Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see paper, book.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A document prepared in English legal practice containing a record or summary of the pleadings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: England
Topics: law
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noun
A traditional hardback or softback book, as opposed to an e-book
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A paperback book.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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History
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