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Jordan invited Tracy to live with him, so Jordan made room for Tracy.
- (Jordan) Tracy is moving in today, she's down on her luck and needs a room.
- That's so nice of you to help her in her time of need. Are you taking rent from her?
- I told her she can pay me whatever makes her comfortable. She still needs money for bills and food.
- You're an amazing friend. I know Tracy would do the same for you if you needed help.
- That's why I help people, because when I need the help, I would want a friend to help me!
- I know Tracy would help you, and so would I. If you're down on your luck, or I am, I know we have each other.
💡 Example 💡 self-insert

self-insert (verb): In Oregon, a group called Ceek Women's Health has begun clinical trials for a series of new devices—including […] a speculum that patients can self-insert.

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🌜 Present Perfect 🌛

We have explored a hidden cave system.
LOVE
love (noun)

Sounds:
- /lʌv/
- [lʌv] (Received-Pronunciation)
- [ɫʌv] (General-American)
- [ɫäv~ɫɐv] (General-Australian)
- [lɘʋ] (India)
- [lɘv] (India)
- /lʊv/ (Ireland, Northern-England)

Forms:
- loves (plural)

love (noun) senses:
1. (uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.
2. A profound and caring affection towards someone.
3. Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being.
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love (verb)

Forms:
- loves (present, singular, third-person)
- loving (participle, present)
- loved (participle, past)
- loved (past)
- love (infinitive)

love (verb) senses:
1. (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
2. (transitive) To need, thrive on.
3. (transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
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🗣 Conversation 🗣

- it's one dollar for 100 minutes.
- that's only a penny a minute!
🌜 Present Simple 🌛

The clock ticks relentlessly.
💡 Example 💡 nonpros

nonpros (verb): The plaintiffs not appearing, the writ of error was nonprossed.

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EARLY
early (adj)

Sounds:
- /ˈɜːli/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɝli/ (General-American)

Forms:
- earlier (comparative)
- earliest (superlative)

early (adj) senses:
1. At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
2. Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
3. Near the start or beginning.
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early (noun)

Forms:
- earlies (plural)

early (noun) senses:
1. (informal) A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.
early (adv)

Forms:
- earlier (comparative)
- earliest (superlative)

early (adv) senses:
1. At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
2. Soon; in good time; seasonably.
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🗣 Conversation 🗣

- I am thinking about resigning from my current job.
- Have you thought about it seriously?
- Yes, I have been thinking about it for quite a while. Now I finally make up my mind to leave. I have given my resignation letter to our boss last Friday.
- Ok, did you find a new company?
- Yes, I will move on to XYZ Company.
- Good for you, but your leaving will be a great loss to us. It is so nice to work with you.
- Thanks. I had learned so much from you and our colleagues.