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 distance - duty

         

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distance [the amount of space between two places or objects]  

The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.

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dive [to jump into water head first]  

He dived into the river and swam to the screaming child.

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divide [to separate into two or more parts]  

She divided the food into four equal amounts.

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do [(1) to act; (2) to make an effort]  

I did the job exactly as ordered. (1)

He did the best that he could do. (2)

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doctor [a person trained in medicine to treat sick people]  

He was sick so he went to see the doctor.

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document [an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof or support of something]  

The lawyer offered many documents to support his case.

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dog [a small animal that often lives with humans]  

Our dog loves to chase our cat.

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dollar [United States money, one hundred cents]  

Could I borrow a dollar from you?

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door [an opening for entering or leaving a building or room]  

He ran through the door just as she closed it.

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down [(1) from higher to lower; (2) in a low place]  

The climbers walked down the mountain. (1)

I was doing some exercises down on the floor when she walked in. (2)

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dream [(1) to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep; (2) a picture or story in the mind during sleep; (3) a happy idea about the future]  

He dreamed he was standing on a falling building. (1)

The man described his dream to the psychiatrist. (2)

The civil rights leader had a dream that someday whites and blacks could live together in peace. (3)

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drink [to take liquid into the body through the mouth]  

I always drink water after running.

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drive [to control a moving vehicle]  

He is learning to drive a car.

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drop [(1) to fall or let fall; (2) to go lower]  

She dropped a book as she walked by him. (1)

The value of the dollar dropped. (2)

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drown [to die under water]  

Three hundred people drowned when the ferry boat sank.

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drug [(1) anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; (2) a chemical substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind]  

The new drug seems to be an effective weapon against infections. (1)

Some doctors say the illegal drug marijuana can reduce bad effects of treatment with anti-cancer chemicals. (2)

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dry [(1) not wet; (2) without rain]  

This raincoat will keep you dry. (1)

The hot, dry weather is causing severe problems for farmers. (2)

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during [(1) through the whole time; (2) while (something is happening)]

She said she would be too busy during the day to see me. (1)

I slept during his long speech. (2)

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dust [pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air]  

After the explosion, the air in the building was filled with dust.

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duty [(1) one's job or responsibility; (2) what one must do because it is right and just]  

The soldier was often on guard duty. (1)

It is my duty to vote on election day. (2)

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