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a fine white powder used to thicken sauces and other foods
a soft, moist mass put on the skin to ease pain or swelling
the soft white part just under the peel of citrus fruit
a liquid medicine made by soaking herbs or other substances in alcohol
a mistake in printed text
the removal of some blood from a person, especially as an old medical treatment
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a person who is important because of a high rank or official position
a ruler or leader who has complete power and uses it cruelly
to make something free of all harmful germs
from a long time ago; old-fashioned or from former times
bad in quality, condition, or appearance
moving up and down in a strong, heavy way
showing mental decline that can happen in old age
a small primate that lives in trees and is native to Madagascar
something that causes great suffering or trouble
to damage the good name or purity of something
a short text written on a tombstone in memory of someone who has died
a person who betrays someone they trust
the process of drawing or outlining with ink
a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects
a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
great sadness or suffering
a large airship with a rigid frame
a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials
the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something
a clear blue precious stone
showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way
very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
a cheerful or playful way to greet someone in the morning
a humorous way to sign off a letter or note
to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck
moving or walking with quick, light steps
to hit or push with the head or horns
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
spending or using more money or resources than is sensible
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
the act of moving something on wheels
showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a cruel ruler who uses power in a harsh and unfair way
to shake or tremble
a bar, especially in an old-fashioned western setting
burning very brightly and strongly
an official order to appear in court
a way of earning the money you need to live
thin and showing bones clearly
to give something to someone in authority or for official handling
a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a room or area in a school, hospital, or other large place where sick people can get basic medical care
wet, sticky dirt or mud
the police
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
familiar with something because you know it well
the act of putting things into bags or packages
a long, angry argument or conflict
a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater
a woman who has the rank of count
away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue
to wait until the next day before deciding something
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals
to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
to speak or act more quickly
to survive a serious illness or a very difficult situation
a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular subject, person, place, or thing.
a place where people go to drink and eat
wrote, especially in a formal or literary style
to cut or shape something with a knife or tool
in Chinese philosophy, one of the two opposite forces in the universe, linked with darkness, passivity, and the moon
a home run
very strong and violent
marked or decorated with letters or writing
the quality of being generous and willing to give or help
to make the harsh sound a duck makes
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose
a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound, or about 28.35 grams
a sharp point that grows on some plants
to some extent; fairly
a very large, bright fire
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them
a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly
having a ring or rings around it
someone who strongly loves and supports their country
a strong wooden box used for carrying or storing things
bad, useless, or not worth using