LM-Lexicon/Oxford · Datasets at Hugging Face

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merino	macarthur 's flocks were based on spanish merinos and the term pure merino became a metaphor for colonial aristocracy .	a sheep of a breed with long , fine wool .	oxford	[]	"macarthur 's flocks were based on spanish merinos and the term pure merino became a metaphor for colonial aristocracy ." What is the definition of "merino"?
merino	when the paper patterns were colored , the stitcher replicated the colors with her palette of soft merino wool yarns .	a fine woollen yarn .	oxford	[]	"when the paper patterns were colored , the stitcher replicated the colors with her palette of soft merino wool yarns ." What is the definition of "merino"?
merino	sweaters are simpler this season , available in fabrics such as cotton , regular wool , merino wool or cashmere .	a soft woollen or wool-and-cotton material resembling cashmere , originally of merino wool .	oxford	[]	"sweaters are simpler this season , available in fabrics such as cotton , regular wool , merino wool or cashmere ." What is the definition of "merino"?
gold-digger	she may not be a gold-digger , but she 's after attention and fame .	a woman who forms relationships with men purely to obtain money or gifts from them	oxford	[]	"she may not be a gold-digger , but she 's after attention and fame ." What is the definition of "gold-digger"?
weka	bellbird , yellow-breasted tit , fantail , grey warbler and silvereye were common in all the forests and weka and robins were found in some areas .	a large flightless new zealand rail with heavily built legs and feet .	oxford	[]	"bellbird , yellow-breasted tit , fantail , grey warbler and silvereye were common in all the forests and weka and robins were found in some areas ." What is the definition of "weka"?
assyriology	egyptology and assyriology are included here , although close links exist with the department of archaeology .	the study of the language , history , and antiquities of ancient assyria .	oxford	[]	"egyptology and assyriology are included here , although close links exist with the department of archaeology ." What is the definition of "assyriology"?
finish	the carpenter finished the table beautifully	provide with a finish	oxford	[]	"the carpenter finished the table beautifully" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	when she finished this task , she placed the basket securely on the dresser to await the arrival of johnny 's van .	bring ( a task or activity ) to an end ; complete	oxford	[]	"when she finished this task , she placed the basket securely on the dresser to await the arrival of johnny 's van ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	a crowd assembled at the finish	the place designated as the end ( as of a race or journey )	oxford	[]	"a crowd assembled at the finish" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	verbrugghe broke away on the stage 's final climb 18 km from the finish and raced home alone .	a point or place at which a race or competition ends	oxford	[]	"verbrugghe broke away on the stage 's final climb 18 km from the finish and raced home alone ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	that finished me with mary	cause to finish a relationship with somebody	oxford	[]	"that finished me with mary" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	take the same care in cleaning and preparing a surface to be stained as you would in finishing it .	complete the manufacture or decoration of ( an article ) by giving it an attractive surface appearance	oxford	[]	"take the same care in cleaning and preparing a surface to be stained as you would in finishing it ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	we discovered that we all had a horror of wasting food , and would finish a dish rather than throw it in the bin .	consume or get through the final amount or portion of ( something , especially food or drink )	oxford	[]	"we discovered that we all had a horror of wasting food , and would finish a dish rather than throw it in the bin ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	booze will be the finish of him	the downfall of someone ( as of persons on one side of a conflict )	oxford	[]	"booze will be the finish of him" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	it exhibits the same meticulous detail and refined finish , only varying in the addition of a lapis lazuli stand and in some minor heraldic details .	the manner in which the manufacture of an article is completed in detail	oxford	[]	"it exhibits the same meticulous detail and refined finish , only varying in the addition of a lapis lazuli stand and in some minor heraldic details ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art ' -- joseph conrad	a highly developed state of perfection ; having a flawless or impeccable quality	oxford	[]	"almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art ' -- joseph conrad" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	the palate is an opulent offering of warm and delectable flavors that last long into the impressive finish .	the final taste impression of a wine or beer	oxford	[]	"the palate is an opulent offering of warm and delectable flavors that last long into the impressive finish ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	four weeks later he made his competitive debut , finishing 32nd in a race in austria .	reach the end of a race or other competition	oxford	[]	"four weeks later he made his competitive debut , finishing 32nd in a race in austria ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	his best finish in a major tournament was third	the act of finishing	oxford	[]	"his best finish in a major tournament was third" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	she did n't resist when xienna grabbed her by the scruff of the neck and propelled her out of the dormitory at high speed , but part of her screamed at her for not finishing the boy .	kill , destroy , or comprehensively defeat	oxford	[]	"she did n't resist when xienna grabbed her by the scruff of the neck and propelled her out of the dormitory at high speed , but part of her screamed at her for not finishing the boy ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish	( wine tasting ) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue ( as it is swallowed )	oxford	[]	"the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	eventually all finishes will lose some of their shine as the finish coating wears .	the surface appearance of a manufactured material or object , or the material used to produce this	oxford	[]	"eventually all finishes will lose some of their shine as the finish coating wears ." What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly	a decorative texture or appearance of a surface ( or the substance that gives it that appearance )	oxford	[]	"when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly" What is the definition of "finish"?
finish	the winner is the team with the most points at the finish	designated event that concludes a contest ( especially a race )	oxford	[]	"the winner is the team with the most points at the finish" What is the definition of "finish"?
gait	he was n't galloping yet , he was pacing , the gait in between a canter and a gallop , though not many horses can .	the pattern of steps of a horse or dog at a particular speed .	oxford	[]	"he was n't galloping yet , he was pacing , the gait in between a canter and a gallop , though not many horses can ." What is the definition of "gait"?
fantast	less entrepreneurs than informed fans , and less fans than fantasts , subway will occasionally not bother to hook a program note to a program .	an impractical , impulsive person ; a dreamer	oxford	[]	"less entrepreneurs than informed fans , and less fans than fantasts , subway will occasionally not bother to hook a program note to a program ." What is the definition of "fantast"?
raglan	the ribbed raglan that i am making is progressing , but since it 's a winter sweater there is not much hurry .	an overcoat with raglan sleeves .	oxford	[]	"the ribbed raglan that i am making is progressing , but since it 's a winter sweater there is not much hurry ." What is the definition of "raglan"?
raglan	speaking of christmas , i 'm on the hunt for a man 's 4ply sweater with raglan sleeves in stocking stitch , or simple stitchwork .	having or denoting sleeves that continue in one piece up to the neck of a garment , without a shoulder seam	oxford	[]	"speaking of christmas , i 'm on the hunt for a man 's 4ply sweater with raglan sleeves in stocking stitch , or simple stitchwork ." What is the definition of "raglan"?
underfur	when you look at fur , especially the really dense fur of mammals , you look at that underfur , and it looks like down .	an inner layer of short , fine fur or down underlying an animal 's outer fur , providing warmth and waterproofing .	oxford	[]	"when you look at fur , especially the really dense fur of mammals , you look at that underfur , and it looks like down ." What is the definition of "underfur"?
aleurone	only intact embryos with no starch or aleurone tissue adhering to the scutellar tissue were used .	protein stored as granules in the cells of plant seeds	oxford	[]	"only intact embryos with no starch or aleurone tissue adhering to the scutellar tissue were used ." What is the definition of "aleurone"?
sitka	closer to the sea , where the terrain is smoother , forests of sitka spruce and western hemlock have developed .	a fast-growing north american spruce tree , widely cultivated for its strong lightweight timber .	oxford	[]	"closer to the sea , where the terrain is smoother , forests of sitka spruce and western hemlock have developed ." What is the definition of "sitka"?
crackle	a crackle glaze	having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks , as in crackleware	oxford	[]	"a crackle glaze" What is the definition of "crackle"?
crackle	the wind sang its gentle desert lullaby , and the prisoners ' fires crackled and snapped quietly .	make a rapid succession of short sharp noises	oxford	[]	"the wind sang its gentle desert lullaby , and the prisoners ' fires crackled and snapped quietly ." What is the definition of "crackle"?
crackle	there was a dead silence in the room except for the occasional crackle of the jumping embers inside the fireplace .	a sound made up of a rapid succession of short sharp noises	oxford	[]	"there was a dead silence in the room except for the occasional crackle of the jumping embers inside the fireplace ." What is the definition of "crackle"?
crackle	the manager seemed cool , calm and collected as the place crackled with excitement and tension .	give a sense of great tension or animation	oxford	[]	"the manager seemed cool , calm and collected as the place crackled with excitement and tension ." What is the definition of "crackle"?
alyssum	reserve some space for colorful annuals like zinnia , marigold , calendula , alyssum , and cosmos .	a herbaceous eurasian plant which typically bears small white or yellow flowers . some kinds are cultivated in gardens .	oxford	[]	"reserve some space for colorful annuals like zinnia , marigold , calendula , alyssum , and cosmos ." What is the definition of "alyssum"?
exorcise	exorcise evil spirits	expel through adjuration or prayers	oxford	[]	"exorcise evil spirits" What is the definition of "exorcise"?
exorcise	that does n't particularly inspire confidence as the ladies bid to exorcise the painful memories of last year 's defeat .	completely remove ( something unpleasant ) from one 's mind or memory	oxford	[]	"that does n't particularly inspire confidence as the ladies bid to exorcise the painful memories of last year 's defeat ." What is the definition of "exorcise"?
exorcise	shamans or buddhist monks can be called on to exorcise such ill-intentioned spirits .	drive out or attempt to drive out ( a supposed evil spirit ) from a person or place	oxford	[]	"shamans or buddhist monks can be called on to exorcise such ill-intentioned spirits ." What is the definition of "exorcise"?
administer	in both , a civil action had been brought against a teacher who had administered corporal punishment .	deal out or inflict ( punishment )	oxford	[]	"in both , a civil action had been brought against a teacher who had administered corporal punishment ." What is the definition of "administer"?
administer	administer a program	work in an administrative capacity ; supervise or be in charge of	oxford	[]	"administer a program" What is the definition of "administer"?
administer	some might want to outsource the entire recruitment function to a dedicated team that manages and administers all of the company 's recruitment activity from our premises .	manage and be responsible for the running of ( a business , organization , etc . )	oxford	[]	"some might want to outsource the entire recruitment function to a dedicated team that manages and administers all of the company 's recruitment activity from our premises ." What is the definition of "administer"?
administer	bishop donal mckeown administered the sacrament of confirmation to children in the parish on thursday .	( of a priest ) perform the rites of ( a sacrament )	oxford	[]	"bishop donal mckeown administered the sacrament of confirmation to children in the parish on thursday ." What is the definition of "administer"?
administer	as a retired military officer , don was able to actually administer the oath of enlistment to his son , which must have been a proud moment .	direct the taking of ( an oath )	oxford	[]	"as a retired military officer , don was able to actually administer the oath of enlistment to his son , which must have been a proud moment ." What is the definition of "administer"?
administer	administer an exam	direct the taking of	oxford	[]	"administer an exam" What is the definition of "administer"?
administer	when war broke out , japan started sending taiwan 's doctors and nurses to southeast asia to administer to wounded soldiers .	give help or service	oxford	[]	"when war broke out , japan started sending taiwan 's doctors and nurses to southeast asia to administer to wounded soldiers ." What is the definition of "administer"?
administer	administer the last unction	perform ( a church sacrament ) ritually	oxford	[]	"administer the last unction" What is the definition of "administer"?
pokey	we reflect on my impending visit to the pokey over a fry-up .	prison	oxford	[]	"we reflect on my impending visit to the pokey over a fry-up ." What is the definition of "pokey"?
passer	the issue is getting legislation passers to pass stricter laws and make arms like the ftc enforce the laws .	a legislative or other official body that approves or puts into effect a proposal or law by voting on it	oxford	[]	"the issue is getting legislation passers to pass stricter laws and make arms like the ftc enforce the laws ." What is the definition of "passer"?
passer	i watched her serpentine through the doors and carry the tray directly to a table of people who had just sat down—she was a pickle passer .	a person who gives or transfers something to someone else	oxford	[]	"i watched her serpentine through the doors and carry the tray directly to a table of people who had just sat down—she was a pickle passer ." What is the definition of "passer"?
passer	in the end , his passers decided the game .	( in soccer , rugby , and other games ) a player who kicks , hits , or throws the ball to another on their side	oxford	[]	"in the end , his passers decided the game ." What is the definition of "passer"?
pidgin	he could speak a smattering of maori , or pidgin maori , where the language is broken down and simplified , so he was given the job of interpreter .	a grammatically simplified form of a language , typically english , dutch , or portuguese , some elements of which are taken from local languages , used for communication between people not sharing a common language .	oxford	[]	"he could speak a smattering of maori , or pidgin maori , where the language is broken down and simplified , so he was given the job of interpreter ." What is the definition of "pidgin"?
pidgin	many residents understand and/or speak a pidgin english , which has become a lingua franca in the west-central pacific .	denoting a simplified form of a language , especially as used by a non-native speaker	oxford	[]	"many residents understand and/or speak a pidgin english , which has become a lingua franca in the west-central pacific ." What is the definition of "pidgin"?
monarch	some insects , like the monarch butterfly , migrate to warmer climes in winter .	a large migratory orange and black butterfly that occurs mainly in north america . the caterpillar feeds on milkweed , using the toxins in the plant to render both itself and the adult unpalatable to predators .	oxford	[]	"some insects , like the monarch butterfly , migrate to warmer climes in winter ." What is the definition of "monarch"?
monarch	stamboliiski boldly opposed bulgaria 's entry into the first world war in the face of the monarch tsar ferdinand .	a sovereign head of state , especially a king , queen , or emperor	oxford	[]	"stamboliiski boldly opposed bulgaria 's entry into the first world war in the face of the monarch tsar ferdinand ." What is the definition of "monarch"?
gambier	gambier was an extract made from the leaves and twigs of a vine that grew in india and the malacca islands , uncaria gambir .	an astringent extract of a tropical asiatic plant , used in tanning .	oxford	[]	"gambier was an extract made from the leaves and twigs of a vine that grew in india and the malacca islands , uncaria gambir ." What is the definition of "gambier"?
puritanism	the poems articulate the function of puritanism as a check against the dangers of untrammelled art .	censorious moral beliefs , especially about self-indulgence and sex	oxford	[]	"the poems articulate the function of puritanism as a check against the dangers of untrammelled art ." What is the definition of "puritanism"?
rangy	polley is a rangy player who covers ground with deceptive speed .	( of a person ) tall and slim with long , slender limbs	oxford	[]	"polley is a rangy player who covers ground with deceptive speed ." What is the definition of "rangy"?
vivisection	although hirschberg is famous for turning celebrity profiles into celebrity vivisections , her portrait of seinfeld was basically a valentine .	ruthlessly sharp and detailed criticism or analysis	oxford	[]	"although hirschberg is famous for turning celebrity profiles into celebrity vivisections , her portrait of seinfeld was basically a valentine ." What is the definition of "vivisection"?
salvor	speaking after a logistic meeting with the salvors , ships agents and other authorities late last night , kroon said yesterday had been spent making sure the vessel was prepared to withstand the expected storm .	a person engaged in salvage of a ship or items lost at sea	oxford	[]	"speaking after a logistic meeting with the salvors , ships agents and other authorities late last night , kroon said yesterday had been spent making sure the vessel was prepared to withstand the expected storm ." What is the definition of "salvor"?
tangelo	think about the crossbreeding and hybridization that farmers have been doing for hundreds of years , relying on instinct , trial and error , and luck to bring us things like tangelos , giant pumpkins , and burpless cucumbers .	a hybrid of the tangerine and grapefruit .	oxford	[]	"think about the crossbreeding and hybridization that farmers have been doing for hundreds of years , relying on instinct , trial and error , and luck to bring us things like tangelos , giant pumpkins , and burpless cucumbers ." What is the definition of "tangelo"?
non-human	it 's not our planet , and non-humans are also not ours .	a creature that is not a human being .	oxford	[]	"it 's not our planet , and non-humans are also not ours ." What is the definition of "non-human"?
muggy	so it was another late night yesterday , made worse by the very hot muggy weather making it almost impossible to get to sleep even with the fan on number two all night .	( of the weather ) unpleasantly warm and humid	oxford	[]	"so it was another late night yesterday , made worse by the very hot muggy weather making it almost impossible to get to sleep even with the fan on number two all night ." What is the definition of "muggy"?
astound	the success of the tour genuinely astounds him .	shock or greatly surprise	oxford	[]	"the success of the tour genuinely astounds him ." What is the definition of "astound"?
vulture	kinder than the rest of his vulture kind , he asked , ‘ when will the wedding be ? ’	a contemptible person who preys on or exploits others	oxford	[]	"kinder than the rest of his vulture kind , he asked , ‘ when will the wedding be ? ’" What is the definition of "vulture"?
vulture	like other new world vultures , california condors are scavengers ; historically , they were seen feeding on dead beached whales .	a large bird of prey with the head and neck more or less bare of feathers , feeding chiefly on carrion and reputed to gather with others in anticipation of the death of a sick or injured animal or person .	oxford	[]	"like other new world vultures , california condors are scavengers ; historically , they were seen feeding on dead beached whales ." What is the definition of "vulture"?
encyclical	an encyclical letter	intended for wide distribution	oxford	[]	"an encyclical letter" What is the definition of "encyclical"?
encyclical	in march 1937 , a papal encyclical had condemned the persecution of the catholic church in germany .	a papal letter sent to all bishops of the roman catholic church .	oxford	[]	"in march 1937 , a papal encyclical had condemned the persecution of the catholic church in germany ." What is the definition of "encyclical"?
particularity	the intensity and extremity of this expansion of experience is paralleled by the deepening of communion , by which particularity and individuation are shared with others .	the quality of being individual	oxford	[]	"the intensity and extremity of this expansion of experience is paralleled by the deepening of communion , by which particularity and individuation are shared with others ." What is the definition of "particularity"?
particularity	but a related reason has been the focus on the historical particularity of jesus : jesus the aramaic-speaking , jewish male of the first century .	the doctrine of god 's incarnation as jesus as a particular person at a particular time and place .	oxford	[]	"but a related reason has been the focus on the historical particularity of jesus : jesus the aramaic-speaking , jewish male of the first century ." What is the definition of "particularity"?
particularity	the reason advanced by braehead for the lack of particularity is that it has not had access to the detailed records that are necessary to provide full particulars .	fullness or minuteness of detail in the treatment of something	oxford	[]	"the reason advanced by braehead for the lack of particularity is that it has not had access to the detailed records that are necessary to provide full particulars ." What is the definition of "particularity"?
cochlea	in man , the cochlea and the organ of corti follow a spiral course of two and one half turns .	the spiral cavity of the inner ear containing the organ of corti , which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations .	oxford	[]	"in man , the cochlea and the organ of corti follow a spiral course of two and one half turns ." What is the definition of "cochlea"?
strongbox	thinkequity is just one of the companies finding that a few of its secrets are worth more in the open than gathering dust in a strongbox .	a small lockable box , typically made of metal , in which valuables may be kept .	oxford	[]	"thinkequity is just one of the companies finding that a few of its secrets are worth more in the open than gathering dust in a strongbox ." What is the definition of "strongbox"?
flight	flight archery is all about shooting an arrow the longest distance , so the range for a flight event will need to be very long .	relating to or denoting archery in which the main concern is shooting long distances	oxford	[]	"flight archery is all about shooting an arrow the longest distance , so the range for a flight event will need to be very long ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	his flight was an indication of his guilt	the act of escaping physically	oxford	[]	"his flight was an indication of his guilt" What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	they signal capital flight by western investors , i have not yet noticed , but then , i can not keep an eye on everything .	the selling of currency or shares by many investors	oxford	[]	"they signal capital flight by western investors , i have not yet noticed , but then , i can not keep an eye on everything ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	the contract was awarded to the wright brothers and the military 's journey into the era of flight began .	the action or process of flying through the air	oxford	[]	"the contract was awarded to the wright brothers and the military 's journey into the era of flight began ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	this basically means that there are no unnecessary moving parts in tiger 's swing , which has allowed him to control the trajectory of his ball flight better .	the movement or trajectory of a projectile or ball through the air	oxford	[]	"this basically means that there are no unnecessary moving parts in tiger 's swing , which has allowed him to control the trajectory of his ball flight better ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	this accessible estate has a pheasant shoot , roe deerstalking and duck flighting - plus stables	shoot ( wildfowl ) in flight	oxford	[]	"this accessible estate has a pheasant shoot , roe deerstalking and duck flighting - plus stables" What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	the chances are that mark andy flighted the dart .	provide ( an arrow or dart ) with feathers or vanes	oxford	[]	"the chances are that mark andy flighted the dart ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	twice in the opening moments of the second half , the england captain flighted a ball 60 yards into the new man 's path .	( in soccer , cricket , etc . ) deliver ( a ball ) with well-judged trajectory and pace	oxford	[]	"twice in the opening moments of the second half , the england captain flighted a ball 60 yards into the new man 's path ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	rutan said the spacecraft would be safer than early commercial airline travel , and flights would not be limited to the young and superfit .	an act of flying ; a journey made through the air or in space , especially a timetabled journey made by an airline	oxford	[]	"rutan said the spacecraft would be safer than early commercial airline travel , and flights would not be limited to the young and superfit ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	after chief yeoman and howle hill took the lead rounding the final bend , made in japan moved to challenge at the last flight .	a series of hurdles across a racetrack .	oxford	[]	"after chief yeoman and howle hill took the lead rounding the final bend , made in japan moved to challenge at the last flight ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	flights of imagination	passing above and beyond ordinary bounds	oxford	[]	"flights of imagination" What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	flighting wild geese	fly in a flock	oxford	[]	"flighting wild geese" What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	i turned and fled down the first flight of stairs and stopped outside the door to the 9th floor , breathing heavily .	a series of steps between floors or levels	oxford	[]	"i turned and fled down the first flight of stairs and stopped outside the door to the 9th floor , breathing heavily ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	next were two air force hercules followed by two flights of hornets , four in each flight .	a group of aircraft operating together , especially an raf or usaf unit of about six aircraft	oxford	[]	"next were two air force hercules followed by two flights of hornets , four in each flight ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	mr jones 's father set up the scrap business at the foot of caen hill , near the famous flight of locks on the kennet and avon canal .	a sequence of locks by which a canal ascends an incline .	oxford	[]	"mr jones 's father set up the scrap business at the foot of caen hill , near the famous flight of locks on the kennet and avon canal ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	my preferred method of getting a flight out of the way of an incoming dart is for the flights to pop off easily on contact .	the tail of a dart .	oxford	[]	"my preferred method of getting a flight out of the way of an incoming dart is for the flights to pop off easily on contact ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	i took the noon flight to chicago	a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports	oxford	[]	"i took the noon flight to chicago" What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	some of these dances represented the caribou hunt ; others might portray a flight of birds or a battle with the weather .	a flock or large body of birds or insects in the air , especially when migrating	oxford	[]	"some of these dances represented the caribou hunt ; others might portray a flight of birds or a battle with the weather ." What is the definition of "flight"?
flight	it bears the connotation of the passing or the flight of time - time which can never be recaptured .	the swift passage of time	oxford	[]	"it bears the connotation of the passing or the flight of time - time which can never be recaptured ." What is the definition of "flight"?
treatise	he wrote three treatises on numbers which helped to bring the indian symbols and ideas of decimal fractions to the attention of some of the learned people in europe .	a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject	oxford	[]	"he wrote three treatises on numbers which helped to bring the indian symbols and ideas of decimal fractions to the attention of some of the learned people in europe ." What is the definition of "treatise"?
buteo	i saw an eagle , most likely a spotted eagle , a buteo of some sort , and an accipiter , either a eurasian sparrowhawk or a levant sparrowhawk .	a bird of prey of a group distinguished by broad wings that are used for soaring .	oxford	[]	"i saw an eagle , most likely a spotted eagle , a buteo of some sort , and an accipiter , either a eurasian sparrowhawk or a levant sparrowhawk ." What is the definition of "buteo"?
seismogram	all data are rapidly made available , and seismograms from large earthquakes are posted within minutes of occurrence .	a record produced by a seismograph .	oxford	[]	"all data are rapidly made available , and seismograms from large earthquakes are posted within minutes of occurrence ." What is the definition of "seismogram"?
kohl	i only ever wore kohl , and a little ochre on my lips for banquets , although i did question the point in this , as it was usually rubbed away by the food .	a black powder , usually antimony sulphide or lead sulphide , used as eye make-up especially in eastern countries .	oxford	[]	"i only ever wore kohl , and a little ochre on my lips for banquets , although i did question the point in this , as it was usually rubbed away by the food ." What is the definition of "kohl"?
intruder	he denied attacking his wife and setting fire to the house and alleged that it had been done by intruders .	a person who intrudes , especially into a building with criminal intent	oxford	[]	"he denied attacking his wife and setting fire to the house and alleged that it had been done by intruders ." What is the definition of "intruder"?
monologue	i could cut a few monologues , but the parts that do n't advance the story are the funniest ones .	a long speech by one actor in a play or film , or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme	oxford	[]	"i could cut a few monologues , but the parts that do n't advance the story are the funniest ones ." What is the definition of "monologue"?
monologue	shug has no material prepared , but launches into a rambling monologue about his journey to the class .	a long , tedious speech by one person during a conversation	oxford	[]	"shug has no material prepared , but launches into a rambling monologue about his journey to the class ." What is the definition of "monologue"?
vermifuge	for instance , rectally administered tobacco infusions proved an effective vermifuge in sixteenth-century europe .	an anthelmintic medicine .	oxford	[]	"for instance , rectally administered tobacco infusions proved an effective vermifuge in sixteenth-century europe ." What is the definition of "vermifuge"?

merino

macarthur 's flocks were based on spanish merinos and the term pure merino became a metaphor for colonial aristocracy .

a sheep of a breed with long , fine wool .

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"macarthur 's flocks were based on spanish merinos and the term pure merino became a metaphor for colonial aristocracy ." What is the definition of "merino"?

merino

when the paper patterns were colored , the stitcher replicated the colors with her palette of soft merino wool yarns .

a fine woollen yarn .

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"when the paper patterns were colored , the stitcher replicated the colors with her palette of soft merino wool yarns ." What is the definition of "merino"?

merino

sweaters are simpler this season , available in fabrics such as cotton , regular wool , merino wool or cashmere .

a soft woollen or wool-and-cotton material resembling cashmere , originally of merino wool .

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"sweaters are simpler this season , available in fabrics such as cotton , regular wool , merino wool or cashmere ." What is the definition of "merino"?

gold-digger

she may not be a gold-digger , but she 's after attention and fame .

a woman who forms relationships with men purely to obtain money or gifts from them

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"she may not be a gold-digger , but she 's after attention and fame ." What is the definition of "gold-digger"?

weka

bellbird , yellow-breasted tit , fantail , grey warbler and silvereye were common in all the forests and weka and robins were found in some areas .

a large flightless new zealand rail with heavily built legs and feet .

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"bellbird , yellow-breasted tit , fantail , grey warbler and silvereye were common in all the forests and weka and robins were found in some areas ." What is the definition of "weka"?

assyriology

egyptology and assyriology are included here , although close links exist with the department of archaeology .

the study of the language , history , and antiquities of ancient assyria .

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"egyptology and assyriology are included here , although close links exist with the department of archaeology ." What is the definition of "assyriology"?

finish

the carpenter finished the table beautifully

provide with a finish

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finish

when she finished this task , she placed the basket securely on the dresser to await the arrival of johnny 's van .

bring ( a task or activity ) to an end ; complete

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"when she finished this task , she placed the basket securely on the dresser to await the arrival of johnny 's van ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

a crowd assembled at the finish

the place designated as the end ( as of a race or journey )

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finish

verbrugghe broke away on the stage 's final climb 18 km from the finish and raced home alone .

a point or place at which a race or competition ends

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"verbrugghe broke away on the stage 's final climb 18 km from the finish and raced home alone ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

that finished me with mary

cause to finish a relationship with somebody

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finish

take the same care in cleaning and preparing a surface to be stained as you would in finishing it .

complete the manufacture or decoration of ( an article ) by giving it an attractive surface appearance

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"take the same care in cleaning and preparing a surface to be stained as you would in finishing it ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

we discovered that we all had a horror of wasting food , and would finish a dish rather than throw it in the bin .

consume or get through the final amount or portion of ( something , especially food or drink )

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"we discovered that we all had a horror of wasting food , and would finish a dish rather than throw it in the bin ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

booze will be the finish of him

the downfall of someone ( as of persons on one side of a conflict )

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finish

it exhibits the same meticulous detail and refined finish , only varying in the addition of a lapis lazuli stand and in some minor heraldic details .

the manner in which the manufacture of an article is completed in detail

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"it exhibits the same meticulous detail and refined finish , only varying in the addition of a lapis lazuli stand and in some minor heraldic details ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art ' -- joseph conrad

a highly developed state of perfection ; having a flawless or impeccable quality

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finish

the palate is an opulent offering of warm and delectable flavors that last long into the impressive finish .

the final taste impression of a wine or beer

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"the palate is an opulent offering of warm and delectable flavors that last long into the impressive finish ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

four weeks later he made his competitive debut , finishing 32nd in a race in austria .

reach the end of a race or other competition

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"four weeks later he made his competitive debut , finishing 32nd in a race in austria ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

his best finish in a major tournament was third

the act of finishing

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finish

she did n't resist when xienna grabbed her by the scruff of the neck and propelled her out of the dormitory at high speed , but part of her screamed at her for not finishing the boy .

kill , destroy , or comprehensively defeat

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"she did n't resist when xienna grabbed her by the scruff of the neck and propelled her out of the dormitory at high speed , but part of her screamed at her for not finishing the boy ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish

( wine tasting ) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue ( as it is swallowed )

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"the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish" What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

eventually all finishes will lose some of their shine as the finish coating wears .

the surface appearance of a manufactured material or object , or the material used to produce this

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"eventually all finishes will lose some of their shine as the finish coating wears ." What is the definition of "finish"?

finish

when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface ( or the substance that gives it that appearance )

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finish

the winner is the team with the most points at the finish

designated event that concludes a contest ( especially a race )

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"the winner is the team with the most points at the finish" What is the definition of "finish"?

gait

he was n't galloping yet , he was pacing , the gait in between a canter and a gallop , though not many horses can .

the pattern of steps of a horse or dog at a particular speed .

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"he was n't galloping yet , he was pacing , the gait in between a canter and a gallop , though not many horses can ." What is the definition of "gait"?

fantast

less entrepreneurs than informed fans , and less fans than fantasts , subway will occasionally not bother to hook a program note to a program .

an impractical , impulsive person ; a dreamer

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"less entrepreneurs than informed fans , and less fans than fantasts , subway will occasionally not bother to hook a program note to a program ." What is the definition of "fantast"?

raglan

the ribbed raglan that i am making is progressing , but since it 's a winter sweater there is not much hurry .

an overcoat with raglan sleeves .

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"the ribbed raglan that i am making is progressing , but since it 's a winter sweater there is not much hurry ." What is the definition of "raglan"?

raglan

speaking of christmas , i 'm on the hunt for a man 's 4ply sweater with raglan sleeves in stocking stitch , or simple stitchwork .

having or denoting sleeves that continue in one piece up to the neck of a garment , without a shoulder seam

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"speaking of christmas , i 'm on the hunt for a man 's 4ply sweater with raglan sleeves in stocking stitch , or simple stitchwork ." What is the definition of "raglan"?

underfur

when you look at fur , especially the really dense fur of mammals , you look at that underfur , and it looks like down .

an inner layer of short , fine fur or down underlying an animal 's outer fur , providing warmth and waterproofing .

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"when you look at fur , especially the really dense fur of mammals , you look at that underfur , and it looks like down ." What is the definition of "underfur"?

aleurone

only intact embryos with no starch or aleurone tissue adhering to the scutellar tissue were used .

protein stored as granules in the cells of plant seeds

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"only intact embryos with no starch or aleurone tissue adhering to the scutellar tissue were used ." What is the definition of "aleurone"?

sitka

closer to the sea , where the terrain is smoother , forests of sitka spruce and western hemlock have developed .

a fast-growing north american spruce tree , widely cultivated for its strong lightweight timber .

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"closer to the sea , where the terrain is smoother , forests of sitka spruce and western hemlock have developed ." What is the definition of "sitka"?

crackle

a crackle glaze

having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks , as in crackleware

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crackle

the wind sang its gentle desert lullaby , and the prisoners ' fires crackled and snapped quietly .

make a rapid succession of short sharp noises

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"the wind sang its gentle desert lullaby , and the prisoners ' fires crackled and snapped quietly ." What is the definition of "crackle"?

crackle

there was a dead silence in the room except for the occasional crackle of the jumping embers inside the fireplace .

a sound made up of a rapid succession of short sharp noises

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"there was a dead silence in the room except for the occasional crackle of the jumping embers inside the fireplace ." What is the definition of "crackle"?

crackle

the manager seemed cool , calm and collected as the place crackled with excitement and tension .

give a sense of great tension or animation

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"the manager seemed cool , calm and collected as the place crackled with excitement and tension ." What is the definition of "crackle"?

alyssum

reserve some space for colorful annuals like zinnia , marigold , calendula , alyssum , and cosmos .

a herbaceous eurasian plant which typically bears small white or yellow flowers . some kinds are cultivated in gardens .

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"reserve some space for colorful annuals like zinnia , marigold , calendula , alyssum , and cosmos ." What is the definition of "alyssum"?

exorcise

exorcise evil spirits

expel through adjuration or prayers

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exorcise

that does n't particularly inspire confidence as the ladies bid to exorcise the painful memories of last year 's defeat .

completely remove ( something unpleasant ) from one 's mind or memory

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"that does n't particularly inspire confidence as the ladies bid to exorcise the painful memories of last year 's defeat ." What is the definition of "exorcise"?

exorcise

shamans or buddhist monks can be called on to exorcise such ill-intentioned spirits .

drive out or attempt to drive out ( a supposed evil spirit ) from a person or place

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"shamans or buddhist monks can be called on to exorcise such ill-intentioned spirits ." What is the definition of "exorcise"?

administer

in both , a civil action had been brought against a teacher who had administered corporal punishment .

deal out or inflict ( punishment )

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"in both , a civil action had been brought against a teacher who had administered corporal punishment ." What is the definition of "administer"?

administer

administer a program

work in an administrative capacity ; supervise or be in charge of

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administer

some might want to outsource the entire recruitment function to a dedicated team that manages and administers all of the company 's recruitment activity from our premises .

manage and be responsible for the running of ( a business , organization , etc . )

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"some might want to outsource the entire recruitment function to a dedicated team that manages and administers all of the company 's recruitment activity from our premises ." What is the definition of "administer"?

administer

bishop donal mckeown administered the sacrament of confirmation to children in the parish on thursday .

( of a priest ) perform the rites of ( a sacrament )

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"bishop donal mckeown administered the sacrament of confirmation to children in the parish on thursday ." What is the definition of "administer"?

administer

as a retired military officer , don was able to actually administer the oath of enlistment to his son , which must have been a proud moment .

direct the taking of ( an oath )

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"as a retired military officer , don was able to actually administer the oath of enlistment to his son , which must have been a proud moment ." What is the definition of "administer"?

administer

administer an exam

direct the taking of

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administer

when war broke out , japan started sending taiwan 's doctors and nurses to southeast asia to administer to wounded soldiers .

give help or service

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"when war broke out , japan started sending taiwan 's doctors and nurses to southeast asia to administer to wounded soldiers ." What is the definition of "administer"?

administer

administer the last unction

perform ( a church sacrament ) ritually

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pokey

we reflect on my impending visit to the pokey over a fry-up .

prison

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"we reflect on my impending visit to the pokey over a fry-up ." What is the definition of "pokey"?

passer

the issue is getting legislation passers to pass stricter laws and make arms like the ftc enforce the laws .

a legislative or other official body that approves or puts into effect a proposal or law by voting on it

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"the issue is getting legislation passers to pass stricter laws and make arms like the ftc enforce the laws ." What is the definition of "passer"?

passer

i watched her serpentine through the doors and carry the tray directly to a table of people who had just sat down—she was a pickle passer .

a person who gives or transfers something to someone else

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"i watched her serpentine through the doors and carry the tray directly to a table of people who had just sat down—she was a pickle passer ." What is the definition of "passer"?

passer

in the end , his passers decided the game .

( in soccer , rugby , and other games ) a player who kicks , hits , or throws the ball to another on their side

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"in the end , his passers decided the game ." What is the definition of "passer"?

pidgin

he could speak a smattering of maori , or pidgin maori , where the language is broken down and simplified , so he was given the job of interpreter .

a grammatically simplified form of a language , typically english , dutch , or portuguese , some elements of which are taken from local languages , used for communication between people not sharing a common language .

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"he could speak a smattering of maori , or pidgin maori , where the language is broken down and simplified , so he was given the job of interpreter ." What is the definition of "pidgin"?

pidgin

many residents understand and/or speak a pidgin english , which has become a lingua franca in the west-central pacific .

denoting a simplified form of a language , especially as used by a non-native speaker

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"many residents understand and/or speak a pidgin english , which has become a lingua franca in the west-central pacific ." What is the definition of "pidgin"?

monarch

some insects , like the monarch butterfly , migrate to warmer climes in winter .

a large migratory orange and black butterfly that occurs mainly in north america . the caterpillar feeds on milkweed , using the toxins in the plant to render both itself and the adult unpalatable to predators .

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"some insects , like the monarch butterfly , migrate to warmer climes in winter ." What is the definition of "monarch"?

monarch

stamboliiski boldly opposed bulgaria 's entry into the first world war in the face of the monarch tsar ferdinand .

a sovereign head of state , especially a king , queen , or emperor

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"stamboliiski boldly opposed bulgaria 's entry into the first world war in the face of the monarch tsar ferdinand ." What is the definition of "monarch"?

gambier

gambier was an extract made from the leaves and twigs of a vine that grew in india and the malacca islands , uncaria gambir .

an astringent extract of a tropical asiatic plant , used in tanning .

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"gambier was an extract made from the leaves and twigs of a vine that grew in india and the malacca islands , uncaria gambir ." What is the definition of "gambier"?

puritanism

the poems articulate the function of puritanism as a check against the dangers of untrammelled art .

censorious moral beliefs , especially about self-indulgence and sex

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"the poems articulate the function of puritanism as a check against the dangers of untrammelled art ." What is the definition of "puritanism"?

rangy

polley is a rangy player who covers ground with deceptive speed .

( of a person ) tall and slim with long , slender limbs

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"polley is a rangy player who covers ground with deceptive speed ." What is the definition of "rangy"?

vivisection

although hirschberg is famous for turning celebrity profiles into celebrity vivisections , her portrait of seinfeld was basically a valentine .

ruthlessly sharp and detailed criticism or analysis

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"although hirschberg is famous for turning celebrity profiles into celebrity vivisections , her portrait of seinfeld was basically a valentine ." What is the definition of "vivisection"?

salvor

speaking after a logistic meeting with the salvors , ships agents and other authorities late last night , kroon said yesterday had been spent making sure the vessel was prepared to withstand the expected storm .

a person engaged in salvage of a ship or items lost at sea

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"speaking after a logistic meeting with the salvors , ships agents and other authorities late last night , kroon said yesterday had been spent making sure the vessel was prepared to withstand the expected storm ." What is the definition of "salvor"?

tangelo

think about the crossbreeding and hybridization that farmers have been doing for hundreds of years , relying on instinct , trial and error , and luck to bring us things like tangelos , giant pumpkins , and burpless cucumbers .

a hybrid of the tangerine and grapefruit .

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"think about the crossbreeding and hybridization that farmers have been doing for hundreds of years , relying on instinct , trial and error , and luck to bring us things like tangelos , giant pumpkins , and burpless cucumbers ." What is the definition of "tangelo"?

non-human

it 's not our planet , and non-humans are also not ours .

a creature that is not a human being .

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"it 's not our planet , and non-humans are also not ours ." What is the definition of "non-human"?

muggy

so it was another late night yesterday , made worse by the very hot muggy weather making it almost impossible to get to sleep even with the fan on number two all night .

( of the weather ) unpleasantly warm and humid

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"so it was another late night yesterday , made worse by the very hot muggy weather making it almost impossible to get to sleep even with the fan on number two all night ." What is the definition of "muggy"?

astound

the success of the tour genuinely astounds him .

shock or greatly surprise

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vulture

kinder than the rest of his vulture kind , he asked , ‘ when will the wedding be ? ’

a contemptible person who preys on or exploits others

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vulture

like other new world vultures , california condors are scavengers ; historically , they were seen feeding on dead beached whales .

a large bird of prey with the head and neck more or less bare of feathers , feeding chiefly on carrion and reputed to gather with others in anticipation of the death of a sick or injured animal or person .

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"like other new world vultures , california condors are scavengers ; historically , they were seen feeding on dead beached whales ." What is the definition of "vulture"?

encyclical

an encyclical letter

intended for wide distribution

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encyclical

in march 1937 , a papal encyclical had condemned the persecution of the catholic church in germany .

a papal letter sent to all bishops of the roman catholic church .

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"in march 1937 , a papal encyclical had condemned the persecution of the catholic church in germany ." What is the definition of "encyclical"?

particularity

the intensity and extremity of this expansion of experience is paralleled by the deepening of communion , by which particularity and individuation are shared with others .

the quality of being individual

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"the intensity and extremity of this expansion of experience is paralleled by the deepening of communion , by which particularity and individuation are shared with others ." What is the definition of "particularity"?

particularity

but a related reason has been the focus on the historical particularity of jesus : jesus the aramaic-speaking , jewish male of the first century .

the doctrine of god 's incarnation as jesus as a particular person at a particular time and place .

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"but a related reason has been the focus on the historical particularity of jesus : jesus the aramaic-speaking , jewish male of the first century ." What is the definition of "particularity"?

particularity

the reason advanced by braehead for the lack of particularity is that it has not had access to the detailed records that are necessary to provide full particulars .

fullness or minuteness of detail in the treatment of something

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"the reason advanced by braehead for the lack of particularity is that it has not had access to the detailed records that are necessary to provide full particulars ." What is the definition of "particularity"?

cochlea

in man , the cochlea and the organ of corti follow a spiral course of two and one half turns .

the spiral cavity of the inner ear containing the organ of corti , which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations .

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"in man , the cochlea and the organ of corti follow a spiral course of two and one half turns ." What is the definition of "cochlea"?

strongbox

thinkequity is just one of the companies finding that a few of its secrets are worth more in the open than gathering dust in a strongbox .

a small lockable box , typically made of metal , in which valuables may be kept .

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"thinkequity is just one of the companies finding that a few of its secrets are worth more in the open than gathering dust in a strongbox ." What is the definition of "strongbox"?

flight

flight archery is all about shooting an arrow the longest distance , so the range for a flight event will need to be very long .

relating to or denoting archery in which the main concern is shooting long distances

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"flight archery is all about shooting an arrow the longest distance , so the range for a flight event will need to be very long ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

his flight was an indication of his guilt

the act of escaping physically

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flight

they signal capital flight by western investors , i have not yet noticed , but then , i can not keep an eye on everything .

the selling of currency or shares by many investors

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"they signal capital flight by western investors , i have not yet noticed , but then , i can not keep an eye on everything ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

the contract was awarded to the wright brothers and the military 's journey into the era of flight began .

the action or process of flying through the air

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"the contract was awarded to the wright brothers and the military 's journey into the era of flight began ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

this basically means that there are no unnecessary moving parts in tiger 's swing , which has allowed him to control the trajectory of his ball flight better .

the movement or trajectory of a projectile or ball through the air

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"this basically means that there are no unnecessary moving parts in tiger 's swing , which has allowed him to control the trajectory of his ball flight better ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

this accessible estate has a pheasant shoot , roe deerstalking and duck flighting - plus stables

shoot ( wildfowl ) in flight

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flight

the chances are that mark andy flighted the dart .

provide ( an arrow or dart ) with feathers or vanes

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"the chances are that mark andy flighted the dart ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

twice in the opening moments of the second half , the england captain flighted a ball 60 yards into the new man 's path .

( in soccer , cricket , etc . ) deliver ( a ball ) with well-judged trajectory and pace

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"twice in the opening moments of the second half , the england captain flighted a ball 60 yards into the new man 's path ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

rutan said the spacecraft would be safer than early commercial airline travel , and flights would not be limited to the young and superfit .

an act of flying ; a journey made through the air or in space , especially a timetabled journey made by an airline

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"rutan said the spacecraft would be safer than early commercial airline travel , and flights would not be limited to the young and superfit ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

after chief yeoman and howle hill took the lead rounding the final bend , made in japan moved to challenge at the last flight .

a series of hurdles across a racetrack .

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"after chief yeoman and howle hill took the lead rounding the final bend , made in japan moved to challenge at the last flight ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

flights of imagination

passing above and beyond ordinary bounds

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flight

flighting wild geese

fly in a flock

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flight

i turned and fled down the first flight of stairs and stopped outside the door to the 9th floor , breathing heavily .

a series of steps between floors or levels

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"i turned and fled down the first flight of stairs and stopped outside the door to the 9th floor , breathing heavily ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

next were two air force hercules followed by two flights of hornets , four in each flight .

a group of aircraft operating together , especially an raf or usaf unit of about six aircraft

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"next were two air force hercules followed by two flights of hornets , four in each flight ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

mr jones 's father set up the scrap business at the foot of caen hill , near the famous flight of locks on the kennet and avon canal .

a sequence of locks by which a canal ascends an incline .

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"mr jones 's father set up the scrap business at the foot of caen hill , near the famous flight of locks on the kennet and avon canal ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

my preferred method of getting a flight out of the way of an incoming dart is for the flights to pop off easily on contact .

the tail of a dart .

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"my preferred method of getting a flight out of the way of an incoming dart is for the flights to pop off easily on contact ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

i took the noon flight to chicago

a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports

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flight

some of these dances represented the caribou hunt ; others might portray a flight of birds or a battle with the weather .

a flock or large body of birds or insects in the air , especially when migrating

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"some of these dances represented the caribou hunt ; others might portray a flight of birds or a battle with the weather ." What is the definition of "flight"?

flight

it bears the connotation of the passing or the flight of time - time which can never be recaptured .

the swift passage of time

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treatise

he wrote three treatises on numbers which helped to bring the indian symbols and ideas of decimal fractions to the attention of some of the learned people in europe .

a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject

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"he wrote three treatises on numbers which helped to bring the indian symbols and ideas of decimal fractions to the attention of some of the learned people in europe ." What is the definition of "treatise"?

buteo

i saw an eagle , most likely a spotted eagle , a buteo of some sort , and an accipiter , either a eurasian sparrowhawk or a levant sparrowhawk .

a bird of prey of a group distinguished by broad wings that are used for soaring .

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"i saw an eagle , most likely a spotted eagle , a buteo of some sort , and an accipiter , either a eurasian sparrowhawk or a levant sparrowhawk ." What is the definition of "buteo"?

seismogram

all data are rapidly made available , and seismograms from large earthquakes are posted within minutes of occurrence .

a record produced by a seismograph .

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"all data are rapidly made available , and seismograms from large earthquakes are posted within minutes of occurrence ." What is the definition of "seismogram"?

kohl

i only ever wore kohl , and a little ochre on my lips for banquets , although i did question the point in this , as it was usually rubbed away by the food .

a black powder , usually antimony sulphide or lead sulphide , used as eye make-up especially in eastern countries .

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"i only ever wore kohl , and a little ochre on my lips for banquets , although i did question the point in this , as it was usually rubbed away by the food ." What is the definition of "kohl"?

intruder

he denied attacking his wife and setting fire to the house and alleged that it had been done by intruders .

a person who intrudes , especially into a building with criminal intent

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"he denied attacking his wife and setting fire to the house and alleged that it had been done by intruders ." What is the definition of "intruder"?

monologue

i could cut a few monologues , but the parts that do n't advance the story are the funniest ones .

a long speech by one actor in a play or film , or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme

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"i could cut a few monologues , but the parts that do n't advance the story are the funniest ones ." What is the definition of "monologue"?

monologue

shug has no material prepared , but launches into a rambling monologue about his journey to the class .

a long , tedious speech by one person during a conversation

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"shug has no material prepared , but launches into a rambling monologue about his journey to the class ." What is the definition of "monologue"?

vermifuge

for instance , rectally administered tobacco infusions proved an effective vermifuge in sixteenth-century europe .

an anthelmintic medicine .

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"for instance , rectally administered tobacco infusions proved an effective vermifuge in sixteenth-century europe ." What is the definition of "vermifuge"?