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sell
Verb
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When you sell something to someone, you give something to someone and the person will give you money for it.
I sell good shoes for a small amount money.
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.
the
Determiner
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Used, instead of a, to reference something specific, already known to exist.
Compare "I read a book." and "I read the book."
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Used with a stress, to show that the word following is special.
Are you the John Smith that I went to school with?
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Used with an adjective that acts like a noun to mean all of the people concerned
The poor are always with us.
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Used with superlatives forms of adjectives and adverbs.
You are the best.
curb
Noun
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A curb is a stone or concrete edging between a sidewalk and a road.
I stubbed my toe on the curb when crossing the street.
I parked my car at the curb.
curb
Verb
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To curb means to check or restrain or control.
His parents tried to curb his late hours.
Her husband curbed her reckless spending.
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To rein in.
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To furnish with a curb.
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To force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp.
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To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.