used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “be” used with “I”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
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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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CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
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a natural or artificial enclosed space
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churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
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conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
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continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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ConvalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
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DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
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denominatedverbUS /dɪˈnɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to
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Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
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encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
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a form of address for a married woman
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near in time or place or relationship
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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
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touching and supported by a surface
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peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
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pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
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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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an instance or single occasion for some event
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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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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used to ask for information about something
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in or at the place that
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whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
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the least favorable outcome
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