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Berlin
Proper noun
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Berlin is the capital city of Germany.
rule
Noun
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A rule is a statement that tells whether something is right or wrong.
Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.
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A king's rule is the time he controls the country.
The next king had a very short rule: only two years.
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A rule is another name for a ruler, a measuring device.
rule
Verb
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When someone rules, he or she is in charge, like a king or queen.
The king has ruled for 33 years.
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.
water
Noun
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Water is a clear liquid of the chemical compound Hsub2/subO that all living things need in order to live.
The dog drank the water from his dish
Can I please have a glass of water?
Your plant needs more water as it is about to die.
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A water is a bottle or glass serving of water.
"I want to order two waters, waiter".
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Water is mineral water.
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Water is one of the four basic elements.
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Water is urine.
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Water is amniotic fluid.
Right before the woman went into labor, her water broke.
water
Verb
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If you water something, you add water to soil around plants.
He waters the plants.
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If you water something, you give water to animals.
He waters the horses.
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If you water something, you dilute it.
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If something waters, it fills with water; it secretes water.
His eyes watered as he cut up the onion.
resource
Noun
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A resource is something that is available and useful.
We don't have enough time and resources to finish the job.
Canada has fewer natural resources, including trees, fish, and oil, than it did in the past.