After several English explorations of North America, a permanent settlement was attempted by Queen Elizabeth in 1587. Over 100 settlers departed England to build a new colony in the Chesapeake Bay area on the coast of North Carolina. John White was the leader of the colonists, as he had previous experience in the area. The colonists attempted to build relationships with the local Native Americans that lived nearby, but the relationship was arduous because of some difficult experiences in the past. After some challenging months, John White went back to England for more supplies for the settlement.

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When he returned three years later, John White was baffled to find the colony completely abandoned without any real evidence to show why they left. Among the missing colonists were White’s daughter and granddaughter. Some of the buildings had been taken down, which led White to believe that they had not necessarily left quickly. John White had told the settlers to carve a certain symbol if they were in peril, or any dangerous situation, and they had not done so, which led White to believe that they left willingly. The word CROATOAN was carved into a board causing White to believe that the settlers had possibly moved to nearby Croatoan Island.

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When he returned three years later, John White was baffled to find the colony completely abandoned without any real evidence to show why they left. Among the missing colonists were White’s daughter and granddaughter. Some of the buildings had been taken down, which led White to believe that they had not necessarily left quickly. John White had told the settlers to carve a certain symbol if they were in peril, or any dangerous situation, and they had not done so, which led White to believe that they left willingly. The word CROATOAN was carved into a board causing White to believe that the settlers had possibly moved to nearby Croatoan Island.

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The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor and broke into a thousand pieces.

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The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor and broke into a thousand pieces.

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Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

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Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.

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Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

What is the meaning of the word detest?

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

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The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

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The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

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The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

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The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

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Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing.

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Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing.

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The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.

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The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.

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Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties.

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Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties.

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Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?

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Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.

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I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!

Kari’s happy face was luminous, like the rays of the sun.

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Kari’s happy face was luminous, like the rays of the sun.

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When the winner was announced, there was pandemonium in the hall, something like what happens in the final seconds of a close baseball game.

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When the winner was announced, there was pandemonium in the hall, something like what happens in the final seconds of a close basketball game.

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The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave.

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The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave.

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The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam.

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