used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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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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one or some or every or all without specification
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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showing who or what does the action
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showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
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(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
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prepare a hot meal
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copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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Eayre
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constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
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exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
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fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
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FryernounUS /ˈfraɪər/
flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying
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a young female
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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give help or assistance; be of service
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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how
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illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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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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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Jane
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the collection of rules imposed by authority
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gain knowledge or skills
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having or showing profound knowledge
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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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 woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
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to a great degree or extent
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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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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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plural of “person” — a human being
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protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
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reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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stringentadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
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plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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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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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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desired or wished for or sought
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past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
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which person or people
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
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