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On   /ɑn/  /ɔn/   Listen
On

adverb
1.
With a forward motion.  Synonym: along.  "The horse trotted along at a steady pace" , "The circus traveled on to the next city" , "Move along" , "March on"
2.
Indicates continuity or persistence or concentration.  "Shall I read on?"
3.
In a state required for something to function or be effective.  "Get a load on"
adjective
1.
In operation or operational.  "The switch is in the on position"
2.
(of events) planned or scheduled.  "We have nothing on for Friday night"



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... at the farther side, I struck into the thickest part of the forest, and, losing sight of my attendants, I wandered about for some time till morning, when on a sudden I heard several voices among the trees. In an instant four ruffians surrounded me, and, had not your powerful arm interposed, I should have ...
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