used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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highly skilled
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
ADEIMANTUS
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adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
democratical
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characterized by great determination
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
having or given a form or shape
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state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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how
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used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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immediately past
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yes, he said, he is the only one remaining.
and nothing more
From this reading Yes, he said, he is the only one remaining.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
not used up
From this reading Yes, he said, he is the only one remaining.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yes, he said, he is the only one remaining.
SOCRATESnounUS /ˈsɑːkrətiːz/
ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
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 There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
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unansweredadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərd/
not returned in kind
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading What question?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, however, I said, a previous question which remains unanswered.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I do not think that we have adequately determined the nature and number of the appetites, and until this is accomplished the enquiry will always be confused.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, he said, he is the only one remaining.
