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across

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Preposition
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from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.).
I ran across the street

2
expressing position or orientation in relation to (an area or passage).
they lived across the street from one another

Adverb
1
from one side to the other of a place, area, etc.
he had swum across

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afterwards

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Adverb
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at a later or future time; subsequently.
the offender was arrested shortly afterwards

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angrily

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Adverb
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in a manner resulting from or betraying anger.
workers reacted angrily to the announcement

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anywhere

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Adverb
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in or to any place.
he couldn’t be found anywhere
Pronoun
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any place.
he doesn’t have anywhere to live

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approving

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Adjective
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showing or feeling approval of someone or something.
the wine drew approving comments from across the table

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around

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Adverb
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located or situated on every side.
the mountains towering all around

2
so as to rotate and face in the opposite direction.
Jack seized her by the shoulders and turned her around
Preposition
1
on every side of.
the palazzo is built around a courtyard

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attached

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Adjective
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joined, fastened, or connected to something.
please complete the attached form
2
full of affection or fondness.
during his visit, Mark became increasingly attached to Tara
3
(of a person) appointed to an organization or group for special or temporary duties.
he was attached to Military Intelligence

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beside

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Preposition
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at the side of; next to.
he sat beside me in the front seat

2
in addition to; apart from.
he commissioned work from other artists beside Rivera

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bid

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Verb
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offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction.
a consortium of dealers bid a world record price for a snuff box

2
utter (a greeting or farewell) to.

Noun
1
an offer of a price, especially at an auction.
several buyers made bids for the Van Gogh sketches

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blond

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Adjective
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(of hair) fair or pale yellow.
short-cropped blond hair
Noun
1
a person with fair or pale yellow hair (typically used of a woman).

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break

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Verb
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separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
the branch broke with a loud snap

2
interrupt (a sequence, course, or continuous state).
his concentration was broken by a sound

Noun
1
an interruption of continuity or uniformity.
the magazine has been published without a break since 1950

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brightly

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Adverb
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in a way that gives out or reflects much light.
diamond stud earrings shone brightly in his ears
2
in an intelligent and quick-witted way.
a wry, brightly written essay
3
in a cheerful and lively way.
chattering brightly

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cabinet

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Noun
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a cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles.
a medicine cabinet

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candy

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آب نبات

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ceiling

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Noun
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the upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment.
the books were stacked from floor to ceiling

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chip

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Noun
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a small piece of something removed in the course of chopping, cutting, or breaking a hard material such as wood or stone.
mulch the shrubs with cedar chips

Verb
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cut or break (a small piece) from a hard material.
we had to chip ice off the upper deck

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click

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Noun
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a short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming quickly into contact.
she heard the click of the door

2
an act of selecting an option on an electronic interface by pressing a button or touching a screen.
it’s normal for a click to select an item

Verb
1
make or cause to make a short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming smartly into contact.
the key clicked in the lock and the door opened

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college

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Noun
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an educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.
I’m at college, studying graphic design

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an organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges.
the electoral college

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congratulation

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Noun
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words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion.
our congratulations to the winners

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content

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Adjective
1
in a state of peaceful happiness.
he seemed more content, less bitter
Verb
1
satisfy (someone).
nothing would content her
Noun
1
a state of satisfaction.
the greater part of the century was a time of content

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controlled

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Adjective
1
not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control.
his every word seemed to be calm and controlled
2
under the control of someone or something.
the country’s tightly controlled financial markets
3
(of an experiment, test, etc.) carried out under conditions that preclude error or the influence of extraneous factors.
the first randomized controlled trial to study the effects of copper bracelets on rheumatoid arthritis

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countryside

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Noun
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the land and scenery of a rural area.
they explored the surrounding countryside

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cracked

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Adjective
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damaged and showing lines on the surface from having split without coming apart.
the old pipes were cracked and leaking

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cross

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Noun
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a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×).
cut a cross in the bark with a sharp knife

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crowd
Noun 1 a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way. a huge crowd gathered in the street outside
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curiously
Adverb 1 in a way that shows eagerness to know or learn something. neighbors peered curiously through windows at me 2 in a strange and unusual way. the sentence is curiously worded
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curtain
Noun 1 a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically one of a pair at a window. she drew the curtains and lit the fire
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describe
Verb 1 give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events. the man was described as tall, clean-shaven, and with short dark hair
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desert
Verb 1 abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous. we feel our public representatives have deserted us
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Downstairs
Adverb 1 down a flight of stairs. I went downstairs into the kitchen Adjective 1 situated downstairs. the downstairs bathroom Noun 1 the ground floor or lower floors of a building. the downstairs was hardly damaged at all
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dream
Noun 1 a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. I had a recurrent dream about falling from great heights 2 a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal. I fulfilled a childhood dream when I became champion Verb 1 experience dreams during sleep. I dreamed about her last night
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dressed
Adjective 1 (of food, especially poultry or shellfish) cleaned and prepared for cooking or eating. dressed crab 2 (of stone) having had the surface smoothed. a fine frontage in red brick with dressed white stone on the facings 3 (of an artificial fly) made for use in fishing. a dressed wet fly
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drum
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dry
Adjective 1 free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist. the jacket kept me warm and dry 2 bare or lacking adornment. the dry facts Verb 1 become dry. allow 24 hours for the paint to dry
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e.g.
from Latin exempli gratia ‘for the sake of example’.
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eighth
8th
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eightieth
80th
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envelope
Noun 1 a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document. 2 a covering or containing structure or layer. the external envelope of the swimming pool
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exercise
Noun 1 activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness. exercise improves your heart and lung power 2 a process or activity carried out for a specific purpose, especially one concerned with a specified area or skill. an exercise in public relations Verb 1 use or apply (a faculty, right, or process). control is exercised by the Board
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furthest
Adverb 1 at or by the greatest distance (used to indicate how far one thing or person is or becomes distant from another). the bed furthest from the window 2 over the greatest distance or area. his group probably had furthest to ride Adjective 1 situated at the greatest distance from a specified or understood point. the furthest door led to a kitchen
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field
Noun 1 an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences. a wheat field
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file
Noun 1 a folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy reference. a file of correspondence 2 a line of people or things one behind another. Plains Cree warriors riding in file down the slopes Verb 1 place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order for preservation and easy reference. the contract, when signed, is filed 2 (of a group of people) walk one behind the other, typically in an orderly and solemn manner. the mourners filed into the church
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flooding
Noun 1 the covering or submerging of normally dry land with a large amount of water. a serious risk of flooding
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folding
Adjective 1 (of a piece of furniture or equipment) able to be bent or rearranged into a flatter or more compact shape, typically in order to make it easier to store or carry. a folding chair
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glad
Adjective 1 pleased; delighted. I'm really glad to hear that Verb LITERARY 1 make happy; please. Albion's lessening shore could grieve or glad mine eye Noun
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hobby
Noun 1 an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. her hobbies are reading and gardening
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ill
Adjective 1 not in full health; sick. her daughter is seriously ill Adverb 1 badly, wrongly, or imperfectly. it ill becomes one so beautiful to be gloomy Noun 1 a problem or misfortune. a lengthy work on the ills of society
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importantly
Adverb 1 used to emphasize a significant point or matter. a nondrinking, nonsmoking, and, importantly, nonpolitical sportsman 2 in a manner designed to draw attention to one's importance. Kruger strutted forward importantly
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instrument
Noun 1 a tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work. a surgical instrument 2 a measuring device used to gauge the level, position, speed, etc. of something, especially a motor vehicle or aircraft. a new instrument for measuring ozone levels Verb 1 equip (something) with measuring instruments. engineers have instrumented rockets to study the upper atmosphere
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involved
Adjective 1 difficult to comprehend; complicated. a long, involved conversation
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issue
Noun 1 an important topic or problem for debate or discussion. the issue of global warming 2 the action of supplying or distributing an item for use, sale, or official purposes. the issue of promissory notes by the bank Verb 1 supply or distribute (something). licenses were issued indiscriminately to any company
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itself
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jelly
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jointly
Adverb 1 with another person or people; together. a report prepared jointly by Harvard and Yale universities
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journey
Noun 1 an act of traveling from one place to another. she went on a long journey Verb 1 travel somewhere. they journeyed south
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leading
Adjective 1 most important. a number of leading politicians
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lend
Verb 1 grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it shall be returned. Stewart asked me to lend him my car 2 contribute or add (something, especially a quality) to. the smile lent his face a boyish charm 3 accommodate or adapt oneself to. John stiffly lent himself to her enthusiastic embraces
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mail
Noun 1 letters and packages conveyed by the postal system. I did not receive any mail Verb 1 send (a letter or package) using the postal system. if you will mail the coupon, we'll send you a free trial package
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medicine
Noun 1 the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease (in technical use often taken to exclude surgery). he made distinguished contributions to pathology and medicine
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millionth
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motorbike
motorbike
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nearly
Adverb 1 very close to; almost. David was nearly asleep
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noisily
Adverb 1 in a manner that makes a lot of noise. helicopters hovered noisily overhead
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opening
Noun 1 an aperture or gap, especially one allowing access. she peered through one of the smaller openings 2 a beginning; an initial part. Maya started tapping out the opening of her story
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pack
Noun 1 a small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it. a pack of cigarettes 2 a group of wild animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together. a pack of wolves will encircle an ailing prey Verb 1 fill (a suitcase or bag), especially with clothes and other items needed when away from home. she had packed and checked out of the hotel
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pension
Noun 1 a regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund to which that person or their employer has contributed during their working life. 2 a boarding house in France and other European countries, providing full or partial board at a fixed rate. Verb 1 dismiss someone from employment, typically because of age or ill health, and pay them a pension. he was pensioned off from the army at the end of the war
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pleasant
Adjective 1 giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. a very pleasant evening
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pleasantly
Adverb 1 in an enjoyable or agreeable manner. the summer passed pleasantly
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pleased
Adjective 1 feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. a pleased smile
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pop
Verb 1 make a light explosive sound. corks popped and glasses tinkled Noun 1 a light explosive sound. at first there were just a few pops, perhaps from pistols Adverb 1 with a light explosive sound. the champagne went pop
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possibly
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printing
Noun 1 the production of books, newspapers, or other printed material. the invention of printing
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programme
Noun 1 a set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim. an extensive program of reforms
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pub
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sailing
Noun 1 the action of sailing in a ship or boat. a sailing club
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secretary
Noun 1 a person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar tasks.
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secretly
Adverb 1 in a secret way; without others knowing. the two were secretly married in 1751

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