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park – n. a piece of public land in or near a city that is kept free of houses and other buildings and can be used for pleasure and exercise

tiny – adj. very small

key – n. an instrument by which the bolt of a lock (as on a door) is turned or by which an engine is started

welcome mat – n. a small rug that is placed by the door of a person's house, apartment, etc., for guests to wipe their feet on before entering

lock – n. a fastening (as for a door) in which a bolt is operated (as by a key)

table – n. a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs

toilet – n. a large bowl attached to a pipe that is used for getting rid of bodily waste and then flushed with water

shower – n. a bath in which water is sprayed on the body or a device for providing such a bath

tent – n. a portable shelter that is used outdoors, is made of cloth (such as canvas or nylon), and is held up with poles and ropes

stepping-stone – n. a means of progress or advancement