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paperback

/ˈpeɪpərˌbæk/ /ˈpeɪpɚˌbæk/

Meanings
noun
A book with flexible binding.

Examples :

"My daughter brought home a paperback copy of her favorite novel. "
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Illustration book

book noun

/buːk/

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

"My daughter's favorite book is a story about a brave princess. "

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration class

class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

Illustration daughter

daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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brought verb

/bɹɔːt/ /bɹɔt/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

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english noun

/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.

"The bowler added some english to the ball to make it hook sharply towards the pins. "

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binding verb

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

To tie; to confine by any ligature.

"The teacher's instructions were binding; we had to complete the assignment before Friday. "

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

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flexible noun

/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/

Something that is flexible.

"The new schedule is a flexible option for students. "

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bought verb

/bɔːt/ /bɔt/

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

"My sister bought a new backpack for school. "

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novel adjective

/ˈnɒvl̩/ /ˈnɑvəl/

Newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.

"My sister's new school has a novel approach to teaching math. "

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sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."