used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
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anew
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a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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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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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
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bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading In a journey of great excitement Peter and Puddle meet Mrs. Hen and Mrs. Bunny-Brown and old Toby Turtle, who help them to reach Aunt Daffy’s house before bedtime.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
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fearless and daring
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Bound written or printed works.
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bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
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eat an early morning meal
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plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
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Bunny-Brown
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On a good breakfast of hot cakes and syrup they started out, but a cunning fox led them far off their path.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading On a good breakfast of hot cakes and syrup they started out, but a cunning fox led them far off their path.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
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cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
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Daffy's
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designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
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developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
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displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
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divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
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duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
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ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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the act of consuming food
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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
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to a considerable degree; very much
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alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading On a good breakfast of hot cakes and syrup they started out, but a cunning fox led them far off their path.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In a journey of great excitement Peter and Puddle meet Mrs. Hen and Mrs. Bunny-Brown and old Toby Turtle, who help them to reach Aunt Daffy’s house before bedtime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
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give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In a journey of great excitement Peter and Puddle meet Mrs. Hen and Mrs. Bunny-Brown and old Toby Turtle, who help them to reach Aunt Daffy’s house before bedtime.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading In a journey of great excitement Peter and Puddle meet Mrs. Hen and Mrs. Bunny-Brown and old Toby Turtle, who help them to reach Aunt Daffy’s house before bedtime.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a journey of great excitement Peter and Puddle meet Mrs. Hen and Mrs. Bunny-Brown and old Toby Turtle, who help them to reach Aunt Daffy’s house before bedtime.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
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undertake a journey or trip
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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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full of life and energy
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come together
From this reading In a journey of great excitement Peter and Puddle meet Mrs. Hen and Mrs. Bunny-Brown and old Toby Turtle, who help them to reach Aunt Daffy’s house before bedtime.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In a journey of great excitement Peter and Puddle meet Mrs. Hen and Mrs. Bunny-Brown and old Toby Turtle, who help them to reach Aunt Daffy’s house before bedtime.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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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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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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a course of conduct
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disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
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PuddleverbUS /ˈpʌdəl/
wade or dabble in a puddle
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reach a destination, either real or abstract
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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possessing material wealth
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use up a period of time in a specific way
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past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
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SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
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carry out
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To perceive flavor through the mouth.
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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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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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
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treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
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TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
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any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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