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Something that is helpful or useful
An advantage: Sometimes its an advantage to be tall when you play basketball.
To surprise or amaze
Astonish: It astonished me that Luigi knew what to do when my mom asked him to find me when we were playing hide and seek.
very far away in time
Distant: Space travel in the very distant future may involve going on vacations to the moon.
Founder
a person who sets up something that lasts: George Washington was one of the founders of the United States
very far away, not near or close by
A flat fish that is caught and eaten for food
Sole: Some people like to eat grilled sole for dinner.
Hamlet
a small village: There are many hamlets we travel through to get to Montauk.
one who greets and entertains guests and takes care of their needs at a party or restaurant
Host: The host greeted us and took us to our table at the restaurant.
To make use of; to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly
Take advantage of: Some businessmen took advantage of the Forty-niners in the Nevada desert by charging them 100 dollars for water.
A large number
Host: Disney World is visited by hosts of families each year.
to show or prove to be true
Confirm: I had to show my library card to confirm I had a membership to borrow books.
Torment
great pain or suffering: The new puppy was a great torment to the older dog so we kept them apart.
to approve or give one's agreement to
Confirm: The members of the group voted to confirm who their leader would be next year.
Prospecting
to look in the ground for valuable metals like gold and silver: The man sold pans to help sift through riverbeds for people who were prospecting for gold.
in short supply, not plentiful: Water is often scarce in the desert.
Shrewd
clever, good at understanding what is needed and acting on it. A shrewd teacher knows students need outdoor recess to get their energy out.
lacking water, thirst
Parched: The forty-niners were parched from traveling across the desert to get to California.
Being like others of its kind
Typical: A typical house has at least one bathroom.
the length of the space between two places
The bottom surface of the foot or of a shoe or boot
Sole: He stepped on gum and it stuck to the sole of his shoe.
Parch
to make or become very dry: The sun parched the fields and made the grass turn brown.
Being only one of its kind, belonging to only one person or group
Sole: He was the sole owner of a vintage Ironman comic book.
Misgiving
a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern about what may happen in the future: If the boy had any misgivings about joining the basketball team, he gave no sign of it.
Tormented
to cause pain or suffering: The brothers tormented each other by always teasing and fighting.
Prospector
a person who explores an area to look for valuable metals. The prospector was so excited to discover gold in the river.
A shortage
scarcity: Due to the scarcity of toilet paper, people tried to buy as much as they could before it sold out.
Foundered
to sink below the surface of the water: The ship struck a rock and foundered before a rescue team could reach it.
great surprise of amazement
Astonishment: The child watched in astonishment as the magician pulled the rabbit out of his hat.
Something that is waited for, expected, or hoped for
Prospect: The concert tickets were almost sold out and there seemed little prospect that we would find good seats.
The best dog in all the land
Who is Luigi!!! or your dog if you're playing this game, too :)