used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
annotateverbUS /ˈænəteɪt/
add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
From this reading Those which serve to annotate specific points are inserted parenthetically as [SN: notes].
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those which serve to annotate specific points are inserted parenthetically as [SN: notes].
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
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descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
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detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
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either extremity of something that has length
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in a free manner
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Those which serve to annotate specific points are inserted parenthetically as [SN: notes].
ItalicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
parentheticallyadverbUS /pərenˈθetɪkəli/
in a parenthetical manner
From this reading Those which serve to annotate specific points are inserted parenthetically as [SN: notes].
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
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plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Those which serve to annotate specific points are inserted parenthetically as [SN: notes].
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
SNnoun
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
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specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Those which serve to annotate specific points are inserted parenthetically as [SN: notes].
Superscripted
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From this reading Superscripted characters are rendered as {x}.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those which serve to annotate specific points are inserted parenthetically as [SN: notes].
underscoreverbUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/
give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Italics are used freely, and have been rendered using _underscore_ characters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those notes which serve as paragraph descriptions, at or near the head of a paragraph, precede that paragraph.
xnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Superscripted characters are rendered as {x}.
