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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.
pinch
Verb
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To squeeze or press between two things in a painful or uncomfortable way.
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To steal.
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To arrest.
pinch
Noun
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A very small amount.
The sauce just needs a pinch of oregano and it will be perfect.
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An awkward or stressful situation.
A true friend will always help you in a pinch.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
salt
Verb
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When you salt something, you add salt to it.
Please help me salt the fish for tonight's dinner.