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  • 111can — 1. v.aux. (3rd sing. present can; past could) (foll. by infin. without to, or absol.; present and past only in use) 1 a be able to; know how to (I can run fast; can he?; can you speak German?). b be potentially capable of (you can do it if you… …

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  • 112ap|pli|ance — «uh PLY uhns», noun. 1. a thing like a tool or small machine used in doing something, particularly for household use. A can opener is an appliance for opening tin cans. Vacuum cleaners, washing machines, refrigerators, and electric coffeepots are …

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