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special
Adjective
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If something is special, it is not usual; it is different or important in some way.
She is the most special person in my life.
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particularly interesting; dear; beloved; favored
adviser
Noun
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An adviser is a person who gives advice.
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.
economic
Adjective
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(usually before a noun; not usually gradeable) About or relating to the economy, business, money, etc.
The reduction in unemployment and continued economic growth are good news for workers.
As our two countries do more and more business, we must begin to match our economic policies.
Some people are in economic trouble and have difficulty paying their bills.
If you start saving money while you’re young, then you are setting yourself up for economic success.
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If a business activity is economic, it makes enough money.
As a small business, do you think it would be economic for us to advertise on TV?
development
Noun
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growth
The development of this story has been slow.
The organism has reached an important part in its development.
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Something which has developed
Our news team brings you the latest developments.
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A real estate development.
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Using new ideas for practical problems.
Our development department has created three new adhesives this year.
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The active placement of the pieces, or the process of doing it
White's development is good, but black's has been hampered by the pawn on e5.
in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
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.
occupied
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adjective
held or filled or in use
she keeps her time well occupied
the wc is occupied
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adjective
seized and controlled as by military invasion
the occupied countries of Europe
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adjective
(= tenanted)
resided in; having tenants
not all the occupied (or tenanted) apartments were well kept up
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adjective
(= engaged)
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities
deeply engaged in conversation
Palestinian
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adjective
of or relating to the area of Palestine and its inhabitants
Palestinian guerrillas
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noun
a descendant of the Arabs who inhabited Palestine
territory
Noun
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A person's, animal's, or group's territory is land he, she, or they claim, own, or control.
The wolf defended its territory.
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A territory large amount of land, like a country or a state. Often, this means a large piece of land claimed as part of a country.
Porta Rico is a U.S. territory, but not a state.