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n. field hospital organized as to follow an army in its movements; a wagon for conveying the wounded to hospital


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n. a way of considering or doing something


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a. affected by shame; abashed or confused by guilt


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n. a sort of theatrical representation by dancers


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n. a vigorous blow; a conspicuous success


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n. agreement between parties concerning the sale of property


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v. emit blood; lose blood; withdraw blood from the body


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v. hinder; obstruct;  indicate broadly without great detail; sketch


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n. a committee having supervisory powers; a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose


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n. estimate; a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose


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