used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But for the moment I am merely anxious to avoid a similar misunderstanding when I talk about Americans.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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eagerly desirous
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stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
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belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
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persuaded of; very sure
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correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
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customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
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democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
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dogmas
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plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
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errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a state of high honor
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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for more time
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the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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and nothing more
From this reading But for the moment I am merely anxious to avoid a similar misunderstanding when I talk about Americans.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
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a particular point in time
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nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
To move from a closed position.
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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have ownership or possession of
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give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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precisely, exactly
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shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
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marked by correspondence or resemblance
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substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
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symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About the dogmas of democracy, about the right of a people to its own symbols, whether they be coins or customs, I am convinced, and no longer to be shaken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
unfoundedadjectiveUS /ənˈfaʊndɪd/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading In this chapter I hope to point out how a misunderstanding of this kind affects the common impression, not altogether unfounded, that the Americans talk about dollars.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That error is the price we pay for the great glory of nationality.
at the time that
From this reading But for the moment I am merely anxious to avoid a similar misunderstanding when I talk about Americans.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
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