used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AdriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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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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audiobook
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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showing who or what does the action
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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Collingwood
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derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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fast-moving
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annoy continually or chronically
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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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hear with intention
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an artist of consummate skill
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nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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for that reason; with the result that
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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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moved around an axis or center
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precisely as stated
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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the act of creating written works
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the person or people being spoken to
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