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background |
The orchestra played softly in the background.
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birthday |
Choose a suitable card for Meg's birthday.
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campfire |
We sat around the campfire.
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cardboard |
We built a fort from cardboard boxes.
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doorway |
We always hang a sprig of mistletoe above our doorway.
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earache |
Sarah had a bad cold and severe earache.
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earrings |
She knew the PE teacher would disapprove of earrings.
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forecast |
The forecast is for cloudy weather.
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highway |
She drove on the highway in her new car.
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masterpiece |
His aim was to compose a masterpiece.
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newspaper |
That newspaper article is libellous.
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overdose |
It is very dangerous to overdose.
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partnership |
Entering into a legal partnership with a person you love.
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penknife |
She carved the wood with a penknife.
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seashore |
The ships sail by the seashore.
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staircase |
She climbed the staircase to her bedroom.
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tightrope |
He walked the tightrope with ease.
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waterproof |
Impervious means waterproof.
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weekend |
I need a reply by the weekend.
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Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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