LM-Lexicon/Oxford · Datasets at Hugging Face

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poof	oh poof - you 're no fun anymore .	used to express contemptuous dismissal	oxford	[]	"oh poof - you 're no fun anymore ." What is the definition of "poof"?
slant	the button front skirt , with elastic in the back waist , has two deep slant pockets with security pockets hidden inside .	sloping	oxford	[]	"the button front skirt , with elastic in the back waist , has two deep slant pockets with security pockets hidden inside ." What is the definition of "slant"?
slant	poetry in particular moves at a slant or tangent , taking advantage of the ambiguity of words , the various meanings to be found in them .	a particular point of view from which something is seen or presented	oxford	[]	"poetry in particular moves at a slant or tangent , taking advantage of the ambiguity of words , the various meanings to be found in them ." What is the definition of "slant"?
slant	light slanted through the canopy of trees that sheltered the abandoned field , causing qiara to shield her face , and squint her eyes up at the sun .	( especially of light or shadow ) fall in an oblique direction	oxford	[]	"light slanted through the canopy of trees that sheltered the abandoned field , causing qiara to shield her face , and squint her eyes up at the sun ." What is the definition of "slant"?
slant	with some few exceptions , the pennsylvania axe generally has a slanted base , sloping towards the back , and complementing the slant at the top of the blade plate .	a sloping position	oxford	[]	"with some few exceptions , the pennsylvania axe generally has a slanted base , sloping towards the back , and complementing the slant at the top of the blade plate ." What is the definition of "slant"?
slant	as several readers have noted , coleman no doubt slanted his descriptions of the bar patrons to make them sound ill-informed and bigoted .	present or view ( information ) from a particular angle , especially in a biased or unfair way	oxford	[]	"as several readers have noted , coleman no doubt slanted his descriptions of the bar patrons to make them sound ill-informed and bigoted ." What is the definition of "slant"?
slant	a scar slanted across his face	lie obliquely	oxford	[]	"a scar slanted across his face" What is the definition of "slant"?
chicory	then on june 29 , after drinking a cup of chicory , she felt a dreadful pain in her abdomen .	the root of the chicory plant , which is roasted and ground for use as an additive to or substitute for coffee .	oxford	[]	"then on june 29 , after drinking a cup of chicory , she felt a dreadful pain in her abdomen ." What is the definition of "chicory"?
chicory	fennel , dandelions , and chicory are three with beautiful flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects .	a blue-flowered mediterranean plant of the daisy family , cultivated for its edible salad leaves and carrot-shaped root .	oxford	[]	"fennel , dandelions , and chicory are three with beautiful flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects ." What is the definition of "chicory"?
taurean	whenever i go to a party , i look for a taurean man and i stick with him all night .	relating to the sign of taurus	oxford	[]	"whenever i go to a party , i look for a taurean man and i stick with him all night ." What is the definition of "taurean"?
taurean	take this opportunity to buy presents for a taurean who shares your good taste .	a person born under the sign of taurus	oxford	[]	"take this opportunity to buy presents for a taurean who shares your good taste ." What is the definition of "taurean"?
dioptre	the presence of 1 dioptre of refractive error reduces snellen visual acuity to less than 6/12 that is , below the level needed to drive .	a unit of refractive power , which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length ( in metres ) of a given lens	oxford	[]	"the presence of 1 dioptre of refractive error reduces snellen visual acuity to less than 6/12 that is , below the level needed to drive ." What is the definition of "dioptre"?
marshy	it was a large , indoor school that sat upon a sandy island surrounded by marshy swampland .	characteristic of or resembling a marsh ; waterlogged	oxford	[]	"it was a large , indoor school that sat upon a sandy island surrounded by marshy swampland ." What is the definition of "marshy"?
lysogeny	when a phage infects a bacterium it can either destroy its host or be incorporated in the host genome in a state of lysogeny	the condition of a host bacterium that has incorporated a phage into its own genetic material	oxford	[]	"when a phage infects a bacterium it can either destroy its host or be incorporated in the host genome in a state of lysogeny" What is the definition of "lysogeny"?
surrender	the squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in	relinquish possession or control over	oxford	[]	"the squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in" What is the definition of "surrender"?
surrender	the tenants of a dilapidated york building allegedly turned down £250,000 to surrender the lease to the city council .	give up ( a lease ) before its expiry .	oxford	[]	"the tenants of a dilapidated york building allegedly turned down £250,000 to surrender the lease to the city council ." What is the definition of "surrender"?
surrender	there was no element of surrender in the early capitulations made between the powerful ottoman turk sultans and various european rulers .	the action of surrendering to an opponent or powerful influence	oxford	[]	"there was no element of surrender in the early capitulations made between the powerful ottoman turk sultans and various european rulers ." What is the definition of "surrender"?
surrender	this is n't a war against an enemy that will surrender and move on .	stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority	oxford	[]	"this is n't a war against an enemy that will surrender and move on ." What is the definition of "surrender"?
surrender	york city could soon face a scrap to save their football league status if they continue to surrender points in the alarming fashion that has been displayed in the club 's last two outings .	( in sport ) lose ( a point , game , or advantage ) to an opponent	oxford	[]	"york city could soon face a scrap to save their football league status if they continue to surrender points in the alarming fashion that has been displayed in the club 's last two outings ." What is the definition of "surrender"?
surrender	however , in a surprise move , the bank said on friday that it would also compensate anyone who had surrendered a policy by paying them a lump sum .	( of a person assured ) cancel ( a life insurance policy ) and receive back a proportion of the premiums paid .	oxford	[]	"however , in a surprise move , the bank said on friday that it would also compensate anyone who had surrendered a policy by paying them a lump sum ." What is the definition of "surrender"?
surrender	in 1931 , the french government was forced to surrender its rights of jurisdiction to the local government .	give up or hand over ( a person , right , or possession ) , typically on compulsion or demand	oxford	[]	"in 1931 , the french government was forced to surrender its rights of jurisdiction to the local government ." What is the definition of "surrender"?
surrender	as a consequence of the approach adopted by insurance companies on the early surrender of endowment policies , a market has developed in second-hand endowment policies .	the action of surrendering a lease or life insurance policy .	oxford	[]	"as a consequence of the approach adopted by insurance companies on the early surrender of endowment policies , a market has developed in second-hand endowment policies ." What is the definition of "surrender"?
opsin	the transport of opsin to the outer segment of photoreceptor cells seems especially critical for viability of these cells .	a protein which forms part of the visual pigment rhodopsin and is released by the action of light .	oxford	[]	"the transport of opsin to the outer segment of photoreceptor cells seems especially critical for viability of these cells ." What is the definition of "opsin"?
patriarch	christians there worshipped in greek and were subject to the patriarch of alexandria .	a bishop of one of the most ancient christian sees ( alexandria , antioch , constantinople , jerusalem , and formerly rome ) .	oxford	[]	"christians there worshipped in greek and were subject to the patriarch of alexandria ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?
patriarch	in 1953 he was made a cardinal and appointed patriarch of venice .	a roman catholic bishop ranking above primates and metropolitans and immediately below the pope , often the head of a uniate community	oxford	[]	"in 1953 he was made a cardinal and appointed patriarch of venice ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?
patriarch	the consequences - offending the family patriarch and causing the family financial hardship - are considered too large for the sake of a girl .	the male head of a family or tribe .	oxford	[]	"the consequences - offending the family patriarch and causing the family financial hardship - are considered too large for the sake of a girl ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?
patriarch	the revered maronite patriarch launched a brave campaign for the restoration of lebanon 's sovereignty .	the head of an autocephalous or independent orthodox church	oxford	[]	"the revered maronite patriarch launched a brave campaign for the restoration of lebanon 's sovereignty ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?
patriarch	and patriarch isaac realizes that he 's been tricked .	any of those biblical figures regarded as fathers of the human race , especially abraham , isaac , and jacob , and their forefathers , or the sons of jacob .	oxford	[]	"and patriarch isaac realizes that he 's been tricked ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?
copt	aswan was once an important centre for christian copts .	a member of the coptic church .	oxford	[]	"aswan was once an important centre for christian copts ." What is the definition of "copt"?
copt	outnumbered by the native copts , they settled just north of the christian town , within the area of modern cairo , and dreamed of building a new islamic city .	a native egyptian in the hellenistic and roman periods .	oxford	[]	"outnumbered by the native copts , they settled just north of the christian town , within the area of modern cairo , and dreamed of building a new islamic city ." What is the definition of "copt"?
jailbreak	i still have an old ipod touch that i jailbreak for testing purposes .	modify ( a smartphone or other electronic device ) to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or operator , e.g . to allow the installation of unauthorized software	oxford	[]	"i still have an old ipod touch that i jailbreak for testing purposes ." What is the definition of "jailbreak"?
jailbreak	it 's probably one of the most unusual jailbreaks authorities have ever encountered .	an escape from jail	oxford	[]	"it 's probably one of the most unusual jailbreaks authorities have ever encountered ." What is the definition of "jailbreak"?
stratification	saturn 's satellite phoebe is too small for it to have separated into vertical stratifications when it formed .	the formation of strata in rock	oxford	[]	"saturn 's satellite phoebe is too small for it to have separated into vertical stratifications when it formed ." What is the definition of "stratification"?
sprain	the vials were all for minor things like sprains and small cuts .	the result of spraining a joint	oxford	[]	"the vials were all for minor things like sprains and small cuts ." What is the definition of "sprain"?
sprain	i had no idea that pretending to sprain your ankle would hurt so badly .	wrench or twist the ligaments of ( an ankle , wrist , or other joint ) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation	oxford	[]	"i had no idea that pretending to sprain your ankle would hurt so badly ." What is the definition of "sprain"?
sprain	the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell	twist suddenly so as to sprain	oxford	[]	"the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell" What is the definition of "sprain"?
rowing	the club has a five-year development plan to achieve a high level of community involvement , in order to become self-sustaining as a regional centre for the sport of rowing .	the sport or pastime of propelling a boat by means of oars .	oxford	[]	"the club has a five-year development plan to achieve a high level of community involvement , in order to become self-sustaining as a regional centre for the sport of rowing ." What is the definition of "rowing"?
measles	i 'm filling in for my cousin who has the measles .	an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash , typically occurring in childhood	oxford	[]	"i 'm filling in for my cousin who has the measles ." What is the definition of "measles"?
silverweed	expansion of the endangered silverweed at wolf lake is another sign of success .	a yellow-flowered herbaceous potentilla with silvery compound leaves , a common grassland weed of north temperate regions .	oxford	[]	"expansion of the endangered silverweed at wolf lake is another sign of success ." What is the definition of "silverweed"?
humanity	is there any evidence that either of these men were actually complicit in crimes against humanity ?	human beings collectively	oxford	[]	"is there any evidence that either of these men were actually complicit in crimes against humanity ?" What is the definition of "humanity"?
humanity	the walking dead have been stripped of their humanity , and though animated they have lost their sense of self .	the state of being human	oxford	[]	"the walking dead have been stripped of their humanity , and though animated they have lost their sense of self ." What is the definition of "humanity"?
humanity	yet its gentleness and humanity do not preclude a mule-kick of emotional power .	the quality of being humane ; benevolence	oxford	[]	"yet its gentleness and humanity do not preclude a mule-kick of emotional power ." What is the definition of "humanity"?
jailhouse	compudyne also supplies security and specialty engineering and telecom products to the military and intelligence agencies , electronic security products for prisons , and all-steel jailhouses .	a prison	oxford	[]	"compudyne also supplies security and specialty engineering and telecom products to the military and intelligence agencies , electronic security products for prisons , and all-steel jailhouses ." What is the definition of "jailhouse"?
fortune	in fact , only a handful of the wealthy allow their entire fortunes to be taxed .	a large amount of money or assets	oxford	[]	"in fact , only a handful of the wealthy allow their entire fortunes to be taxed ." What is the definition of "fortune"?
fortune	she wants to turn the team 's fortunes around quickly , whatever it takes .	the success or failure of a person or enterprise over a period of time	oxford	[]	"she wants to turn the team 's fortunes around quickly , whatever it takes ." What is the definition of "fortune"?
fortune	but , thankfully , we 've now got room to lock away the teak garden furniture that we spent a fortune buying at the start of the summer .	a surprisingly high price or amount of money	oxford	[]	"but , thankfully , we 've now got room to lock away the teak garden furniture that we spent a fortune buying at the start of the summer ." What is the definition of "fortune"?
fortune	it was as if fortune guided his hand	an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome	oxford	[]	"it was as if fortune guided his hand" What is the definition of "fortune"?
cerastes	the cerastes hides in the sand so that only its horns show ; animals , thinking the horns are food , come close and are killed by the serpent .	a north african viper which has a spike over each eye .	oxford	[]	"the cerastes hides in the sand so that only its horns show ; animals , thinking the horns are food , come close and are killed by the serpent ." What is the definition of "cerastes"?
sweatshirt	she pulled out a drawer , picking out a few shirts and sweatshirts that she would like to take when she was away .	a loose , warm sweater , typically made of cotton , worn when exercising or as leisurewear .	oxford	[]	"she pulled out a drawer , picking out a few shirts and sweatshirts that she would like to take when she was away ." What is the definition of "sweatshirt"?
legation	the soldiers at the legation stayed in their tents to maintain the appearance that they were guarding something .	the official residence of a diplomatic minister .	oxford	[]	"the soldiers at the legation stayed in their tents to maintain the appearance that they were guarding something ." What is the definition of "legation"?
legation	in 1528 , the new cardinal moved to rome and remained there until september 1535 , when the newly elected paul iii assigned him the papal legation to perugia .	the position or office of legate ; a legateship .	oxford	[]	"in 1528 , the new cardinal moved to rome and remained there until september 1535 , when the newly elected paul iii assigned him the papal legation to perugia ." What is the definition of "legation"?
harlequinade	walker achieves manhood and moral agency by conforming to his ego-ideal , the asian american activist , a condition that leads to a racial harlequinade ; ultimately , he is perceived as a professional failure , a buffoon .	a piece of foolish or ridiculous behaviour .	oxford	[]	"walker achieves manhood and moral agency by conforming to his ego-ideal , the asian american activist , a condition that leads to a racial harlequinade ; ultimately , he is perceived as a professional failure , a buffoon ." What is the definition of "harlequinade"?
harlequinade	but this show is - virtually - all variations on the nostalgic of the harlequinade .	the section of a traditional pantomime in which harlequin played a leading role .	oxford	[]	"but this show is - virtually - all variations on the nostalgic of the harlequinade ." What is the definition of "harlequinade"?
hashemite	palestinians make up between half and two-thirds of jordan 's population , yet the hashemite royal family 's power base is rooted in the bedouins , who dominate the security apparatuses and bureaucracy .	relating to the hashemites .	oxford	[]	"palestinians make up between half and two-thirds of jordan 's population , yet the hashemite royal family 's power base is rooted in the bedouins , who dominate the security apparatuses and bureaucracy ." What is the definition of "hashemite"?
coparcener	it is only when one coparcener dies , a female can get his share in her capacity as an heir to his estate .	a person who shares equally with others in the inheritance of an undivided estate or in the rights to it ( in the uk now as equitable interests ) .	oxford	[]	"it is only when one coparcener dies , a female can get his share in her capacity as an heir to his estate ." What is the definition of "coparcener"?
mac	those planning to go to blackpool or north wales for the bank holiday are most likely to need their macs and umbrellas with the coast and hills favourites for a shower .	a mackintosh .	oxford	[]	"those planning to go to blackpool or north wales for the bank holiday are most likely to need their macs and umbrellas with the coast and hills favourites for a shower ." What is the definition of "mac"?
mac	hey mac , i need a favor !	a form of address for a man whose name is unknown to the speaker	oxford	[]	"hey mac , i need a favor !" What is the definition of "mac"?
mac	the appeal of a low cost mac is n't hard to see .	a type of personal computer .	oxford	[]	"the appeal of a low cost mac is n't hard to see ." What is the definition of "mac"?
mac	i found this to be not only strange , but upsetting to my stomach as i 'd just eaten some tuna mac 'n ' cheese and a rolling rock beer .	macaroni	oxford	[]	"i found this to be not only strange , but upsetting to my stomach as i 'd just eaten some tuna mac 'n ' cheese and a rolling rock beer ." What is the definition of "mac"?
tayra	although usually silent , the tayra has been known to give yowls , snarls , or clicks when in groups .	a large , agile tree-dwelling animal of the weasel family , with a short dark coat , native to central and south america .	oxford	[]	"although usually silent , the tayra has been known to give yowls , snarls , or clicks when in groups ." What is the definition of "tayra"?
clumpy	the legs also look particularly rigid , and the clumpy feet , lacking such details as claws , contact the ground bluntly .	forming or showing a tendency to form clumps	oxford	[]	"the legs also look particularly rigid , and the clumpy feet , lacking such details as claws , contact the ground bluntly ." What is the definition of "clumpy"?
piggery	once crowe farm had been a thriving piggery but the buildings had become derelict .	a farm where pigs are bred or kept .	oxford	[]	"once crowe farm had been a thriving piggery but the buildings had become derelict ." What is the definition of "piggery"?
dapple	small dapples of light occasionally broke through and barely illuminated any of the uneven littered ground .	a patch or spot of colour or light	oxford	[]	"small dapples of light occasionally broke through and barely illuminated any of the uneven littered ground ." What is the definition of "dapple"?
dapple	in fact , even robert looked as if he would ask a question , but then he only smiled before moving to offer the reins of his dapple to her carriage 's driver .	an animal with a dappled coat	oxford	[]	"in fact , even robert looked as if he would ask a question , but then he only smiled before moving to offer the reins of his dapple to her carriage 's driver ." What is the definition of "dapple"?
titi	voss played me an interview with a hunter that included the man 's evocative imitations of the calls of titi monkeys .	a small forest-dwelling monkey of south america .	oxford	[]	"voss played me an interview with a hunter that included the man 's evocative imitations of the calls of titi monkeys ." What is the definition of "titi"?
botfly	other than biting and acting as vectors of disease , flies may affect humans by causing myiasis , infestation of the skin or a body orifice with fly larvae of diptera species , which include the human botfly .	a stout hairy-bodied fly with larvae that are internal parasites of mammals .	oxford	[]	"other than biting and acting as vectors of disease , flies may affect humans by causing myiasis , infestation of the skin or a body orifice with fly larvae of diptera species , which include the human botfly ." What is the definition of "botfly"?
tram	the tram was built to carry coal from the immediately adjacent coal mine to a row of beehive coking ovens and thence to the smelter furnaces .	a low four-wheeled cart or barrow used in coal mines .	oxford	[]	"the tram was built to carry coal from the immediately adjacent coal mine to a row of beehive coking ovens and thence to the smelter furnaces ." What is the definition of "tram"?
tram	a tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine	a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine	oxford	[]	"a tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine" What is the definition of "tram"?
tram	the collision happened as the tracks cross yards from the tram stop .	a passenger vehicle powered by electricity conveyed by overhead cables , and running on rails laid in a public road .	oxford	[]	"the collision happened as the tracks cross yards from the tram stop ." What is the definition of "tram"?
loach	the loach had to go , it was eating all the food and had grown enormous .	a small elongated bottom-dwelling freshwater fish with several barbels near the mouth , found in eurasia and nw africa .	oxford	[]	"the loach had to go , it was eating all the food and had grown enormous ." What is the definition of "loach"?
zillion	but now , we have moved from producing billions of pictures to zillions of pictures .	an extremely large number of people or things	oxford	[]	"but now , we have moved from producing billions of pictures to zillions of pictures ." What is the definition of "zillion"?
zillion	a zillion people were there	very large indeterminate number	oxford	[]	"a zillion people were there" What is the definition of "zillion"?
phenylbutazone	many horses receive phenylbutazone on a daily basis for weeks , months , or even years , potentially contributing to increased intestinal permeability .	a synthetic compound used as an analgesic drug in veterinary medicine .	oxford	[]	"many horses receive phenylbutazone on a daily basis for weeks , months , or even years , potentially contributing to increased intestinal permeability ." What is the definition of "phenylbutazone"?
temptation	unlike certain other new world countries , chile has so far resisted the temptation to push up its prices .	the desire to do something , especially something wrong or unwise	oxford	[]	"unlike certain other new world countries , chile has so far resisted the temptation to push up its prices ." What is the definition of "temptation"?
temptation	he felt the temptation and his will power weakened	the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid	oxford	[]	"he felt the temptation and his will power weakened" What is the definition of "temptation"?
temptation	the truth is even sadder : they do not know how to resist the temptation of power .	a thing that attracts or tempts someone	oxford	[]	"the truth is even sadder : they do not know how to resist the temptation of power ." What is the definition of "temptation"?
bovine	government authorities who have been blaming red-muzzled mice for the mutilations now must explain how the mice carried the bovines into the tank .	an animal of the cattle group , which also includes buffaloes and bison .	oxford	[]	"government authorities who have been blaming red-muzzled mice for the mutilations now must explain how the mice carried the bovines into the tank ." What is the definition of "bovine"?
bovine	the pests were introduced to new zealand in the 19th century and today spread bovine tuberculosis to livestock and wreak havoc on forests , competing with native birds for food .	relating to or affecting cattle	oxford	[]	"the pests were introduced to new zealand in the 19th century and today spread bovine tuberculosis to livestock and wreak havoc on forests , competing with native birds for food ." What is the definition of "bovine"?
seneca	while the relationship has been strained at times , the treaty remains unbroken and in effect and was used as recently as 1995 by a federal judge to uphold the sovereignty of the seneca nation .	relating to the seneca or their language .	oxford	[]	"while the relationship has been strained at times , the treaty remains unbroken and in effect and was used as recently as 1995 by a federal judge to uphold the sovereignty of the seneca nation ." What is the definition of "seneca"?
seneca	the cherokee language belongs to the iroquoian family of languages and is therefore related to mohawk , seneca , onondaga , oneida , cayuga , and tuscarora , among others .	the iroquoian language of the seneca , now with few speakers .	oxford	[]	"the cherokee language belongs to the iroquoian family of languages and is therefore related to mohawk , seneca , onondaga , oneida , cayuga , and tuscarora , among others ." What is the definition of "seneca"?
immigration	the screening of this film will be followed by a discussion on illegal immigration .	the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country	oxford	[]	"the screening of this film will be followed by a discussion on illegal immigration ." What is the definition of "immigration"?
immigration	late that night we cleared immigration and added an observer to the crew .	the place at an airport or country 's border where government officials check the documents of people entering that country	oxford	[]	"late that night we cleared immigration and added an observer to the crew ." What is the definition of "immigration"?
immigration	the increased immigration strengthened the colony	the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval	oxford	[]	"the increased immigration strengthened the colony" What is the definition of "immigration"?
deceased	her conduct as solicitor of the administration of the estate of cecil burrows deceased was the subject matter of an application for a remuneration certificate .	recently dead	oxford	[]	"her conduct as solicitor of the administration of the estate of cecil burrows deceased was the subject matter of an application for a remuneration certificate ." What is the definition of "deceased"?
deceased	he is deceased	dead	oxford	[]	"he is deceased" What is the definition of "deceased"?
bagnio	many other messages were exchanged between zoraida and the captive until enough money was collected to furnish a ship and ransom other bagnio captives besides himself .	( in east asia ) a prison .	oxford	[]	"many other messages were exchanged between zoraida and the captive until enough money was collected to furnish a ship and ransom other bagnio captives besides himself ." What is the definition of "bagnio"?
bagnio	at storytown 's peak , over 2000 prostitutes , in various bagnios , were selling love in hourly increments .	a brothel .	oxford	[]	"at storytown 's peak , over 2000 prostitutes , in various bagnios , were selling love in hourly increments ." What is the definition of "bagnio"?
locket	she placed the gold locket inside , and closed the lid on the box lovingly .	a small ornamental case , typically made of gold or silver , worn round a person 's neck on a chain and used to hold things of sentimental value , such as a photograph .	oxford	[]	"she placed the gold locket inside , and closed the lid on the box lovingly ." What is the definition of "locket"?
trellis	ben , olivia and the registrar were standing beneath a trellised archway , white climbing roses twisting around its wooden frame , while the rest of the guests stood to the rear , sipping champagne and watching the proceedings .	provide with or enclose in a trellis	oxford	[]	"ben , olivia and the registrar were standing beneath a trellised archway , white climbing roses twisting around its wooden frame , while the rest of the guests stood to the rear , sipping champagne and watching the proceedings ." What is the definition of "trellis"?
trellis	it would benefit from the addition of some trees , hedging or trellising in order to create more privacy .	a framework of light wooden or metal bars used as a support for fruit trees or creepers , typically fastened against a wall .	oxford	[]	"it would benefit from the addition of some trees , hedging or trellising in order to create more privacy ." What is the definition of "trellis"?
skipper	amer sports one , skippered by grant dalton , lay just 40 miles adrift .	act as captain of	oxford	[]	"amer sports one , skippered by grant dalton , lay just 40 miles adrift ." What is the definition of "skipper"?
skipper	but these are n't any ordinary bit of rope , just as the competitors in the international rope skipping championships are n't any ordinary skippers .	a person or thing that skips	oxford	[]	"but these are n't any ordinary bit of rope , just as the competitors in the international rope skipping championships are n't any ordinary skippers ." What is the definition of "skipper"?
skipper	and the wanderers ' club skipper insists he is not whistling in the wind .	the captain of a side in a game or sport	oxford	[]	"and the wanderers ' club skipper insists he is not whistling in the wind ." What is the definition of "skipper"?
skipper	swallowtails , cabbage whites , skippers , and orange sulphurs follow scent trails to the tiny patches of flowers blooming furiously in the middle of the city .	a small brownish moth-like butterfly with rapid darting flight .	oxford	[]	"swallowtails , cabbage whites , skippers , and orange sulphurs follow scent trails to the tiny patches of flowers blooming furiously in the middle of the city ." What is the definition of "skipper"?
skipper	the best diving is usually found on the exposed north side of off-shore reefs , but boat skippers prefer to moor up in the lee .	the captain of a ship or boat , especially a small trading or fishing vessel	oxford	[]	"the best diving is usually found on the exposed north side of off-shore reefs , but boat skippers prefer to moor up in the lee ." What is the definition of "skipper"?
skipper	predator avoidance is a significant factor driving the evolutionary development of silver-spotted skipper caterpillars .	used in the names of small insects and crustaceans that skip or hop , e.g . cheese-skipper .	oxford	[]	"predator avoidance is a significant factor driving the evolutionary development of silver-spotted skipper caterpillars ." What is the definition of "skipper"?
guest	weekends , she says , are mostly booked by guests staying in the hotel and the regular clientele tend to have their appointments during the week .	a person staying at a hotel or guest house	oxford	[]	"weekends , she says , are mostly booked by guests staying in the hotel and the regular clientele tend to have their appointments during the week ." What is the definition of "guest"?
guest	usually you can sit beside the trails of army ants and watch for guests as the line goes by .	a small invertebrate that lives unharmed within an ants ' nest .	oxford	[]	"usually you can sit beside the trails of army ants and watch for guests as the line goes by ." What is the definition of "guest"?
guest	the pet monkey was an occasional guest at dinner parties .	a person who is invited to visit someone 's home or attend a particular social occasion	oxford	[]	"the pet monkey was an occasional guest at dinner parties ." What is the definition of "guest"?
guest	mr noel dempsey , minister for education and science will be will be the guest speaker at the event .	a person invited to participate in an official event	oxford	[]	"mr noel dempsey , minister for education and science will be will be the guest speaker at the event ." What is the definition of "guest"?

poof

oh poof - you 're no fun anymore .

used to express contemptuous dismissal

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"oh poof - you 're no fun anymore ." What is the definition of "poof"?

slant

the button front skirt , with elastic in the back waist , has two deep slant pockets with security pockets hidden inside .

sloping

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"the button front skirt , with elastic in the back waist , has two deep slant pockets with security pockets hidden inside ." What is the definition of "slant"?

slant

poetry in particular moves at a slant or tangent , taking advantage of the ambiguity of words , the various meanings to be found in them .

a particular point of view from which something is seen or presented

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"poetry in particular moves at a slant or tangent , taking advantage of the ambiguity of words , the various meanings to be found in them ." What is the definition of "slant"?

slant

light slanted through the canopy of trees that sheltered the abandoned field , causing qiara to shield her face , and squint her eyes up at the sun .

( especially of light or shadow ) fall in an oblique direction

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"light slanted through the canopy of trees that sheltered the abandoned field , causing qiara to shield her face , and squint her eyes up at the sun ." What is the definition of "slant"?

slant

with some few exceptions , the pennsylvania axe generally has a slanted base , sloping towards the back , and complementing the slant at the top of the blade plate .

a sloping position

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"with some few exceptions , the pennsylvania axe generally has a slanted base , sloping towards the back , and complementing the slant at the top of the blade plate ." What is the definition of "slant"?

slant

as several readers have noted , coleman no doubt slanted his descriptions of the bar patrons to make them sound ill-informed and bigoted .

present or view ( information ) from a particular angle , especially in a biased or unfair way

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"as several readers have noted , coleman no doubt slanted his descriptions of the bar patrons to make them sound ill-informed and bigoted ." What is the definition of "slant"?

slant

a scar slanted across his face

lie obliquely

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"a scar slanted across his face" What is the definition of "slant"?

chicory

then on june 29 , after drinking a cup of chicory , she felt a dreadful pain in her abdomen .

the root of the chicory plant , which is roasted and ground for use as an additive to or substitute for coffee .

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"then on june 29 , after drinking a cup of chicory , she felt a dreadful pain in her abdomen ." What is the definition of "chicory"?

chicory

fennel , dandelions , and chicory are three with beautiful flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects .

a blue-flowered mediterranean plant of the daisy family , cultivated for its edible salad leaves and carrot-shaped root .

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"fennel , dandelions , and chicory are three with beautiful flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects ." What is the definition of "chicory"?

taurean

whenever i go to a party , i look for a taurean man and i stick with him all night .

relating to the sign of taurus

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"whenever i go to a party , i look for a taurean man and i stick with him all night ." What is the definition of "taurean"?

taurean

take this opportunity to buy presents for a taurean who shares your good taste .

a person born under the sign of taurus

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"take this opportunity to buy presents for a taurean who shares your good taste ." What is the definition of "taurean"?

dioptre

the presence of 1 dioptre of refractive error reduces snellen visual acuity to less than 6/12 that is , below the level needed to drive .

a unit of refractive power , which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length ( in metres ) of a given lens

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"the presence of 1 dioptre of refractive error reduces snellen visual acuity to less than 6/12 that is , below the level needed to drive ." What is the definition of "dioptre"?

marshy

it was a large , indoor school that sat upon a sandy island surrounded by marshy swampland .

characteristic of or resembling a marsh ; waterlogged

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"it was a large , indoor school that sat upon a sandy island surrounded by marshy swampland ." What is the definition of "marshy"?

lysogeny

when a phage infects a bacterium it can either destroy its host or be incorporated in the host genome in a state of lysogeny

the condition of a host bacterium that has incorporated a phage into its own genetic material

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"when a phage infects a bacterium it can either destroy its host or be incorporated in the host genome in a state of lysogeny" What is the definition of "lysogeny"?

surrender

the squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in

relinquish possession or control over

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"the squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in" What is the definition of "surrender"?

surrender

the tenants of a dilapidated york building allegedly turned down £250,000 to surrender the lease to the city council .

give up ( a lease ) before its expiry .

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"the tenants of a dilapidated york building allegedly turned down £250,000 to surrender the lease to the city council ." What is the definition of "surrender"?

surrender

there was no element of surrender in the early capitulations made between the powerful ottoman turk sultans and various european rulers .

the action of surrendering to an opponent or powerful influence

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"there was no element of surrender in the early capitulations made between the powerful ottoman turk sultans and various european rulers ." What is the definition of "surrender"?

surrender

this is n't a war against an enemy that will surrender and move on .

stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority

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"this is n't a war against an enemy that will surrender and move on ." What is the definition of "surrender"?

surrender

york city could soon face a scrap to save their football league status if they continue to surrender points in the alarming fashion that has been displayed in the club 's last two outings .

( in sport ) lose ( a point , game , or advantage ) to an opponent

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"york city could soon face a scrap to save their football league status if they continue to surrender points in the alarming fashion that has been displayed in the club 's last two outings ." What is the definition of "surrender"?

surrender

however , in a surprise move , the bank said on friday that it would also compensate anyone who had surrendered a policy by paying them a lump sum .

( of a person assured ) cancel ( a life insurance policy ) and receive back a proportion of the premiums paid .

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"however , in a surprise move , the bank said on friday that it would also compensate anyone who had surrendered a policy by paying them a lump sum ." What is the definition of "surrender"?

surrender

in 1931 , the french government was forced to surrender its rights of jurisdiction to the local government .

give up or hand over ( a person , right , or possession ) , typically on compulsion or demand

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"in 1931 , the french government was forced to surrender its rights of jurisdiction to the local government ." What is the definition of "surrender"?

surrender

as a consequence of the approach adopted by insurance companies on the early surrender of endowment policies , a market has developed in second-hand endowment policies .

the action of surrendering a lease or life insurance policy .

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"as a consequence of the approach adopted by insurance companies on the early surrender of endowment policies , a market has developed in second-hand endowment policies ." What is the definition of "surrender"?

opsin

the transport of opsin to the outer segment of photoreceptor cells seems especially critical for viability of these cells .

a protein which forms part of the visual pigment rhodopsin and is released by the action of light .

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"the transport of opsin to the outer segment of photoreceptor cells seems especially critical for viability of these cells ." What is the definition of "opsin"?

patriarch

christians there worshipped in greek and were subject to the patriarch of alexandria .

a bishop of one of the most ancient christian sees ( alexandria , antioch , constantinople , jerusalem , and formerly rome ) .

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"christians there worshipped in greek and were subject to the patriarch of alexandria ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?

patriarch

in 1953 he was made a cardinal and appointed patriarch of venice .

a roman catholic bishop ranking above primates and metropolitans and immediately below the pope , often the head of a uniate community

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"in 1953 he was made a cardinal and appointed patriarch of venice ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?

patriarch

the consequences - offending the family patriarch and causing the family financial hardship - are considered too large for the sake of a girl .

the male head of a family or tribe .

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"the consequences - offending the family patriarch and causing the family financial hardship - are considered too large for the sake of a girl ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?

patriarch

the revered maronite patriarch launched a brave campaign for the restoration of lebanon 's sovereignty .

the head of an autocephalous or independent orthodox church

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"the revered maronite patriarch launched a brave campaign for the restoration of lebanon 's sovereignty ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?

patriarch

and patriarch isaac realizes that he 's been tricked .

any of those biblical figures regarded as fathers of the human race , especially abraham , isaac , and jacob , and their forefathers , or the sons of jacob .

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"and patriarch isaac realizes that he 's been tricked ." What is the definition of "patriarch"?

copt

aswan was once an important centre for christian copts .

a member of the coptic church .

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"aswan was once an important centre for christian copts ." What is the definition of "copt"?

copt

outnumbered by the native copts , they settled just north of the christian town , within the area of modern cairo , and dreamed of building a new islamic city .

a native egyptian in the hellenistic and roman periods .

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"outnumbered by the native copts , they settled just north of the christian town , within the area of modern cairo , and dreamed of building a new islamic city ." What is the definition of "copt"?

jailbreak

i still have an old ipod touch that i jailbreak for testing purposes .

modify ( a smartphone or other electronic device ) to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or operator , e.g . to allow the installation of unauthorized software

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"i still have an old ipod touch that i jailbreak for testing purposes ." What is the definition of "jailbreak"?

jailbreak

it 's probably one of the most unusual jailbreaks authorities have ever encountered .

an escape from jail

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"it 's probably one of the most unusual jailbreaks authorities have ever encountered ." What is the definition of "jailbreak"?

stratification

saturn 's satellite phoebe is too small for it to have separated into vertical stratifications when it formed .

the formation of strata in rock

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"saturn 's satellite phoebe is too small for it to have separated into vertical stratifications when it formed ." What is the definition of "stratification"?

sprain

the vials were all for minor things like sprains and small cuts .

the result of spraining a joint

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"the vials were all for minor things like sprains and small cuts ." What is the definition of "sprain"?

sprain

i had no idea that pretending to sprain your ankle would hurt so badly .

wrench or twist the ligaments of ( an ankle , wrist , or other joint ) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation

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"i had no idea that pretending to sprain your ankle would hurt so badly ." What is the definition of "sprain"?

sprain

the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell

twist suddenly so as to sprain

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"the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell" What is the definition of "sprain"?

rowing

the club has a five-year development plan to achieve a high level of community involvement , in order to become self-sustaining as a regional centre for the sport of rowing .

the sport or pastime of propelling a boat by means of oars .

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"the club has a five-year development plan to achieve a high level of community involvement , in order to become self-sustaining as a regional centre for the sport of rowing ." What is the definition of "rowing"?

measles

i 'm filling in for my cousin who has the measles .

an infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash , typically occurring in childhood

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"i 'm filling in for my cousin who has the measles ." What is the definition of "measles"?

silverweed

expansion of the endangered silverweed at wolf lake is another sign of success .

a yellow-flowered herbaceous potentilla with silvery compound leaves , a common grassland weed of north temperate regions .

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"expansion of the endangered silverweed at wolf lake is another sign of success ." What is the definition of "silverweed"?

humanity

is there any evidence that either of these men were actually complicit in crimes against humanity ?

human beings collectively

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"is there any evidence that either of these men were actually complicit in crimes against humanity ?" What is the definition of "humanity"?

humanity

the walking dead have been stripped of their humanity , and though animated they have lost their sense of self .

the state of being human

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"the walking dead have been stripped of their humanity , and though animated they have lost their sense of self ." What is the definition of "humanity"?

humanity

yet its gentleness and humanity do not preclude a mule-kick of emotional power .

the quality of being humane ; benevolence

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"yet its gentleness and humanity do not preclude a mule-kick of emotional power ." What is the definition of "humanity"?

jailhouse

compudyne also supplies security and specialty engineering and telecom products to the military and intelligence agencies , electronic security products for prisons , and all-steel jailhouses .

a prison

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"compudyne also supplies security and specialty engineering and telecom products to the military and intelligence agencies , electronic security products for prisons , and all-steel jailhouses ." What is the definition of "jailhouse"?

fortune

in fact , only a handful of the wealthy allow their entire fortunes to be taxed .

a large amount of money or assets

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"in fact , only a handful of the wealthy allow their entire fortunes to be taxed ." What is the definition of "fortune"?

fortune

she wants to turn the team 's fortunes around quickly , whatever it takes .

the success or failure of a person or enterprise over a period of time

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"she wants to turn the team 's fortunes around quickly , whatever it takes ." What is the definition of "fortune"?

fortune

but , thankfully , we 've now got room to lock away the teak garden furniture that we spent a fortune buying at the start of the summer .

a surprisingly high price or amount of money

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"but , thankfully , we 've now got room to lock away the teak garden furniture that we spent a fortune buying at the start of the summer ." What is the definition of "fortune"?

fortune

it was as if fortune guided his hand

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome

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"it was as if fortune guided his hand" What is the definition of "fortune"?

cerastes

the cerastes hides in the sand so that only its horns show ; animals , thinking the horns are food , come close and are killed by the serpent .

a north african viper which has a spike over each eye .

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"the cerastes hides in the sand so that only its horns show ; animals , thinking the horns are food , come close and are killed by the serpent ." What is the definition of "cerastes"?

sweatshirt

she pulled out a drawer , picking out a few shirts and sweatshirts that she would like to take when she was away .

a loose , warm sweater , typically made of cotton , worn when exercising or as leisurewear .

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"she pulled out a drawer , picking out a few shirts and sweatshirts that she would like to take when she was away ." What is the definition of "sweatshirt"?

legation

the soldiers at the legation stayed in their tents to maintain the appearance that they were guarding something .

the official residence of a diplomatic minister .

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"the soldiers at the legation stayed in their tents to maintain the appearance that they were guarding something ." What is the definition of "legation"?

legation

in 1528 , the new cardinal moved to rome and remained there until september 1535 , when the newly elected paul iii assigned him the papal legation to perugia .

the position or office of legate ; a legateship .

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"in 1528 , the new cardinal moved to rome and remained there until september 1535 , when the newly elected paul iii assigned him the papal legation to perugia ." What is the definition of "legation"?

harlequinade

walker achieves manhood and moral agency by conforming to his ego-ideal , the asian american activist , a condition that leads to a racial harlequinade ; ultimately , he is perceived as a professional failure , a buffoon .

a piece of foolish or ridiculous behaviour .

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"walker achieves manhood and moral agency by conforming to his ego-ideal , the asian american activist , a condition that leads to a racial harlequinade ; ultimately , he is perceived as a professional failure , a buffoon ." What is the definition of "harlequinade"?

harlequinade

but this show is - virtually - all variations on the nostalgic of the harlequinade .

the section of a traditional pantomime in which harlequin played a leading role .

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"but this show is - virtually - all variations on the nostalgic of the harlequinade ." What is the definition of "harlequinade"?

hashemite

palestinians make up between half and two-thirds of jordan 's population , yet the hashemite royal family 's power base is rooted in the bedouins , who dominate the security apparatuses and bureaucracy .

relating to the hashemites .

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"palestinians make up between half and two-thirds of jordan 's population , yet the hashemite royal family 's power base is rooted in the bedouins , who dominate the security apparatuses and bureaucracy ." What is the definition of "hashemite"?

coparcener

it is only when one coparcener dies , a female can get his share in her capacity as an heir to his estate .

a person who shares equally with others in the inheritance of an undivided estate or in the rights to it ( in the uk now as equitable interests ) .

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"it is only when one coparcener dies , a female can get his share in her capacity as an heir to his estate ." What is the definition of "coparcener"?

mac

those planning to go to blackpool or north wales for the bank holiday are most likely to need their macs and umbrellas with the coast and hills favourites for a shower .

a mackintosh .

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"those planning to go to blackpool or north wales for the bank holiday are most likely to need their macs and umbrellas with the coast and hills favourites for a shower ." What is the definition of "mac"?

mac

hey mac , i need a favor !

a form of address for a man whose name is unknown to the speaker

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"hey mac , i need a favor !" What is the definition of "mac"?

mac

the appeal of a low cost mac is n't hard to see .

a type of personal computer .

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"the appeal of a low cost mac is n't hard to see ." What is the definition of "mac"?

mac

i found this to be not only strange , but upsetting to my stomach as i 'd just eaten some tuna mac 'n ' cheese and a rolling rock beer .

macaroni

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"i found this to be not only strange , but upsetting to my stomach as i 'd just eaten some tuna mac 'n ' cheese and a rolling rock beer ." What is the definition of "mac"?

tayra

although usually silent , the tayra has been known to give yowls , snarls , or clicks when in groups .

a large , agile tree-dwelling animal of the weasel family , with a short dark coat , native to central and south america .

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"although usually silent , the tayra has been known to give yowls , snarls , or clicks when in groups ." What is the definition of "tayra"?

clumpy

the legs also look particularly rigid , and the clumpy feet , lacking such details as claws , contact the ground bluntly .

forming or showing a tendency to form clumps

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"the legs also look particularly rigid , and the clumpy feet , lacking such details as claws , contact the ground bluntly ." What is the definition of "clumpy"?

piggery

once crowe farm had been a thriving piggery but the buildings had become derelict .

a farm where pigs are bred or kept .

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"once crowe farm had been a thriving piggery but the buildings had become derelict ." What is the definition of "piggery"?

dapple

small dapples of light occasionally broke through and barely illuminated any of the uneven littered ground .

a patch or spot of colour or light

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"small dapples of light occasionally broke through and barely illuminated any of the uneven littered ground ." What is the definition of "dapple"?

dapple

in fact , even robert looked as if he would ask a question , but then he only smiled before moving to offer the reins of his dapple to her carriage 's driver .

an animal with a dappled coat

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"in fact , even robert looked as if he would ask a question , but then he only smiled before moving to offer the reins of his dapple to her carriage 's driver ." What is the definition of "dapple"?

titi

voss played me an interview with a hunter that included the man 's evocative imitations of the calls of titi monkeys .

a small forest-dwelling monkey of south america .

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"voss played me an interview with a hunter that included the man 's evocative imitations of the calls of titi monkeys ." What is the definition of "titi"?

botfly

other than biting and acting as vectors of disease , flies may affect humans by causing myiasis , infestation of the skin or a body orifice with fly larvae of diptera species , which include the human botfly .

a stout hairy-bodied fly with larvae that are internal parasites of mammals .

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"other than biting and acting as vectors of disease , flies may affect humans by causing myiasis , infestation of the skin or a body orifice with fly larvae of diptera species , which include the human botfly ." What is the definition of "botfly"?

tram

the tram was built to carry coal from the immediately adjacent coal mine to a row of beehive coking ovens and thence to the smelter furnaces .

a low four-wheeled cart or barrow used in coal mines .

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"the tram was built to carry coal from the immediately adjacent coal mine to a row of beehive coking ovens and thence to the smelter furnaces ." What is the definition of "tram"?

tram

a tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine

a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine

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"a tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine" What is the definition of "tram"?

tram

the collision happened as the tracks cross yards from the tram stop .

a passenger vehicle powered by electricity conveyed by overhead cables , and running on rails laid in a public road .

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"the collision happened as the tracks cross yards from the tram stop ." What is the definition of "tram"?

loach

the loach had to go , it was eating all the food and had grown enormous .

a small elongated bottom-dwelling freshwater fish with several barbels near the mouth , found in eurasia and nw africa .

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"the loach had to go , it was eating all the food and had grown enormous ." What is the definition of "loach"?

zillion

but now , we have moved from producing billions of pictures to zillions of pictures .

an extremely large number of people or things

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"but now , we have moved from producing billions of pictures to zillions of pictures ." What is the definition of "zillion"?

zillion

a zillion people were there

very large indeterminate number

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"a zillion people were there" What is the definition of "zillion"?

phenylbutazone

many horses receive phenylbutazone on a daily basis for weeks , months , or even years , potentially contributing to increased intestinal permeability .

a synthetic compound used as an analgesic drug in veterinary medicine .

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"many horses receive phenylbutazone on a daily basis for weeks , months , or even years , potentially contributing to increased intestinal permeability ." What is the definition of "phenylbutazone"?

temptation

unlike certain other new world countries , chile has so far resisted the temptation to push up its prices .

the desire to do something , especially something wrong or unwise

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"unlike certain other new world countries , chile has so far resisted the temptation to push up its prices ." What is the definition of "temptation"?

temptation

he felt the temptation and his will power weakened

the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

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"he felt the temptation and his will power weakened" What is the definition of "temptation"?

temptation

the truth is even sadder : they do not know how to resist the temptation of power .

a thing that attracts or tempts someone

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"the truth is even sadder : they do not know how to resist the temptation of power ." What is the definition of "temptation"?

bovine

government authorities who have been blaming red-muzzled mice for the mutilations now must explain how the mice carried the bovines into the tank .

an animal of the cattle group , which also includes buffaloes and bison .

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"government authorities who have been blaming red-muzzled mice for the mutilations now must explain how the mice carried the bovines into the tank ." What is the definition of "bovine"?

bovine

the pests were introduced to new zealand in the 19th century and today spread bovine tuberculosis to livestock and wreak havoc on forests , competing with native birds for food .

relating to or affecting cattle

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"the pests were introduced to new zealand in the 19th century and today spread bovine tuberculosis to livestock and wreak havoc on forests , competing with native birds for food ." What is the definition of "bovine"?

seneca

while the relationship has been strained at times , the treaty remains unbroken and in effect and was used as recently as 1995 by a federal judge to uphold the sovereignty of the seneca nation .

relating to the seneca or their language .

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"while the relationship has been strained at times , the treaty remains unbroken and in effect and was used as recently as 1995 by a federal judge to uphold the sovereignty of the seneca nation ." What is the definition of "seneca"?

seneca

the cherokee language belongs to the iroquoian family of languages and is therefore related to mohawk , seneca , onondaga , oneida , cayuga , and tuscarora , among others .

the iroquoian language of the seneca , now with few speakers .

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"the cherokee language belongs to the iroquoian family of languages and is therefore related to mohawk , seneca , onondaga , oneida , cayuga , and tuscarora , among others ." What is the definition of "seneca"?

immigration

the screening of this film will be followed by a discussion on illegal immigration .

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

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"the screening of this film will be followed by a discussion on illegal immigration ." What is the definition of "immigration"?

immigration

late that night we cleared immigration and added an observer to the crew .

the place at an airport or country 's border where government officials check the documents of people entering that country

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"late that night we cleared immigration and added an observer to the crew ." What is the definition of "immigration"?

immigration

the increased immigration strengthened the colony

the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval

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"the increased immigration strengthened the colony" What is the definition of "immigration"?

deceased

her conduct as solicitor of the administration of the estate of cecil burrows deceased was the subject matter of an application for a remuneration certificate .

recently dead

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"her conduct as solicitor of the administration of the estate of cecil burrows deceased was the subject matter of an application for a remuneration certificate ." What is the definition of "deceased"?

deceased

he is deceased

dead

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"he is deceased" What is the definition of "deceased"?

bagnio

many other messages were exchanged between zoraida and the captive until enough money was collected to furnish a ship and ransom other bagnio captives besides himself .

( in east asia ) a prison .

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"many other messages were exchanged between zoraida and the captive until enough money was collected to furnish a ship and ransom other bagnio captives besides himself ." What is the definition of "bagnio"?

bagnio

at storytown 's peak , over 2000 prostitutes , in various bagnios , were selling love in hourly increments .

a brothel .

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"at storytown 's peak , over 2000 prostitutes , in various bagnios , were selling love in hourly increments ." What is the definition of "bagnio"?

locket

she placed the gold locket inside , and closed the lid on the box lovingly .

a small ornamental case , typically made of gold or silver , worn round a person 's neck on a chain and used to hold things of sentimental value , such as a photograph .

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"she placed the gold locket inside , and closed the lid on the box lovingly ." What is the definition of "locket"?

trellis

ben , olivia and the registrar were standing beneath a trellised archway , white climbing roses twisting around its wooden frame , while the rest of the guests stood to the rear , sipping champagne and watching the proceedings .

provide with or enclose in a trellis

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"ben , olivia and the registrar were standing beneath a trellised archway , white climbing roses twisting around its wooden frame , while the rest of the guests stood to the rear , sipping champagne and watching the proceedings ." What is the definition of "trellis"?

trellis

it would benefit from the addition of some trees , hedging or trellising in order to create more privacy .

a framework of light wooden or metal bars used as a support for fruit trees or creepers , typically fastened against a wall .

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"it would benefit from the addition of some trees , hedging or trellising in order to create more privacy ." What is the definition of "trellis"?

skipper

amer sports one , skippered by grant dalton , lay just 40 miles adrift .

act as captain of

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"amer sports one , skippered by grant dalton , lay just 40 miles adrift ." What is the definition of "skipper"?

skipper

but these are n't any ordinary bit of rope , just as the competitors in the international rope skipping championships are n't any ordinary skippers .

a person or thing that skips

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"but these are n't any ordinary bit of rope , just as the competitors in the international rope skipping championships are n't any ordinary skippers ." What is the definition of "skipper"?

skipper

and the wanderers ' club skipper insists he is not whistling in the wind .

the captain of a side in a game or sport

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"and the wanderers ' club skipper insists he is not whistling in the wind ." What is the definition of "skipper"?

skipper

swallowtails , cabbage whites , skippers , and orange sulphurs follow scent trails to the tiny patches of flowers blooming furiously in the middle of the city .

a small brownish moth-like butterfly with rapid darting flight .

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"swallowtails , cabbage whites , skippers , and orange sulphurs follow scent trails to the tiny patches of flowers blooming furiously in the middle of the city ." What is the definition of "skipper"?

skipper

the best diving is usually found on the exposed north side of off-shore reefs , but boat skippers prefer to moor up in the lee .

the captain of a ship or boat , especially a small trading or fishing vessel

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"the best diving is usually found on the exposed north side of off-shore reefs , but boat skippers prefer to moor up in the lee ." What is the definition of "skipper"?

skipper

predator avoidance is a significant factor driving the evolutionary development of silver-spotted skipper caterpillars .

used in the names of small insects and crustaceans that skip or hop , e.g . cheese-skipper .

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"predator avoidance is a significant factor driving the evolutionary development of silver-spotted skipper caterpillars ." What is the definition of "skipper"?

guest

weekends , she says , are mostly booked by guests staying in the hotel and the regular clientele tend to have their appointments during the week .

a person staying at a hotel or guest house

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"weekends , she says , are mostly booked by guests staying in the hotel and the regular clientele tend to have their appointments during the week ." What is the definition of "guest"?

guest

usually you can sit beside the trails of army ants and watch for guests as the line goes by .

a small invertebrate that lives unharmed within an ants ' nest .

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"usually you can sit beside the trails of army ants and watch for guests as the line goes by ." What is the definition of "guest"?

guest

the pet monkey was an occasional guest at dinner parties .

a person who is invited to visit someone 's home or attend a particular social occasion

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"the pet monkey was an occasional guest at dinner parties ." What is the definition of "guest"?

guest

mr noel dempsey , minister for education and science will be will be the guest speaker at the event .

a person invited to participate in an official event

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"mr noel dempsey , minister for education and science will be will be the guest speaker at the event ." What is the definition of "guest"?