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  • 11number — ▪ I. number num‧ber 1 [ˈnʌmbə ǁ bər] noun 1. [countable] a series of numbers used to identify someone or something: • He checked the number on the file. • Your account number is the last set of numbers on the bottom of your cheque. • Please quote …

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  • 12number — [[t]nʌ̱mbə(r)[/t]] ♦ numbers, numbering, numbered 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A number is a word such as two , nine , or twelve , or a symbol such as 1, 3, or 47. You use numbers to say how many things you are referring to or where something comes… …

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  • 13People's Sunday — The People s Sunday celebrations are held on the first Sunday of Lent at Żabbar, Malta, popularly known as Ħadd in Nies, are living recollections of the centuries old devotion to Our Lady of Graces ( Il Madonna tal Grazzja ). The Maltese name of… …

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  • 14number — noun 1》 an arithmetical value, expressed by a word, symbol, or figure, representing a particular quantity. 2》 a quantity or amount.     ↘(a number of) several.     ↘(numbers) a large quantity or amount; numerical preponderance. 3》 chiefly Brit. a …

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  • 15people — /ˈpipəl / (say peepuhl) plural noun 1. (construed as singular, with plural peoples) the whole body of persons constituting a community, tribe, race, or nation: this is a united people; they are a nomadic people; the peoples of Africa. 2. the… …

  • 16People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan — Communist Party of Afghanistan redirects here. For another communist party, see Communist (Maoist) Party of Afghanistan. PDPA redirects here. PDPA may also refer to Professional Dart Players Association. People s Democratic Party of Afghanistan… …

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  • 17People and animals (Thomas and Friends) — The television series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends features many fictional people and animals who interact with the engine characters and form the basis for many of the varying storylines. The following list describes, in order of TV season …

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  • 18number — numberable, adj. numberer, n. /num beuhr/, n. 1. a numeral or group of numerals. 2. the sum, total, count, or aggregate of a collection of units, or the like: A number of people were hurt in the accident. The number of homeless children in the… …

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  • 19number — n. & v. n. 1 a an arithmetical value representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations. b a word, symbol, or figure representing this; a numeral. c an arithmetical value showing position in a series esp. for… …

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  • 20number —  Used with the definite article, number always takes a singular verb ( The number of people in the world is rising ); used with an indefinite article it always takes a plural verb ( A number of people are unhappy ) …

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