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Rendang

Rendang is a tasty meat dish. It is cooked with coconut milk. Many spices make it smell good. People eat it at big parties. It is a special food to share. Do you like spicy food?

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Resort

A resort is a place for a trip. It has food and beds. Some have pools for fun. You can play sports there too. It helps you rest and play. Would you like to visit one?

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Retro style

Retro style looks like things from long ago. It can be clothes or toys. Some people like old music too. It makes us think of the past. It is fun to see. Do you like old things?

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Reuben sandwich

A Reuben is a warm sandwich. It has meat and cheese. It also has sour cabbage. It is served on dark bread. It is a tasty treat. Do you like sandwiches?

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Rhetoric (Aristotle)

A man named Aristotle wrote a book. It is about how to speak well. He shows how to win people over. This helps us share our ideas. It is a very special book. Do you like to tell stories?

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Rhotic consonant

Some sounds are like the letter R. We make them with our tongues. You can roll the sound. You can tap it once. Some people say it in their throat. It sounds different for everyone. Can you make an R sound?

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Rhoticity in English

People say the letter R in many ways. Some people say the R sound clearly. Others do not say it at the end of words. This can change how words sound. It is a fun way to talk. Do you hear the R sound?

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Rib eye steak

A ribeye is a tasty meat. It comes from a cow. It is very soft to eat. Many people like this food. It is a special meal. Do you like steak? It is a great treat.

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Rice ball

Rice balls are small and round. You can take them on a trip. They can have meat or fish inside. Some are even wrapped in leaves. They are a fun snack to eat. Do you like rice?

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Rice cake

Rice cakes are a fun food. They are made from rice. Some are sweet and some are salty. People eat them at big parties. They can be many shapes and colors. Do you like rice cakes?

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Rice flour

Rice flour is a soft powder. It comes from ground rice. People use it to make sweet treats. It can make yummy rice cakes. It helps make many foods. Do you like rice cakes?

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Rice noodles

Rice noodles are a tasty food. They are made from rice and water. People eat them in many places. They can be thick or thin. They can be in a soup. We love to eat them! Do you like noodles?

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Rice vermicelli

These are thin rice noodles. They are made from rice. People eat them in many ways. You can have them in soup. You can eat them in a salad. They are a tasty treat. Do you like noodles?

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Richard Bandler

Richard is a man who writes books. He helps people feel better. He works with words and how we think. He also gives talks to groups. He learned a lot in school. Do you like to read books?

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Richard Bentley

Richard Bentley loved old books. He studied very hard. He could find mistakes in old writing. This helped people learn the truth. He was a great teacher. Do you like to read old stories?

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Ring (jewellery)

A ring is a round band. It fits on your finger. It can be made of metal or stone. People wear them to show love. Some rings are very bright. Do you like rings?

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Rioplatense Spanish

Many people speak a special Spanish. It is used in Argentina and Uruguay. It sounds a bit like Italian. This is because many people moved there. It is a fun way to talk. Do you want to learn it?

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Risotto

Risotto is a soft rice dish. It comes from Italy. People cook it with warm broth. It feels very creamy in your mouth. It is a yummy meal. Do you like rice?

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Rite of passage

People have special days. These days mark a big change. You might move to a new group. It can feel very big. We celebrate with our friends. Do you have a big day?

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Roast chicken

Roast chicken is a yummy food. It can cook in a hot oven. Some cook it over a fire. People eat it at big meals. It makes us feel good. Do you like to eat chicken?

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Roasting

Roasting uses hot air to cook food. It can cook meat or vegetables. This makes the food taste very good. It can even make the outside brown. We can roast chicken or even squash. Do you like roasted food?

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Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi made grape juice for drinks. He worked in a sunny place in California. He made many people love his drinks. His work helps people learn about food. He was a very busy man. Do you like sweet grape juice?

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Robert M. W. Dixon

Robert Dixon studies how we talk. He learns many ways to speak. He travels to see new words. This work helps us learn about people. It is very cool. Do you like to learn new words?

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Robert Parker (wine critic)

Robert Parker tastes drinks made from grapes. He gives them a score. He uses a scale of 100 points. This helps people know what to buy. His work helps many people. Do you like to taste new things?

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Rocking chair

A rocking chair moves back and forth. It has curved wood on the bottom. You can rock with your feet. It helps you feel calm. It can help you sleep. Do you like to rock?

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Romani language

Romani is a way to talk. It started in India a long time ago. People moved to many new places. Now, it is spoken in many lands. It helps people feel close to each other. Do you know many ways to talk?

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Romanization

Some words use new letters. We change them to read. This helps us say them. It makes new words easy. It helps us learn. Can you try it?

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Romanization of Arabic

Arabic uses a special script. Some people use our letters to write it. This helps us read the sounds. It helps us learn the words. It is a way to share. Do you like to learn new ways to write?

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Romanization of Chinese

Chinese uses many special signs. We can use our alphabet to write them. This helps us read the sounds. It helps us type on a keyboard. It is a way to share. Do you like to read?

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Romanization of Japanese

People use our letters to write Japanese. This helps us read names. It helps us read signs. It is very useful. It makes learning easy. Do you want to try?

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Roman Jakobson

Roman was a man who loved words. He studied how we talk. He looked at how sounds work. This helped us understand many ways to talk. His work still helps us today. Do you like to tell stories?

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Romansh language

Romansh is a way to talk. It is spoken in a place called Switzerland. People use it in schools too. It helps people share their stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you know many ways to talk?

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Rongorongo

People found old wood with tiny pictures . These pictures look like writing. They show birds and plants. No one can read them yet. It is a big mystery! Can you guess what they say?

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Root beer

Root beer is a sweet drink. It has a thick foam on top. It tastes like sweet roots. You can add ice cream to it. It makes a fun treat. Do you like root beer?

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Rose Bertin

Rose Bertin made beautiful clothes. She worked for a queen. She made big, fancy dresses. She also made dolls to show new styles. Her work was very special. Do you like pretty dresses?

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Rosie the Riveter

Rosie was a name for many women. They worked in big factories. They built planes and ships. This helped their country a lot. It was hard but good work. They felt very proud. Did you know women built planes?

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Rosin

Rosin comes from pine trees. It is a sticky stuff. It can be yellow or black. Musicians rub it on bows. It helps them play music. It helps dancers stay on their feet. Do you like music?

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Roti

Roti is a round bread. It is flat and soft. People cook it in a pan. You can eat it with meat or vegetables. It is a yummy meal. Do you like bread?

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Rotisserie

Meat can cook on a long rod. This rod turns slowly. It turns over a fire or in an oven. The meat stays juicy and tasty. It is fun to watch it spin. Do you like cooked meat?

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Rouge (cosmetics)

Rouge is a red color for your face. People use it on cheeks or lips. Long ago, people in Egypt used it. It can be a powder or a cream. It makes people feel happy. Do you like the color red?

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Royal Alberta Museum

The Royal Alberta Museum is a big place. It is in a city called Edmonton. You can see old bones and rocks. You can even see live bugs! It is a fun place to learn. Do you like to explore?

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Ruby (color)

Ruby is a bright red color. It looks like a shiny stone. Some birds have this color on their necks. A sea fish has this name too. It is a pretty color to see. Do you like red?

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Russet Burbank

This is a brown potato. It has white inside. It is good for fries. It is also good for mashing. Many people love this potato. Do you like eating potatoes?

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Russian cuisine

People in Russia make many tasty foods. They eat warm soups and sweet treats. Some food is made with berries and honey. These meals help people stay warm. It is fun to try new things. Do you like yummy soup?

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Rwanda-Rundi

Many people use these ways to talk. They live in parts of Africa. Some words sound a bit like others. It is fun to learn them. We can use them to say hello. Do you want to learn a new way to talk?

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Rye bread

Rye bread is a dark bread. It is made from a special grain. It can taste very strong. Some bread is hard and thin. It can stay good for a long time. Do you like to eat bread?

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Saba banana

The saba is a big banana. It grows in warm places. People use it to make yummy food. You can fry it or eat it raw. It is very good for you. Do you like bananas?

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Safari

A safari is a long trip. You go to see wild animals. You can see big lions and elephants. It is a grand way to travel. It is a fun way to see nature. Would you like to go on a trip?

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