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Lewis and Clark and Me

Week 7

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expedition

a special journey for a specific purpose

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They went on an expedition to the South Pole.

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explore

to travel to new places to learn about them

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One day I wish to go and explore the Himalayas.

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Newfoundland

part of Canada

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They will spend their summer vacation in Newfoundland.

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purpose

the reason for doing something

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His purpose for learning English is because he wants to live overseas.

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wilderness

wild and natural area where few people live

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You should never wander off into the wilderness all alone.

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bought

past tense of to buy; paid money for something

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My dad bought me some very cool sneakers.

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spirit

inner quality of someone

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I love my friend because she has a beautiful spirit.

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highways

major roads

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Taipei City has so many busy highways.

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trapper

a person who catches animals in traps

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My grandfather used to be a trapper when he was young.

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wildflowers

flowers that grow in the wild

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Some wildflowers are not safe to touch.

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sniff

to take air in through the nose; maybe to smell something

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Our dog likes to sniff on people coming to our house.

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straighter

more straight

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The teacher said they must walk in a straighter line.

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scratched

to make a mark with something long, thin and sharp

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She scratched my arm with her long nails.

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drowning

to die in water

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My brother was drowning and the lifeguard saved him.

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webbed (feet)

having skin connecting toes on a foot

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Ducks have webbed feet so they can swim.

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muscular

having strong or well-defined muscles

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All the soccer players look very muscular.

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bargain

a good deal

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We got a good bargain at the mall.

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necessary

required; needed

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It is necessary for us to study for the exams.

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breed

a type of animal

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My dog is a mixed breed.

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happiest

the most happy

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He is the happiest boy right now.

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tingled

a feeling of many sharp points pressing into your skin; feel an emotion strongly

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My fingers tingled because it was too cold.

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digging

moving soil, sand, snow, etc. to make a hole

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Their dog likes digging in the yard.

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channel

a deep part of a river, harbor where ships can go

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The cargo ship is about to enter the channel.

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hunting

trying to catch prey for food or sport

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She goes hunting with her dad during the holidays.

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shallow

not deep

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The little boy must swim at the shallow end of the pool.