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| A starchlike protein that is deposited in the liver, kidneys, spleen, or other tissues in certain diseases |
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| An extra seed-covering, typically colored and hairy or fleshy, e.g., the red fleshy cup around a yew seed |
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| omen; the work of an augur |
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| A belt for a sword or other piece of equipment, worn over one shoulder and reaching down to the opposite hip |
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| each of 2 anchors on a ship's bow; shade or enclose |
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| Affected with a wasting disease, esp. pulmonary tuberculosis // Of or relating to the using up of resources |
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| A smokeless explosive made from nitrocellulose, nitroglycerine, and petroleum jelly, used in ammunition. |
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| zucchini: marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small |
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| a swift horse; person who hunts animals with greyhounds using sight rather than scent |
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| a large loose hood, esp. one foriming part of a monk's habit |
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| snappish; ignorable; snarling |
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| The removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound |
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| transparent; light, delicate, and translucent |
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| 1. Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. 2. In the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way. |
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| shy; modest (bc of a lack of self confidence) |
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| 1. Bring out or develop (something latent or potential). 2. Infer (something) from data. |
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| boredom; listeness ness & dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement |
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| Curved like a sickle; hooked. |
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| fistular: hollow and tube-shaped like a reed |
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| A publicity agent. Verb: Publicize or promote (something or someone) |
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| 1st offenisve movement of a phrase in fencing // sword thrust |
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| 1. Indeed (often used ironically or to express surprise or indignation): "forsooth, there is no one I trust more". 2. Used to give an ironic politeness to questions |
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| oryx, large antelope from SW & E Africa |
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| large rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship |
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| a sweet filling made of prunes or apricots |
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| a sweet filling made of prunes or apricots |
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| soften or break up; become softened by soaking |
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| clumsy // ineffectualy or bungling |
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| A pipe or chamber branching into several openings // Many and various |
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| A person who is very small, esp. one not otherwise abnormal or deformed // A jointed model of the human body, used in anatomy or as an artist's lay figure |
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| A woman's short, loose, sleeveless cloak or shawl// A bulletproof screen for a soldier |
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| basket esp. one of a pair carried by a beast of burden |
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| The killing of a parent or other near relative. |
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| an archyway in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with trained climbing or trailing plants |
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| The use of indirect and circumlocutory speech or writing |
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| Covered with long soft hairs. |
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| A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, esp. to one's pride // Stimulate (interest or curiosity) |
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| A vain or conceited person, esp. one who dresses or behaves extravagantly. |
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| steep; sudden and dramatic |
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| promotion or appointment to a position or office |
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| Preceding in time or order; antecedent |
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| Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty. // Commonplace; unromantic. |
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| Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty. // Commonplace; unromantic. |
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| A person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another, esp. recently |
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| Strongly laxative in effect// Having the effect of ridding someone of unwanted feelings or memories - the purgative action of language |
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| fever; raised body temperature |
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| an unprincipled person; unprincipled |
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| medicine or drink that restores health; the ability to " " |
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| quietness; reserve; not volunteering anything more than necessary |
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| Split or tear apart violently |
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| Move in a turbulent, swirling manner: "the searoiled below her |
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| gory: accompanied by bloodshed; "this bitter and sanguinary war" |
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| Of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress: "sartorial elegance". |
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| sparkling; flash or sparkle of light |
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| perpetuity: the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless) |
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| A large black gibbon native to Sumatra and the Malay peninsula |
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| a small seal, esp. one set in a ring; used to authenticate a document |
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| 1. A family tree. 2. A diagram showing the relationship between a text and its various manuscript versions |
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| The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes, esp. that between the tundra and steppes of Siberia and North America |
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| A level space where a battery of guns is mounted |
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| a shell game; a swindling sleight-of-hand game |
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| A tambourine or similar instrument. |
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| A tambourine or similar instrument. |
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| 1. Discharge (a fluid) gradually through pores in a membrane, esp. within the body 2. (of a fluid) Be discharged in such a way |
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| indecent; not proper or appropriate |
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| wart-like, resembling a verruca |
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| 1. Causing vertigo, esp. by being extremely high or steep. 2. Relating to or affected by vertigo. |
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| relating to deep inward feelings // abdoominal |
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| (of an animal) Bringing forth live young that have developed inside the body of the parent // (of a plant) Reproducing from buds that form plantlets while still attached to the parent plant, or from seeds that germinate within the fruit |
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