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spaniel

/ˈspænjəl/

Meanings
noun
Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

Examples :

"The little girl loved to pet the soft, floppy ears of her family's spaniel. "
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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration flushing

flushing verb

/ˈflʌʃɪŋ/

To cause to take flight from concealment.

"The hunters flushed the tiger from the canebrake."

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fawning verb

/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːnɪŋ/

To give birth to a fawn.

"The deer, hidden deep in the woods, was fawning, giving birth to her spotted fawn. "

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cringing verb

/ˈkɹɪndʒɪŋ/

To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.

"He cringed as the bird collided with the window."

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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employee noun

/(ˌ)ɪm-/

An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

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praising verb

/ˈpɹeɪzɪŋ/

To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

"Be sure to praise Bobby for his excellent work at school this week."

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agreeing verb

/əˈɡriːɪŋ/

To harmonize in opinion, statement, or action; to be in unison or concord; to be or become united or consistent; to concur.

"all parties agree in the expediency of the law."

Illustration retrieving

retrieving verb

/rɪˈtriːvɪŋ/ /riˈtriːvɪŋ/

To regain or get back something.

"The dog is retrieving the ball from the yard. "