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foundlings

/ˈfaʊndlɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

Examples :

"The convent was known for caring for foundlings, offering them a safe and loving home. "
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offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

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often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

Illustration place

place noun

/pleɪs/

(physical) An area; somewhere within an area.

"The park is a good place to relax after school. "

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caring verb

/ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/

To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

"My teacher is caring about my progress in math class. "

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child noun

/t͡ʃaɪld/

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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left noun

/lɛft/

The ensemble of left-wing political parties. Those holding left-wing views as a group.

"The political left is holding too much power."

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convent noun

/ˈkɒn.vənt/ /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/

A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

"The young woman decided to enter the convent to dedicate her life to prayer and service. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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parent noun

/ˈpɛəɹənt/ /ˈpeəɹənt/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"My parents are proud of my good grades in school. "

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abandoned verb

/əˈbæn.dn̩d/

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

"After arguing with her parents, Sarah abandoned her plans for the weekend. "

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known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

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loving verb

/ˈlʌvɪŋ/

(usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

"I love my spouse.   I love you!"