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adage
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n. a brief saying that usually contains some truth
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chink
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n. 1. a narrow opening, especially between two boards, a crack
2. a clicking sound, such as that made by coins striking together v. to fill up (small cracks) |
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comprehend
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v.1. to understand fully
2. to include, to take in (comprehensive: adj: including everything - complete) |
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eaves
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n. pl. the overhanging edges of a roof
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erode
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v. to wear away, to eat away as by acid, wind, or rain
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hull
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n.1. the outer covering of a seed or fruit
1. the main outer body of a ship or plane v. to remove the casing s from certain fruits or nuts, like pistachio nuts |
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offense
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n. the act of doing wrong, a crime, a sin
(take offense: v. to become annoyed or displeased) |
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pine
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n. an evergreen tree, the wood of this tree
v. to become weak or thin with sorrow or longing |
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reflect
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v. 1. to throw back or be thrown back from a surface, such as light, heat and sound are reflected
2. to think over carefully |
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restrain
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v. to hold in check, to control
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spectator
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n. a person who watches without taking part, especially at sports, an onlooker
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swine
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n.1. a pig or hog
2. a mean or disgusting person pl. pigs or hogs |