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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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AstoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
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
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
contractionsnounUS /kənˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “contraction” — (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
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copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
DialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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discrepanciesnounUS /dɪˈskrepənsiz/
plural of “discrepancy” — a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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a brief written record
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touching and supported by a surface
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past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
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researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
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retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
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revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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spellingsnounUS /ˈspelɪŋz/
plural of “spelling” — forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
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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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
From this reading _A machine can be built to do any accurately described job better than any man.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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