used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONTAINS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MR.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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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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prior to a specified or implied time
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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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baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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earlier than; in front of
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bow-legged
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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CHANCERYnounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
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an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
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CONTAINSverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading CONTAINS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MR.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear reader!
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading CONTAINS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MR.
DETAILEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading CONTAINS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MR.
DISMOUNTverb
alight from (a horse)
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put on clothes
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ELECTOR'S
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
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HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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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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learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
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a form of address for a man
From this reading CONTAINS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTAINS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MR.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
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outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
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PRIVYnounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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interpret something that is written or printed
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a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Dear reader!
a rational motive for a belief or action
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regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
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staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
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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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TUSSMANN
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precisely as stated
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
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used to ask for information about something
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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in the company of; together with
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
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the person or people being spoken to
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