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pennyworth

/ˈpɛnɪwɜːθ/ /ˈpɛniwɜːθ/

Meanings
noun
The amount that can be bought for a penny.

Examples :

"Back in the 1950s, you could get a pennyworth of bubble gum from the corner store. "
value amount business economy

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corner noun

/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹnɚ/

The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

"The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."

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unfair verb

/ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/

To make ugly

"The harsh criticism from the teacher unfairly unmade his final project, leaving it looking quite unattractive. "

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bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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perfectly adverb

/ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/

With perfection.

"They completed the first series perfectly."

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complaint noun

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

The act of complaining.

"My complaint about the noisy neighbors was finally heard by the landlord. "

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quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

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though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

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bargain noun

/-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/

An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

"The bargain for the used textbook was that the student would pay $20. "

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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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decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

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amount noun

/əˈmaʊnt/

The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

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bubble noun

/ˈbʌb.əl/

A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.

"The children played with a colorful bubble, watching it float and pop in the air. "