used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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a line of approach
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beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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pleasing or delighting
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showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
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the specified day of the month
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dearly loved
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the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
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DOUBLEDAY
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etc
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HemlocknounUS /ˈhemlɑːk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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and nothing more
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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a polite name for any woman
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Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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engage in
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McFall
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
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moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
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a form of address for a married woman
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belonging to the person speaking
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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as might be expected
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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by chance
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a legal document giving official permission to do something
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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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ROMANadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
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RowannounUS /ˈroʊən/
Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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saucilyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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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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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
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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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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
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feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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in or at the place that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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Whyte
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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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the person or people being spoken to
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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