used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ACHILLESnounUS /əˈkɪliz/
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ANTINOUS
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ANTIQUITYnounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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BROGUEnoun
a thick and heavy shoe
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inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The servants brought us the generous preparations for the evening --sugar, spoons, hot water, tumblers, and several other things.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
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showing who or what does the action
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
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DISCOURSEnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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EPOCHnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
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the organ of sight
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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willing to give and share unstintingly
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a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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HOMERICadjectiveUS /hoʊˈmerɪk/
relating to or characteristic of Homer or his age or the works attributed to him
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used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
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INSPECTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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having or showing profound knowledge
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having or showing great strength or force or intensity
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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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Nora
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading O'Halloran began by expressing his gratitude, and saying that Nora could not speak on the subject.
O'HALLORAN
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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OIONEESOIZIN
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touching and supported by a surface
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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belonging to the speaker and others
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a large and stately mansion
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preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
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a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The servants brought us the generous preparations for the evening --sugar, spoons, hot water, tumblers, and several other things.
express in speech
From this reading O'Halloran began by expressing his gratitude, and saying that Nora could not speak on the subject.
spoonsnounUS /spuːnz/
plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading The servants brought us the generous preparations for the evening --sugar, spoons, hot water, tumblers, and several other things.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading The servants brought us the generous preparations for the evening --sugar, spoons, hot water, tumblers, and several other things.
SYMPOSIUMnounUS /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/
a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations
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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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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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TRANSLATIONSnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
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tumblersnounUS /ˈtʌmblərz/
plural of “tumbler” — a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading The servants brought us the generous preparations for the evening --sugar, spoons, hot water, tumblers, and several other things.
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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binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
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