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heart

The organ in your chest that pumps blood, or the center of feelings such as love and courage.

modern

Relating to the present or recent times, not the distant past.

european

Having a specific quality, origin, or technical connection in this context.

city

A large town where many people live and work.

home

The place where a person lives, or the place where someone feels they belong.

conservative

Preferring tradition, careful change, or low-risk choices.

hasidic

Part of Hasidism, a traditional Jewish religious movement with distinctive customs and communities.

world

The earth and all its people, places, and things; also a particular area of life or experience.

use

To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.

rarely

Not often; on only a few occasions.

talk

A conversation or a speech given to people.

still

Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.

dress

A piece of clothing for women or girls, or the act of putting clothes on.

like

Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.

s

The nineteenth letter of the English alphabet.

came

The past form of come: moved toward or arrived at a place.

here

In, at, or to this place or position.

diamond

A very hard clear precious stone, or a shape with four sloping sides.

trade

The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services. It can also mean a skilled job.

million

The number 1,000,000; a very large number or amount.

around

In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.

live

To have your home somewhere, or to be alive.

center

The middle point or main place of an area or activity.

local

Belonging to or used by people in a particular nearby area.

population

All the people, animals, or things living in a particular place or group.

while

During the time that something happens, or although something is true.

follow

To go after someone or something, or to accept instructions or information.

strict

Expecting rules to be followed exactly; not allowing much freedom.

religious

Involving faith, worship, sacred practices, or belief in spiritual power.

customs

The official place or process for checking goods at a border.

dive

To jump headfirst into water, or move quickly downward.

unique

Being the only one of its kind or clearly different from others.

way

A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.

life

The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.

learn

To get knowledge or skill by study, practice, or experience.

how

In what way or by what method.

traditions

The plural form of tradition: customs, beliefs, or practices passed down over time.

shape

The outside form or outline of a person or thing.

society

People living together in an organized community; also a formal group with a shared interest.

friend

A person you know well and like.

member

A person or thing that belongs to a group or organization.

community

People living in one area or sharing interests.

go

To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.

help

To make it easier for someone to do something or solve a problem.

enter

To go into a place, system, competition, or state.

hide

The skin of a large animal, especially after it has been removed and prepared for use.

last

Coming after all others in time, order, or position.

year

A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.

expanded

The past form of expand: became larger or made something larger.

tremendously

Very much or to a very great degree.

grew

The past form of grow: became larger, older, stronger, or more developed.

big

Large in size, amount, age, or importance.

sure

Confident that something is true; certain about something.

walk

To move forward on foot at a normal speed.

street

A public road in a town or city, usually with buildings along it.

lot

A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.

know

To have information, understanding, or experience of something.

bike

A bicycle or motorcycle.

foot

The part at the end of a leg that people or animals stand on.

everywhere

In, at, or to all places.

beauty

The quality of being attractive, pleasing, or excellent.

warmth

A comfortable level of heat; also friendliness and kindness.

even

Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.

everyone

All the people in a group.

actually

Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.

yes

Used to give a positive answer or to show agreement.

grandparents

The plural form of grandparent: the parents of your mother or father.

entering

The -ing form of enter: going into a place, system, competition, or state.

called

The past form of call: did or completed that action.

stop

A place or time where someone or something stops.

synagogue

A building where Jewish people meet for worship, study, and community events.

attack

A violent action against someone or something; also a sudden illness.

miracle

An event that seems impossible to explain naturally and is often seen as caused by God, luck, or great surprise.

young

Not old; having lived or existed for only a short time.

remember

To keep something in your mind or bring it back to your mind.

father

A male parent of a child.

tell

To give information to someone by speaking or writing.

office

A room, building, or organization where people do business or professional work.

across

From one side to the other side of something.

pieces

The plural form of piece: parts, amounts, or separate items of something.

chair

A seat for one person, usually with a back and four legs.

oh

A sound used to show surprise, pain, understanding, or another quick feeling.

man

An adult male person; sometimes also used for a person in general.

terrorist

A person who uses violence or threats to frighten people for political purposes.

take

To get, hold, carry, or use something.

consideration

Careful thought about something before making a decision.

luckily

By good chance; fortunately.

jewish

Relating to Jews, Judaism, or their culture.

festival

A special public event with music, food, performances, or shared celebration.

casualties

The plural form of casualty: people hurt, killed, or lost in an accident or war.

limited

Small in amount, number, or range; not complete or freely available.

back

Toward an earlier place, position, or state.

look

To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.

exactly

In a completely correct or precise way.

beautiful

Very pleasant to look at, hear, or experience.

ask

To request information, help, or permission.

everything

All things, facts, or matters.

let

To allow something to happen, or to rent property to someone.

show

To let someone see something or to explain it by making it clear.

wow

Used to show strong surprise, pleasure, or admiration.

cool

Slightly cold, or calm and fashionable.

whole

Complete or full, with no part missing or divided.

besides

In addition to something, or used to add another point.

police

The official organization whose job is to prevent crime and keep public order.

car

A road vehicle with an engine and seats for a small number of people.

off

Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.

public

Ordinary people in general, especially the people who use a service or are affected by decisions.

yeah

Informal way to say yes.

just

Only or simply, with nothing more.

stand

To be on your feet in an upright position.

front

The part or side of something that faces forward; also the area where action or danger is happening.

incredibly

Extremely, or in a way that is very difficult to believe.

feel

To experience an emotion, physical sense, or opinion about something.

old

Having lived or existed for many years; not new.

rustic

Simple, rough, and typical of country life.

definitely

Without doubt; certainly.

connection

A link, relationship, or way for things to join or communicate.

synagogues

The plural form of synagogue: Jewish buildings for worship, study, and community meetings.

sit

To rest with your body supported by your bottom on a chair or surface.

little

Small in size, amount, age, or importance.

bit

A small amount or piece of something.

long

Measuring a great distance or time from one end to the other.

rabbi

A Jewish religious leader and teacher.

visit

To go to a place or person for a short time.

communities

The plural form of community: groups of people who live together or share interests.

special

Different from normal in a good, important, or particular way.

because

For the reason that something is true or happened.

diverse

Including many different kinds of people or things.

tension

A feeling of worry or conflict, or the tightness caused by pulling.

referring

The present participle of refer: mentioning, pointing to, or sending someone elsewhere for help.

happened

The past form of happen: took place or came about.

talking

The present participle of talk: speaking or having a conversation.

general

Including most cases or people, without focusing on small details.

different

Not the same as another person or thing.

faces

The verb form used with he, she, or it: the front part of the head, including eyes, nose, and mouth.

must

Used to say that something is necessary, required, or very likely.

high

Far above the ground, or greater than the usual amount, level, or degree.

school

A place where children or adults go to learn.

plumber

A person whose job is to install and repair water pipes, sinks, and toilets.

electrician

A person whose job is installing or repairing electrical systems.

grow

To become bigger or older; to make plants develop.

exist

To be real, present, or alive.

guy

A man, or an informal word for any person.

beard

Hair that grows on the lower part of a man’s face.

biggest

Largest in size, amount, or importance.

struggles

The plural form of struggle: difficult efforts, problems, or conflicts.

need

To require something because it is necessary or important.

stun

To shock or surprise someone greatly, or make a person or animal unable to move for a short time.

animal

A living creature that is not a plant, often able to move.

before

Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.

meat

The flesh of animals used as food.

countries

The plural form of country: an area of land with its own government, borders, and people.

jews

The plural form of Jew: people who belong to the Jewish people or religion.

believe

To think that something is true or real.

ago

Before the present time.

anything

Any thing or event, often in questions or negatives.

add

Put something together with something else, or include more.

subtracting

The present participle of subtract: taking one number or amount away from another.

especially

In a specific manner or degree connected with this expression.

us

Used for the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.

challenging

Difficult in a way that tests skill, strength, or patience.

might

Shows that something is possible or could happen.

adapt

Change something, or change yourself, to fit new conditions.

themselves

Used when the people, animals, or things doing an action are also affected by it.