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This type of course does not suit me because the course is too expensive. |
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1. adv. Indicates enthusiastic agreement. |
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Of course I'll go with you. |
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2. adv. Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase. |
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Of course, there will be a few problems along the way. |
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3. adv. Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter. |
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Of course I know that! You will, of course, surrender all your future rights to the property. |
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Analysis |
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of |
1. prep. Expressing distance or motion. |
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2. prep. (now obsolete, or dialectal) From (of distance, direction), "off". |
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3. prep. (obsolete except in phrases) Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.). |
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4. prep. From, away from (a position, number, distance etc.). |
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There are no shops within twenty miles of the cottage. |
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course |
1. n. A sequence of events. |
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The normal course of events seems to be just one damned thing after another. |
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2. n. A normal or customary sequence. |
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3. n. A programme, a chosen manner of proceeding. |
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4. n. Any ordered process or sequence or steps. |
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