used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in the past
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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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Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
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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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AwfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
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eat an early morning meal
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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
From this reading "By George, yes!" said he.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
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every person
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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the state or fact of existing
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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Frisco
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
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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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 sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
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inflected form of “meet” — come together
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to a great degree or extent
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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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not any; not one
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
and nothing more
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
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politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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do one's shopping
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
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for that reason; with the result that
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past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
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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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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a special situation
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
a Caucasian
From this reading Everybody talks shop a good deal, but shop is the _only_ thing talked on The Great White Way.
a late time of life
From this reading I exclaimed to an intimate I met at breakfast five or six years ago.
an affirmative
From this reading "By George, yes!" said he.
