Unit 2 Week 3-My Brother's Flying Machine-Vocabulary

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What does it mean to feel wonder and astonishment?

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To feel wonder and astonishment means to experience a sense of marveling.

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What is a term for a person or thing that is dull or not interesting?

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The term for a person or thing that is dull or not interesting is 'bore'.

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What is the meaning of having trust that a person will not tell a secret?

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Having trust that a person will not tell a secret is referred to as 'confidence'.

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What does it mean to be extended across or over?

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To be extended across or over is described by the term 'spanned'.

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What does it mean to think long and quietly?

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To think long and quietly is referred to as 'mused'.

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What is the definition of 'marveling'?

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Marveling is the act of feeling wonder and astonishment.

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How can 'bore' be used in a sentence?

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'Bore' can be used to describe something that fails to engage interest, such as 'The lecture was a bore.'

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What is the relationship between 'confidence' and trust?

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Confidence is the trust that someone will keep a secret or act in a reliable manner.

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Can you give an example of something that 'spanned' a distance?

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An example of something that spanned a distance is a bridge that connects two sides of a river.

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What is the difference between 'musing' and 'thinking'?

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Musing implies a deeper, more reflective form of thinking, often done quietly.