LM-Lexicon/Oxford · Datasets at Hugging Face

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configure	remote door locks should be configured so that the horn is off by default .	arrange or put together in a particular form or configuration	oxford	[]	"remote door locks should be configured so that the horn is off by default ." What is the definition of "configure"?
configure	the course will run over six weeks in may and june and will teach people to upgrade and repair computers and configure their operating systems .	arrange or order ( a computer system or an element of it ) so as to fit it for a designated task	oxford	[]	"the course will run over six weeks in may and june and will teach people to upgrade and repair computers and configure their operating systems ." What is the definition of "configure"?
colonization	the british colonization of america	the act of colonizing ; the establishment of colonies	oxford	[]	"the british colonization of america" What is the definition of "colonization"?
colonization	the idea of locative art allows him to create an economical meditation upon the colonization of public spaces , time , and memory by technology .	the action of appropriating a place or domain for one 's own use	oxford	[]	"the idea of locative art allows him to create an economical meditation upon the colonization of public spaces , time , and memory by technology ." What is the definition of "colonization"?
colonization	human colonization reaches pluto , only to find the planet already populated by a race crudely dubbed the arachnids .	the action by a plant or animal of establishing itself in an area	oxford	[]	"human colonization reaches pluto , only to find the planet already populated by a race crudely dubbed the arachnids ." What is the definition of "colonization"?
colonization	the `` new words ' set to the tune of the folk song evoke the spanish colonization of the philippines .	the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area	oxford	[]	"the `` new words ' set to the tune of the folk song evoke the spanish colonization of the philippines ." What is the definition of "colonization"?
pascal	it also has to cope with pressures between 105 and 109 pascals , as well as contaminants including metal particles and soot .	the si unit of pressure , equal to one newton per square metre ( approximately 0.000145 pounds per square inch , or 9.9 × 10⁻⁶ atmospheres ) .	oxford	[]	"it also has to cope with pressures between 105 and 109 pascals , as well as contaminants including metal particles and soot ." What is the definition of "pascal"?
merchandise	good business depends on having good merchandise	commodities offered for sale	oxford	[]	"good business depends on having good merchandise" What is the definition of "merchandise"?
merchandise	sutlers - those merchants authorized to peddle provisions in camp - sold such merchandise as soap , thread , and liquor .	goods to be bought and sold	oxford	[]	"sutlers - those merchants authorized to peddle provisions in camp - sold such merchandise as soap , thread , and liquor ." What is the definition of "merchandise"?
merchandise	for those who think this is not such a bad thing , check out this merchandise , link courtesy of instapundit .	branded products used to promote a film , pop group , etc. , or linked to a fictional character ; merchandising	oxford	[]	"for those who think this is not such a bad thing , check out this merchandise , link courtesy of instapundit ." What is the definition of "merchandise"?
catecholamine	in high concentrations , arginine induces several hormones , including pituitary growth hormone , insulin , vasopressin , adrenal catecholamines , and somatostatin .	any of a class of aromatic amines which includes a number of neurotransmitters such as adrenaline and dopamine .	oxford	[]	"in high concentrations , arginine induces several hormones , including pituitary growth hormone , insulin , vasopressin , adrenal catecholamines , and somatostatin ." What is the definition of "catecholamine"?
footer	give this girl a gimmick , leave her to fiddle and footer about with it into the wee small hours and , in no time , she 's smitten .	fiddle about	oxford	[]	"give this girl a gimmick , leave her to fiddle and footer about with it into the wee small hours and , in no time , she 's smitten ." What is the definition of "footer"?
footer	his yacht is a 60-footer	( used only in combinations ) the height or length of something in feet	oxford	[]	"his yacht is a 60-footer" What is the definition of "footer"?
footer	frandsen skims the angle with a scorching right footer after a determined run .	a kick of a football performed with a specified foot	oxford	[]	"frandsen skims the angle with a scorching right footer after a determined run ." What is the definition of "footer"?
naturism	at his most masterly , kinsella elides naturism and intellection in the structure of his phrases .	the worship of nature or natural objects .	oxford	[]	"at his most masterly , kinsella elides naturism and intellection in the structure of his phrases ." What is the definition of "naturism"?
naturism	it was when he and his young family emigrated to canada that he first discovered the joys of naturism .	the practice of going naked in designated areas ; nudism	oxford	[]	"it was when he and his young family emigrated to canada that he first discovered the joys of naturism ." What is the definition of "naturism"?
referendum	in it , baudrillard describes the french referendum on the european constitution as a farce , and as state terrorism .	a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision .	oxford	[]	"in it , baudrillard describes the french referendum on the european constitution as a farce , and as state terrorism ." What is the definition of "referendum"?
blog	a blog , or web log to give the term its full name , is basically a journal available for other people to read on the web .	a regularly updated website or web page , typically one run by an individual or small group , that is written in an informal or conversational style .	oxford	[]	"a blog , or web log to give the term its full name , is basically a journal available for other people to read on the web ." What is the definition of "blog"?
blog	postings on a blog are usually in chronological order	a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies	oxford	[]	"postings on a blog are usually in chronological order" What is the definition of "blog"?
blog	last time i blogged a rumour like this , it turned out to be true .	write about ( an event , situation , topic , etc . ) in a blog	oxford	[]	"last time i blogged a rumour like this , it turned out to be true ." What is the definition of "blog"?
smite	jesus used his powers to smite egyptians and to torment people who believed in him and god .	defeat or conquer ( a people or land )	oxford	[]	"jesus used his powers to smite egyptians and to torment people who believed in him and god ." What is the definition of "smite"?
chippy	he picked a fight with the undeserving rich on behalf of the deserving poor - and became wildly popular with britain 's wonderfully chippy middle class .	( of a person ) touchy and defensive , especially on account of having a grievance or a sense of inferiority	oxford	[]	"he picked a fight with the undeserving rich on behalf of the deserving poor - and became wildly popular with britain 's wonderfully chippy middle class ." What is the definition of "chippy"?
chippy	why would i fool around with some chippy when i had you ?	a prostitute or promiscuous young woman .	oxford	[]	"why would i fool around with some chippy when i had you ?" What is the definition of "chippy"?
four-stroke	two-wheeler maker tvs motor company has said it plans to replace two-stroke motorcycle ‘ max ’ with a four-stroke entry-level motorcycle within six months to arrest the erosion in sales .	denoting a vehicle having a four-stroke engine .	oxford	[]	"two-wheeler maker tvs motor company has said it plans to replace two-stroke motorcycle ‘ max ’ with a four-stroke entry-level motorcycle within six months to arrest the erosion in sales ." What is the definition of "four-stroke"?
four-stroke	buy one with a four-stroke engine - they emit one-tenth of the pollutants a two-stroke engine emits - and keep it maintained .	denoting an internal combustion engine having a cycle of four strokes ( intake , compression , combustion , and exhaust ) .	oxford	[]	"buy one with a four-stroke engine - they emit one-tenth of the pollutants a two-stroke engine emits - and keep it maintained ." What is the definition of "four-stroke"?
four-stroke	it weighs just slightly more than a comparable two stroke , a major break-through because just a few years ago , marine techies said four-strokes were unlikely to ever go higher than 100 hp .	a four-stroke engine or vehicle .	oxford	[]	"it weighs just slightly more than a comparable two stroke , a major break-through because just a few years ago , marine techies said four-strokes were unlikely to ever go higher than 100 hp ." What is the definition of "four-stroke"?
celtic	in particular , we can nowadays assume that the oldest celtic was spoken in central europe and northern italy .	the celtic language group .	oxford	[]	"in particular , we can nowadays assume that the oldest celtic was spoken in central europe and northern italy ." What is the definition of "celtic"?
celtic	the eisteddfod is an annual event in wales which has descended from a celtic tradition .	relating to the celts or their languages , which constitute a branch of the indo-european family and include irish , scottish gaelic , welsh , breton , manx , cornish , and several extinct pre-roman languages such as gaulish .	oxford	[]	"the eisteddfod is an annual event in wales which has descended from a celtic tradition ." What is the definition of "celtic"?
washerwoman	in the case of the washerwoman , it is a sound - the shouts of the fleeing man - that throws her into a panic .	a woman whose occupation is washing clothes .	oxford	[]	"in the case of the washerwoman , it is a sound - the shouts of the fleeing man - that throws her into a panic ." What is the definition of "washerwoman"?
zither	accompanying urna is her german husband and producer robert zollitsch , who also played the zither and performed mogolian throat singing .	a musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden soundbox with numerous strings stretched across it , placed horizontally and played with the fingers and a plectrum . it is used especially in central european folk music .	oxford	[]	"accompanying urna is her german husband and producer robert zollitsch , who also played the zither and performed mogolian throat singing ." What is the definition of "zither"?
catbird	because catbirds inhabit such dense shrubby areas and are more likely heard than seen , i am often surprised by how many people tell me that their favorite bird is the catbird .	a long-tailed american songbird of the mockingbird family , with mainly dark grey or black plumage and catlike mewing calls .	oxford	[]	"because catbirds inhabit such dense shrubby areas and are more likely heard than seen , i am often surprised by how many people tell me that their favorite bird is the catbird ." What is the definition of "catbird"?
skull	for male skull length , the pattern is similar but not so clean .	a bone framework enclosing the brain of a vertebrate ; the skeleton of a person 's or animal 's head	oxford	[]	"for male skull length , the pattern is similar but not so clean ." What is the definition of "skull"?
skull	he looked over at andy , who was trying to skull the whole lot in one go !	hit ( someone ) on the head	oxford	[]	"he looked over at andy , who was trying to skull the whole lot in one go !" What is the definition of "skull"?
skull	the sound vibrations reverberate in the skull and heads towards the ear , where , we are assured , the diver can hear the conversation perfectly well .	a person 's head or brain	oxford	[]	"the sound vibrations reverberate in the skull and heads towards the ear , where , we are assured , the diver can hear the conversation perfectly well ." What is the definition of "skull"?
bewilder	if these questions bewilder you , you are not alone .	cause ( someone ) to become perplexed and confused	oxford	[]	"if these questions bewilder you , you are not alone ." What is the definition of "bewilder"?
conditional	it said that ‘ crucially ’ students with underestimated grades did ‘ not receive the conditional offers that they merit ’ .	subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met	oxford	[]	"it said that ‘ crucially ’ students with underestimated grades did ‘ not receive the conditional offers that they merit ’ ." What is the definition of "conditional"?
conditional	note that the inductive argument the agents run through depends upon the conclusions they each draw from several counterfactual conditionals .	a sentence containing a conditional clause .	oxford	[]	"note that the inductive argument the agents run through depends upon the conclusions they each draw from several counterfactual conditionals ." What is the definition of "conditional"?
conditional	and she puts it in a conditional clause , which makes a difference .	( of a clause , phrase , conjunction , or verb form ) expressing a condition .	oxford	[]	"and she puts it in a conditional clause , which makes a difference ." What is the definition of "conditional"?
conditional	let us turn now , though , to subjunctive conditionals contextualism .	a conditional clause or conjunction .	oxford	[]	"let us turn now , though , to subjunctive conditionals contextualism ." What is the definition of "conditional"?
conditional	romanian uses an analytic construction for the conditional .	the conditional mood of a verb , for example should in if i should die .	oxford	[]	"romanian uses an analytic construction for the conditional ." What is the definition of "conditional"?
accent	the latin rhythms of ‘ canzonetta spangnuola ’ were accented with flair and joy .	play ( a note or beat ) with emphasis	oxford	[]	"the latin rhythms of ‘ canzonetta spangnuola ’ were accented with flair and joy ." What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	i do n't think i grasped much of the concept of where to place accents in the spanish language , but oh well .	a mark on a letter , typically a vowel , to indicate pitch , stress , or vowel quality	oxford	[]	"i do n't think i grasped much of the concept of where to place accents in the spanish language , but oh well ." What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	and is there anywhere in the world with a greater diversity of accents than london ?	a distinctive way of pronouncing a language , especially one associated with a particular country , area , or social class	oxford	[]	"and is there anywhere in the world with a greater diversity of accents than london ?" What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	he could n't suppress his contemptuous accent	distinctive manner of oral expression	oxford	[]	"he could n't suppress his contemptuous accent" What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	these are n't imported words with genuine umlauts , but retrospective accents denoting a junked hyphen as in microorganisms or coordinated .	a distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch	oxford	[]	"these are n't imported words with genuine umlauts , but retrospective accents denoting a junked hyphen as in microorganisms or coordinated ." What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	in farsi , you accent the last syllable of each word	put stress on ; utter with an accent	oxford	[]	"in farsi , you accent the last syllable of each word" What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	similarly the trumpet/xylophone guy did some well-placed accents throughout , weaving his notes into the fabric of the music .	an emphasis on a particular note or chord	oxford	[]	"similarly the trumpet/xylophone guy did some well-placed accents throughout , weaving his notes into the fabric of the music ." What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	it is all about layering the textures and then maybe adding an accent colour to spice it up a bit .	a feature which gives a distinctive visual emphasis to something	oxford	[]	"it is all about layering the textures and then maybe adding an accent colour to spice it up a bit ." What is the definition of "accent"?
accent	the main accent falls on the significance of christ 's action , and the explication of sin through the figure of adam serves to clarify this significance .	a special or particular emphasis	oxford	[]	"the main accent falls on the significance of christ 's action , and the explication of sin through the figure of adam serves to clarify this significance ." What is the definition of "accent"?
generator	airports , because they are such huge economic generators , spawn complete districts , industrial estates , hotel enclaves , transport interchanges .	a person or thing that generates something .	oxford	[]	"airports , because they are such huge economic generators , spawn complete districts , industrial estates , hotel enclaves , transport interchanges ." What is the definition of "generator"?
generator	equipped with steam generators , they were assigned initially to huntington where they found work switching passenger trains .	an apparatus for producing gas , steam , or another substance .	oxford	[]	"equipped with steam generators , they were assigned initially to huntington where they found work switching passenger trains ." What is the definition of "generator"?
generator	the energy is used to run two electricity generators .	a dynamo or similar machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity .	oxford	[]	"the energy is used to run two electricity generators ." What is the definition of "generator"?
generator	this can be particularly useful for report generators or dynamic web sites .	a routine that constructs other routines or subroutines using given parameters , for specific applications	oxford	[]	"this can be particularly useful for report generators or dynamic web sites ." What is the definition of "generator"?
generator	he was the generator of several complaints	someone who originates or causes or initiates something	oxford	[]	"he was the generator of several complaints" What is the definition of "generator"?
generator	von dyck , with fundamental papers in 1882 and 1883 , constructed free groups and the definition of abstract groups in terms of generators and relations .	a point , line , or surface regarded as moving and so notionally forming a line , surface , or solid .	oxford	[]	"von dyck , with fundamental papers in 1882 and 1883 , constructed free groups and the definition of abstract groups in terms of generators and relations ." What is the definition of "generator"?
afghan	second , having an afghan leader eliminates the language barrier .	relating to afghanistan , its people , or their language .	oxford	[]	"second , having an afghan leader eliminates the language barrier ." What is the definition of "afghan"?
afghan	wrapping the turquoise afghan cover tighter around my shoulders , i began to walk back towards the cabin .	a woollen blanket or shawl , typically one knitted or crocheted in strips or squares .	oxford	[]	"wrapping the turquoise afghan cover tighter around my shoulders , i began to walk back towards the cabin ." What is the definition of "afghan"?
congee	indeed doughnuts are not confined to europe - when discussing this talk with my staff we discovered chinese doughnuts which are not very sweet and are often floated in congee - a rice porridge .	( in chinese cooking ) broth or porridge made from rice .	oxford	[]	"indeed doughnuts are not confined to europe - when discussing this talk with my staff we discovered chinese doughnuts which are not very sweet and are often floated in congee - a rice porridge ." What is the definition of "congee"?
surfactant	the company 's dishwashing liquid , for example , contains surfactants made from vegetable oil , as well as ingredients such as aloe vera and wheat protein .	a substance which tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved .	oxford	[]	"the company 's dishwashing liquid , for example , contains surfactants made from vegetable oil , as well as ingredients such as aloe vera and wheat protein ." What is the definition of "surfactant"?
orphanage	the trust offers work experience in orphanages , hospitals and schools as well as environmental development projects .	a residential institution for the care and education of orphans .	oxford	[]	"the trust offers work experience in orphanages , hospitals and schools as well as environmental development projects ." What is the definition of "orphanage"?
orphanage	a woman with aids , whose child faces not just the risk of early orphanage , but an early death .	the state or condition of being an orphan .	oxford	[]	"a woman with aids , whose child faces not just the risk of early orphanage , but an early death ." What is the definition of "orphanage"?
hardliner	rice is national security advisor to president bush , his closest white house influence and a hardliner on foreign policy .	a member of a group , typically a political group , who adheres uncompromisingly to a set of ideas or policies	oxford	[]	"rice is national security advisor to president bush , his closest white house influence and a hardliner on foreign policy ." What is the definition of "hardliner"?
mickey	my other half has started taking the mickey out of my taste in tv programmes , noting that all i watch are ‘ long ago ’ documentaries .	tease or ridicule someone	oxford	[]	"my other half has started taking the mickey out of my taste in tv programmes , noting that all i watch are ‘ long ago ’ documentaries ." What is the definition of "mickey"?
sikh	maestro of sikh music , dya singh performs a special concert in byron .	relating to sikhs or sikhism .	oxford	[]	"maestro of sikh music , dya singh performs a special concert in byron ." What is the definition of "sikh"?
armada	the u.s. armada at culebra was swelled by a flotilla of support vessels , including colliers and torpedo boats .	a fleet of warships .	oxford	[]	"the u.s. armada at culebra was swelled by a flotilla of support vessels , including colliers and torpedo boats ." What is the definition of "armada"?
creator	reason , conscience and common sense demand that there be a creator .	used as a name for god .	oxford	[]	"reason , conscience and common sense demand that there be a creator ." What is the definition of "creator"?
anoint	when ricky ponting was injured , he more or less anointed michael clarke as his successor .	nominate or choose ( someone ) as successor to or leading candidate for a position	oxford	[]	"when ricky ponting was injured , he more or less anointed michael clarke as his successor ." What is the definition of "anoint"?
anoint	the women speculate on the stone and who will move it for them so they can anoint the body .	smear or rub with oil , typically as part of a religious ceremony	oxford	[]	"the women speculate on the stone and who will move it for them so they can anoint the body ." What is the definition of "anoint"?
anoint	in the year 879 saul is anointed as king by the prophet samuel in accordance with the wishes of the people .	ceremonially confer divine or holy office upon ( a priest or monarch ) by smearing or rubbing with oil	oxford	[]	"in the year 879 saul is anointed as king by the prophet samuel in accordance with the wishes of the people ." What is the definition of "anoint"?
anoint	she was anointed the head of the christian fundamentalist group	choose by or as if by divine intervention	oxford	[]	"she was anointed the head of the christian fundamentalist group" What is the definition of "anoint"?
anoint	savitri looked down again and saw that she was anointing her husband 's body with a drizzle of tears .	smear or rub something with ( any other substance )	oxford	[]	"savitri looked down again and saw that she was anointing her husband 's body with a drizzle of tears ." What is the definition of "anoint"?
enhancer	the specialist equipment has a host of features including seats with back support , wheelchair access , safety straps and visual enhancers .	a person or thing that enhances something	oxford	[]	"the specialist equipment has a host of features including seats with back support , wheelchair access , safety straps and visual enhancers ." What is the definition of "enhancer"?
enhancer	both mutations are caused by the presence of the gypsy insulator between the enhancer and promoter sequences of the cut and yellow genes .	a dna sequence that increases the level of transcription of a gene that is located nearby on the same chromosome .	oxford	[]	"both mutations are caused by the presence of the gypsy insulator between the enhancer and promoter sequences of the cut and yellow genes ." What is the definition of "enhancer"?
rick	alison heard the sound of ricks shifting and the floor beneath them was beginning to shake .	a set of shelving for storing barrels .	oxford	[]	"alison heard the sound of ricks shifting and the floor beneath them was beginning to shake ." What is the definition of "rick"?
rick	i spent last week popping ibroprufen , cold powders and the muscle relaxants i need now that i have developed the habit of ricking my back when laid up in bed .	strain ( one 's neck or back ) slightly	oxford	[]	"i spent last week popping ibroprufen , cold powders and the muscle relaxants i need now that i have developed the habit of ricking my back when laid up in bed ." What is the definition of "rick"?
rick	rick hay	pile in ricks	oxford	[]	"rick hay" What is the definition of "rick"?
switchboard	by 1887 there were 26,000 telephones in use in britain ( and 150,000 in the united states ) and multiple switchboards had been installed in most major towns and cities .	an installation for the manual control of telephone connections in an office , hotel , or other large building .	oxford	[]	"by 1887 there were 26,000 telephones in use in britain ( and 150,000 in the united states ) and multiple switchboards had been installed in most major towns and cities ." What is the definition of "switchboard"?
switchboard	switchgear or switchboards can be used as the distribution and overcurrent protection for the system .	an apparatus for varying connections between electric circuits in other applications .	oxford	[]	"switchgear or switchboards can be used as the distribution and overcurrent protection for the system ." What is the definition of "switchboard"?
stodgy	on the cultural end , i found that people in either city were quite ready to dismiss the production of the rival town as stodgy and unimaginative , or conversely , flashy and empty .	dull and uninspired ; lacking originality or excitement	oxford	[]	"on the cultural end , i found that people in either city were quite ready to dismiss the production of the rival town as stodgy and unimaginative , or conversely , flashy and empty ." What is the definition of "stodgy"?
stodgy	our dining establishment , the riverside cafe , was just what you need on a cold rainy day - puddings and stodgy meals galore , with nary a vegetable in sight .	( of food ) heavy , filling , and high in carbohydrates	oxford	[]	"our dining establishment , the riverside cafe , was just what you need on a cold rainy day - puddings and stodgy meals galore , with nary a vegetable in sight ." What is the definition of "stodgy"?
stodgy	his glass screen and playful elevational treatments act as a determinedly piquant foil to the essentially stodgy building form .	bulky or heavy in appearance	oxford	[]	"his glass screen and playful elevational treatments act as a determinedly piquant foil to the essentially stodgy building form ." What is the definition of "stodgy"?
stodgy	stodgy food	heavy and starchy and hard to digest	oxford	[]	"stodgy food" What is the definition of "stodgy"?
marabou	if i start wearing stonewashed pedal pushers and marabou slippers could someone shoot me please ?	down from the wing or tail of the marabou used as a trimming for hats or clothing .	oxford	[]	"if i start wearing stonewashed pedal pushers and marabou slippers could someone shoot me please ?" What is the definition of "marabou"?
marabou	of those that died , only one was visibly ill before disappearance , three were suspected to have been lost during intergroup encounters , one was killed by a warthog , and six were preyed upon by marabou storks .	a large african stork with a massive bill and large neck pouch , which feeds mainly by scavenging .	oxford	[]	"of those that died , only one was visibly ill before disappearance , three were suspected to have been lost during intergroup encounters , one was killed by a warthog , and six were preyed upon by marabou storks ." What is the definition of "marabou"?
organon	what finally broke thought free was a determination to read the book of nature , which was really not a text at all and which therefore demanded a novum organon , a new logic , the methods of modern science .	an instrument of thought , especially a means of reasoning or a system of logic .	oxford	[]	"what finally broke thought free was a determination to read the book of nature , which was really not a text at all and which therefore demanded a novum organon , a new logic , the methods of modern science ." What is the definition of "organon"?
winchester	millions upon millions of traditional ejecting winchesters have been sold so there must be something comfortably right about them .	a breech-loading side-action repeating rifle .	oxford	[]	"millions upon millions of traditional ejecting winchesters have been sold so there must be something comfortably right about them ." What is the definition of "winchester"?
winchester	but the fiercely competitive makers of winchester drives have fought off foreign competition .	a disk drive in a sealed unit containing a high-capacity hard disk and the read-write heads .	oxford	[]	"but the fiercely competitive makers of winchester drives have fought off foreign competition ." What is the definition of "winchester"?
winchester	today , solvents and corrosive compounds such as hydrochloric acid are commonly supplied in winchesters .	a large cylindrical bottle for holding liquids .	oxford	[]	"today , solvents and corrosive compounds such as hydrochloric acid are commonly supplied in winchesters ." What is the definition of "winchester"?
swashbuckle	eventually he joins the buccaneer william dampier and they swashbuckle around the pacific .	engage in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance	oxford	[]	"eventually he joins the buccaneer william dampier and they swashbuckle around the pacific ." What is the definition of "swashbuckle"?
chiton	with each one i made , they were better and better until even kratos asked me to make him his chitons for him .	a long woollen tunic worn in ancient greece .	oxford	[]	"with each one i made , they were better and better until even kratos asked me to make him his chitons for him ." What is the definition of "chiton"?
chiton	a chiton has eight overlapping shell plates , and can , if dislodged , roll into a rough ball with its plates on the exterior .	a marine mollusc that has an oval flattened body with a shell of overlapping plates .	oxford	[]	"a chiton has eight overlapping shell plates , and can , if dislodged , roll into a rough ball with its plates on the exterior ." What is the definition of "chiton"?
vibrate	here , the air vibrates with the sound of booming waves and dancing , swooping birds calling to each other through the eddying gusts of atlantic wind .	quiver with ( a quality or emotion )	oxford	[]	"here , the air vibrates with the sound of booming waves and dancing , swooping birds calling to each other through the eddying gusts of atlantic wind ." What is the definition of "vibrate"?
federate	the country was federated after the civil war	unite on a federal basis or band together as a league	oxford	[]	"the country was federated after the civil war" What is the definition of "federate"?
federate	this movement - established by the idealistic pioneer-immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century - grew into a large federate organisation that became the backbone of the labour movement .	relating to a federated state or organization	oxford	[]	"this movement - established by the idealistic pioneer-immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century - grew into a large federate organisation that became the backbone of the labour movement ." What is the definition of "federate"?
federate	the school 's chairman of governors , debbie reed , said : ‘ ideally , we would like to find a school that could federate with us . ’	( with reference to a number of states or organizations ) form or be formed into a single centralized unit , within which each state or organization keeps some internal autonomy	oxford	[]	"the school 's chairman of governors , debbie reed , said : ‘ ideally , we would like to find a school that could federate with us . ’" What is the definition of "federate"?
federate	the republics federated to become the soviet union	enter into a league for a common purpose	oxford	[]	"the republics federated to become the soviet union" What is the definition of "federate"?
stoep	in south africa a stoep is a raised veranda on which you sit and watch the world go by .	a veranda in front of a house .	oxford	[]	"in south africa a stoep is a raised veranda on which you sit and watch the world go by ." What is the definition of "stoep"?
payee	when payments were made by cheque , the thing in action represented by the cheque belonged to the payee not the drawer .	a person to whom money is paid or is to be paid , especially the person to whom a cheque is made payable .	oxford	[]	"when payments were made by cheque , the thing in action represented by the cheque belonged to the payee not the drawer ." What is the definition of "payee"?
oxo	best known in britain are bovril ( a thick , syrupy dark brown substance ) , and oxo ( the crumbly 'stock cube ' ) ; both were originally intended for dilution as drinks .	a form of beef extract sold as cubes that are dissolved in water to make stock	oxford	[]	"best known in britain are bovril ( a thick , syrupy dark brown substance ) , and oxo ( the crumbly 'stock cube ' ) ; both were originally intended for dilution as drinks ." What is the definition of "oxo"?
tenner	the rug was a fake and cost me a tenner down greenwich market .	a ten-pound note .	oxford	[]	"the rug was a fake and cost me a tenner down greenwich market ." What is the definition of "tenner"?

configure

remote door locks should be configured so that the horn is off by default .

arrange or put together in a particular form or configuration

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"remote door locks should be configured so that the horn is off by default ." What is the definition of "configure"?

configure

the course will run over six weeks in may and june and will teach people to upgrade and repair computers and configure their operating systems .

arrange or order ( a computer system or an element of it ) so as to fit it for a designated task

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"the course will run over six weeks in may and june and will teach people to upgrade and repair computers and configure their operating systems ." What is the definition of "configure"?

colonization

the british colonization of america

the act of colonizing ; the establishment of colonies

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"the british colonization of america" What is the definition of "colonization"?

colonization

the idea of locative art allows him to create an economical meditation upon the colonization of public spaces , time , and memory by technology .

the action of appropriating a place or domain for one 's own use

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"the idea of locative art allows him to create an economical meditation upon the colonization of public spaces , time , and memory by technology ." What is the definition of "colonization"?

colonization

human colonization reaches pluto , only to find the planet already populated by a race crudely dubbed the arachnids .

the action by a plant or animal of establishing itself in an area

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"human colonization reaches pluto , only to find the planet already populated by a race crudely dubbed the arachnids ." What is the definition of "colonization"?

colonization

the `` new words ' set to the tune of the folk song evoke the spanish colonization of the philippines .

the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area

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"the `` new words ' set to the tune of the folk song evoke the spanish colonization of the philippines ." What is the definition of "colonization"?

pascal

it also has to cope with pressures between 105 and 109 pascals , as well as contaminants including metal particles and soot .

the si unit of pressure , equal to one newton per square metre ( approximately 0.000145 pounds per square inch , or 9.9 × 10⁻⁶ atmospheres ) .

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"it also has to cope with pressures between 105 and 109 pascals , as well as contaminants including metal particles and soot ." What is the definition of "pascal"?

merchandise

good business depends on having good merchandise

commodities offered for sale

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"good business depends on having good merchandise" What is the definition of "merchandise"?

merchandise

sutlers - those merchants authorized to peddle provisions in camp - sold such merchandise as soap , thread , and liquor .

goods to be bought and sold

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"sutlers - those merchants authorized to peddle provisions in camp - sold such merchandise as soap , thread , and liquor ." What is the definition of "merchandise"?

merchandise

for those who think this is not such a bad thing , check out this merchandise , link courtesy of instapundit .

branded products used to promote a film , pop group , etc. , or linked to a fictional character ; merchandising

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"for those who think this is not such a bad thing , check out this merchandise , link courtesy of instapundit ." What is the definition of "merchandise"?

catecholamine

in high concentrations , arginine induces several hormones , including pituitary growth hormone , insulin , vasopressin , adrenal catecholamines , and somatostatin .

any of a class of aromatic amines which includes a number of neurotransmitters such as adrenaline and dopamine .

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"in high concentrations , arginine induces several hormones , including pituitary growth hormone , insulin , vasopressin , adrenal catecholamines , and somatostatin ." What is the definition of "catecholamine"?

footer

give this girl a gimmick , leave her to fiddle and footer about with it into the wee small hours and , in no time , she 's smitten .

fiddle about

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"give this girl a gimmick , leave her to fiddle and footer about with it into the wee small hours and , in no time , she 's smitten ." What is the definition of "footer"?

footer

his yacht is a 60-footer

( used only in combinations ) the height or length of something in feet

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"his yacht is a 60-footer" What is the definition of "footer"?

footer

frandsen skims the angle with a scorching right footer after a determined run .

a kick of a football performed with a specified foot

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"frandsen skims the angle with a scorching right footer after a determined run ." What is the definition of "footer"?

naturism

at his most masterly , kinsella elides naturism and intellection in the structure of his phrases .

the worship of nature or natural objects .

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"at his most masterly , kinsella elides naturism and intellection in the structure of his phrases ." What is the definition of "naturism"?

naturism

it was when he and his young family emigrated to canada that he first discovered the joys of naturism .

the practice of going naked in designated areas ; nudism

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"it was when he and his young family emigrated to canada that he first discovered the joys of naturism ." What is the definition of "naturism"?

referendum

in it , baudrillard describes the french referendum on the european constitution as a farce , and as state terrorism .

a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision .

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"in it , baudrillard describes the french referendum on the european constitution as a farce , and as state terrorism ." What is the definition of "referendum"?

blog

a blog , or web log to give the term its full name , is basically a journal available for other people to read on the web .

a regularly updated website or web page , typically one run by an individual or small group , that is written in an informal or conversational style .

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"a blog , or web log to give the term its full name , is basically a journal available for other people to read on the web ." What is the definition of "blog"?

blog

postings on a blog are usually in chronological order

a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies

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"postings on a blog are usually in chronological order" What is the definition of "blog"?

blog

last time i blogged a rumour like this , it turned out to be true .

write about ( an event , situation , topic , etc . ) in a blog

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"last time i blogged a rumour like this , it turned out to be true ." What is the definition of "blog"?

smite

jesus used his powers to smite egyptians and to torment people who believed in him and god .

defeat or conquer ( a people or land )

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"jesus used his powers to smite egyptians and to torment people who believed in him and god ." What is the definition of "smite"?

chippy

he picked a fight with the undeserving rich on behalf of the deserving poor - and became wildly popular with britain 's wonderfully chippy middle class .

( of a person ) touchy and defensive , especially on account of having a grievance or a sense of inferiority

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"he picked a fight with the undeserving rich on behalf of the deserving poor - and became wildly popular with britain 's wonderfully chippy middle class ." What is the definition of "chippy"?

chippy

why would i fool around with some chippy when i had you ?

a prostitute or promiscuous young woman .

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"why would i fool around with some chippy when i had you ?" What is the definition of "chippy"?

four-stroke

two-wheeler maker tvs motor company has said it plans to replace two-stroke motorcycle ‘ max ’ with a four-stroke entry-level motorcycle within six months to arrest the erosion in sales .

denoting a vehicle having a four-stroke engine .

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"two-wheeler maker tvs motor company has said it plans to replace two-stroke motorcycle ‘ max ’ with a four-stroke entry-level motorcycle within six months to arrest the erosion in sales ." What is the definition of "four-stroke"?

four-stroke

buy one with a four-stroke engine - they emit one-tenth of the pollutants a two-stroke engine emits - and keep it maintained .

denoting an internal combustion engine having a cycle of four strokes ( intake , compression , combustion , and exhaust ) .

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"buy one with a four-stroke engine - they emit one-tenth of the pollutants a two-stroke engine emits - and keep it maintained ." What is the definition of "four-stroke"?

four-stroke

it weighs just slightly more than a comparable two stroke , a major break-through because just a few years ago , marine techies said four-strokes were unlikely to ever go higher than 100 hp .

a four-stroke engine or vehicle .

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"it weighs just slightly more than a comparable two stroke , a major break-through because just a few years ago , marine techies said four-strokes were unlikely to ever go higher than 100 hp ." What is the definition of "four-stroke"?

celtic

in particular , we can nowadays assume that the oldest celtic was spoken in central europe and northern italy .

the celtic language group .

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"in particular , we can nowadays assume that the oldest celtic was spoken in central europe and northern italy ." What is the definition of "celtic"?

celtic

the eisteddfod is an annual event in wales which has descended from a celtic tradition .

relating to the celts or their languages , which constitute a branch of the indo-european family and include irish , scottish gaelic , welsh , breton , manx , cornish , and several extinct pre-roman languages such as gaulish .

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"the eisteddfod is an annual event in wales which has descended from a celtic tradition ." What is the definition of "celtic"?

washerwoman

in the case of the washerwoman , it is a sound - the shouts of the fleeing man - that throws her into a panic .

a woman whose occupation is washing clothes .

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"in the case of the washerwoman , it is a sound - the shouts of the fleeing man - that throws her into a panic ." What is the definition of "washerwoman"?

zither

accompanying urna is her german husband and producer robert zollitsch , who also played the zither and performed mogolian throat singing .

a musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden soundbox with numerous strings stretched across it , placed horizontally and played with the fingers and a plectrum . it is used especially in central european folk music .

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"accompanying urna is her german husband and producer robert zollitsch , who also played the zither and performed mogolian throat singing ." What is the definition of "zither"?

catbird

because catbirds inhabit such dense shrubby areas and are more likely heard than seen , i am often surprised by how many people tell me that their favorite bird is the catbird .

a long-tailed american songbird of the mockingbird family , with mainly dark grey or black plumage and catlike mewing calls .

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"because catbirds inhabit such dense shrubby areas and are more likely heard than seen , i am often surprised by how many people tell me that their favorite bird is the catbird ." What is the definition of "catbird"?

skull

for male skull length , the pattern is similar but not so clean .

a bone framework enclosing the brain of a vertebrate ; the skeleton of a person 's or animal 's head

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"for male skull length , the pattern is similar but not so clean ." What is the definition of "skull"?

skull

he looked over at andy , who was trying to skull the whole lot in one go !

hit ( someone ) on the head

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"he looked over at andy , who was trying to skull the whole lot in one go !" What is the definition of "skull"?

skull

the sound vibrations reverberate in the skull and heads towards the ear , where , we are assured , the diver can hear the conversation perfectly well .

a person 's head or brain

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"the sound vibrations reverberate in the skull and heads towards the ear , where , we are assured , the diver can hear the conversation perfectly well ." What is the definition of "skull"?

bewilder

if these questions bewilder you , you are not alone .

cause ( someone ) to become perplexed and confused

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"if these questions bewilder you , you are not alone ." What is the definition of "bewilder"?

conditional

it said that ‘ crucially ’ students with underestimated grades did ‘ not receive the conditional offers that they merit ’ .

subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met

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"it said that ‘ crucially ’ students with underestimated grades did ‘ not receive the conditional offers that they merit ’ ." What is the definition of "conditional"?

conditional

note that the inductive argument the agents run through depends upon the conclusions they each draw from several counterfactual conditionals .

a sentence containing a conditional clause .

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"note that the inductive argument the agents run through depends upon the conclusions they each draw from several counterfactual conditionals ." What is the definition of "conditional"?

conditional

and she puts it in a conditional clause , which makes a difference .

( of a clause , phrase , conjunction , or verb form ) expressing a condition .

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"and she puts it in a conditional clause , which makes a difference ." What is the definition of "conditional"?

conditional

let us turn now , though , to subjunctive conditionals contextualism .

a conditional clause or conjunction .

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"let us turn now , though , to subjunctive conditionals contextualism ." What is the definition of "conditional"?

conditional

romanian uses an analytic construction for the conditional .

the conditional mood of a verb , for example should in if i should die .

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"romanian uses an analytic construction for the conditional ." What is the definition of "conditional"?

accent

the latin rhythms of ‘ canzonetta spangnuola ’ were accented with flair and joy .

play ( a note or beat ) with emphasis

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"the latin rhythms of ‘ canzonetta spangnuola ’ were accented with flair and joy ." What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

i do n't think i grasped much of the concept of where to place accents in the spanish language , but oh well .

a mark on a letter , typically a vowel , to indicate pitch , stress , or vowel quality

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"i do n't think i grasped much of the concept of where to place accents in the spanish language , but oh well ." What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

and is there anywhere in the world with a greater diversity of accents than london ?

a distinctive way of pronouncing a language , especially one associated with a particular country , area , or social class

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"and is there anywhere in the world with a greater diversity of accents than london ?" What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

he could n't suppress his contemptuous accent

distinctive manner of oral expression

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"he could n't suppress his contemptuous accent" What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

these are n't imported words with genuine umlauts , but retrospective accents denoting a junked hyphen as in microorganisms or coordinated .

a distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch

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"these are n't imported words with genuine umlauts , but retrospective accents denoting a junked hyphen as in microorganisms or coordinated ." What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

in farsi , you accent the last syllable of each word

put stress on ; utter with an accent

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"in farsi , you accent the last syllable of each word" What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

similarly the trumpet/xylophone guy did some well-placed accents throughout , weaving his notes into the fabric of the music .

an emphasis on a particular note or chord

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"similarly the trumpet/xylophone guy did some well-placed accents throughout , weaving his notes into the fabric of the music ." What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

it is all about layering the textures and then maybe adding an accent colour to spice it up a bit .

a feature which gives a distinctive visual emphasis to something

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"it is all about layering the textures and then maybe adding an accent colour to spice it up a bit ." What is the definition of "accent"?

accent

the main accent falls on the significance of christ 's action , and the explication of sin through the figure of adam serves to clarify this significance .

a special or particular emphasis

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"the main accent falls on the significance of christ 's action , and the explication of sin through the figure of adam serves to clarify this significance ." What is the definition of "accent"?

generator

airports , because they are such huge economic generators , spawn complete districts , industrial estates , hotel enclaves , transport interchanges .

a person or thing that generates something .

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"airports , because they are such huge economic generators , spawn complete districts , industrial estates , hotel enclaves , transport interchanges ." What is the definition of "generator"?

generator

equipped with steam generators , they were assigned initially to huntington where they found work switching passenger trains .

an apparatus for producing gas , steam , or another substance .

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"equipped with steam generators , they were assigned initially to huntington where they found work switching passenger trains ." What is the definition of "generator"?

generator

the energy is used to run two electricity generators .

a dynamo or similar machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity .

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"the energy is used to run two electricity generators ." What is the definition of "generator"?

generator

this can be particularly useful for report generators or dynamic web sites .

a routine that constructs other routines or subroutines using given parameters , for specific applications

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"this can be particularly useful for report generators or dynamic web sites ." What is the definition of "generator"?

generator

he was the generator of several complaints

someone who originates or causes or initiates something

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"he was the generator of several complaints" What is the definition of "generator"?

generator

von dyck , with fundamental papers in 1882 and 1883 , constructed free groups and the definition of abstract groups in terms of generators and relations .

a point , line , or surface regarded as moving and so notionally forming a line , surface , or solid .

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"von dyck , with fundamental papers in 1882 and 1883 , constructed free groups and the definition of abstract groups in terms of generators and relations ." What is the definition of "generator"?

afghan

second , having an afghan leader eliminates the language barrier .

relating to afghanistan , its people , or their language .

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"second , having an afghan leader eliminates the language barrier ." What is the definition of "afghan"?

afghan

wrapping the turquoise afghan cover tighter around my shoulders , i began to walk back towards the cabin .

a woollen blanket or shawl , typically one knitted or crocheted in strips or squares .

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"wrapping the turquoise afghan cover tighter around my shoulders , i began to walk back towards the cabin ." What is the definition of "afghan"?

congee

indeed doughnuts are not confined to europe - when discussing this talk with my staff we discovered chinese doughnuts which are not very sweet and are often floated in congee - a rice porridge .

( in chinese cooking ) broth or porridge made from rice .

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"indeed doughnuts are not confined to europe - when discussing this talk with my staff we discovered chinese doughnuts which are not very sweet and are often floated in congee - a rice porridge ." What is the definition of "congee"?

surfactant

the company 's dishwashing liquid , for example , contains surfactants made from vegetable oil , as well as ingredients such as aloe vera and wheat protein .

a substance which tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved .

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"the company 's dishwashing liquid , for example , contains surfactants made from vegetable oil , as well as ingredients such as aloe vera and wheat protein ." What is the definition of "surfactant"?

orphanage

the trust offers work experience in orphanages , hospitals and schools as well as environmental development projects .

a residential institution for the care and education of orphans .

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"the trust offers work experience in orphanages , hospitals and schools as well as environmental development projects ." What is the definition of "orphanage"?

orphanage

a woman with aids , whose child faces not just the risk of early orphanage , but an early death .

the state or condition of being an orphan .

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"a woman with aids , whose child faces not just the risk of early orphanage , but an early death ." What is the definition of "orphanage"?

hardliner

rice is national security advisor to president bush , his closest white house influence and a hardliner on foreign policy .

a member of a group , typically a political group , who adheres uncompromisingly to a set of ideas or policies

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"rice is national security advisor to president bush , his closest white house influence and a hardliner on foreign policy ." What is the definition of "hardliner"?

mickey

my other half has started taking the mickey out of my taste in tv programmes , noting that all i watch are ‘ long ago ’ documentaries .

tease or ridicule someone

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"my other half has started taking the mickey out of my taste in tv programmes , noting that all i watch are ‘ long ago ’ documentaries ." What is the definition of "mickey"?

sikh

maestro of sikh music , dya singh performs a special concert in byron .

relating to sikhs or sikhism .

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"maestro of sikh music , dya singh performs a special concert in byron ." What is the definition of "sikh"?

armada

the u.s. armada at culebra was swelled by a flotilla of support vessels , including colliers and torpedo boats .

a fleet of warships .

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"the u.s. armada at culebra was swelled by a flotilla of support vessels , including colliers and torpedo boats ." What is the definition of "armada"?

creator

reason , conscience and common sense demand that there be a creator .

used as a name for god .

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"reason , conscience and common sense demand that there be a creator ." What is the definition of "creator"?

anoint

when ricky ponting was injured , he more or less anointed michael clarke as his successor .

nominate or choose ( someone ) as successor to or leading candidate for a position

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"when ricky ponting was injured , he more or less anointed michael clarke as his successor ." What is the definition of "anoint"?

anoint

the women speculate on the stone and who will move it for them so they can anoint the body .

smear or rub with oil , typically as part of a religious ceremony

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"the women speculate on the stone and who will move it for them so they can anoint the body ." What is the definition of "anoint"?

anoint

in the year 879 saul is anointed as king by the prophet samuel in accordance with the wishes of the people .

ceremonially confer divine or holy office upon ( a priest or monarch ) by smearing or rubbing with oil

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"in the year 879 saul is anointed as king by the prophet samuel in accordance with the wishes of the people ." What is the definition of "anoint"?

anoint

she was anointed the head of the christian fundamentalist group

choose by or as if by divine intervention

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"she was anointed the head of the christian fundamentalist group" What is the definition of "anoint"?

anoint

savitri looked down again and saw that she was anointing her husband 's body with a drizzle of tears .

smear or rub something with ( any other substance )

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"savitri looked down again and saw that she was anointing her husband 's body with a drizzle of tears ." What is the definition of "anoint"?

enhancer

the specialist equipment has a host of features including seats with back support , wheelchair access , safety straps and visual enhancers .

a person or thing that enhances something

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"the specialist equipment has a host of features including seats with back support , wheelchair access , safety straps and visual enhancers ." What is the definition of "enhancer"?

enhancer

both mutations are caused by the presence of the gypsy insulator between the enhancer and promoter sequences of the cut and yellow genes .

a dna sequence that increases the level of transcription of a gene that is located nearby on the same chromosome .

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"both mutations are caused by the presence of the gypsy insulator between the enhancer and promoter sequences of the cut and yellow genes ." What is the definition of "enhancer"?

rick

alison heard the sound of ricks shifting and the floor beneath them was beginning to shake .

a set of shelving for storing barrels .

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"alison heard the sound of ricks shifting and the floor beneath them was beginning to shake ." What is the definition of "rick"?

rick

i spent last week popping ibroprufen , cold powders and the muscle relaxants i need now that i have developed the habit of ricking my back when laid up in bed .

strain ( one 's neck or back ) slightly

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"i spent last week popping ibroprufen , cold powders and the muscle relaxants i need now that i have developed the habit of ricking my back when laid up in bed ." What is the definition of "rick"?

rick

rick hay

pile in ricks

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"rick hay" What is the definition of "rick"?

switchboard

by 1887 there were 26,000 telephones in use in britain ( and 150,000 in the united states ) and multiple switchboards had been installed in most major towns and cities .

an installation for the manual control of telephone connections in an office , hotel , or other large building .

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"by 1887 there were 26,000 telephones in use in britain ( and 150,000 in the united states ) and multiple switchboards had been installed in most major towns and cities ." What is the definition of "switchboard"?

switchboard

switchgear or switchboards can be used as the distribution and overcurrent protection for the system .

an apparatus for varying connections between electric circuits in other applications .

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"switchgear or switchboards can be used as the distribution and overcurrent protection for the system ." What is the definition of "switchboard"?

stodgy

on the cultural end , i found that people in either city were quite ready to dismiss the production of the rival town as stodgy and unimaginative , or conversely , flashy and empty .

dull and uninspired ; lacking originality or excitement

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"on the cultural end , i found that people in either city were quite ready to dismiss the production of the rival town as stodgy and unimaginative , or conversely , flashy and empty ." What is the definition of "stodgy"?

stodgy

our dining establishment , the riverside cafe , was just what you need on a cold rainy day - puddings and stodgy meals galore , with nary a vegetable in sight .

( of food ) heavy , filling , and high in carbohydrates

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"our dining establishment , the riverside cafe , was just what you need on a cold rainy day - puddings and stodgy meals galore , with nary a vegetable in sight ." What is the definition of "stodgy"?

stodgy

his glass screen and playful elevational treatments act as a determinedly piquant foil to the essentially stodgy building form .

bulky or heavy in appearance

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"his glass screen and playful elevational treatments act as a determinedly piquant foil to the essentially stodgy building form ." What is the definition of "stodgy"?

stodgy

stodgy food

heavy and starchy and hard to digest

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"stodgy food" What is the definition of "stodgy"?

marabou

if i start wearing stonewashed pedal pushers and marabou slippers could someone shoot me please ?

down from the wing or tail of the marabou used as a trimming for hats or clothing .

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"if i start wearing stonewashed pedal pushers and marabou slippers could someone shoot me please ?" What is the definition of "marabou"?

marabou

of those that died , only one was visibly ill before disappearance , three were suspected to have been lost during intergroup encounters , one was killed by a warthog , and six were preyed upon by marabou storks .

a large african stork with a massive bill and large neck pouch , which feeds mainly by scavenging .

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"of those that died , only one was visibly ill before disappearance , three were suspected to have been lost during intergroup encounters , one was killed by a warthog , and six were preyed upon by marabou storks ." What is the definition of "marabou"?

organon

what finally broke thought free was a determination to read the book of nature , which was really not a text at all and which therefore demanded a novum organon , a new logic , the methods of modern science .

an instrument of thought , especially a means of reasoning or a system of logic .

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"what finally broke thought free was a determination to read the book of nature , which was really not a text at all and which therefore demanded a novum organon , a new logic , the methods of modern science ." What is the definition of "organon"?

winchester

millions upon millions of traditional ejecting winchesters have been sold so there must be something comfortably right about them .

a breech-loading side-action repeating rifle .

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"millions upon millions of traditional ejecting winchesters have been sold so there must be something comfortably right about them ." What is the definition of "winchester"?

winchester

but the fiercely competitive makers of winchester drives have fought off foreign competition .

a disk drive in a sealed unit containing a high-capacity hard disk and the read-write heads .

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"but the fiercely competitive makers of winchester drives have fought off foreign competition ." What is the definition of "winchester"?

winchester

today , solvents and corrosive compounds such as hydrochloric acid are commonly supplied in winchesters .

a large cylindrical bottle for holding liquids .

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"today , solvents and corrosive compounds such as hydrochloric acid are commonly supplied in winchesters ." What is the definition of "winchester"?

swashbuckle

eventually he joins the buccaneer william dampier and they swashbuckle around the pacific .

engage in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance

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"eventually he joins the buccaneer william dampier and they swashbuckle around the pacific ." What is the definition of "swashbuckle"?

chiton

with each one i made , they were better and better until even kratos asked me to make him his chitons for him .

a long woollen tunic worn in ancient greece .

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"with each one i made , they were better and better until even kratos asked me to make him his chitons for him ." What is the definition of "chiton"?

chiton

a chiton has eight overlapping shell plates , and can , if dislodged , roll into a rough ball with its plates on the exterior .

a marine mollusc that has an oval flattened body with a shell of overlapping plates .

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"a chiton has eight overlapping shell plates , and can , if dislodged , roll into a rough ball with its plates on the exterior ." What is the definition of "chiton"?

vibrate

here , the air vibrates with the sound of booming waves and dancing , swooping birds calling to each other through the eddying gusts of atlantic wind .

quiver with ( a quality or emotion )

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"here , the air vibrates with the sound of booming waves and dancing , swooping birds calling to each other through the eddying gusts of atlantic wind ." What is the definition of "vibrate"?

federate

the country was federated after the civil war

unite on a federal basis or band together as a league

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"the country was federated after the civil war" What is the definition of "federate"?

federate

this movement - established by the idealistic pioneer-immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century - grew into a large federate organisation that became the backbone of the labour movement .

relating to a federated state or organization

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"this movement - established by the idealistic pioneer-immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century - grew into a large federate organisation that became the backbone of the labour movement ." What is the definition of "federate"?

federate

the school 's chairman of governors , debbie reed , said : ‘ ideally , we would like to find a school that could federate with us . ’

( with reference to a number of states or organizations ) form or be formed into a single centralized unit , within which each state or organization keeps some internal autonomy

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"the school 's chairman of governors , debbie reed , said : ‘ ideally , we would like to find a school that could federate with us . ’" What is the definition of "federate"?

federate

the republics federated to become the soviet union

enter into a league for a common purpose

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"the republics federated to become the soviet union" What is the definition of "federate"?

stoep

in south africa a stoep is a raised veranda on which you sit and watch the world go by .

a veranda in front of a house .

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"in south africa a stoep is a raised veranda on which you sit and watch the world go by ." What is the definition of "stoep"?

payee

when payments were made by cheque , the thing in action represented by the cheque belonged to the payee not the drawer .

a person to whom money is paid or is to be paid , especially the person to whom a cheque is made payable .

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"when payments were made by cheque , the thing in action represented by the cheque belonged to the payee not the drawer ." What is the definition of "payee"?

oxo

best known in britain are bovril ( a thick , syrupy dark brown substance ) , and oxo ( the crumbly 'stock cube ' ) ; both were originally intended for dilution as drinks .

a form of beef extract sold as cubes that are dissolved in water to make stock

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"best known in britain are bovril ( a thick , syrupy dark brown substance ) , and oxo ( the crumbly 'stock cube ' ) ; both were originally intended for dilution as drinks ." What is the definition of "oxo"?

tenner

the rug was a fake and cost me a tenner down greenwich market .

a ten-pound note .

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"the rug was a fake and cost me a tenner down greenwich market ." What is the definition of "tenner"?