Englishfor English speakers
making
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noun
(= devising, fashioning)
the act that results in something coming to be
the devising of plans
the fashioning of pots and pans
the making of measurements
it was already in the making
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noun
(usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
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noun
(= qualification)
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
her qualifications for the job are excellent
one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
she has the makings of fine musician
an
Determinative
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An (or a) is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
I just ate an apple.
It is indeed an honor to have met you today.
attempt
Noun
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An attempt is a try at something, usually something difficult
It's broken and no attempt has been made to fix it.
attempt
Verb
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To try or to make an effort at.
If you get something in your eye, do not attempt to remove it yourself.