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Excellence in Writing
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05/14/2013

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brain
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the part of the central nervous system enclosed in the cranium of humans and other vertebrates, consisting of a soft, convoluted mass of gray and white matter and serving to control and coordinate the mental and physical actions.
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played
Definition
to exercise or employ oneself in diversion, amusement, or recreation.
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chained
Definition
to confine or restrain
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railway
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a railroad, especially one operating over relatively short distances.
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pail
Definition
bucket
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sailed
Definition
to move along or travel over water
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train
Definition
a line or procession of persons, vehicles, animals, etc., traveling together.

to develop or form the habits, thoughts, or behavior of (a child or other person) by discipline and instruction: to train an unruly boy.
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painful
Definition
affected with, causing, or characterized by pain: a painful wound; a painful night; a painful memory.
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tray
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a flat, shallow container or receptacle made of wood, metal, etc., usually with slightly raised edges, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles of food, glass, china, etc.
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paint
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substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
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raisin
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a grape of any of various sweet varieties dried in the sun or by artificial means, often used in cookery.
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trailing
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to follow the track, trail, or scent of; track.
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grain
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a small, hard seed, especially the seed of a food plant such as wheat, corn, rye, oats, rice, or millet.
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always
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every time; on every occasion; without exception: He always works on Saturday.
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contain
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to hold or include within its volume or area: This glass contains water. This paddock contains our best horses.
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claimed
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to make or file a claim: to claim for additional compensation.
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slain
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to kill by violence
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strain
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to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope.
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Wednesday
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the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday.
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complaining
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to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
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mailed
Definition
to send by mail; place in a post office or mailbox for transmission.

to transmit by electronic mail.
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hailed
Definition
o call out in order to greet, attract attention, etc.: The people on land hailed as we passed in the night.
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regaining
Definition
to take or get back; recover
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painter
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an artist who paints pictures.
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restrained
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to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress: to restrain one's temper.
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complaint
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an expression of discontent, regret, pain, censure, resentment, or grief; lament; faultfinding: his complaint about poor schools.
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delayed
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to put off to a later time; defer; postpone: The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared.
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sailor
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a person whose occupation is sailing or navigation; mariner.
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grained
Definition
having a granular form, structure, or surface: wood and other grained materials.
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decayed
Definition
to cause to decay or decompose; rot: The dampness of the climate decayed the books.
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ailing
Definition
sickly; unwell
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slay
Definition
to kill by violence
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complainant
Definition
a person, group, or company that makes a complaint, as in a legal action.
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plaintiff
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a person who brings suit in a court ( opposed to defendant.
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ailment
Definition
a slight but often persistent illness
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slay
Definition
to kill or murder
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proclaimed
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to announce or declare in an official or formal manner
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maim
Definition
to mutilate, cripple, or disable a part of the body of (a person or animal)
2. to make defective
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trailway
Definition
a track or path esp. through a forest or mountainous region
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tailored
Definition
1 fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work
2 custom-made
3 having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor
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painstakingly
Definition
the action of taking pains : diligent care and effort
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rainproof
Definition
impervious to rain
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claimant
Definition
one that asserts a right or title
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faithfully
Definition
1 obsolete : full of faith
2 steadfast in affection or allegiance : loyal
3 firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty : conscientious
4 given with strong assurance : binding a faithful promise
5 true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original a faithful copy
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portrayal
Definition
the act or process or an instance of portraying : representation
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constraint
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a : the act of constraining b : the state of being checked, restricted, or compelled to avoid or perform some action c : a constraining condition, agency, or force : check put legal constraints on the board's activities 2 a : repression of one's own feelings, behavior, or actions b : a sense of being constrained : embarrassment
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