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Join a captivating journey where a trickle of rain leads to a harrowing famine, and a queen's decree leaves a village in need. Follow Joan as she implores for a chance to make a difference with the power of a single grain of rice. Will abundance prevail over scarcity in this riveting story?
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One Grain of Rice Vocabulary
plentifully • Number of Syllables: 4 • Part of Speech: adverb • Definition: with nothing lacking; with more than enough • Sentence: The art supplies closet was plentifully stocked with brushes, paper, paints, and clay. • Synonym: abundantly
trickle • Number of Syllables: 2 • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: a thin, slow stream of something, such as water or sand • Sentence: A trickle of raindrops slid down the windowpane.
famine • Number of Syllables: 2 • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: A period of time when there is not enough food, such as during a crop failure. • Sentence: The lack of rain caused many crops to die, which resulted in a famine. • Synonym: hunger
decreed • Number of Syllables: 2 • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: made an official order, such as from a ruler or a government • Sentence: The queen decreed a holiday in honor of her birthday.
implored • Number of Syllables: 2 • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: asked in a pleading way • Sentence: Joan implored Coach Ames to let her run the race. • Synonym: begged