The Philadelphia “Philly”
Cheesesteak
Before You Read
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establishment
a business organization, public institution, or household
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component
a part or element of a larger
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imperative
of vital importance; crucial
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institution
a large company or other organization involved in financial trading
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grilled
cooked with a metal framework used for cooking food over an open fire
When You Read
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sub
sub shop(1): submarine sandwich shop
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hoagie
hoagie (hoagy) café: big submarine sandwich
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roll
they are placed inside a long roll (9-10): an item of food that is made by
wrapping a flat sheet of pastry, cake, meat, or fish around a sweet or savory filling
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grease
the meat and cheese begin to drip with grease(9): oil or fat used or produced in
cooking
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acknowledge
the Philly cheesesteak is acknowledged by many…(20): accept or admit the
existence or truth
Words You Need to Know
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(9) drip
(16) claim
(23) lean