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on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
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.
empty
Adjective
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If something is empty, it has nothing inside it.
Hey! You finished my beer. It's empty.
empty
Verb
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If you empty something, you remove everything in that item.
I will empty the bins.
stomach
Noun
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The area below the chest.
stomach
Verb
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To be able to tolerate something emotionally, physically, or mentally; to be able to stand or handle something.
I really can’t stomach jobs involving that much paperwork, but some people seem to tolerate them.
I can't stomach her cooking.