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Widger's Quotations from the Project

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Widger's Quotations from the Project is here in full — 341 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Widger's Quotations from the Project

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Widger's Quotations from the Project is here in full — 341 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.
/ˈriːdərz əˈkweɪntɪd wɪð ðə ˈraɪtɪŋz ʌv peɪn ənd tweɪn meɪ wɪʃ tuː siː ɪf ðer ˈfeɪvərɪt ˈpæsədʒəz ɑːr ˈlɪstəd ɪn ðɪs səˈlekʃən/
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One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.
/wʌn ʌv ðə ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz ʌv ˈɪntərnet ˈoʊvər ˈpeɪpər ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən ɪz ðə iːz ʌv kwɪk riˈvɪʒən/
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At the end of the file there is also a chronologic list of Twain's works.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Gutenberg noun US /ˈɡuːtənbərɡ/

German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)

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hardware noun US /ˈhɑːrdwer/

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

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header noun US /ˈhedər/

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

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internet noun US /ˈɪntərnet/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading “One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.”

reprinted verb US /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading “Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]”

revision noun US /riˈvɪʒən/

the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

From this reading “One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.”

software noun US /ˈsɔːftwer/

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

From this reading “Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]”

TradeMark noun US /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

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01

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06

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12

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2001

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

addverbUS /æd/

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The etext editor will be glad to add your suggestions.

advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading At the end of the file there is also a chronologic list of Twain's works.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of the file there is also a chronologic list of Twain's works.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

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CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

chronologic

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From this reading At the end of the file there is also a chronologic list of Twain's works.

copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

easeverbUS /iːz/

move gently or carefully

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

editornounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The etext editor will be glad to add your suggestions.

ENDnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

etext

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Etexts

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

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

feesnounUS /fiːz/

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

fileverbUS /faɪl/

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading At the end of the file there is also a chronologic list of Twain's works.

freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The etext editor will be glad to add your suggestions.

GutenbergnounUS /ˈɡuːtənbərɡ/

German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

HartnounUS /hɑːrt/

United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)

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headernounUS /ˈhedər/

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

internetnounUS /ˈɪntərnet/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

listverbUS /lɪst/

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading At the end of the file there is also a chronologic list of Twain's works.

listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

PainenounUS /peɪn/

American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

PortionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/

commodities offered for sale

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/

communicate vividly

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/

the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

From this reading One of the advantages of internet over paper publication is the ease of quick revision.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

salesnounUS /seɪlz/

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading Ver.06/12/01*END*[Portions of this header are copyright (C) 2001 by Michael S. Hart and may be reprinted only when these Etexts are free of all fees.] [Project Gutenberg is a TradeMark and may not be used in any sales of Project Gutenberg Etexts or other materials be they hardware or software or any other related product without express permission.]

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading Readers acquainted with the Writings of Paine and Twain may wish to see if their favorite passages are listed in this selection.

softwarenounUS /ˈsɔːftwer/

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

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suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

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TradeMarknounUS /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

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TwainnounUS /tweɪn/

two items of the same kind

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Twain'snounUS /tweɪnz/

possessive form of “twain” — two items of the same kind

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usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

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Ver

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

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withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

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WritingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

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yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

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