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suspend
Verb
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If you suspend something, you stop it for a time.
The army suspended all operations in the north until the weather has changed.
The conversation was temporarily suspended while everyone watched the TV.
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If you suspend someone from a job or from school, you stop them from going for a time.
Crang was suspended for five games for punching another player.
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If you suspend an object, you attach it above and hang it down.
Two lamps were suspended above the room and gave off a gentle light.
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.
rule
Noun
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A rule is a statement that tells whether something is right or wrong.
Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.
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A king's rule is the time he controls the country.
The next king had a very short rule: only two years.
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A rule is another name for a ruler, a measuring device.
rule
Verb
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When someone rules, he or she is in charge, like a king or queen.
The king has ruled for 33 years.