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zack

/zak/

Meanings
noun
Sixpence.

Examples :

""My grandfather gave me a zack for helping him with his gardening, a small bit of money from a time long ago." "
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Illustration guilty

guilty noun

/ˈɡɪl.ti/

A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.

"The student's guilty was entered into the court records, meaning they admitted to breaking the school rule. "

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sixpence noun

/ˈsɪks.pəns/

The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.

"Finest apples, sixpence each."

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration robbery

robbery noun

/ˈɹɒbəɹi/ /ˈɹɑbəɹi/

The act or practice of robbing.

"The robbery of the school's art supplies was a serious crime. "

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration gardening

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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prison noun

/ˈpɹɪzən/

A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

"The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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pleaded verb

/ˈplidəd/

To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

"The defendant has decided to plead not guilty."

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helping verb

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

Illustration sidewalk

sidewalk noun

/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/

A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

"My daughter walked along the sidewalk to school this morning. "

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "