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canal: a long straight passage dug in the ground and filled with water for boats and ships to travel along; a smaller passage used for carrying water to fields, crops, etc.

fjord: a long narrow area of sea between high cliffs

cottage: a small house, especially in the country

fancy: unusually complicated, often in an unnecessary way; intended to impress other people

splash: to make somebody/something wet by making water, mud, etc. fall on them/it

Capture the Flag is a traditional outdoor game. The two teams try to capture each other's flag and return it to their base.

A popsicle is a frozen treat consisting of flavored ice or ice cream on a stick.

wrangler: a cowboy or a cowgirl, especially one who takes care of horses

preside: to lead or be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, etc.

extravaganza: a large, expensive and impressive entertainment

dexterity: ​skill in using your hands or your mind

athleticism: the quality of being physically strong, fit and active

gunnysack: a large bag made from rough material and used to store flour, potatoes, etc.

A gunny sack race, also known as a sack race, is a fun outdoor game where participants hop inside a sack, typically made of burlap or similar material, and race to the finish line.

A wheelbarrow race is a two-person team activity where one person acts as the "driver" and the other as the "wheelbarrow". The driver holds the other person's ankles, and the "wheelbarrow" walks on their hands while the driver supports them.

Rose Bowl: The Rose Bowl is an American outdoor athletic stadium, located in Pasadena, California, a northeast suburb of Los Angeles.

juggle: to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time so that you can fit all of them into your life

pay off: to be successful and bring good results

kaizen: the practice of continuously improving the way in which a company operates

jigsaw: a saw (= a type of tool) with a narrow blade for cutting designs in thin pieces of wood or metal

plywood: board made by sticking thin layers of wood on top of each other

solicit: to ask somebody for something, such as support, money or information; to try to get something or persuade somebody to do something

witty: clever and humorous

fold-out: (of a piece of furniture or a page in a book or magazine) designed to be opened out for use and then folded away again so it can be stored easily

comic strip: a series of drawings inside boxes that tell a story and are often published in newspapers

depict: to describe something in words, or give an impression of something in words or with a picture

gin up: arouse or intensify strong feelings in someone

outrageous: very unusual and intended to shock people slightly

muse: to think carefully about something for a time, ignoring what is happening around you

inscribe: to write or cut words, your name, etc. onto something

cider: an alcoholic drink made from the juice of apples.

The term "Wurlitzer" most commonly refers to The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, an American company known for its musical instruments, particularly jukeboxes and electric pianos.

rink: a specially prepared flat surface of ice, where you can ice-skate

bouquet: DJ[buˋkei] a bunch of flowers arranged in an attractive way so that it can be carried in a ceremony or presented as a gift

carnation: a white, pink, red or yellow flower, often worn as a decoration on formal occasions

wind down; to rest or relax after a period of activity or excitement

ornament: DJ[ˋɔ:nəmənt] an object that is used as decoration in a room, garden, etc. rather than for a particular purpose

reminisce: DJ[͵remiˋnis]

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