Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."

very difficult to deal with or overcome

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

not any; not one

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."

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From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."

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From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

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From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She has always been a formidable presence on the screen, and is no less so in person, as she gives her unrestrained opinions on every topic introduced.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marriage, says Fontaine, is "waiting on -- or waiting for somebody."

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From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Asked whether she believes two average people can remain happily married for a lifetime, she replies: "It depends how hypocritical they are, and how much lying they want to do.

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From this reading The words come out like perfect silver beads.