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185
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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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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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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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Amy
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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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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
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BACKBONEnounUS /ˈbækboʊn/
a central cohesive source of support and stability
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for the reason that
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earlier than; in front of
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Bess
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BICYCLESnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
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an orange of low brightness and saturation
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(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
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showing who or what does the action
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feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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CLOSETSnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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give a description of
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a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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a division of the United Kingdom
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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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plural of “flower” — 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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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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GOATnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
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coins made of gold
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
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past form of “happen” — come to pass
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enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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IDEALSnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
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IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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IMPULSESnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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determine the result of (a competition)
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prefer or wish to do something
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
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past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
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MANTLEnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
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full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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a person authorized to conduct religious worship
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an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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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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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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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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on one occasion
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an organization to gain political power
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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PORTRAITSnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
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PROCESSIONnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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RAINBOWSnounUS /ˈreɪnboʊz/
plural of “rainbow” — an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
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Randolph
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a rational motive for a belief or action
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United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a general conscious awareness
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SEVENTEENadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading People said the reason that he was so good was because his father was a minister.
a thing, without saying which
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express in speech
From this reading _After that I will speak of the very strange things which happened there the night before Christmas._ THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT.
SPOONnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
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(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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STOCKINGSnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _After that I will speak of the very strange things which happened there the night before Christmas._ THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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SUNSETSnounUS /ˈsʌnsets/
plural of “sunset” — the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
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the rays of the sun
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a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
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express in words
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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Theodora
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in or at that place or location
From this reading _After that I will speak of the very strange things which happened there the night before Christmas._ THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _After that I will speak of the very strange things which happened there the night before Christmas._ THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ONCE upon a time there lived a good Judge in an old New England town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TOASTING-FORK
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TOASTSnounUS /toʊsts/
plural of “toast” — slices of bread that have been toasted
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ONCE upon a time there lived a good Judge in an old New England town.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ONCE upon a time there lived a good Judge in an old New England town.
precisely as stated
From this reading _After that I will speak of the very strange things which happened there the night before Christmas._ THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People said the reason that he was so good was because his father was a minister.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _After that I will speak of the very strange things which happened there the night before Christmas._ THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT THE HOUSE THAT THE JUDGE BUILT.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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