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a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
bitter
Adjective
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The taste of black coffee and many medicines. This is the taste of a chemical base.
! That tastes bitter.
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A little angry for a long time.
She still feels bitter towards him because of something he did last year.
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When something is bitter, it is harsh and is usually referring to the cold.
There's a bitter wind.
bitter
Noun
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A type of beer made with hops.
"I'd like a pint of bitter please, barman."
pill
Noun
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A pill is a small piece of medicine that is usually taken to cure illnesses.
Take pills only if you are ill.