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| scuffle |
a brief, confused fight among a few people. [1/2 definitions] |
| seal2 |
a mammal that spends most of its life in the ocean. Seals are a kind of pinniped, or mammal with flippers instead of feet. Various kinds of seals live in both warm and cold parts of the world's oceans. A few kinds live in fresh water. Seals are carnivores that eat fish and sea birds. They are closely related to sea lions and walruses. |
| secret |
something known to only a few people. [1/5 definitions] |
| several |
being an amount that is more than "a few" but less than "many." [1/2 definitions] |
| shrimp |
a small animal with a hard, jointed shell and five pairs of legs. Most kinds of shrimp live in the ocean, but a few kinds live in fresh water. Shrimp are crustaceans and are closely related to crabs and lobsters. Many kinds of shrimp can be eaten. [1/3 definitions] |
| simple |
consisting of few parts or things, or consisting only of things that are necessary. [1/3 definitions] |
| step |
to move by taking one or a few steps. [1/8 definitions] |
| sunny |
consisting of weather in which the sky is blue and few clouds block the sun; not cloudy. [1/3 definitions] |
| thruway |
a long highway that crosses one or more states. Cars and trucks can travel quickly on a thruway because there are few entrances and exits. Some states charge drivers for using a thruway. |
| wild |
a region where few or no humans live; wilderness. [1/7 definitions] |
| yak1 |
a large, heavy mammal with long hair. Yaks are closely related to cattle. They live in Tibet and Central Asia. People raise yaks to carry loads and for their milk, fur, and leather. Very few yaks are left in the wild. |
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