Rahim was a baker. Every morning when the alarm clock rang, he would get up. This was his habit.
He made bread, candy, cream cakes in his small booth. He mixed special sugar and apple pieces in his dough. People said his creations had charm - like magic.
"Rahim buddy, why is your bread so good?" one buyer asked.
"Because I make it with sense," Rahim said. "Just following a recipe isn't enough. You have to make it from your heart."
One day, the owner of a big brand came and stood in front of his booth. "I want to buy all your products. Dozens of breads, candies, everything."
Rahim was happy. "Really?"
"Yes. I want to give you a deal. You make for my brand. You're bound to succeed. Your talent has worth."
But Rahim thought. "Your offer is very good. But this small booth, my buyers who come every day - this is my life. I make sense of my life through this habit. Every morning, the alarm rings, I make dough, measure sugar, cut apples. This is my magic."
"But you could be big! Famous brand!" the owner said.
"I know," Rahim smiled. "But my charm is - I know every buyer. When Mrs. Khan comes, I know she likes cream pastry. When little Ahmed comes, he wants candy. When a dozen people line up, I see their smiles. This is my worth."
"You're crazy," the owner said. "You're bound to stay small."
"Maybe," Rahim said. "But I'll stay happy. When the smell of bread comes from my front door, when the smell of sugar and dough bursts out - no brand can give that. This is my own charm."
Years later, that big brand closed down. But Rahim's booth? Still running. Every day the alarm clock rings. His habit continues. His buyers come. A dozen new customers join.
One day a young baker came and said, "I want to learn from you. What's your magic?"
Rahim smiled. "Not magic buddy. It's love. When you knead dough, think about who you're making bread for. When you add sugar, think you're adding sweetness to someone's life. When you add apple pieces, think you're giving fresh joy. When you spread cream, imagine you're creating soft memories."
"That's your secret?" the young baker asked.
"That's it," Rahim confirmed. "And remember - big brands, big booths, big fame - these aren't worth anything if you don't have a sense of purpose. My alarm rings every day because I know why I'm getting up. My habit isn't just baking - it's giving love. Every dozen breads, every piece of candy, every cream cake - these aren't just food. They're connection. That's the real charm. That's what makes sense. That's what's worth it."
And the young baker learned - sometimes the best worth isn't big brands or dozens of booths, but the charm of doing one thing with all your heart, from the front of a small booth, with the same habit, day after day, bread after bread, candy after candy, bound by love, creating magic that bursts with sense and purpose.
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alarmed
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alarmed
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alarms
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alarming
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to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
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The loud noise alarmed the residents. |
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warn, alert, frighten, startle
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calm, soothe, reassure, comfort
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alarm clock, alarm system, false alarm, raise alarm
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🍎
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/ˈæpəl/
noun
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a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin
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She ate a red apple for breakfast. |
the apple of one's eye |
a person or thing that is greatly loved or treasured
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fruit, pome, produce
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apple pie, apple tree, apple juice, eat an apple
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☎️
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/buːθ/
noun
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a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
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He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot. |
telephone booth |
a small cubicle containing a public telephone.
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stall, kiosk, cubicle, stand
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open space, hall
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voting booth, ticket booth, photo booth, information booth
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🔗
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verb, noun, adjective
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bounded
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bounded
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bounds
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bounding
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To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
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The dog bounded across the field with joy. |
out of bounds |
Beyond the permitted limits.
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leap, jump, restrict, limit, tie
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free, release, unlimited
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bounded area, out of bounds, bound to happen, legally bound
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noun
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a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
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Nike is a popular brand of sportswear. |
brand new |
completely new, unused
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label, trademark, logo, mark
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generic, unbranded
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brand name, popular brand, brand image, build a brand
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noun
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A type of food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked.
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She bought a loaf of bread from the bakery. |
break bread |
to share a meal with someone, often signifying friendship
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loaf, bun, roll, baguette, toast
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meat, rice
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slice of bread, loaf of bread, white bread, brown bread
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🤝
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noun
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a close friend or companion, used informally
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He went to the movies with his best buddy. |
buddy up |
to become friends or form a pair for a task
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friend, pal, mate, chum, companion
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enemy, foe, rival
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best buddy, travel buddy, gym buddy, buddy system, study buddy
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💥
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/bɜːst/
verb
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burst
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burst
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bursts
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bursting
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to break open suddenly and violently; to come forth with sudden force or emotion
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The balloon burst when it hit the thorn. |
burst into tears |
to start crying suddenly
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explode, break, crack, erupt, rupture
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hold, contain, restrain
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burst into flames, burst open, burst into laughter, burst with joy
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🛒
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noun
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a person who makes a purchase
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The buyer inspected the car before making payment. |
buyer beware |
the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality of goods
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customer, purchaser, client, consumer
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seller, vendor
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buyer demand, buyer behavior, new buyer, property buyer
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a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
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The children were excited to get candy on Halloween. |
eye candy |
something or someone that is attractive but not intellectually stimulating
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sweet, confection, treat, chocolate, bonbon
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bitter, sour
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candy bar, candy shop, candy wrapper, hard candy, cotton candy
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💫
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noun/verb
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charmed
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charmed
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charms
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charming
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the power or quality of delighting or attracting others; to attract or please greatly
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Her smile never fails to charm everyone around her. |
lucky charm |
an object believed to bring good luck
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appeal, allure, enchantment, fascination, captivate
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repel, displease
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personal charm, lucky charm, charm offensive
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noun
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An instrument used to measure and show time.
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The clock on the wall shows the correct time. |
around the clock |
All day and all night without stopping.
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timepiece, watch, timer, chronometer
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timelessness
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alarm clock, wall clock, digital clock, clock tower, clock face
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🍦
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noun
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A thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top; also a soft substance used in cooking or cosmetics.
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She added some cream to her coffee. |
the cream of the crop |
the very best of a group
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dairy, lotion, ointment, top, best
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worst, inferior
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whipped cream, face cream, cream sauce, cream cheese
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🍞
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/doʊ/
noun
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a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
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She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking. |
rolling in dough |
having a lot of money
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batter, paste, mixture, mass, blend
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liquid, powder
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bread dough, pizza dough, soft dough, knead dough
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🥚
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/ˈdʌzən/
noun
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a group of twelve
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She bought a dozen eggs from the market. |
cheaper by the dozen |
items bought in bulk are often cheaper
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twelve, set, group, batch
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single, one
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a dozen eggs, dozens of people, a dozen times
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🚪
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/frʌnt/
noun
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the forward-facing part of something
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The house has a garden in front. |
put on a brave front |
to appear confident while hiding true feelings
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fore, facade, frontage, forefront, entrance
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back, rear
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front door, front line, front page, in front of
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🔄
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/ˈhæb.ɪt/
noun
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a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up
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She has a habit of drinking tea every morning. |
old habits die hard |
it is difficult to stop doing things that one has been doing for a long time
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custom, practice, routine, tendency, pattern
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abstinence, irregularity, avoidance
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bad habit, good habit, develop habit, break habit
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🧠
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noun/verb
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sensed
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sensed
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senses
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sensing
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A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
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She had a strong sense of responsibility. |
common sense |
sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge
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feeling, perception, awareness, intuition, judgment
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nonsense, folly, ignorance
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sense of humor, sense of duty, sense danger, make sense
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🍬
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noun
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sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
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Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee. |
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sweetener, sucrose
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salt, bitter
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brown sugar, sugar cube, sugar level, blood sugar
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💎
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noun
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the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
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The painting is worth thousands of dollars. |
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value, price, merit, importance
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worthlessness, insignificance, cheapness, valuelessness
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net worth, true worth, self-worth
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