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v. frustrate as by confusing or perplexing; impede force or movement of


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n. a conductor of a band


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n. cellar; a part of a building that is below the level of the first floor


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n. fortress; projecting part of fortification; well-fortified position


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n. huge creature; something enormous in size or power


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a. warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having the impulse to be combative


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v. rebuke or scold angrily and at length


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n. space for the ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; the place to sleep or stay; appointment or job


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n. flattery; speech or action expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart


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n. shutting up of a place by troops or ships; obstruction to passage


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