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| den |
a comfortable, cozy room used for reading, watching TV, and other enjoyable activities. [1/2 definitions] |
| desk |
a piece of furniture with drawers and a flat surface used for reading and writing. [1/2 definitions] |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| imagery |
images that are created in the mind while reading or looking at art. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. [1/2 definitions] |
| reader |
a textbook used in teaching writing or reading. [1/3 definitions] |
| study |
a room set aside for reading and studying. [1/10 definitions] |
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