in thing, the
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see under the thing.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Words nearby in thing, the
The Iliad, Importance of Being Earnest, The, theine, inside track, the, Inspector-General, The, in thing, the, Invisible Man, The, their, theirn, theirs, theirself
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