--- title: E — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 42 description: The 819 words of the English dictionary under E, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/42/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / E # E — The English dictionary · page 42 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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2:* Extravagantly can mean spending or giving more money or things than is wise.[↗](../../extravagantly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The king was extravagantly dressed in gold and silver.[↗](../../extravagantly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She praised the cake extravagantly.[↗](../../extravagantly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bird sang extravagantly all morning.[↗](../../extravagantly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He spent his money extravagantly on sweets and toys.[↗](../../extravagantly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **extreme** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Extreme means very great, very strong or much more than usual: extreme heat.[↗](../../extreme/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Extreme means very far from the middle or the usual, like extreme ideas.[↗](../../extreme/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An extreme is the furthest point or the most of something: from one extreme to the other.[↗](../../extreme/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Extreme sports are dangerous, exciting sports.[↗](../../extreme/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Antarctica has extreme cold.[↗](../../extreme/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Extreme weather can cause floods and fires.[↗](../../extreme/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Skydiving is an extreme sport.[↗](../../extreme/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Drink water in extreme heat.[↗](../../extreme/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He goes to extremes and never does things by halves.[↗](../../extreme/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The temperature went from one extreme to the other.[↗](../../extreme/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We live in the extreme north of the country.[↗](../../extreme/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The truth lies between these two extremes.[↗](../../extreme/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **extremely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Extremely means very, very much, to a very great degree.[↗](../../extremely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was extremely hot today.[↗](../../extremely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Cheetahs can run extremely fast.[↗](../../extremely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Be extremely careful near the cliff edge.[↗](../../extremely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I am extremely happy with my test result.[↗](../../extremely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The test was extremely hard.[↗](../../extremely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby was extremely tired.[↗](../../extremely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Electricity can be extremely dangerous.[↗](../../extremely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It is extremely interesting, although the whole is a mere fable.[↗](../../extremely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **extremity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your extremities are the far parts of your body, like your hands, feet, fingers and toes.[↗](../../extremity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The far end or edge of something, such as a place.[↗](../../extremity/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) A very serious or dangerous situation, or a very high degree of something.[↗](../../extremity/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Cold weather makes your extremities feel numb first.[↗](../../extremity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Frostbite can damage fingers, toes and other extremities.[↗](../../extremity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lighthouse stood at the southern extremity of the island.[↗](../../extremity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear gloves and thick socks to keep your extremities warm.[↗](../../extremity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor checked the blood flow to his extremities.[↗](../../extremity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In their extremity, the sailors ate the last of the bread.[↗](../../extremity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I am, therefore, very unhappy, and in my extremity I determined to ask the help of a human being.[↗](../../extremity/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Elsewhere in the SY, the ‘tongue’ (or ‘wedge’) appears as the symbol of a central balance between two extremities, e.g. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../extremity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **extricate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To extricate someone or something is to free them from a trap, a difficulty or something that holds them tight.[↗](../../extricate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To extricate yourself is to get yourself out of trouble.[↗](../../extricate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The farmer extricated the lamb from the thorn bush.[↗](../../extricate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight extricated the lady from the burning tower.[↗](../../extricate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It took an hour to extricate myself from the tangled kite string.[↗](../../extricate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please help me extricate the cat from the box.[↗](../../extricate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **extrude** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To extrude something is to push or squeeze it out through a small opening, often to give it a shape, like toothpaste from a tube.[↗](../../extrude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In industry and technology, to extrude plastic, metal or pasta is to force it through a shaped hole to make long pieces.[↗](../../extrude/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The 3D printer extrudes hot plastic to build the model.[↗](../../extrude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pasta machines extrude dough into spaghetti.[↗](../../extrude/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The volcano extruded thick lava.[↗](../../extrude/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Squeeze the tube to extrude a line of glue.[↗](../../extrude/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the drawing program, extrude a square to make a cube.[↗](../../extrude/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Factories extrude aluminium to make window frames.[↗](../../extrude/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **exuberance** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Exuberance is great joy, energy and high spirits that show in lively, noisy ways.[↗](../../exuberance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Although there is an exuberance of weeds, we will find, nevertheless, many germs of truisms, which are of the greatest importance.[↗](../../exuberance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../exuberance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · And not one hath done so who had exuberance of spirit\![↗](../../exuberance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets MAL.2.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exuberance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The children showed great exuberance on the last day of term.[↗](../../exuberance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His exuberance made him leap and shout.[↗](../../exuberance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The poet's exuberance returned after he ate the salmon.[↗](../../exuberance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **exude** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To let a liquid or smell come out slowly, as a plant oozes sap or skin gives off sweat.[↗](../../exude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To show a feeling or quality strongly, as in «she exuded confidence».[↗](../../exude/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The pine tree exuded sticky resin.[↗](../../exude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad exuded pride as he drove past.[↗](../../exude/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheese exuded a strong smell.[↗](../../exude/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our new teacher exudes calm.[↗](../../exude/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cut stem exuded white milky sap.[↗](../../exude/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The champion exuded confidence before the race.[↗](../../exude/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **exult** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To exult is to feel or show great joy, especially after a win.[↗](../../exult/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *In Jewish tradition, meaning 2:* (old use) To exult over someone is to triumph over them and be glad of their loss.[↗](../../exult/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult?[↗](../../exult/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.94.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exult/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Let the saints exult in glory; let them sing for joy upon their beds.[↗](../../exult/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.149.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exult/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will exult in the God of my salvation.[↗](../../exult/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HAB.3.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exult/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The team exulted when the goal went in.[↗](../../exult/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight exulted in his victory.[↗](../../exult/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not exult over a friend who has lost.[↗](../../exult/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **exultation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Exultation is great joy or triumph, often shown loudly after a win or a success.[↗](../../exultation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was exultation in the crowd when the race was won.[↗](../../exultation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her face showed exultation at the good news.[↗](../../exultation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The boys danced in exultation.[↗](../../exultation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Who rejoice unto exultation, and are glad, when they can find the grave? — (Writings JOB.3.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exultation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rejoice not, O Israel, unto exultation, like the peoples, for thou hast gone astray from thy God, thou hast loved a harlot's hire upon every corn-floor.[↗](../../exultation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.9.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exultation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **eye** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eye is the part of the body you see with.[↗](../../eye/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") A person has 2 eyes.[↗](../../eye/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The eye of a needle is the small hole the thread goes through.[↗](../../eye/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The eye of a storm is the calm centre of a hurricane.[↗](../../eye/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To eye something is to look at it closely, often because you want it.[↗](../../eye/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To have an eye for something is to be good at noticing it.[↗](../../eye/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* How many eyes do 5 children have?[↗](../../eye/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A spider has 8 eyes.[↗](../../eye/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each doll has 2 eyes.[↗](../../eye/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat closed one eye.[↗](../../eye/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Never look straight at the Sun, it can hurt your eyes.[↗](../../eye/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Please keep an eye on your little brother.[↗](../../eye/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Thread the wool through the eye of the needle.[↗](../../eye/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The pupil of your eye gets smaller in bright light.[↗](../../eye/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog eyed my sandwich hungrily.[↗](../../eye/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · She opened her eyes and looked.[↗](../../eye/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.[↗](../../eye/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.6.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eye/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, (Torah EXO.21.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eye/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.[↗](../../eye/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eye/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And why do thine eyes wink?[↗](../../eye/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.15.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eye/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Repentance be hid from Mine eyes\![↗](../../eye/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.13.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eye/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · O LORD, are not Thine eyes upon truth?[↗](../../eye/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.5.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eye/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **eyeball** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eyeball is the round ball of the eye, most of which sits inside your head.[↗](../../eyeball/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) To eyeball someone or something is to look at them hard, often in a challenging or rude way.[↗](../../eyeball/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) To eyeball an amount is to guess it just by looking, without measuring.[↗](../../eyeball/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The eyeball is about the size of a large grape.[↗](../../eyeball/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We looked at a model of the eyeball in science.[↗](../../eyeball/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The two cats eyeballed each other across the fence.[↗](../../eyeball/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm up to my eyeballs in homework this week.[↗](../../eyeball/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't just eyeball it, measure the line with a ruler.[↗](../../eyeball/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · At Halloween we ate jelly eyeballs.[↗](../../eyeball/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I will sing you the praise of the bottle-tailed Rikki, with eyeballs of red\![↗](../../eyeball/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **eyebrow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your eyebrows are the two lines of short hair above your eyes.[↗](../../eyebrow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Raise an eyebrow» means to show surprise or doubt, by moving your eyebrows up.[↗](../../eyebrow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandpa has thick, bushy eyebrows.[↗](../../eyebrow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She raised her eyebrows in surprise.[↗](../../eyebrow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Eyebrows stop sweat from running into your eyes.[↗](../../eyebrow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Draw the eyebrows angled down to make the face look cross.[↗](../../eyebrow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His eyebrows knitted together as he thought about the puzzle.[↗](../../eyebrow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The news raised a few eyebrows.[↗](../../eyebrow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **eyeglasses** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (mainly US) Glasses: two lenses in a frame that you wear in front of your eyes to help you see better.[↗](../../eyeglasses/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandpa can't read without his eyeglasses.[↗](../../eyeglasses/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I got my first pair of eyeglasses this year.[↗](../../eyeglasses/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My eyeglasses steam up when I come inside.[↗](../../eyeglasses/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The optician checked if I needed eyeglasses.[↗](../../eyeglasses/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Eyeglasses have curved lenses that bend light.[↗](../../eyeglasses/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She keeps her eyeglasses in a red case.[↗](../../eyeglasses/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **eyelash** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eyelash is one of the short, curved hairs that grow along the edges of your eyelids.[↗](../../eyelash/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Eyelashes help keep dust, sweat and small insects out of your eyes.[↗](../../eyelash/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An eyelash fell onto my cheek.[↗](../../eyelash/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Camels have very long eyelashes to keep out the sand.[↗](../../eyelash/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Eyelashes protect your eyes from dust.[↗](../../eyelash/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She blew the eyelash off her finger and made a wish.[↗](../../eyelash/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The doll has long black eyelashes.[↗](../../eyelash/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He told the lie without batting an eyelash.[↗](../../eyelash/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She smiled as he bent over her, and he saw tears trembling out of her beautiful eyelashes.[↗](../../eyelash/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **eyelet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eyelet is a small round hole in cloth, leather or paper that a lace, string or hook goes through.[↗](../../eyelet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It is also the small metal ring that strengthens such a hole.[↗](../../eyelet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Thread the lace through each eyelet.[↗](../../eyelet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My trainers have eight eyelets on each side.[↗](../../eyelet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The tent pegs go through the eyelets.[↗](../../eyelet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The banner hung by its metal eyelets.[↗](../../eyelet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · One eyelet tore out of my school bag.[↗](../../eyelet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a hole punch to make eyelets in the card.[↗](../../eyelet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **eyelid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eyelid is the thin fold of skin that closes over your eye when you blink or sleep.[↗](../../eyelid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Your eyelids close when you blink.[↗](../../eyelid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Eyelashes grow along the edge of the eyelid.[↗](../../eyelid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His eyelids felt heavy and he fell asleep.[↗](../../eyelid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Eyelids protect your eyes from dust.[↗](../../eyelid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She didn't bat an eyelid when the balloon popped.[↗](../../eyelid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Snakes have no eyelids.[↗](../../eyelid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My eyelid itches when I have hay fever.[↗](../../eyelid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I felt the weight of sleep upon my eyelids.[↗](../../eyelid/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.[↗](../../eyelid/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.6.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eyelid/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I will not give sleep to mine eyes, nor slumber to mine eyelids; (Writings PSA.132.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eyelid/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.[↗](../../eyelid/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.4.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../eyelid/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **eyeshade** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A visor: a band with a stiff brim at the front that shades the eyes from light, worn without a top.[↗](../../eyeshade/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A soft mask worn over the eyes to block light while sleeping.[↗](../../eyeshade/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She wore an eyeshade to play tennis in the sun.[↗](../../eyeshade/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I sleep better with an eyeshade on the plane.[↗](../../eyeshade/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old editor wore a green eyeshade.[↗](../../eyeshade/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Put on your eyeshade so the light doesn't wake you.[↗](../../eyeshade/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An eyeshade keeps the sun off your face but not your head.[↗](../../eyeshade/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The golfer pulled down his eyeshade.[↗](../../eyeshade/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **eyesight** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Eyesight is your ability to see.[↗](../../eyesight/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Eagles have amazing eyesight.[↗](../../eyesight/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa's eyesight isn't very good, so he wears glasses.[↗](../../eyesight/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I had my eyesight tested at the optician's.[↗](../../eyesight/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never look at the sun; it can damage your eyesight.[↗](../../eyesight/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Owls have good eyesight in the dark.[↗](../../eyesight/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Carrots are good food, but they won't give you super eyesight.[↗](../../eyesight/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her sharp eyesight spotted the bird first.[↗](../../eyesight/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · As long as I remain alive my eyesight will be the worse.[↗](../../eyesight/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **eyespot** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eyespot is a round patch of colour that looks like an eye, on the wings of a butterfly or moth, or on the body of a fish, to scare or fool predators.[↗](../../eyespot/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) An eyespot is a tiny light-sensitive spot on very simple living things, such as Euglena, that helps them find light.[↗](../../eyespot/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The peacock butterfly has four big eyespots.[↗](../../eyespot/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Birds may peck the eyespot instead of the butterfly's head.[↗](../../eyespot/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some fish have an eyespot near their tail.[↗](../../eyespot/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Under the microscope we saw the red eyespot of a Euglena.[↗](../../eyespot/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The moth opened its wings and flashed its eyespots.[↗](../../eyespot/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Eyespots make small creatures look bigger and scarier.[↗](../../eyespot/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **eyewitness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eyewitness is a person who saw something happen with their own eyes, like an accident or crime.[↗](../../eyewitness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An eyewitness account is a report by someone who was there.[↗](../../eyewitness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An eyewitness saw the car go through the red light.[↗](../../eyewitness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We read an eyewitness account of the Great Fire of London.[↗](../../eyewitness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Eyewitnesses said the dog ran into the shop.[↗](../../eyewitness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The police asked for eyewitnesses to come forward.[↗](../../eyewitness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Samuel Pepys wrote as an eyewitness to the fire.[↗](../../eyewitness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Even honest eyewitnesses can make mistakes.[↗](../../eyewitness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) … [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/41/) **42** - ← previous: [page 41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/41/) - next 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