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Many houseboats include a kitchen, a head - as mariners call a bathroom -, a microwave oven and a television set attached to an outside satellite dish.
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Ugh! This box is so heavy! Can you give me a hand carrying this? Yes of course I can give you a hand.
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A new study says people are living longer, but many are living longer in poor health. Researchers found that life expectancy has increased by about five years since 1990.
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People who fool around during tasks can be said to “lollygag.” People who “dillydally” move or act slowly.
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Everyone likes different sleep conditions. Some like it dark and quiet. Others like to listen to sounds of nature as they fall asleep.
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The school offers classes for those wanting to become professionals as well as those who just want to mix party music for friends. The two year program leads to certification and helps with job placement.
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They burn old tires from Western countries. The air is sometimes thick with smoke and the soil black with soot.
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“Pi” is something you may remember from math class. It is the number that results when the distance around a circle is divided by the distance across the circle.
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Young: Wow! So no school until they say so huh? Yujin: Yeah, you’re right. No one’s going back yet. We’re all in the same boat!
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Do you see that? See what? Vivian is giving Keith the cold shoulder. I’ve never seen her do that to him before.
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People who believe in luck and bad luck -- that is to say, those considered superstitious -- may think that some days or events are unlucky.
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“Gilt” as a noun is the gold, or something that looks like gold, laid on a surface. It can also be an adjective. “Gild” is a verb.
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Some vegetarians do not eat any meat products or any food made from animal labor, including milk products, eggs and honey. This kind of diet is called a vegan diet.
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Who is winning the race? It’s hard to say. Both sprinters are neck and neck. Oh really? I should watch it.
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But what about getting rest during the middle of the day? Short periods of sleep may help our brains work better, or so says a recent study on napping.
