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enquiry
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noun
(= inquiry)
a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
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noun
(= research)
a search for knowledge
their pottery deserves more research than it has received
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noun
(= question, inquiry)
an instance of questioning
there was a question about my training
we made inquiries of all those who were present
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.
implementation
Noun
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Implementation is the process or result of putting a plan into action.
Full implementation of the debt relief plans would remove up to US$6 billion from outstanding debt.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
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.
standard
Adjective
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If something is standard, it is typical or usual.
The store sells standard American food.
standard
Noun
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A standard is a quality that is the minimum or usual.
percent correct is the standard for an A at our school.
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A standard is a military or ceremonial flag carried on a pole or hoisted on a rope.
minimum
Noun
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The minimum is the lowest number, size, amount, etc. that exists, that is allowed, or that is possible.
Try to keep drinking to a minimum at school.
A minimum of three workers is needed to do the job.
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.
for
Preposition
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shows that something belongs to something else, or has a specific function
This cake is for you.
This is a net for catching fish.
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For is used to show the reason for something
He was angry, for he had never been called such terrible names before.
for
Subordinator
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For introduces a clause with a subject and a to-infinitive
It's not good for you to be too relaxed.
treatment
Noun
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A treatment is an action, usually by a doctor, to make somebody healthy.
He has had treatments every day since he hurt his neck.
My sister is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
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The treatment that you give someone or something is the way that you act toward it.
The treatment that I have received since beginning this job has been terrible. My boss yells at me every day and nobody is friendly at all.
prisoner
Noun
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A prisoner is a person imprisoned, while on trial or serving a sentence.
The prisoners were let out of their cells each afternoon so they could exercise.
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Any person held against his or her will is a prisoner.
He kept his mother as a prisoner in her bedroom until she agreed to change her will.