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| shell covering the back of an animal |
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| false story (lit. duck) "The term is said to have come from the French expression 'to sell half a duck'" |
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| make an attempt at "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps" |
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| artificial channel for water |
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| present at birth; related to birth; native |
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| substance causing vomiting |
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| make frivolous objections |
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| attribute "The kids imputed magical powers to the woman next door" |
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