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sedative
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a drug that reduces anxiety or stress (has a calming effect)
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short
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not long
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rest
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sleep or relaxation (nap)
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sofa
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couch
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calmed
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relaxed
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seamstress
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one who sews
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shriek
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scream, yell
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flame
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fire
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singeing
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burning
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semester
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a school period of time (15-18 weeks of an academic year)
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settlement
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community
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settlement house
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commune (people living together
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socialist
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one who believes in socialism (communist)
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delivered
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gave
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series
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many
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talks
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speeches, lectures
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simile
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a phrase (in which two unlike things are compared)
“So are you to my thoughts as food to life |
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describe
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express
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sincerely
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honestly, truthfully
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sigh
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exhale (to breath out)
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agreed
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to concur (
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sergeant
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a rank (level of authority in the military)
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situated
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located
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social hall
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meeting place
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freshly
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newly
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shellacked
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to cover with varnish (a clear paint…to create a shine)
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