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| sunset |
the moment each day when the sun goes below the western horizon. [1/2 definitions] |
| Thanksgiving |
(cap.) a U.S. holiday held on the fourth Thursday in November. On Thanksgiving, Americans remember the good harvest of the Pilgrims in 1621 and show thanks for what they have now; Thanksgiving Day. [1/2 definitions] |
| Thanksgiving Day |
a U.S. holiday held on the fourth Thursday in November every year. Thanksgiving Day serves as a reminder of the good harvest of 1621 that was enjoyed by a group of early European settlers, the Pilgrims. The holiday also serves as a reminder to celebrate and be thankful for the things one has. |
| Thursday |
the fifth day of the week. Thursday comes between Wednesday and Friday. |
| time |
the length of the period spent at work in a given day or week. [1/15 definitions] |
| today |
the present day. [2/4 definitions] |
| tomorrow |
the day after today. [2/3 definitions] |
| Tuesday |
the third day of the week. Tuesday comes between Monday and Wednesday. |
| valentine |
a greeting card or gift sent on Valentine's Day. [2 definitions] |
| Valentine's Day |
a holiday that celebrates love and friendship. Valentine's Day occurs on February 14 of each year. On this day, people often give special cards, flowers, candy, or other gifts to people they love; Saint Valentine's Day. |
| Veterans Day |
a holiday in the United States that honors veterans of the armed forces. It is held on November 11 and used to be called "Armistice Day." |
| Wednesday |
the fourth day of the week. Wednesday comes between Tuesday and Thursday. |
| weekday |
any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. |
| yesterday |
on the day before today. [2 definitions] |
| Yom Kippur |
the holiest day in the Jewish religion, observed by praying, not eating, and asking forgiveness for sins. Yom Kippur comes ten days after Rosh Hashanah, the first day of the Jewish year. |
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