meas·ure – [mezh-er] Noun: 1. a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 2. a system of measurement: liquid measure. 3. an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 4. the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard: to take the measure […]
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Deciduous
de·cid·u·ous – [dih-sij-oo-uhs] Adjective: 1. shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs. 2. falling off or shed at a particular season, stage of growth, etc., as leaves, horns, or teeth. 3. not permanent; transitory. Origin: 1650–60; < Latin dēciduus tending to fall, falling, equivalent to dēcid ( ere ) to fall off, down […]
Continue ReadingGreatest Love Of All
I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way Show them all the beauty they possess inside Give them a sense of pride to make it easier Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be Everybody searching for a hero People need someone to look […]
Continue ReadingVan Der Sloot Admits To Peru Murder
On this day in 2012, Joran van der Sloot, a longtime suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American teen Natalee Holloway in Aruba, pleads guilty to the murder of 21-year-old Stephany Flores, in Lima, Peru. Flores was killed on May 30, 2010, exactly five years to the day after Holloway went missing while on […]
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en·gi·neer – [en-juh-neer] Noun: 1.a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering: a mechanical engineer; a civil engineer. 2.a person who operates or is in charge of an engine. 3.Also called locomotive engineer. Railroads . a person who operates or […]
Continue ReadingNoisy Animals, Quiet Animals
The dog barks. It likes to bark. The bird sings. It likes to sing. The dog and bird are noisy. The cat meows. It meows when it is hungry. It meows when it is angry. The fish says nothing. The turtle says nothing. The mouse says nothing. The lizard says nothing. They are quiet.
Continue ReadingHe Gets Dressed, Sees His Friend
The boy puts on his socks. He puts on his shoes. He ties his shoelaces. He walks to the front door. He turns the doorknob. He pulls the door open. He steps outside. He closes the door behind him. He walks to the corner. He sees his friend. He waves to his friend.
Continue ReadingWarm Air And A Sandwich
The window is open. Air comes through the window. It is warm air. It is a warm day. The air smells like bread. It smells like fresh bread. It smells good. It makes the boy hungry. The boy goes to the kitchen. He makes a sandwich. He sits down. He eats the sandwich.
Continue ReadingRed Ball On The Floor
The ball is on the floor. It is a red ball. It is a rubber ball. The baby looks at the ball. The cat looks at the ball. The cat is black. The cat walks over to the ball. The cat hits the ball with its paw. The ball rolls on the floor. The baby […]
Continue ReadingIf You’re Happy and You Know It
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. Clap, Clap. If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. Clap, Clap. If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it. If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. Clap, Clap. If you’re happy and you […]
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