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there
Pronoun
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You use there to say that something exists.
There is a problem here.
there
Preposition
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To or in that place.
We left for Ottawa and arrived there at 7:00.
were
Verb
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A form of the verb be used about the person you are talking to.
Only you were doing it right.
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A form of the verb be used about more than one person.
We were going home.
You all were staying late.
They were all playing in the band.
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A form of the verb be used with the word if.
If I were rich, I would retire.
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A form of the verb be used about things you wish for.
I wish it were the weekend.
strong
Adjective
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Having big muscles; physically powerful.
Arnold is very strong.
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Having a smell or flavor that is easy to notice.
She wore strong perfume.
The taste of cinnamon was strong in my drink.
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Having a specified number of people or units.
The enemy's army force was five thousand strong.
feelings
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noun
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
the remark hurt his feelings
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.
both
Determinative
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one thing and another thing
Jim took both the apple and the orange.
Both Anne and Jane agreed to eat the pear.
Give me one. You can't have both.
Both of my parents were from Canada.
They found problems at both the schools.
The room had windows at both ends.
Working in the city and living in the country, you get the best of both worlds.
There were cars coming from both directions.
side
Noun
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A straight edge of an object.
A square has four sides.
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The left part or the right part of something.
This car has only one door on each side.
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An area with respect to something else.
The statue is on the east side of the school.
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One surface of a sheet of paper.
Please write on both sides of the paper.
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One possible aspect of a concept (usually positive or negative).
On the plus side, my car is fixed.
Try not to look at the down side of things.
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One group of players in a game.
Which side is winning?
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A person or group with a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.
In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans.
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(UK) A television channel, usually as opposed to the one currently being watched.
I just want to see what's on the other side — James said there was a good film on tonight.
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(US) A side dish of food.
Do you want a side of french fries with your hamburger?
side
Verb
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(usually with "with") To be in an alliance with.
Who will you side with, Bob or Rachel?