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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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in the past
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was a clanging, brassy melody upon the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
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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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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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Bound written or printed works.
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brassyadjectiveUS /ˈbræsi/
resembling the sound of a brass instrument
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CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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CoatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
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Courtlandt
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past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
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Duffield
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floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
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Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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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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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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How
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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Julie
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Juma
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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a polite name for any woman
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immediately past
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
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prefer or wish to do something
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appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
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mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
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marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
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melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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in motion
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belonging to the person speaking
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a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
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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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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
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Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
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a word picture of a person's appearance and character
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exert pressure or force to or upon
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ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
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except for; apart from
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cut with a saw
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ScarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
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St
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standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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in or at that place or location
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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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three-score
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from one end or side of something to the other
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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Trow
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tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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in the company of; together with
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YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
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a late time of life
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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