used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He certainly seems to be having a free ride out to sea," remarked Frank.
BREAKDOWNnounUS /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading THE BREAKDOWN OF THE MOTOR "Say! he's going off, dead sure!" exclaimed Will, in distress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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Can't
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capersnounUS /ˈkeɪpərz/
plural of “caper” — any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
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move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
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without stop or interruption
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE BREAKDOWN OF THE MOTOR "Say! he's going off, dead sure!" exclaimed Will, in distress.
psychological suffering
From this reading THE BREAKDOWN OF THE MOTOR "Say! he's going off, dead sure!" exclaimed Will, in distress.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
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past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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to a considerable degree; very much
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how something is done or how it happens
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having or given a form or shape
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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grant freedom to; free from confinement
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the act of departing
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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he's
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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roused to anger
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megaphonenounUS /ˈmeɡəfoʊn/
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
From this reading Frank put his hands up to his mouth in such fashion that they formed a sort of megaphone, and allowed his voice to carry far.
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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past form of “remark” — make mention of
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sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
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express in words
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "He certainly seems to be having a free ride out to sea," remarked Frank.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He certainly seems to be having a free ride out to sea," remarked Frank.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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come to a halt, stop moving
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of the kind already mentioned
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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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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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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the person or people being spoken to
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