used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading No other adventures could seem like much after the one"--he repressed a shiver--"we've just passed through."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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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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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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recognizable; marked
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Dennis
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give a description of
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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eighty-fiveadjective
being five more than eighty
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elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
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evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
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exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
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to a considerable degree; very much
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
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huge-brained
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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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inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Jim
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and nothing more
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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prefer or wish to do something
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a formation of people or things one beside another
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loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
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marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
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moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
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to a great degree or extent
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belonging to the person speaking
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not any; not one
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NormaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
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not one thing; not anything
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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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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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have ownership or possession of
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past form of “pass” — go across or through
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a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
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one of four equal parts
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
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repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
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rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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cut with a saw
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
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Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
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shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
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soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
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speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
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stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
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express in words
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termitenounUS /ˈtɜːrmaɪt/
whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
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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 or things already mentioned, as the object
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a special situation
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
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make an effort or attempt
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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we've
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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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everything that exists anywhere
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