noun
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a starting or commencing; a beginning.
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the time of starting; beginning.
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a position or space beside one.
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that part of a plant which is below the ground, and holds the plant to the ground, and supplies, water and nutrients.
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a prop; a base; a support.
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the tip, apex; the peak.
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that which is important, excellent or essential.
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assets, as money, property, etc. invested by a promoter, proprietor, partners, etc. for use in the production of further assets; capital.