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the main upward-growing axis of a plant, having nodes and bearing leaves, usu. extending in a direction opposite to that of the root and above the ground, and serving to support the plant and to transport and store food materials, esp. the main stalk or trunk of a tree, shrub or other plant, from which leaves, flowers, and fruit develop; a stem.
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a slender, pointed missile shot from a bow; an arrow.
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any of the main divisions of a book or other writing; a chapter.
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a group of people, animal gathered at a place; a multitude.
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a good or right occasion; an opportunity.
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right or superior knowledge.
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water.
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the apparent blue canopy on our heads; the sky.
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praise; flattery.
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blame; censure.
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a cover; a veil; a screen.
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a mingling with others; a meeting.
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speed; quickness.
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a horse.
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a group of mean, wicked persons.
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a despicable, contemptible thing.
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the tree Terminalia catapa of Combretaceae family; Indian almond; country almond.
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the long bone of the arm or leg.
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the slender, jointed, usu. flexible stem of any of certain plants, as bamboo or rattan; a cane.
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a stick; a staff.
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a private place.
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an old measure of quantity.