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| and |
with; also; along with; as well as. [1/3 definitions] |
| anthrax |
an infectious, often fatal disease. Anthrax usually infects sheep or cattle, but can infect humans as well. |
| as well |
"As well" is another way to say "also" or "too." It usually comes at the end of a sentence. |
| boarding school |
a school at which students live as well as take classes. |
| Central Africa |
a large region of Africa in the central part of that continent. Central Africa is generally considered to include the countries of Chad, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Other nearby nations, such as Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Rwanda, and Burundi, are often included as part of Central Africa as well. |
| chandelier |
a single light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and holds several lights. A chandelier is often used for decoration as well as for lighting a room. Some chandeliers are very large and found only in very formal rooms. Originally, chandeliers held real candles. |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. [1/2 definitions] |
| gospel |
a type of heartfelt and often highly rhythmic music sung in a Christian religious service. Gospel originated in America and developed out of various traditions of folk music as well as blues. [1/4 definitions] |
| hardware store |
a store that sells tools and equipment made of metal, as well as other types of tools, paints, cleaners, and various household items. |
| Hudson Bay |
a large body of saltwater in Canada bordered by the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba, as well as by the territory of Nunavut. Hudson Bay is linked with both the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. |
| Kalahari Desert |
an arid and sandy region of southern Africa stretching over a large part of Botswana as well as parts of Namibia and South Africa. |
| likewise |
as well; also. [1/2 definitions] |
| meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
| not hold a candle to |
to not do nearly as well as. |
| operetta |
a short, funny opera, with words that are spoken as well as sung. |
| point of view |
Your point of view is the way you see or think about things. The way you think about things is influenced by your experiences in life as well as things like how old you are, how much money you have, your interests, your abilities, and even what you look like, For example, if you are young, you may have a different point of view from someone who is old. Let's say your town is thinking about building either an art museum or a swimming pool. Because you are young, you might think it's better to have a swimming pool. Being young influences your point of view. Of course, your point of view might be different if you don't like to swim and want to be a painter or sculptor when you grow up. |
| prey |
an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal. Certain plants catch prey as well. [1/6 definitions] |
| sleepover |
the activity of staying the night at a friend's house for fun. The activity usually involves staying up late playing and talking as well as sleeping. |
| space |
Space is the area that contains the planet Earth as well as all the other planets and stars. Everything in the universe is in space. [1/7 definitions] |
| stained glass |
glass that is colored using a special process and most often used in windows, especially church windows. Stained glass is sometimes used in creating decorative windows for homes as well. Windows with stained glass are often constructed with many different pieces of glass joined together to create a design or picture. |
| talent show |
A talent show is an event in which different people or groups perform on a stage and compete with each other to be the best. The winners are decided by the audience at the end of the show. In a talent show, there are usually singers and musicians, and often there are dancers, comedians, jugglers, magicians, as well as other types of performers. |
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