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framework
Noun
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A framework is basic ideas and organisation that you can build an argument, a book, a society, etc. around.
The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive framework for practical and theoretical study in Art and Design.
The purpose of a system of budgeting is to provide a reasoned framework for the financial decisions of a future period.
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A framework is the structural supports that a building, vehicle, etc. is built around.
Very large iron and steel beams provide the framework for the building’s central section.
agreement
Noun
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An agreement is where everybody has the same feelings about something; when everyone has the same ideas; saying "yes".
We have an agreement with our teacher. If we do our homework we can go home early.
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.
security
Noun
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Security is safety.
Traditionally, Japanese workers have had good job security. In fact, they usually had a job for life.
Since the attack, many Americans have lost their feeling of security.
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Security is the people and things that keep you safe.
After the bombing, the airport increased security.
If you see a problem, please call security.
arrangement
Noun
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Arrangement is the manner of being arranged.
The arrangement of furniture in the office was important for getting things done efficiently.
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An arrangement is a collection of things that have been arranged.
In the vase was a beautiful flower arrangement.
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An arrangement is a plans for some activity.
We made arrangements to meet after work.
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An arrangement is an agreement.
We came to an arrangement about who would wash the dishes.
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An arrangement is an adaptation of a piece of music.
wrote a piano arrangement of an English folk song called "Country Gardens"
during
Preposition
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If you do something during something else, you do it at the same time.
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He often reads during dinner.
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I'm always tired because I work during the night.
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.
interim
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adjective
serving during an intermediate interval of time
an interim agreement
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noun
(= meanwhile)
the time between one event, process, or period and another
meanwhile the socialists are running the government
period
Noun
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A period is a length of time.
There was a short period when my computer stopped working.
During the first period, Germany scored two goals.
The dinosaurs lived from late in the Triassic period (about 225 million years ago) until the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago).
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A period is the dot that marks the end of most sentences in English. This -> . is a period.
Should I use an exclamation mark or a period at the end of this sentence?
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A woman's period is the time each month when she passes blood.
I have missed two periods now. I think I must be pregnant.
period
Interjection
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And nothing else; and nothing less; used for emphasis.
When I say "eat your dinner," it means "eat your dinner", period!