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subject
(Grammar) The noun, noun phrase, or pronoun in a sentence or clause that denotes the doer of the action or what is described by the predicate.
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  1. (Grammar) The noun, noun phrase, or pronoun in a sentence or clause that denotes the doer of the action or what is described by the predicate.
  2. A person or animal that is the object of medical or scientific study:
  3. One who is under surveillance:
direction
The course along which a person or thing is moving or must move to reach a destination:
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  1. The course along which a person or thing is moving or must move to reach a destination:
  2. The work or art of directing a choir, band, etc.
  3. Instructions in how to do something or reach a destination:
passage
A segment of a written work or speech:
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  1. A segment of a written work or speech:
  2. Change or progress from one process or condition to another; transition
  3. A way or means of passing
path
The route or course along which something travels or moves:
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  1. The route or course along which something travels or moves:
  2. A walk or way for the use of people on foot, as in a park or garden
  3. A trodden track or way.
way
An aspect, particular, or feature:
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  1. An aspect, particular, or feature:
  2. Distance [a long way off]
  3. A specific direction:
track
Athletic competition on such a course; track events.
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  1. Athletic competition on such a course; track events.
  2. Athletic sports performed on a track, as running, hurdling, etc.
  3. Track and field.
trail
A mark, trace, course, or path left by a moving body.
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  1. A mark, trace, course, or path left by a moving body.
  2. A path or track made by repeated passage or deliberately blazed
  3. A paved or maintained path or track, as for bicycling or hiking
racecourse
A course laid out for racing.
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  1. A course laid out for racing.
  2. An open course, usually unprepared, used in cross-country racing, as through a forest, field, etc.
subject
One who is under surveillance:
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  1. One who is under surveillance:
  2. A course or area of study:
  3. A person or animal that is the object of medical or scientific study:
studies
Plural form of study
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  1. Plural form of study
  2. (Plural only) An academic field of study concerning the given subject.
curriculum
All the courses of study offered by an educational institution.
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  1. All the courses of study offered by an educational institution.
  2. A fixed series of studies required, as in a college, for graduation, qualification in a major field of study, etc.
  3. A group of related courses, often in a special field of study:
program
A characteristic sequence of developmental or behavioral events in a cell or organism, often considered to result from the expression of genes.
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  1. A characteristic sequence of developmental or behavioral events in a cell or organism, often considered to result from the expression of genes.
  2. A plan or system of academic and related or ancillary activities:
  3. A set of coded instructions that enables a machine, especially a computer, to perform a desired sequence of operations.
specialty
A branch of medicine or surgery, such as cardiology or neurosurgery, in which a physician specializes; the field or practice of a specialist.
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  1. A branch of medicine or surgery, such as cardiology or neurosurgery, in which a physician specializes; the field or practice of a specialist.
  2. That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.
  3. A thing specialized in; special interest, field of study or professional work, etc.
major
(Music) A major scale, key, interval, or mode.
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  1. (Music) A major scale, key, interval, or mode.
  2. A student specializing in such studies:
  3. (Educ.) A major subject or field of study
minor
One studying in a secondary area of specialization:
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  1. One studying in a secondary area of specialization:
  2. (Educ.) A minor subject or field of study
  3. A secondary area of specialized academic study, requiring fewer courses or credits than a major.
area
A part of a house, lot, district, city, etc. having a specific use or character
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  1. A part of a house, lot, district, city, etc. having a specific use or character
  2. A distinct part or section, as of a building, set aside for a specific function:
  3. A division of experience, activity, or knowledge; a field:
field
The scene or an area of military operations or maneuvers:
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  1. The scene or an area of military operations or maneuvers:
  2. The usually circular area in which the image is rendered by the lens system of an optical instrument.
  3. An area or region where business activities are conducted:
discipline
Punishment intended to correct or train:
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  1. Punishment intended to correct or train:
  2. A state of order based on submission to rules and authority:
  3. Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement:
class
(--- Informal) Elegance of style, taste, and manner:
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  1. (--- Informal) Elegance of style, taste, and manner:
  2. The period during which such a group meets:
  3. The subject material taught to or studied by such a group:
classes
Plural form of class
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  1. Plural form of class
seminar
A meeting for an exchange of ideas; a conference.
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  1. A meeting for an exchange of ideas; a conference.
  2. Any similar group discussion
  3. The group of students in such a course.
requirement
Something needed; necessity; need
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  1. Something needed; necessity; need
  2. Something required; something obligatory or demanded, as a condition
  3. The act or an instance of requiring
elective
An optional course or subject in a school or college curriculum
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  1. An optional course or subject in a school or college curriculum
  2. Something that is option or that may be elected, especially a course of tertiary study.
  3. An optional academic course or subject.
refresher course
A course for reviewing material previously studied or for updating information or skills
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  1. A course for reviewing material previously studied or for updating information or skills
gut course
An undemanding academic course of study.
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  1. An undemanding academic course of study.
progression
(Math.) A sequence of numbers, each of which is obtained from its predecessor by the same rule
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  1. (Math.) A sequence of numbers, each of which is obtained from its predecessor by the same rule
  2. A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
  3. A continuous series; a sequence:
sequence
(Biochemistry) The order of constituents in a polymer, especially the order of nucleotides in a nucleic acid or of the amino acids in a protein.
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  1. (Biochemistry) The order of constituents in a polymer, especially the order of nucleotides in a nucleic acid or of the amino acids in a protein.
  2. A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
  3. A series of related shots that constitute a complete unit of action in a movie.
course-of-action
A plan; a set of intended actions, through which one intends to achieve a goal.
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  1. A plan; a set of intended actions, through which one intends to achieve a goal.
approach
The part of the area behind the foul line in a bowling alley used by a bowler in delivering the ball.
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  1. The part of the area behind the foul line in a bowling alley used by a bowler in delivering the ball.
  2. The method used in dealing with or accomplishing:
  3. An advance or overture made by one person to another.
attack
The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:
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  1. The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:
  2. Decisiveness and clarity in artistic expression:
  3. Scoring ability or potential:
line
Merchandise or services of a similar or related nature:
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  1. Merchandise or services of a similar or related nature:
  2. The information itself:
  3. A course of progress or movement; a route:
modus operandi
A way of doing or accomplishing something
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  1. A way of doing or accomplishing something
  2. A person's manner of working.
  3. A method of operating or functioning.
plan
A proposed or intended course of action:
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  1. A proposed or intended course of action:
  2. A program or policy stipulating a service or benefit:
  3. A systematic arrangement of elements or important parts; a configuration or outline:
procedure
(--- Law) The set of rules under which litigation is conducted, especially in contrast to the set of substantive legal principles that determine the merits of legal controversies and disputes.
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  1. (--- Law) The set of rules under which litigation is conducted, especially in contrast to the set of substantive legal principles that determine the merits of legal controversies and disputes.
  2. The act, method, or manner of proceeding in some action; esp., the sequence of steps to be followed
  3. A set of established forms or methods for conducting the affairs of an organized body such as a business, club, or government.
tack
Any of a series of zigzag movements in such a course
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  1. Any of a series of zigzag movements in such a course
  2. A course of action or policy, esp. one differing from another or a preceding course
  3. An approach to accomplishing a goal or a method of dealing with a problem.
technique
(Uncountable) Practical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill. [from 19th c.]
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  1. (Uncountable) Practical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill. [from 19th c.]
  2. Skill or command in a particular activity:
  3. The basic method for making or doing something, such as an artistic work or scientific procedure:
chain
A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
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  1. A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
  2. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  3. A series of closely linked or connected things:
consecution
(Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
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  1. (Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
  2. Sequence; succession
  3. Logical sequence; chain of reasoning
order
(Biol.) A major category in the classification of animals, plants, etc., ranking above a family and below a class: it can include one family or many similar families: the Latinized order names are capitalized but not italicized (Ex.: Fabales, legumes)
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  1. (Biol.) A major category in the classification of animals, plants, etc., ranking above a family and below a class: it can include one family or many similar families: the Latinized order names are capitalized but not italicized (Ex.: Fabales, legumes)
  2. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
  3. A sequence or arrangement of successive things:
procession
The movement of such a group.
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  1. The movement of such a group.
  2. A group of persons, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, formal manner.
  3. A number of persons or things moving forward, as in a parade, in an orderly, formal way
progression
A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
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  1. A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
  2. Movement or change from one member of a continuous series to the next:
  3. A continuous series; a sequence:
round
(Music) A short song for two or more voices, in which the second starts when the first reaches the second phrase, etc. and upon concluding each voice begins again, as in a canon
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  1. (Music) A short song for two or more voices, in which the second starts when the first reaches the second phrase, etc. and upon concluding each voice begins again, as in a canon
  2. (Sports & Games) A unit of play that occupies a specified time, constitutes a certain number of plays, or allows each player a turn, especially the 18-hole sequence played in golf or one of the periods in a boxing match.
  3. A complete course, succession, or series:
run
(Baseball) A point scored whenever a base runner successfully touches all four bases in the proper order without being out
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  1. (Baseball) A point scored whenever a base runner successfully touches all four bases in the proper order without being out
  2. (Football) A player's act of carrying the ball, usually for a specified distance:
  3. The migration of fish, especially in order to spawn.
sequence
A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
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  1. A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
  2. A series of related shots that constitute a complete unit of action in a movie.
  3. An order of succession; an arrangement.
series
A group of rock formations closely related in time of origin and distinct as a group from other formations.
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  1. A group of rock formations closely related in time of origin and distinct as a group from other formations.
  2. A number of things produced as a related group; set, as of books or television programs, related in subject, format, etc., or dealing with the same characters
  3. (Physics & Chemistry) A group of objects related by linearly varying successive differences in form or configuration:
string
Any series of things in close or uninterrupted succession
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  1. Any series of things in close or uninterrupted succession
  2. A series of similar or related acts, events, or items:
  3. The act of stroking the cue ball so that it rebounds from the far cushion to stop as close as possible to the string line, for determining the order of play
succession
A number of persons or things coming one after another in time or space; series; sequence
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  1. A number of persons or things coming one after another in time or space; series; sequence
  2. A series of heirs or rightful successors of any kind
  3. The order or line of such a series
suite
An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
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  1. An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
  2. A connected series or succession of objects; a number of things used or classed together; a set; as, a suite of rooms; a suite of minerals.
  3. (Music) A musical form, popular before the time of the sonata, consisting of a string or series of pieces all in the same key, mostly in various dance rhythms, with sometimes an elaborate prelude.
train
A group of persons, animals, vehicles, etc. that follow one another in a line; procession; caravan; cortege
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  1. A group of persons, animals, vehicles, etc. that follow one another in a line; procession; caravan; cortege
  2. A series of consequences wrought by an event; aftermath.
  3. Any connected order or arrangement; series; sequence
streak
A period, spell, or series
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  1. A period, spell, or series
  2. (Informal) A brief run or stretch, as of luck.
  3. An unbroken series, as of wins or losses.
bearing
Relevant relationship or interconnection:
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  1. Relevant relationship or interconnection:
  2. Relevance; a relationship or connection.
  3. One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
heading
The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
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  1. The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
  2. Something forming or used to form the head, top, edge, or front; specif., an inscription at the top of a paragraph, chapter, page, section, etc., giving the title or topic
  3. The horizontal direction in which a moving ship, plane, etc. is pointed, usually expressed as a compass reading in degrees
vector
The particular course followed or to be followed, as by an aircraft; compass heading
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  1. The particular course followed or to be followed, as by an aircraft; compass heading
  2. A quantity, such as the velocity of an object or the force acting on an object, that has both magnitude and direction.
  3. An ordered set of real numbers, each denoting a distance on a coordinate axis
circulate
To cause to move about or be distributed:
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  1. To cause to move about or be distributed:
  2. To move in or flow through a circle or a circuit. Blood circulates through the body as it flows out from the heart to the tissues and back again.
  3. To move about or flow freely, as air.
flow
(Geol.) To change in shape under pressure without breaking or splitting, as ice in a glacier or rocks deep in the earth
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  1. (Geol.) To change in shape under pressure without breaking or splitting, as ice in a glacier or rocks deep in the earth
  2. To move with a continual shifting of component particles:
  3. To move or run smoothly with unbroken continuity.
run
To subject oneself or be subjected to:
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  1. To subject oneself or be subjected to:
  2. To flow
  3. To pass over or through:
stream
To extend or stretch out; float; fly, as a flag in the breeze
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  1. To extend or stretch out; float; fly, as a flag in the breeze
  2. A flow of water in a channel or bed, as a brook, rivulet, or small river.
  3. To flow in or as in a stream
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  • Of course, he was just a kid.

  • The service on Christmas Eve day was, of course, about Jesus.

  • She carried a chair to a spot that wouldn't be visible on a course from the path to the door, and sat down.

  • Of course I know, and so does he.

  • Of course they will be.

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