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pause – v. to stop doing something for a short time before doing it again

ideal – adj. exactly right for a particular purpose, situation or person

phrase – n. a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence

text – n. the words that make up the main part of a book, magazine, newspaper, Web site or something else

contrast – n. a difference between things or people that are being compared

ticket – n. a piece of paper that allows you to see a show, go to an event, travel on a vehicle, or do something else

mythological – adj. relating to, based on or appearing in myths or mythology

comma – n. a punctuation mark , that is used to separate words or groups of words in a sentence

punctuation – n. the marks, such as periods and commas, in a piece of writing that make its meaning clear

urinary tract – n. the body's drainage system for removing urine, which is composed of wastes and extra fluid