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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.
hoot
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verb
to utter a loud clamorous shout
the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
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noun
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
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verb
utter the characteristic sound of owls
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noun
(= boo)
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
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noun
(= damn, red cent, shucks)
something of little value
his promise is not worth a damn
not worth one red cent
not worth shucks