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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. |
| 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] |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| to boot |
also; as well. |
| too |
as well; also; in addition. [1/4 definitions] |
| witness |
a person who proves a legal paper was signed properly by signing it as well. [1/5 definitions] |
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