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This Lullaby, by Sarah Dessen
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- Every door is different, and the weight of the lock and the thickness of the card are all factors.†
Chpt 5factors = things that affect a result or outcome
- I wanted to tell her that this, at least in my experience, wasn't as big of a factor in a relationship as you'd think, but decided against it.†
Chpt 11 *factor = thing that affects a result or outcome
- I knew there was some Ted factor involved in this.†
Chpt 11
Definitions:
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(factor as in: It was the deciding factor.) something that affects a result or outcomeYou also may encounter x-factor or x factor--meaning "the most important thing that influences a result or outcome."
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(factor as in: factor it into your thinking) include consideration of
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) There are many specialized meanings in fields such as mathematics, business, finance, biology, and grammar.