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AustraliaAustraliaa nation occupying the whole of the australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern asia 20,000 years ago; first europeans were british convicts sent there as a penal colony - a nation occupying the whole of the australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern asia 20,000 years ago; first europeans were british convicts sent there as a penal colony ...

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BathBatha vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it); "she soaked the etching in an acid bath" - a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it); "she soaked the etching in an acid bath" ...

BristolBristolan industrial city and port in southwestern england near the mouth of the river avon - an industrial city and port in southwestern england near the mouth of the river avon ...

BurnhamBurnhamunited states architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912) - united states architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912) ...

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CarnivalCarnivala festival marked by merrymaking and processions - a festival marked by merrymaking and processions ...

CastleCastlea large and stately mansion - a large and stately mansion ...

CentreCentrea low-lying region in central france - a low-lying region in central france ...

ChardChardbeet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks - beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks ...

CheddarCheddara village in southwestern england where cheddar cheese was first made - a village in southwestern england where cheddar cheese was first made ...

CottageCottagea small house with a single story - a small house with a single story ...

CottagesCottagesa small house with a single story - a small house with a single story ...

CouncilCouncila body serving in an administrative capacity; "student council" - a body serving in an administrative capacity; "student council" ...

CountyCountya region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government; "the county has a population of 12,345 people" - a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government; "the county has a population of 12,345 people" ...

CourtCourtan assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business ...

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DevonDevona county in southwestern england - a county in southwestern england ...

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EastEastthe cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees - the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees ...

EnglandEnglanda division of the united kingdom - a division of the united kingdom ...

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FarmFarmworkplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit; "it takes several people to work the farm" - workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit; "it takes several people to work the farm" ...

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HighHigha lofty level or position or degree; "summer temperatures reached an all-time high" - a lofty level or position or degree; "summer temperatures reached an all-time high" ...

HillHilla local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of west virginia" - a local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of west virginia" ...

HolidayHolidayleisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure; "we get two weeks of vacation every summer"; "we took a short holiday in puerto rico" - leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure; "we get two weeks of vacation every summer"; "we took a short holiday in puerto rico" ...

HospitalHospitala health facility where patients receive treatment - a health facility where patients receive treatment ...

HotelHotela building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services - a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services ...

HotelsHotelsa building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services - a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services ...

HouseHousea dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on cape cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house" - a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on cape cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house" ...

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InformationInformationa message received and understood - a message received and understood ...

InnInna hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers - a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers ...

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MalletMalleta sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball - a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball ...

ManorManorthe mansion of a lord or wealthy person - the mansion of a lord or wealthy person ...

MareMarefemale equine animal - female equine animal ...

MelbourneMelbournea resort town in east central florida - a resort town in east central florida ...

MillMilla plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing - a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing ...

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NewsNewsnew information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" - new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" ...

NewspaperNewspapera daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast" - a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast" ...

NewspapersNewspapersa daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast" - a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast" ...

NhsNhsa state in new england; one of the original 13 colonies - a state in new england; one of the original 13 colonies ...

NorthNorththe region of the united states lying north of the mason-dixon line - the region of the united states lying north of the mason-dixon line ...

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PctPcta proportion multiplied by 100 - a proportion multiplied by 100 ...

PropertyPropertyany area set aside for a particular purpose; "who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the white house" - any area set aside for a particular purpose; "who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the white house" ...

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RoadRoadan open way (generally public) for travel or transportation - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation ...

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SaleSalethe general activity of selling; "they tried to boost sales"; "laws limit the sale of handguns" - the general activity of selling; "they tried to boost sales"; "laws limit the sale of handguns" ...

SchoolSchoolan educational institution; "the school was founded in 1900" - an educational institution; "the school was founded in 1900" ...

SeaSeaa division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land - a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land ...

SomersetSomerseta county in southwestern england on the bristol channel - a county in southwestern england on the bristol channel ...

SouthSouththe region of the united states lying south of the mason-dixon line - the region of the united states lying south of the mason-dixon line ...

StreetStreeta thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" - a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" ...

StubbsStubbsenglish historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval england (1825-1901) - english historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval england (1825-1901) ...

SuperSupera caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector - a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector ...

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ThomasThomasunited states clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859) - united states clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859) ...

TouristTouristsomeone who travels for pleasure - someone who travels for pleasure ...

TownTownan urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; "they drive through town on their way to work" - an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; "they drive through town on their way to work" ...

TrustTrustsomething (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary); "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father" - something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary); "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father" ...

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VictoriaVictoriaqueen of great britain and ireland and empress of india from 1837 to 1901; the last hanoverian ruler of england (1819-1901) - queen of great britain and ireland and empress of india from 1837 to 1901; the last hanoverian ruler of england (1819-1901) ...

VillageVillagea community of people smaller than a town - a community of people smaller than a town ...

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WellingtonWellingtonbritish general and statesman; he defeated napoleon at waterloo; subsequently served as prime minister (1769-1852) - british general and statesman; he defeated napoleon at waterloo; subsequently served as prime minister (1769-1852) ...

WellsWellsprolific english writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946) - prolific english writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946) ...

WestWestthe countries of (originally) europe and (now including) north america and south america - the countries of (originally) europe and (now including) north america and south america ...

WestonWestonunited states photographer(1886-1958) - united states photographer(1886-1958) ...

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