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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
Attribution-Non-Commercial-No
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stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
in or to or toward a former location
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
next to; at the side of
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boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
by-nc-nd
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plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
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power to direct or determine
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CreativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
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creativecommons
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cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
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DerivativenounUS /dərˈɪvətɪv/
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
didn't
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From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
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enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
set up or found
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
He'd
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From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
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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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a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
LicencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
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licencedadjective
given official approval to act
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licensesnounUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪz/
plural of “license” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
Lindner
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
Medart
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not any; not one
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
org
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
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affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
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Ranger'snounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
having a supporting base
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surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
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Terra
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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there'd
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From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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a source of difficulty
From this reading Not quite, since an emergency serious enough to require a Ranger's attention meant the Empire was in trouble, and that part he didn't like--but the challenge he did.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
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vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He'd kept busy enough to avoid boredom, but there'd been no emergency calls, which made the cruise almost a vacation.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
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wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Pleasant as it had been, he found himself almost wishing for the challenge of an emergency.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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