Mango Street Vignette 1

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What does 'under new management' mean?

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It indicates that a new owner or manager has taken over a business.

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What is a landlord?

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A landlord is a person who owns a property and rents it out to tenants.

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What does it mean to pay rent?

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Paying rent means giving money to a landlord for living in their property.

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What is a temporary home?

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A temporary home is a place where someone lives for a short period of time.

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What does 'boarded-up' mean?

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Boarded-up means that windows or doors are covered with boards, often to protect a building.

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What is a laundromat?

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A laundromat is a place where people can wash and dry their clothes using machines.

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What does 'repairs' mean in the context of a business?

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Repairs refer to fixing something that is broken or not working properly.

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What does it mean to share a yard?

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Sharing a yard means that multiple families or people use the same outdoor space.

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What is a sibling?

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A sibling is a brother or sister.

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What does 'faulty electricity' mean?

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Faulty electricity refers to electrical problems that can cause issues like power outages.