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pair pretty
pair n. two things of the same kind that go put to set at a particular place. I put the
together; a set of two. Carlos has a new books back on the bookshelf.
pair of shoes. rest to set or place. He can rest the ladder
couple two of anything; a pair. We saw a against the tree.
couple stumble during the lively dance. set to put in some place or position. I set the
double person or thing like another. A dishes in the sink.
person who looks like and can act for an
actor is called a double. plain adj. simple; not fancy in appearance.
mate one of a pair. He could not find the Tracey wore a plain dress.
mate to his glove. modest humble; not bold. The modest child
did not brag about her talent.
peace n. quiet and calm; stillness. We like
the peace of the country. point v. to aim. He meant to point his
calm stillness; quiet. There was a strange arrow at the target.
calm before the storm hit. aim to point or direct. We tried to aim the
quiet stillness; peace. I need quiet to be telescope at the moon.
able to study. beam to send out; direct. The machine will
serenity calmness; peace and quiet. We beam the light at the sign.
enjoyed the serenity of the countryside. direct to point or aim. Direct the light at the
antonym: war sign.
level to keep even; to aim. The soldier will
people n. human beings; persons; men, level his weapon at the target.
women, boys, and girls. People of all ages train to point or aim. He tried to train the
attended the fair. light on the actor.
folks people or group of people. The city
folks come to work by bus. pool n. a tank filled with water and used for
population number of people in a specific swimming. Peter swam across the pool.
place. The population of our town is 3,500 basin very shallow water area. The boats
people. docked in the basin of the harbor.
public all the people. The public was invited lagoon pond or small lake. The boat was
to the free concert. anchored in the lagoon.
pond a very small lake. The ducks swam
place n. a certain point; a spot. The across the pond.
coolest place is near the river.
location place or position. This is a good pretty adj. lovely; pleasing; pleasant to
location for a repair shop. look at or to hear. The garden was filled
point place or spot. The race starts at this with pretty flowers.
point. attractive pleasing; lovely. The attractive
spot place. This is the spot where we can person modeled new fall clothes.
set up the tent. beautiful very pretty; pleasing. The
beautiful queen wore a blue dress.
place v. to put in a particular position; to lovely very pretty; beautiful. The lovely
set. Place your pencil on the desk. flowers filled the room with color.
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