used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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the form of “be” used with “I”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading We found him with a book in his hand.
the two together, not just one
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a youthful male person
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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plural of “call” — a telephone connection
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
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disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading You are reading, Sir, we will not disturb you.
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exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
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well known or easily recognized
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(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
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set up or found
From this reading We found him with a book in his hand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We found him with a book in his hand.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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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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in truth (often tends to intensify)
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instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
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become part of; become a member of a group or organization
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prefer or wish to do something
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how something is done or how it happens
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are reading, Sir, we will not disturb you.
belonging to the speaker and others
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profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading You are reading, Sir, we will not disturb you.
perception by means of the eyes
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term of address for a man
From this reading You are reading, Sir, we will not disturb you.
of the kind already mentioned
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carry out
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exchange thoughts; talk with
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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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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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make an effort or attempt
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the act of traveling by foot
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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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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You are reading, Sir, we will not disturb you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We found him with a book in his hand.
the day immediately before today
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are reading, Sir, we will not disturb you.
