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Jane Eyre
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11
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10/07/2005

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Term
akin
Definition
1 : related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype

2 : essentially similar, related, or compatible
Term
asylum
Definition
an institution for the care of the destitute or sick and especially the insane ; a place of refuge or security
Term
bedlam
Definition
1. madman
2. lunatic asylum
3. a place, scene, or state of uproar and confusion
Term
bigamy
Definition
the act of entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another
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convention
Definition
a: usage or custom especially in social matters b : a rule of conduct or behavior
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drawing room
Definition
a formal reception room
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embitter
Definition
to excite bitter feelings in;
to make bitter
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impediment
Definition
a bar or hindrance (as lack of sufficient age) to a lawful marriage
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laudanum
Definition
1 : any of various formerly used preparations of opium
2 : a tincture of opium
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reciprocate
Definition
1 : to give and take mutually
2 : to return in kind or degree
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shilling
Definition
1. a former monetary unit of the United Kingdom equal to 12 pence or 1/20 pound
2. a coin representing one shilling
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