Pluto — Vocabulary
R. J. Palacio
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solar system
Our solar system includes the Sun, eight planets, their moons, and many smaller objects like asteroids.more
Show sample from bookYou said it was the littlest planet in the solar system!† Show general definitionthe area that includes the sun (or any star) and everything that revolves around it |
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chord
In her first day learning the guitar, she has learned how to play G major, C major, and D major chords.more
Show sample from book"I hate the B chord!" said John.† Show general definition for chord (as in: piano chord)a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together; or figuratively to express harmonious blending or clashing |
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Show sample from bookSo we ran downstairs to see what the commotion was about.† Show general definitiona disturbance -- typically noisy |
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Show sample from bookTo pay your condolences.† Show general definitionan expression of sympathy to another who is in sorrow -- typically in grief over a death in the family |
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Show sample from bookHe had a different syndrome than Auggie has.† Show general definitiona pattern of symptoms associated with an illness; or any recognizable pattern -- especially when undesirable |
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John Lennon
Many fans still gather outside the New York building where John Lennon once lived to sing “Imagine” and leave flowers in his memory.more
Show sample from bookHe wore John Lennon glasses.†
Show general definitionEnglish singer, songwriter, and guitarist who co-founded the Beatles and later recorded solo songs like ImagineShow editor's word notesJohn Lennon (1940–1980) and Paul McCartney wrote most of the Beatles’ songs, helping shape rock music in the 1960s with hits like “Help!”, “Let It Be,” and “Hey Jude.”After the band broke up, Lennon recorded solo work, including the famous peace anthem "Imagine," and became known for his outspoken support of peace and social change. In 1980, Lennon was shot and killed outside his home in New York City by an obsessed fan, a tragedy that shocked people around the world and turned him into a lasting cultural icon. |
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apparent
The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the dry fields.more
Show sample from bookApparently, the rain caused some flooding on the parkway, and a construction truck hit a ditch, and Mom swerved to avoid hitting it but then got sideswiped by the car in the left lane.† Show general definitionclear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so |
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Show sample from bookHe looked at us like we were an alien species.† Show general definitiona group of animals or plants that are similar -- typically identified as belonging to the same group when they are of a kind that can reproduce new members of the group together |
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Show sample from bookBut then I accidentally caught a glimpse of the little boy in the bed, who was still looking at me.† Show general definitiona quick look or partial understanding
The exact meaning of glimpse can depend upon its context. For example:
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laboratory
We've had success in the laboratory, but are a long way from treating patients.more
Show sample from book"The vet thinks a yellow lab mix," answered Nate.† Show general definitiona workplace where people do scientific or medical research, or produce drugs or chemicalsor (as an adjective): related to such a place |
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