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THE FOUR CLEVER BROTHERS by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm |
cunning | |
n. the quality or skill of being clever at planning something, especially by tricking other people |
gallows | |
n. (pl) a structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals |
meddle | |
v. try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility |
serve out | |
v. complete (a term in office, a prison sentence, etc.) |
likewise | |
ad. in like or similar manner |
goose | |
n. a tailor's smoothing iron with a gooseneck handle |
hatch | |
v. (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out |
crawl | |
v. move slowly or with difficulty, especially on hands and knees |
bustle | |
n. busy activity |
pounce | |
v. move down on as if in an attack |
overset | |
v. overturn; turn or tip over |
tack | |
n. a long, loose stitch |
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