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English to English noun
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together) |  | Example: I am reading a good book on economics
source: wordnet30
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physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together | | Example: he used a large book as a doorstop
source: wordnet30
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a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone | | Example: Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'
his name is in all the record books
source: wordnet30
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a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance | | source: wordnet30
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a record in which commercial accounts are recorded | | Example: they got a subpoena to examine our books
source: wordnet30
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a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game | | source: wordnet30
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a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made | | Example: they run things by the book around here
source: wordnet30
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the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina | | source: wordnet30
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the sacred writings of the Christian religions | | Example: he went to carry the Word to the heathen
source: wordnet30
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a major division of a long written composition | | Example: the book of Isaiah
source: wordnet30
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a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge | | Example: he bought a book of stamps
source: wordnet30
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A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together; commonly, many folded and bound sheets containing continuous printing or writing. | | source: webster1913 verb
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engage for a performance | | Example: Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo
source: wordnet30
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arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | | Example: reserve me a seat on a flight
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
please hold a table at Maxim's
source: wordnet30
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record a charge in a police register | | Example: The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man
source: wordnet30
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register in a hotel booker | | source: wordnet30
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To enter, write, or register in a book or list. | | source: webster1913
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