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| art room |
a room in a school where art is taught and where art materials are kept. |
| Christian |
A Christian is a believer in the religion of Christianity. Christians believe there is one powerful God who created the world and everything in it. Christians believe that Jesus Christ, a person who lived 2000 years ago, is the son of God. Christians believe that Jesus Christ brought understanding of God to human beings and taught people how to please God by being good to others. [1/2 definitions] |
| final |
the last test that students take in a school subject, which usually covers everything that was taught. [1/4 definitions] |
| gospel |
(often capitalized) the lessons taught by Jesus Christ and his apostles. [1/4 definitions] |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. [1/2 definitions] |
| music room |
in a school, a classroom where music is taught and where instruments may be kept. |
| P.E.1 |
"P.E." is an abbreviation for "physical education." Physical education is instruction in sports, exercise, and keeping the body clean and in good condition. Physical education is taught in a school. |
| physical education |
instruction in sports, exercise, and the care of the human body. Physical education is taught in a school. |
| pupil1 |
a person who is taught by a teacher. |
| social studies |
a course of study including history, geography, civics, and other social sciences. This course is taught in elementary and secondary schools. |
| taught |
"Taught" is the past tense and past participle of "teach." |
| train |
When people train, they are taught skills by others, often in a very serious or tough way. [1/7 definitions] |
| training |
When you are given training, you are taught how to do something. |
| tuition |
the charge for being taught at a college or private school. [1/2 definitions] |
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