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analytical
Adjective
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When someone is analytical, that person is skilled in using analysis.
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An analytical method or technique breaks down an object or idea into its smaller parts.
The old analytical approach to science was done, and a new approach is needed.
The analytical techniques of websites like Google can find very detailed information.
studies
noun
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academic field of study
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
the
Determiner
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Used, instead of a, to reference something specific, already known to exist.
Compare "I read a book." and "I read the book."
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Used with a stress, to show that the word following is special.
Are you the John Smith that I went to school with?
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Used with an adjective that acts like a noun to mean all of the people concerned
The poor are always with us.
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Used with superlatives forms of adjectives and adverbs.
You are the best.
united
Adjective
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I some things (two or more) are united they are together. These act as one thing. This is often used for people of groups of people.
We are united in our goals.
John as Sue were united in holy matrimony (marriage) last week.
We stand united against our enemies.
nation
Noun
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A nation is a country or a political entity.
Mexico is a nation of emigrants.
The Canadian government is working with the Mohawk nation.
convention
Noun
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A convention is a large meeting of a specific group or for a specific purpose.
There's a doctor's convention in town this week and all the hotels are full.
The garden show will be at the convention centre.
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A convention is an international agreement the controls how countries behave.
This action goes against the European Convention on Human Rights.
In my culture, a convention is to eat raw fish.
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A convention is a particular way of acting or a particular belief of a group of people.
By convention, people in North America drive on the right hand side of the road.
There are a set of conventions that every member must observe.
law
Noun
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Laws are the official rules of a government or organisation.
We have defined crime as behaviour which breaks the criminal law.
We believe that this law is wrong and we are not prepared to obey such a law.
The Kyoto treaty became law in 2005.
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The law is the police.
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A law is something that is always true.
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Law is the study of laws.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
sea
Noun
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A place with a large amount of salt water.