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n. Syn. eyelash
(плеть) any of the short hairs fringing the edge of the eyelid


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n.
(рычаг) simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoted on a fixed point and used to transmit force


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a. Syn. unstable; weak
(свободные) unbound; untied; not attached, fastened, fixed, or confined


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v. Syn. support; sustain
(поддерживать) keep in any particular state or condition; keep up or carry on; continue


Spelling Word: maintain
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n.
(Особняк) dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence


Spelling Word: mansion
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n. Syn. wonder; miracle
(чудо) wonder; strong surprise; astonishment


Spelling Word: marvel
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n.
(матч) something that resembles or harmonizes with


Spelling Word: match
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v.
(Пожилые) develop and reach maturity; grow old or older


Spelling Word: mature
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a.
(наемников) interested in making money; profit oriented; hired for service in foreign army


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n. Syn. symbol
(метафора) implied comparison; one thing conceived as representing another; symbol


Spelling Word: metaphor