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a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
respectable
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adjective
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
a respectable woman
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adjective
(= good)
deserving of esteem and respect
all respectable companies give guarantees
ruined the family's good name
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adjective
(= goodly, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy)
large in amount or extent or degree
it cost a considerable amount
a goodly amount
received a hefty bonus
a respectable sum
a tidy sum of money
a sizable fortune
wedding
Noun
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A wedding is a special time when two people marry each other.
The wedding was very beautiful.
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Two different things things that have been made into one thing.
Music videos are a wedding of music and television.