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books

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A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

Examples :

"Sentence: She borrowed some books from the library to study for her exam. "

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A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets, but now sometimes electronically as an e-book.

Examples :

"I have three copies of his first book."

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A major division of a long work.

Examples :

"Genesis is the first book of the Bible."

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A record of betting (from the use of a notebook to record what each person has bet).

Examples :

"The mafia kept meticulous books to track who owed them money and who had paid up. "

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A convenient collection, in a form resembling a book, of small paper items for individual use.

Examples :

"a book of raffle tickets"

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The script of a musical or opera.

Examples :

"The school play's books were beautifully illustrated. "

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(usually in the plural) Records of the accounts of a business.

Examples :

"The accountant meticulously maintained the company's books, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded. "

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A book award, a recognition for receiving the highest grade in a class (traditionally an actual book, but recently more likely a letter or certificate acknowledging the achievement).

Examples :

"Maria was so proud when she received books for earning the highest score in her history class. "

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(whist) Six tricks taken by one side.

Examples :

""After taking the first six tricks, they had the books and won the hand of whist." "

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Examples :

"In poker, "books" can mean four of a kind, as in, "He won the hand because he had books - four queens!" "

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A document, held by the referee, of the incidents happened in the game.

Examples :

"The referee consulted the books to record the penalty. "

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(by extension) A list of all players who have been booked (received a warning) in a game.

Examples :

"After the heated soccer match, the referee displayed the books, showing three players from each team had received yellow cards. "

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The twenty-sixth Lenormand card.

Examples :

"The reading showed the "Books" card, indicating a time of learning or hidden knowledge in my situation. "

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Any source of instruction.

Examples :

"For many students, books are their primary source of instruction. "

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To reserve (something) for future use.

Examples :

"I can book tickets for the concert next week."

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To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.

Examples :

"They booked that message from the hill"

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(law enforcement) To record the name and other details of a suspected offender and the offence for later judicial action.

Examples :

"The police booked him for driving too fast."

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To issue with a caution, usually a yellow card, or a red card if a yellow card has already been issued.

Examples :

"The referee had to book the player after his second foul in a row. "

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To travel very fast.

Examples :

"He was really booking, until he passed the speed trap."

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To record bets as bookmaker.

Examples :

"The casino employee books all the bets on the horse race as they come in. "

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(law student slang) To receive the highest grade in a class.

Examples :

"The top three students had a bet on which one was going to book their intellectual property class."

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Examples :

"He was here earlier, but he booked."