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n. the offering of something to god; victim offered to God; surrender or loss of profit for higher object


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a. grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; really intending what is said


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a. marked by or given to doubt; questioning


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n. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something


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v. show contempt by turning up the nose or by a particular facial expression; speak derisively; show mirth awkwardly


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v. develop suddenly; jump; move forward by leaps and bounds


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n. season of growth; a season of spring


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a. causing great astonishment, amazement, or dismay; overwhelming; strikingly


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n. soiled or discolored; a symbol of disgrace or infamy; a natural spot of a color different from the gound


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n. principal raw material or commodity produced in a region; principal element


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