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a proverb, wise saying
quote an old adage |
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a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount
a box office bonanza |
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lacking politness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
annoyed by his churlish response |
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a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
the citadel that guarded Troy |
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to work with; work together
collaborate on a project |
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an orderhaving the force of law; to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully
a papel decree |
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disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting
struck a discordant note |
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to develop gradually; rise to a higher level
notes that evolve into a book |
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| a passage taken from a book, articleetc.; to take such a passage; to quote |
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to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
grope in the dark for the light switch |
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