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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adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
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agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
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aluminumnounUS /əˈluːmənəm/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
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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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appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
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Astormore
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in or near a particular place or position
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for the reason that
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plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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a male with the same parents as someone else
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inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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showing who or what does the action
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an institution created to conduct business
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the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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one or the other of two
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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at any time
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past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
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festoonnounUS /ˌfeˈstuːn/
a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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the side that is forward or prominent
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gazesnounUS /ˈɡeɪzəz/
plural of “gaze” — a long fixed look
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gink
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gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
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plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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having or involving the use of hands
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hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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haven't
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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he's
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headpiecenoun
the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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hikesnounUS /haɪks/
plural of “hike” — a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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hopsnounUS /hɑːps/
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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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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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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inflected form of “meet” — come together
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to a great degree or extent
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the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
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being perceived or observed
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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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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parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
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PeachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
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picklenounUS /ˈpɪkəl/
vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
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restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
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a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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express in words
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shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
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StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
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Stevie
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a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
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instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
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carry out
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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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This-Way-Out
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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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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the speaker together with one or more other people
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at the time that
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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in the company of; together with
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be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
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the person or people being spoken to
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