used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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anew
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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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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Night and day a little cluster of journalists hung about, watching the front door, scanning every caller and questioning them when they were turned away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
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callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
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colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
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columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
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every day; without missing a day
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
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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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increase twofold
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From this reading To all callers, relatives, friends, newspaper men, alike, Eileen Meredith denied herself resolutely.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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the side that is forward or prominent
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To all callers, relatives, friends, newspaper men, alike, Eileen Meredith denied herself resolutely.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
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a social unit living together
From this reading Now and again one would go to the door and make a hopeless attempt to see some member of the household.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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journalistsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələsts/
plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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engage in
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one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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the force of workers available
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MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
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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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
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prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
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relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
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past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "She has been rendered completely prostrate by the shock," said the _Daily Wire_ in the course of a highly coloured character sketch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Night and day a little cluster of journalists hung about, watching the front door, scanning every caller and questioning them when they were turned away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/
having or denoting a high range
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consistent with fact or reality; not false
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moved around an axis or center
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the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Night and day a little cluster of journalists hung about, watching the front door, scanning every caller and questioning them when they were turned away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
From this reading Night and day a little cluster of journalists hung about, watching the front door, scanning every caller and questioning them when they were turned away.
WirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
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in the company of; together with
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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