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for
Preposition
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shows that something belongs to something else, or has a specific function
This cake is for you.
This is a net for catching fish.
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For is used to show the reason for something
He was angry, for he had never been called such terrible names before.
for
Subordinator
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For introduces a clause with a subject and a to-infinitive
It's not good for you to be too relaxed.
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.
lark
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noun
any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing
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noun
(= meadowlark)
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
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noun
(= escapade)
any carefree episode
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verb
(= frolic, gambol, romp)
play boisterously
The children frolicked in the garden
the gamboling lambs in the meadows
The toddlers romped in the playroom
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noun
(= pipit)
a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage