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cockpit
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the part of an airplane where the pilot and copilot sit
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plumb
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completely
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discard
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to throw away
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sorrel
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a horse whose color is slightly orange to light brown
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runway
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a smooth lane of level ground that airplanes use to take off and land
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playwright
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a person who writes plays
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brackish
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stagnant, sour, or salty
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epidemic
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any disease that spreads through a population
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scow
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a flat-bottomed boat used for big loads
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drone
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to make a low humming noise
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derby
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a race with many contestants
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optimism
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a belief that good things will happen
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version
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a new form of something, based on an original model
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unintelligible
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not able to be understood
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glaze
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a thin, shiny coating
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bleary
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unclear; blurred
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annual
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happening or done every year
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priority
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of first importance
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manuscript
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a book written by hand or by typewriter
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yarn
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a long tale; a story, often adventurous or funny
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tolerate
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to put up with; endure
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scythe
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a tool with a long, curved blade; knife; harvester
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widowed
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left without a husband because of death
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bustle
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to hurry and move around in a busy and excited way
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republic
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a form of government in which the power of government rests with the voters, who elect representatives to govern the country
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make-shift
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a quick substitution, usually invented in an emergency
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suspend
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to halt any action for a period of time
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sorghum
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a grain often used to make syrup or to feed animals
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harmonica
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a small, rectangular musical instrument
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brawny
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heavily muscled; strong
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peal
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a loud ringing of a set of bells
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balk
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to stop short and refuse to go on
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Vaya con Dios
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Go with God
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venison
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deer meat
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husk
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the dry outer covering of an ear of corn and of some other seeds and fruit
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disappointed
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feeling a failure in hope or wishes
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trial run
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a preliminary test of a machine or vehicle that simulates actual use
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situation
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a condition or combiniation of circumstances; the way events or things are at a certain time
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calamity
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something that goes wrong
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wield
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to handle with great power; swing; use
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kit
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shortened form of kitten; the young of certain animals such as foxes or squirrels
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herald
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a messenger; carrier
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fuming
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to be very angry, as though giving off smoke
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salvage
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to save something from being damaged or destroyed
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sultry
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very hot and humid
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portico
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a porch or walk held up with columns
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drought
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a long period with little or no rain
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sprint
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to run at top speed
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rutabaga
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an edible plant, something like a turnip
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employ
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to make use of
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notion
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a sudden idea or desire; a whim
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synagogue
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a building or place used by Jews for worship and religious instruction
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stud
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to dot onto a surface; sprinkle about
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auction
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a public sale where items are sold to the highest bidders
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ladle
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to dip out a liquid using a cup-shaped spoon that has a long handle
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civil
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concerning the events happening within a country or community
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flustered
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nervous, excited, confused
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volunteer
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to give or offer, usually without being asked
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noose
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a loop formed in a rope with a kind of knot that lets the loop tighten as the rope is pulled
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posse
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a group of men called together by a sheriff to help catch an outlaw or to keep law and order
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pneumonia
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a serious disease of the lungs
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hoist
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to raise up or lift, often with the help of a machine
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calloused
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made hard and thick
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shocks
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bound pieces of grain stalks; bundles
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vehicle
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anything used to moving people or goods; a means of transportation
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bruin
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another name for a bear
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solitary
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existing or living alone
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debris
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the scattered pieces or remains for something that has been broken or destroyed
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fret
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to worry; usually to worry out loud or to show by restlessness that one is worried
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contraption
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an unusual device or machine
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insulation
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the material used for slowing or stopping the passage of electricity, sound, or air
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swap
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to trade items
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bill
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the hard, projecting mouth parts on the head of a bird
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mooring
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a stable, secure place where a boat can be tied
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trade language
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a common language used by several tribes, for marketplace or industry
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scepter
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a short staff held by a king as a symbol of power; staff; wand
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gloom
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low spirits; sadness
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cellophane
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a thin, clear material like flexible paper
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rebuke
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a stern reprimand
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reception
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a social gathering in honor of someone
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develop
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to grow, every detail complete
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astound
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to fill with wonder; surprise; astonish
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veranda
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a porch or balcony with a roof
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fancy
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to imagine
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taper
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to make or become gradually thinner at one end
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sourdough
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a settler in the Yukon
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publisher
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a person or company that produces and sells printed materials, such as books, magazine, or newspapers
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calico
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a cotton cloth printed with a brightly colored design
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submit
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to yield to the control, influence, or authority of another
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fitful
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restless or irregular
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mechanic
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a person who is skilled in making, using, or repairing machines
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reckon
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to consider or to compute
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caulk
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a waterproof substance squeezed into the cracks of a building to make it watertight
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incident
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something that happened; an event
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gush
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to say very sweetly
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sullen
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pouting or in a bad mood
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vexillum
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a square cloth banner first used by the Romans
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prosper
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to be successful; to do well; thrive
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port
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a harbor and the area of a harbor where boats are loaded and unloaded
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watch
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someone who guards or protects
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embroider
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to decorate cloth by sewing on designs
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loophole
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a mistake in a written or verbal contract that allows one party to avoid his obligation
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peer
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to look closely in order to see something clearly; stare
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gingham
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a cotton cloth that usually has a pattern of stripes, checks, or plaid
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guffaw
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hoarse laughter; a short, sudden laugh
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enquire
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to question or examine
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liniment
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liquid applied to the skin to soothe or relax; tonic; medicine
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jersey
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a sweater or shirt of soft fabric, made to be pulled down over the head
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trundling
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moving or pulling along on wheels
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layout
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the arrangement of furniture or other structures in a room or building
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exaggerate
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to describe something as larger or more interesting than it really is
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mosey
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to move or stroll along
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albino
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an animal or person that is white because it or he has no skin pigmentation
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ruffian
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a thug; a criminal
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distress
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serious danger or trouble
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ascension
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a going up
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antics
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games, pranks, or stunts
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lariat
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a long rope with a sliding noose at one end, used especially to catch horses or cattle
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pauper
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a common man who is very poor
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audition
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perform on a trial basis; to show one's skill in acting or singing
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urchin
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a small, playful child; a child with no money or home
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prism
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a piece of glass cut so that it breaks reflected light into many colors
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mirage
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an illusion
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tragedy
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a serious play that ends badly for the main character or characters
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proprietor
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owner
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responsible
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dependable and reliable; trustworthy
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falter
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to move unsteadily
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vast
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enormous; wide
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ammunition
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bullets, explosives, bombs, grenades, or anything else that can be fired from a gun or weapon
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yeoman
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a minor officer in a king's court
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cardamon
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an edible seed that comes from an Asian plant
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glide
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to move smoothly, as though riding on air or water
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centipede
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an animal that look something like a worm; it has a long, flat body and many pairs of legs
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galleon
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a large sailing ship with three masts that was used mainly during the sixteenth century
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cayman
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an animal that looks like an alligator but is a little smaller
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tenor
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a man's singing voice
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pulp
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a damp mixture of ground-up wood or rags, used for making paper
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treacherous
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not able to be trusted
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coupon
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a small certificate that can be exchanged for money, food, or other goods
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massive
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huge; larger than usual
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fit
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to be in the proper condition for a tast; physically fit
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infirmary
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a room or building for the care of the sick
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barter
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to trade one thing for another without using money
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adjoin
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to be next to
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wingspread
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the distance between the tip of one wing and the tip of the other wing when they are spread wide
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strait
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tight; confined
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dissuade
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to persuade a person against his given course of action
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compass
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to encircle or surround
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loft
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an open space under a roof; an attic
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Moravians
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a Protestant denomination
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exasperate
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to make angry or irritable; to drive a person to the end of his patience; provoke; annoy
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tumbleweed
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a plant that, when it dies, breaks free of its roots and is rolled about by the wind
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polio
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poliomyelitis; a disease that can cause paralysis, damage to the muscles, and sometimes death
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fumble
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to handle clumsily or without skill
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gully
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a ditch cut into the earth by flowing water
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quavering
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trembling, unsteady
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miniature
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much smaller than the usual size
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gadget
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a small, unusual tool or mechanical device
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leprechaun
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an elflike creature given to mischief and pranks
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fanatic
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a person who believes in or loves something so much that he does foolish things for it
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banister
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a handrail
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valour
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courage and strength in battle
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bow out
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to gracefully withdraw, usually fron a contest or game
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marmalade
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a jam made from sugar and the pulp and rind of fruits
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et cetera
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and other things of the same kind; and so forth (etc.)
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matted
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thick, tangled, or twisted
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askew
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to one side
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spoil
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to become rotten or damaged so as to be bad to use
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divine
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of or from God
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mangy
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having bare or dirty spots
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cable
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a thick, strong rope made of twisted wire or fiber
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ornery
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stubborn and high-spirited; mischievous
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muchachos
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boys; can be used to call one's companions together
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dustdevil
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a small whirlwind
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check
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an expression indicating "yes" or "all set"
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rector
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a minister in charge of a church and parish
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spire
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to top part of a steeple or other structure that tapers upward
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notorious
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well known for something bad or unpleasant
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inquisitive
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eager to learn
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foal
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a young horse, zebra, or donkey
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panning
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washing dirt or gravel in a pan in search for gold
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heretic
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one who hold extremely wicked religious beliefs
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lavish
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to give generously
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rowel
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a wheel with sharp spikes
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stupor
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a daze; a state of confused inactivity
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gendarme
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a French policeman
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relay
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a crew, group, or team that relieves another
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victor
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one who conquers or wins
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canvass
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to walk door to door for selling or advertising
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defiant
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refusing to obey authority
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queasy
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nauseated
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pharmacist
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a person who is trained to prepare drugs and medicines; a druggist
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base
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the lowest part; the bottom
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brand
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a piece of burning wood
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prey
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an animal hunted or caught by another animal for food
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waistcoat
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a vest
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legend
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a story that has been handed down from earlier times
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canopy
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a covering like a tent held up over a bed, entrance, or important person
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barren
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not producing anything
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cinch
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a strap for a saddle, usually fastened along a horse's or other animal's belly
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gloat
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to feel or show great satisfaction
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bronc
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a wild or partly tamed horse of western North America
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mochila
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a pouched leather covering for a saddle
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indignant
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feeling or showing anger about something that is unfair, mean, or bad
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perceive
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to understand
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snout
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the long nose, jaws, or front part of the head an an animal, such as a pig or alligator
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fare
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the price of a ride on a bus, train, or other vehicle
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shackle
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a metal bracelet, usually on the end of a chain,used for restraining a captive by the arm or leg
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mount
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a horse or other animal for riding
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thong
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a thin strip of leather used to fasten something, such as a sandal
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admonish
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to correct kindly or to caution
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whey
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the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when milk turns sour
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brandish
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to wave or swing about either as a weapon or as a symbol of triumph
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feat
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an act or deed, especially a skillful one
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millstone
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one of two large, round flat stones used to grind grain
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exploit
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a magnificent or heroic deed
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symbolize
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to be a symbol of; represent; stand for
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provision
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to act of giving what is needed or useful
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skid
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to slip or slide on a surface
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clammy
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moist and cold
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bay
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a reddish brown horse
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ordained
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installed as a minister
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province
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a big division of a country
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Limburger cheese
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a cheese with a strong smell
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tropical
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of, like, or found in the very hot regions of the earth that are near the equator
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consecrated
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set apart to worship God
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nocturnal
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active at night rather than during the day
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cavalcade
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a loud, colorful parade or procession using horses
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fit
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a sudden onset of a strong emotional or physical reaction
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azure-blue
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a light to medium blue color, like that of the sky on a clear day
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allegiance
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loyal and faithful devotion to someone or something
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vestibule
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a small entrance hall
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flannel
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a soft cloth made of cotton or wool
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prattle
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to talk meaninglessly; babble
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dog-eared
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having the corners of pages turned down
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bound
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to run by leaping
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tousled
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rumpled, disheveled
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conduct
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to act as a path for electricity, heat, or other forms of energy
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bazaar
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a market made up of a street lined with shops and stalls
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trellis
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a framework used for training climbing plants
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