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  1. 3. horn a musical instrument of the woodwind group, like an oboe but larger and playing lower notes
  2. 5. rose an attractive girl with fair skin and an appearance that is thought to be typical of English people
  3. 6. English the English language, used throughout the world for international communication, including all of its regional varieties, such as Australian, Indian and South African English
  4. 7. English a set of 850 carefully chosen words of English, used for international communication
  5. 8. English a form of English pronunciation that was traditionally associated with that used by BBC news readers
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  1. 1. English a right-wing group in the US started in 1983 which campaigns for English to be the only official language in the US, which it sees as a way of forcing immigrants to become more integrated into society. It opposes the use of other languages, such as Spanish, in education, etc.
  2. 2. English the English language before about 1150, which is very different from modern English
  3. 3. English an early style of Gothic architecture which developed in England in the 13th century. Its main characteristics are tall narrow pointed windows without decorative stonework, and thick walls. The cathedrals of Salisbury and Wells are typical examples of the Early English style.
  4. 4. UK a British association of English language centres, both private schools and centres in colleges and universities, which have been approved by the British Council as part of the Accreditation UK scheme
  5. 7. English any of various forms of English spoken by black people, especially a form spoken in US cities