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31	for all
1. prep. In spite of, despite.
For all his protests, he was forced to have a bath.
2. prep. (mathematics, literally) (Indicates that a statement is true no matter what element of a set it is made about.)
For all x in A,x^2 is even.
32	looking for
1. v. present participle of look for
33	so that
1. conj. Indicates purpose; in order that, with the result that.
He must die so that others might live.
2. conj. Indicates purpose; in such a way that, with the intent that.
He tied a complex knot so that others would find it hard to undo.
34	even if
1. conj. Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case).
I'm going to go for a picnic tomorrow even if it rains all day.
35	in fact
1. prep. (legal) Resulting from the actions of parties.
2. prep. (modal) Actually, in truth.
People think tomatoes are vegetables, but, in fact, they are fruits.
36	instead of
1. prep. In lieu of; in place of; rather than.
He walked to school instead of taking the car.
37	in front
1. prep. In the position ahead. Often with of.
The leader, Jones, is well in front.
Hughes is in front of Smith, but behind Jackson.
2. prep. In the position where it can be seen.
Put your hands in front of you, on the desk.
38	so many
1. adj. A certain number of
2. adj. Great in number; very numerous; a large number of
39	get it
If you order the pizza, I'll go get it.
1. v. To understand, to catch on.
If they aren't getting it, explain it a different way.
I thought it was hilarious, but she didn't get it.
2. v. To get what's coming to one: to feel someone's wrath; to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating.
40	or not
1.
41	as well as
1. conj. And in addition.
The moon as well as the stars was shining down on them.
As well as I recollect, he was about six feet tall.
I can see the road every bit as well as you can.
2. prep. In addition to; further to.
42	no longer
1. adv. Not any more; no more.
43	in front of
1. prep. At or near the front part of (something).
2. prep. In the presence of, in view of (someone).
Not in front of the children!
3. prep. Located before, ahead of, previous to (someone or something).
I'll take the one in front of the black one.
44	all the time
1. adv. (set phrase, duration) Always; constantly; for the complete duration.
2. adv. (set phrase, frequency) Very often; frequently.
45	going on
1. prep. Indicates a time or age in the very near future.
It's going on three o'clock.
"How old are you?" ―"Going on nineteen.".
2. v. present participle of go on
46	if that
1. Phrase. or even less. at most.
"My car is so old that, if I were to sell it, I would get a hundred pounds, if that.".
"There is not much to discuss, so today's meeting should be over in half an hour, if that.".
47	any more
1. adv. (in negative or interrogative constructions) From a given time onwards; longer, again.
They don't make repairable radios any more.
2. adv. (colloquial, chiefly Northern Ireland, US, in positive constructions) Now, from now on.
3. adv. To a greater extent (than).
I don't like Braque any more than I like Picasso.
48	a couple of
1.
49	deal with
1. v. To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.
This book deals with incest.
2. v. To take action with respect to (someone or something).
The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students.
3. v. To consider, as an example.
50	according to
1. prep. Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
2. prep. In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to.
3. prep. Depending on.
51	so what
1. interj. (colloquial, rhetorical question, impolite) (A reply to an unimportant or irrelevant statement, indicating indifference on the part of the speaker.)
I lost my old red shoes. – So what? Get a new pair.
52	as much
1. adv. Likewise, similarly, in a similar manner.
I think she's overweight, but when I said as much to her, she got very upset.
2. adv. (with as) Almost, very nearly.
3. adv. (with as) An emphatic, emphasizing smallness.
53	as to
1. prep. With reference or regard to.
As to your earlier question, I don't think I know the answer.
54	lots of
1.
55	next to
1. prep. Almost; nearly, well-nigh.
It is next to impossible to get him to admit it, but he writes very well.
Cleanliness is next to godliness.
2. prep. Beside; alongside, by.
Would you mind if I sit next to you?
56	go out
1. v. (intransitive) To leave, especially a building.
Please go out through the back door.
2. v. (intransitive, idiomatic) To leave one's abode to go to public places, especially for recreation or entertainment.
They were going to stay in and read, but instead went out shopping.
On their first date they went out to dinner at a restaurant.
57	about to
1. prep. (idiomatic, only with bare infinitive) Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
He's standing at the edge, and I think he's about to jump.
58	how much
1. det. (interrogative) what quantity; what quantity of
How much bread do you have left?
2. adv. (interrogative) what is the cost/price
How much is it?
3. pron. unspecified amount, what amount
59	so far
1. adv. Until now; previously; yet.
So far, nothing unusual has happened.
How are your driving lessons? So far, pretty good.
2. adv. A limited distance, literal or metaphorical.
Don't expect a long walk. You can only go so far in that direction.
60	at the time
1. prep. Back then, at the time referred to in the past.

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