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The floors are polished wood, dark, and the walls, covered in sheets of bronze, gleam where the light touches them. What is the correct definition of light, as used in the sentence?

• (of a color) pale.

• make (something) start burning; ignite.

• the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

• an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood.

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Something can stare you in the face and you still can't see it. Better take another gander.

What is the correct definition of gander, as used in the sentence?

• a male goose

• a look or glance

• a simpleton

• a female goose

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This was a very dangerous thing to do.

What is the correct definition of dangerous, as used in the sentence

• involving possible injury, pain, harm, or loss : characterized by danger

• Mr. Stoneking's middle name

• within someone's jurisdiction

• within or out of reach or range

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Edith says that loggers west of town have seen army trucks driving into the forest after midnight,” Mother said.” What is the correct definition of loggers, as used in the sentence?

• a machine for loading logs.

• a device or computer program for making a systematic recording of events, observations, or measurements.

• an animal that eats logs

• a person who fells trees for timber; a lumberjack.

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What is the correct definition of down, as used in the sentence?

• toward or in a lower place or position, especially to or on the ground or another surface.

• directed or moving toward a lower place or position.

• from a higher to a lower point of (something)

• the opposite of up

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What is the correct definition of damp, as used in the sentence?

• noun - moisture diffused through the air or a solid substance or condensed on a surface, typically with detrimental or unpleasant effects.

• verb - make a fire burn less strongly by reducing the flow of air to it.

• noun - a check or discouragement.

• noun - kind of like a lamp, but not

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What is the correct definition of cane, as used in the sentence?

• verb-to weave or furnish with a cane

• noun - a stick typically of wood or metal with a usually curved handle at one end that is grasped to provide stability in walking or standing

• verb-to beat with a cane

• noun-a hollow or pithy, usually slender, and often flexible jointed plant

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What is the definition of degrees, as used in this sentence?

• Noun - a unit in any of various scales of temperature, intensity, or hardness

• Noun - a unit of measurement of angles, one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle

• Noun - an academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or after completion of a course of study, or conferred as an honor on a distinguished person

• Noun - a social or official rank

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“When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the master.” - Darth Vader

What is the correct definition master, as used in the sentence.

• a male head of a household

• to be like Mr. Stoneking

• a machine or device directly controlling another.

• a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity

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• To rest on water or air.

• To move lightly or easily.

• A small floating object attached to the end of a fishing line that holds the line up.

• A decorated truck or flat platform that forms part of a parade.

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