used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
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breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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a collection of things sharing a common attribute
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CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
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a small house with a single story
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the child of your aunt or uncle
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
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FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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a contest with rules to determine a winner
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GlimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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where you live at a particular time
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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JANE
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JANE'S
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undertake a journey or trip
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KINDERGARTENnounUS /ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtən/
a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school
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LagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
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immediately past
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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Louise
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
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PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
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past form of “print” — put into print
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sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
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the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
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StadiumnounUS /ˈsteɪdiəm/
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
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TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
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not expected or anticipated
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
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VisitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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Wellesley
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WetnessnounUS /ˈwetnəs/
the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
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WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
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WinningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
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in the company of; together with
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