used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
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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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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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for the reason that
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accept as true; take to be true
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
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a youthful male person
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definite but not specified or identified
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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etc
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every person
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a social unit living together
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FlagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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a young female
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highest in quality
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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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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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a single distinct event
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
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held dear
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a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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belonging to the speaker and others
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have ownership or possession of
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President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
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readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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past form of “remark” — make mention of
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United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
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change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
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a male human offspring
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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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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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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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to-day
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the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
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a Caucasian
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which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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everything that exists anywhere
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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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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