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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.
blessing
Noun
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A blessing is something that you are grateful for.
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If someone gives you their blessing to do something, they support you.
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A blessing is help from God, or words asking for it.
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.
disguise
Noun
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Disguise is a thing (e.g. clothing) used to hide one's identity or pretend to be another.
That cape and mask completed his disguise.
disguise
Verb
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To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.
Spies often disguise themselves.
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To not reveal (something secret).
He disguised his true intentions.