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n. Талон claw of a bird of prey; part of the lock that key presses to shoot bolt


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a. равносильно equivalent in effect or value


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n. гобелены a heavy textile with a woven design


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n. напряжение the action of stretching something tight; anxiety; feelings of hostility


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a. краткий effectively concise; appearing as if wiped or rubbed, as smooth


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ad. Поэтому consequently; hence; for that reason


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n. заросли wood or collection of trees, shrubs


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n. скряга one who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money; a miser


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n. хихикать laugh in a restrained, nervous way; giggle


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v. ковылять walk unsteadily or feebly; stagger; sway, as if about to fall


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