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11
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From this reading [Note 11: /cobbler/.
12
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From this reading [Note 12: /directly/: in a straightforward manner, without evasion.]
15
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From this reading [Note 15: /soles/.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
answer
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From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
any
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
bungler
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
coarse
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
cobbler
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From this reading [Note 11: /cobbler/.
Cobbler's
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From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
contains
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From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
directlynounUS /ˈdirectly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading [Note 12: /directly/: in a straightforward manner, without evasion.]
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
evasion
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From this reading [Note 12: /directly/: in a straightforward manner, without evasion.]
give
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From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
information
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From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
manner
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From this reading [Note 12: /directly/: in a straightforward manner, without evasion.]
mechanical
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
Note
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From this reading [Note 11: /cobbler/.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
quibble
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From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
requirednounUS /required/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
soles
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From this reading [Note 15: /soles/.
straightforward
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From this reading [Note 12: /directly/: in a straightforward manner, without evasion.]
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So the Cobbler's answer does not give the information required, though it contains a quibble.]
trade
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
used
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading [Note 12: /directly/: in a straightforward manner, without evasion.]
word
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.
workman
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From this reading This word was used of a coarse workman, or a bungler, in any mechanical trade.