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abreast  Speak Example sentences
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a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
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n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
n. a vaguely specified concern
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ad. by bad luck
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n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
actor  Speak Example sentences
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n. the act of initiating hostilities
n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
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n. the act of appearing in public view
n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
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n. a person who acts and gets things done
n. a theatrical performer
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ad. strictly correctly
ad. with few mistakes
aeroplane  Speak Example sentences
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ad. strictly correctly
ad. with few mistakes
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n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
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v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation
n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
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n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
afraid  Speak Example sentences
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a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
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a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
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a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well
a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
afterward  Speak Example sentences
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n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
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ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
aggression  Speak Example sentences
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n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
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ad. strictly correctly
ad. with few mistakes
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n. the act of initiating hostilities
n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
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n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
ago  Speak Example sentences
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n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
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a. gone by; or in the past
ad. in the past
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v. be in accord; be in agreement
v. go together
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a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
airmail  Speak Example sentences
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v. be in accord; be in agreement
v. go together
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a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well
a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
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ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
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n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
v. send or transport by airmail
airplane  Speak Example sentences
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n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
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n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
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a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
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n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
n. a hose that carries air under pressure
answer  Speak Example sentences
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v. be liable or accountable
v. understand the meaning of
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n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
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v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
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n. the act of appearing in public view
n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action