
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not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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having official authority or sanction
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touching and supported by a surface
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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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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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a person who enjoys reading
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recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — 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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referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
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a reason for wanting something done
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a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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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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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a fact that has been verified
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which person or people
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a means of flight or ascent
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hope for; have a wish
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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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