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sundowner

/ˈsʌnˌdaʊnər/ /ˈsʌnˌdaʊnɚ/

Meanings
noun
An itinerant worker, such as a swagman, who arrives at a farm too late in the day to do any work, but readily accepts food and lodging.

Examples :

"After a long day of travel, the weary sundowner hoped the farmer would offer him a meal and a place to sleep in the barn, even though it was already dusk. "
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requiring verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

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approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

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temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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vaccinations noun

/ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃənz/

Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease.

"Sentence: The school requires all students to have their vaccinations before the start of the year. "

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originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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pronounced verb

/pɹəˈnaʊnst/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

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traveling verb

/ˈtɹæv.l̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is traveling to Europe next summer for a vacation. "

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itinerant noun

/aɪˈtɪnɚənt/

One who travels from place to place.

"The itinerant teacher visited different schools each week, bringing her unique teaching style to each classroom. "

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anniversary noun

/ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/

A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.

"Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war."

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discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "