used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in addition
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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react verbally
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
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a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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a division of the United Kingdom
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EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
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make plain and comprehensible
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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on condition that; in the event that
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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KLAUS
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indicating the most important performer or role
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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engage in
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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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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and nothing more
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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for that reason; with the result that
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St
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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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in or at that place or location
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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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 ask for information about something
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
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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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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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