--- title: F — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 20 description: The 906 words of the English dictionary under F, 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/F/page/20/) [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/) / F # F — The English dictionary · page 20 [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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*Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) The firmament is the sky, especially the sky full of stars and heavenly things.[↗](../../firmament/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* the sky or heavens, especially the sky full of stars.[↗](../../firmament/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A falling star shone in the dark firmament.[↗](../../firmament/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The whole firmament was ablaze with northern lights.[↗](../../firmament/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Stars filled the firmament above the hills.[↗](../../firmament/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The bird flew high into the firmament.[↗](../../firmament/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · And God called the firmament Heaven.[↗](../../firmament/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.1.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmament/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, (Torah GEN.1.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmament/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth.'[↗](../../firmament/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") And it was so.[↗](../../firmament/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.1.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmament/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork; (Writings PSA.19.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmament/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in the firmament of His power.[↗](../../firmament/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.150.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmament/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · For, when there was a voice above the firmament that was over their heads, as they stood, they let down their wings.[↗](../../firmament/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.1.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmament/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And God called the firmament Heaven.[↗](../../firmament/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.1.8, JPS 1917) · A falling star shone in the dark firmament.[↗](../../firmament/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Andersen's Fairy Tales) · And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,[↗](../../firmament/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.1.17, JPS 1917) **firmly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Firmly means strongly and steadily, so that something does not move or come loose.[↗](../../firmly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Firmly means in a clear, serious way that shows you mean it and will not change your mind.[↗](../../firmly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Hold the rope firmly with both hands.[↗](../../firmly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Press firmly on the cut to stop the bleeding.[↗](../../firmly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum said «No» firmly, and that was that.[↗](../../firmly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Make sure the lid is firmly closed.[↗](../../firmly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The tent pegs were pushed firmly into the ground.[↗](../../firmly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I firmly believe that honesty is best.[↗](../../firmly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Plant the seeds and press the soil down firmly.[↗](../../firmly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She shook my hand firmly.[↗](../../firmly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He turned round anew, firmly convinced that he was seriously ill.[↗](../../firmly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · So the service of the house of the LORD was firmly established.[↗](../../firmly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.29.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Solomon sat upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established firmly.[↗](../../firmly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.2.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firmly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **firmness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Firmness is being hard or solid, not soft.[↗](../../firmness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Firmness is being steady and strong in what you decide, not giving way to others.[↗](../../firmness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The firmness of the bed surprised her.[↗](../../firmness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum showed firmness and said no.[↗](../../firmness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hero's firmness saved his followers.[↗](../../firmness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · With firmness, the boy told the bully to stop.[↗](../../firmness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **first** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* First means before anything or anyone else: first in line.[↗](../../first/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* First means number one in order (1st): the first day.[↗](../../first/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* First can mean at the start, at the beginning.[↗](../../first/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* At first I was scared.[↗](../../first/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «First» in a race means the winner.[↗](../../first/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A first is something never done before: a first for our school.[↗](../../first/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual) «Bagsy first!», «dibs on first», «me first!» claim the first turn; «first up» (Australia, NZ) means first of all.[↗](../../first/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (rough) «First come, first served» and «you snooze, you lose» mean the slow get nothing.[↗](../../first/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) The exam voice says «initially», «in the first instance», «at the outset», «primarily», «prior to all else».[↗](../../first/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* First decide: are things coming together, or going away?[↗](../../first/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Read the whole problem first, then choose.[↗](../../first/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · First Mia had 6 stickers, then she got 4 more.[↗](../../first/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sara came first in the race.[↗](../../first/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My first tooth fell out today.[↗](../../first/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · At first the puzzle seemed hard.[↗](../../first/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · January is the first month of the year.[↗](../../first/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Wash your hands first, then eat.[↗](../../first/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned first aid at school.[↗](../../first/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · me first! i called it\![↗](../../first/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · First up, who's had brekkie?[↗](../../first/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Initially, Mia possessed 6 stickers; she subsequently acquired 4 additional stickers.[↗](../../first/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") Determine the final quantity.[↗](../../first/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · At first I refused to go.[↗](../../first/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jacob said: 'Sell me first thy birthright.'[↗](../../first/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.25.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../first/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, I will slay thy son, thy first-born.' — (Torah EXO.4.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../first/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · All the first-born of thy sons thou shalt redeem.[↗](../../first/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.34.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../first/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · And Canaan begot Zidon his first-born, and Heth; (Writings 1CH.1.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../first/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · Art thou the first man that was born?[↗](../../first/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.15.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../first/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") · And the sons of Samuel: the first-born Vashni; then Abiah.[↗](../../first/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.6.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../first/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") **firstborn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The first child born to a family; the eldest child.[↗](../../firstborn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible) In the Bible the firstborn son had special rights and duties, and the firstborn of Egypt are part of the Passover story.[↗](../../firstborn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Emma is the firstborn, so she is the oldest of the three.[↗](../../firstborn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king's firstborn son would one day become king.[↗](../../firstborn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the Bible, Esau was Isaac's firstborn son.[↗](../../firstborn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our cat's firstborn kitten is the biggest.[↗](../../firstborn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Being the firstborn means you often help with the little ones.[↗](../../firstborn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Passover story tells about the firstborn of Egypt.[↗](../../firstborn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And Canaan begot Zidon his firstborn, and Heth; (Torah GEN.10.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firstborn/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth; and the men marvelled one with another.[↗](../../firstborn/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.43.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firstborn/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the sons of Josiah: the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.[↗](../../firstborn/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.3.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firstborn/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.[↗](../../firstborn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.8.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firstborn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were baked on griddles.[↗](../../firstborn/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.9.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../firstborn/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **firstling** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* the first young animal born to a flock or herd, often given to God.[↗](../../firstling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof.[↗](../../firstling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.4.4, JPS 1917) · All that openeth the womb is Mine; and of all thy cattle thou shalt sanctify the males, the firstlings of ox and sheep.[↗](../../firstling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.34.19, JPS 1917) · And the firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break its neck.[↗](../../firstling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.34.20, JPS 1917) **firstly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Used to introduce the first point in a list of reasons or steps.[↗](../../firstly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Firstly, wash your hands.[↗](../../firstly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Firstly, dogs are loyal; secondly, they keep you fit.[↗](../../firstly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Firstly, we will read the poem, then we will write our own.[↗](../../firstly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I want a bike, firstly because it's fun and secondly because it's healthy.[↗](../../firstly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Firstly, put the flour in the bowl.[↗](../../firstly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **fiscal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Fiscal means about government money: taxes and public spending.[↗](../../fiscal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Fiscal year: the twelve-month period a government or company uses for its accounts (US; «financial year» in the UK and Australia).[↗](../../fiscal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The government changed its fiscal policy to lower taxes.[↗](../../fiscal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The company reports its profits at the end of each fiscal year.[↗](../../fiscal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Fiscal rules limit how much a country can borrow.[↗](../../fiscal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The report looked at fiscal spending on schools.[↗](../../fiscal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A fiscal deficit means spending more than you collect.[↗](../../fiscal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The mayor gave a fiscal update to the council.[↗](../../fiscal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **fish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A fish is an animal that lives and swims in water, breathes with gills and has fins.[↗](../../fish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Fish is also the meat of fish that people eat.[↗](../../fish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To fish means to try to catch fish.[↗](../../fish/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To fish for something is to search for it, like fishing in your bag for keys.[↗](../../fish/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There are 12 fish in the tank.[↗](../../fish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He caught 5 fish.[↗](../../fish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each fish eats 2 pellets.[↗](../../fish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many fish are left after 3 are sold?[↗](../../fish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fish breathe through gills.[↗](../../fish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We had fish and chips for dinner.[↗](../../fish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa took me fishing at the lake.[↗](../../fish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She fished in her bag for a pen.[↗](../../fish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · THE FISHERMAN AND THE LITTLE FISH[↗](../../fish/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · the likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the water under the earth; (Torah DEU.4.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the fish that are in the river shall die, and the river shall become foul; and the Egyptians shall loathe to drink water from the river.'[↗](../../fish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.7.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · We remember the fish, which we were wont to eat in Egypt for nought; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic; (Torah NUM.11.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fish/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.[↗](../../fish/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.105.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fish/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish-spears?[↗](../../fish/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.40.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fish/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly.[↗](../../fish/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JON.2.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fish/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **fisher** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who catches fish, as a job or for fun; a fisherman or fisherwoman.[↗](../../fisher/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An animal that catches fish, such as a kingfisher or an otter.[↗](../../fisher/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A North American forest animal like a large weasel, also called a fisher cat.[↗](../../fisher/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fishers mended their nets on the beach.[↗](../../fisher/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jesus said to Peter and Andrew, «Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.»[↗](../../fisher/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The kingfisher is a clever little fisher.[↗](../../fisher/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A fisher is a dark furry animal that lives in the forests of Canada.[↗](../../fisher/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old fisher told stories about the sea.[↗](../../fisher/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fishers go out early when the sea is calm.[↗](../../fisher/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Scheih Ibrahim, I am the fisher Kerim.[↗](../../fisher/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The fishers also shall lament, and all they that cast angle into the Nile shall mourn, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall languish.[↗](../../fisher/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.19.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fisher/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **fisherman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A fisherman is a person who catches fish, as a job or for fun.[↗](../../fisherman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fisherman pulled in his net full of fish.[↗](../../fisherman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Fishermen leave the harbour very early in the morning.[↗](../../fisherman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle is a keen fisherman.[↗](../../fisherman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The old fisherman told us stories of storms at sea.[↗](../../fisherman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fishermen must wear life jackets.[↗](../../fisherman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The fisherman sold his catch at the market.[↗](../../fisherman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Many fishermen live in the little harbour town.[↗](../../fisherman/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The fisherman was chilled with fear.[↗](../../fisherman/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **fisherwoman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A fisherwoman is a woman who catches fish, or who sells fish in the street.[↗](../../fisherwoman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fisherwoman sold her fish at the market.[↗](../../fisherwoman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A fisherwoman passed the palace crying her fish.[↗](../../fisherwoman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fisherwoman had caught a large trout.[↗](../../fisherwoman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The queen called to the fisherwoman from the window.[↗](../../fisherwoman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **fishery** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A fishery is a place where fish are caught or bred, like a part of the sea or a fish farm.[↗](../../fishery/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A fishery is the business or industry of catching fish.[↗](../../fishery/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cod fishery off Canada closed after overfishing.[↗](../../fishery/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The village depends on the fishery for jobs.[↗](../../fishery/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A trout fishery breeds fish in ponds.[↗](../../fishery/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sustainable fisheries leave enough fish to breed.[↗](../../fishery/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The government sets rules for fisheries.[↗](../../fishery/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We visited a salmon fishery in Scotland.[↗](../../fishery/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He remained behind, and made himself useful on the farm and at the fishery.[↗](../../fishery/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **fishing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Catching fish, as a hobby or as a job: go fishing.[↗](../../fishing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, informal) Trying to get something indirectly, such as information or praise: fishing for compliments.[↗](../../fishing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Searching for something with your hand: she was fishing in her bag for her keys.[↗](../../fishing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandad takes me fishing on Saturdays.[↗](../../fishing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fishing boats came back with full nets.[↗](../../fishing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She bought a new fishing rod.[↗](../../fishing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Otter was out fishing on the river.[↗](../../fishing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He was fishing in his pocket for a coin.[↗](../../fishing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop fishing for compliments\![↗](../../fishing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Fishing is an important job in Newfoundland.[↗](../../fishing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Our town grew up as a fishing village.[↗](../../fishing/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Spring came, and the fishing began.[↗](../../fishing/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **fishmonger** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A fishmonger is a person who sells fresh fish and seafood, often in a shop or at a market stall.[↗](../../fishmonger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The fishmonger's is the shop where fish is sold.[↗](../../fishmonger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We bought fresh salmon from the fishmonger.[↗](../../fishmonger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fishmonger cleaned the fish for us.[↗](../../fishmonger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum went to the fishmonger's on Friday.[↗](../../fishmonger/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fishmonger's slab was covered in ice.[↗](../../fishmonger/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fishmongers sell crabs, prawns and mussels too.[↗](../../fishmonger/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old market was full of shouting fishmongers.[↗](../../fishmonger/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **fishy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fishy means smelling or tasting of fish.[↗](../../fishy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Fishy means suspicious, as if something is wrong or someone is not telling the truth.[↗](../../fishy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Fishy can also mean like a fish or full of fish.[↗](../../fishy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The kitchen had a strong fishy smell after tea.[↗](../../fishy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There's something fishy about that email asking for Mum's password.[↗](../../fishy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His excuse sounded a bit fishy to the teacher.[↗](../../fishy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat loved the fishy biscuits.[↗](../../fishy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective thought the butler's story was fishy.[↗](../../fishy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My hands smelled fishy after the beach.[↗](../../fishy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This rock pool is very fishy — look at all those little fish\![↗](../../fishy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) … [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/19/) **20** [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/21/) … [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/49/) - ← previous: [page 19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/19/) - next →: [page 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