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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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declared but not proved

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

in addition

From this reading I was a guest at an hotel there where a professional mesmerist also chanced to be staying.

the form of “be” used with “I”

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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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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It happened at Newcastle.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I was a guest at an hotel there where a professional mesmerist also chanced to be staying.

in a beautiful manner

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the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was once supposed to have been mesmerised myself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

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past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

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a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

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the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

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someone who is unsuccessful

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an informal form of address for a man

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five-toed pachyderm

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communicated in words

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

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plural of “gag” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading I was a guest at an hotel there where a professional mesmerist also chanced to be staying.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

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past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened at Newcastle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was once supposed to have been mesmerised myself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading I was a guest at an hotel there where a professional mesmerist also chanced to be staying.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened at Newcastle.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading I was once supposed to have been mesmerised myself.

a person who induces hypnosis

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used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was once supposed to have been mesmerised myself.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

on one occasion

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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the performance of a part or role in a drama

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possession of controlling influence

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

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a course over which races are run

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-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading One day, in the course of conversation, I expressed incredulity regarding his alleged power.

plural of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

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a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

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past form of “spoof” — make a parody of

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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-ing form of “spoof” — make a parody of

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-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I was a guest at an hotel there where a professional mesmerist also chanced to be staying.

required or under orders

From this reading I was once supposed to have been mesmerised myself.

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

From this reading I was a guest at an hotel there where a professional mesmerist also chanced to be staying.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I was once supposed to have been mesmerised myself.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

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plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I was once supposed to have been mesmerised myself.

breathing with a husky or whistling sound

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plural of “wheeze” — breathing with a husky or whistling sound

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in or at the place that

From this reading I was a guest at an hotel there where a professional mesmerist also chanced to be staying.