Books on Wheels and Warm Pizza

Mila's cooking filled the old bus at the edge of town with the smell of pasta. The book café's refurbished bus was set to travel today with a hefty pizza oven onboard. They unfolded a porch in front of the bus so passersby could sit and read. New readers received a little print card right after registering. Each reader got the card stamped as proof when they returned a book. Asif announced on the mic, 'You can share any query, and we'll explain.' Beside him, Lubna read a favorite quote to motivate everyone. Sunlight sparkled over the mountain range outside the bus windows. Returning readers said the roaming library had opened a realm of imagination for them. When kids asked for new titles, Sohel would refer to the stories they had already read. One by one they launched a drive to renew memberships for long-time patrons. A bicycle rider stopped next to the bus to ask about the latest arrivals. Breezes rolling down the green ridge flipped the pages inside the bus. The road felt a bit rough at first, but the crew's excitement never faded. Tabassum said, 'The scope of this project is more than books; it's about building circles of stories.' They hung a big umbrella to create a cozy shade beside the bus. Rahman unfolded a wooden shelf to arrange the new books. When the evening crowd grew, they split the readers into two groups for discussion. The roaming café's staff spread soft cushions so everyone could relax and listen. Once night fell, they headed toward the next village along the riverside trail.

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Books on Wheels and Warm Pizza - Mask Toggle

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/ˈpæstə/
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an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
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We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.

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spaghetti, noodles, macaroni, linguine
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rice, bread
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pasta sauce, pasta dish, creamy pasta, pasta recipe
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🍕
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/ˈpiːtsə/
noun
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a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
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We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

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have a slice of pizza

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to enjoy or share a piece of pizza
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pie, flatbread, snack, dish, meal
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none, dessert
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eat pizza, order pizza, pizza delivery, slice of pizza
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🏡
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/pɔːrtʃ/
noun
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a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
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We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.

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veranda, balcony, terrace, entryway
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indoor, interior
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front porch, back porch, porch swing, sitting on the porch
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🖨️
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/prɪnt/
verb
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printed
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printed
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prints
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printing
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to produce text or images on paper or other materials using a machine
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He will print the report tomorrow morning.

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publish, produce, reproduce, copy
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erase, delete
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print out, print on, digital print, print press
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🧑‍⚖️
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/pruːf/
noun
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evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
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The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.

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evidence, confirmation, verification, testimony
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disproof, refutation
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provide proof, irrefutable proof, proof of identity
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/ˈkwɪəri/
verb
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queried
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queried
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queries
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querying
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to ask a question; to express doubt about something
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The student decided to query the professor about the assignment.

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question, ask, inquire, challenge
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answer, accept, confirm
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database query, search query, query results, SQL query, query language
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💬
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/kwoʊt/
verb
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quoted
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quoted
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quotes
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quoting
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to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
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The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.

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cite, repeat, reference, mention
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paraphrase, summarize, omit
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quote directly, quote accurately, quote from, quote someone
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📏
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/reɪndʒ/
noun, verb
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ranged
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ranged
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ranges
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ranging
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The extent or scope of something; to vary between limits.
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The mountains range from north to south across the country.

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out of range

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Beyond the limits of something, especially distance or capability.
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scope, extent, span, spectrum, vary
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limit, restriction, narrow
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wide range, price range, range of motion, mountain range
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👑
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/rɛlm/
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A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
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He is well known in the realm of science.

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beyond the realm of possibility

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impossible
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kingdom, domain, territory, sphere
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outside, void
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realm of science, realm of fantasy, political realm, within the realm
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📑
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/rɪˈfɜːr/
verb
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referred
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referred
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refers
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referring
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to direct someone to another source of help, information, or decision
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The doctor will refer you to a specialist.

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refer to

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to mention or speak about something
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direct, mention, cite, allude, recommend
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ignore, neglect
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refer to a doctor, refer back, refer someone, refer directly
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🔄
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/rɪˈnuː/
verb
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renewed
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renewed
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renews
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renewing
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to make something new again or extend its period of validity
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I need to renew my passport before traveling.

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renew a contract

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to extend the time or validity of a contract
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extend, refresh, continue, prolong
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expire, end, terminate
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renew subscription, renew passport, renew contract, renew hope
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🏇
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A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
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The rider fell off the horse.

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cyclist, motorcyclist, jockey, equestrian
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pedestrian, walker
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skilled rider, horse rider, motorcycle rider, rider safety
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🏔️
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noun
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a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
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We walked along the mountain ridge.

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ridge of mountains

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a continuous chain of mountains or hills
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crest, peak, range, spine, chain
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valley, hollow
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mountain ridge, ridge line, ridge top, ice ridge
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/rʌf/
adjective
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having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
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The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.

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coarse, uneven, harsh, bumpy
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smooth, soft, gentle, even
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rough surface, rough sea, rough draft
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🔭
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the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
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The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

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within the scope

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within the limits or extent
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range, extent, capacity, reach, breadth
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limitlessness, narrowness
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scope of work, within scope, beyond scope, broad scope
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🌳
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/ʃeɪd/
noun, verb
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shaded
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shaded
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shades
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shading
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a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
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We sat under the tree for some shade.

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throw shade

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to publicly criticize or show disrespect subtly
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shadow, cover, shelter, dimness, screen
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light, brightness, exposure
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in the shade, shade of a tree, window shade, sun shade
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📚
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a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
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I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

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rack, ledge, stand, platform
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floor, ground
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bookshelf, shelf space, kitchen shelf, wall shelf
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✂️
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/splɪt/
verb
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split
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split
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splits
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splitting
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to divide or separate into parts or groups
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He split the log in two with an axe.

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divide, separate, break, sever
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join, unite
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split up, split the difference, split second
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👩‍💼
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/stæf/
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a group of employees working together in an organization
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The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

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employees, team, workforce, personnel
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employer, boss
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staff members, staff meeting, hospital staff
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🥾
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/treɪl/
noun
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a path or track left by something that has passed
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The hikers followed the trail through the forest.

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path, track, route, way
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obstacle, block
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mountain trail, hiking trail, follow a trail, well-worn trail
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