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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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To finish successfully.

“She worked hard to accomplish her goals before the deadline.”

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Dictionary Entry

slum

Part of Speech: nounPronunciation: /slʌm/

A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

Origin

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Common Phrases

clearance slumareas slumdwellers slum. slumarea slumconditions slumslum urbanslum city
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Synonyms

slummyslum area

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Related Words

poorfavelabarrioghettoshantytownshanty

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