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hobble

/ˈhɒbəl/

Meanings
noun
(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

Examples :

"The rancher checked the horses' hobbles before leaving them to graze in the open pasture, ensuring they wouldn't stray too far. "
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embarrass verb

/ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

""My little brother's loud burp in the quiet library threatened to embarrass me in front of my classmates." "

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gardening verb

/ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ/

To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

"My grandmother enjoys gardening in her backyard. "

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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unfenced adjective

/ʌnˈfenst/

Not enclosed by a fence or other boundary; free to roam over a wider area.

"The children loved playing in the unfenced park because they could run freely in any direction. "

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pronounced verb

/pɹəˈnaʊnst/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

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distances noun

/ˈdɪstənsɪz/ /ˈdɪstənsɪz/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

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irregularly adverb

/ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/

In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.

"The children's bedtime was irregularly scheduled, sometimes at 8:00 pm, sometimes at 9:00 pm. "

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "