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SNOWDROP by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm |
ebony | |
n. tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork |
prick | |
v. make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn |
sprinkle | |
v. distribute loosely |
vain | |
a. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
spruce | |
a. neat in dress and appearance |
meddle | |
v. try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility |
brethren | |
n. (pl, used as a form of address to members of an organization or religious group) brothers |
pedlar | |
n. someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets) |
bobbin | |
n. a small round or tube-shaped object around which thread is put |
stay | |
n. a thin firm strip (as of plastic) used for stiffening a garment or part (such as a shirt collar) |
nimbly | |
ad. in a way that is quick and exact either in movement or thoughts |
ail | |
v. cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed |
spite | |
n. the desire to annoy, upset, or hurt someone |
malice | |
n. feeling a need to see others suffer |
bier | |
n. movable frame on which coffin or corpse is placed before burial or cremation |
bewail | |
v. express great sadness or disappointment about something |
bemoan | |
v. complain or express sadness about something |
besought | |
v. (past and past participle of beseech) ask urgently and fervently to do something |
pomp | |
n. impressive and colourful ceremonies, especially traditional ceremonies on public occasions |
Apps based on classic literature |