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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.
cup
Noun
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A cup is deep round container open at the top, normally used to drink out of.
I'll bring you another cup of tea.
Please pour the water into the cup.
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A cup is a measurement of food or liquid for cooking and baking (about 237 milliliters).
Add 2 cups of sugar.
There are two cups in a pint.
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A cup is an award for the winner of a sports competition.
cup
Verb
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If you put your hands together in a round bowl-shape, you cup your hands.
Jean cupped her hands under the faucet to catch the water.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
coffee
Noun
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Coffee is a dark brown drink that is very popular around the world.
Would you like a cup coffee or tea?
"Milk or cream?" "No, thank you. I like my coffee black."
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Coffee is the beans or bean powder used to make coffee.
Can you pick up a tin of ground coffee at the shop?
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Coffee is a light-brown color.