used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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react verbally
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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make plain and comprehensible
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past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
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explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
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a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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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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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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on condition that; in the event that
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incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
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intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
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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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JehovahnounUS /dʒəˈhoʊvə/
a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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to a great degree or extent
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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not one thing; not anything
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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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reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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come to a halt, stop moving
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plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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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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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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theologiansnounUS /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒənz/
plural of “theologian” — someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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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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the cognitive condition of someone who understands
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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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 for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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the person or people being spoken to
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