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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.
lady
Noun
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A polite way of saying "woman".
Please direct this lady to the soft furnishings department.
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The wife of a lord or a woman who holds the office in her own right.
Lady Diana was very popular with the British people.
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A polite woman who is respected.
Mary, please try to act more like a lady in public.
If you are not ladylike, you will not be seen as a lady.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
easy
Adjective
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If something is easy, it does not need much skill or effort.
The teacher gave an easy test to her students.
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If something is easy, it is comfortable.
I had to get out of my easy chair in order to open the door for our guests.
Since I am well taken care of, I can sleep easy tonight.
virtue
Noun
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A virtue is a morally good characteristic in a person. For example, honesty, patience, etc.