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interval
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1.a period of time: an interval of 50 years.
2.a period of temporary pause: intervals between the volleys of gunfire. 3.a space between things, points, limits, etc.: an interval of ten feet between posts. |
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possess
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1.to have as property; own: to possess a house and a car.
2.to have as a faculty, quality, or the like: |
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dreaded
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1.to fear greatly: to dread death.
2.to be reluctant to do, meet, or experience: I dread going to big parties. |
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sympathetic; sympathy
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1. agreement in feeling, as between persons; feeling the same as someone else.
2. the fact or power of sharing the feelings of another, especially in sorrow or trouble; knowing how someone else feels, compassion. |
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sinewy; sinews
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1. a tendon (connects our muscles)
2.Often, sinews. the source of strength, power, or vigor |
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directories; directory
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a book- alphabetical index of the names and addresses of persons in a city, district, organization, etc., or of a particular category of people.
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obstinate
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1. stubbornly sticking to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not giving in to argument or persuasion
2. not flexible |
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arrogant; arrogance
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1. the idea that one is better than anyone else
2.offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride. |
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massive
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large in scale, amount, or degree; huge
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encased
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surrounded by
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breeches
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knee-length trousers
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calf
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the fleshy part of the back of the human leg below the knee.
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brogues
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a comfortable, low-heeled shoe
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stag hounds
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a dog trained to hunt deer
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scowling; scowl
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1.to make an angry or displeased face
2.to have a gloomy or threatening look. |
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impatience
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1. having no patience
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flushed
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blushing; having a reddish face
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flustered; fluster
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to put into a state of agitated confusion: His constant criticism flustered me.
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pillar of society
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One who occupies an important or responsible position
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bound
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sure; certain
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barmy
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crazy, foolish
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piffle
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nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk.
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regardless
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without regard; showing no concern or worry
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brigand
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a bandit, a robber
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viper
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1. a spiteful person
2.a snake |
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twill
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a fabric constructed in twill weave, or clothes made out of the fabric
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brute
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1.a nonhuman creature; beast.
2.an insensitive, or crude person. |
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chaos
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a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
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quality
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a personality or character trait: kindness is one of her many good qualities.
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