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ban  Speak Example sentences
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injure, as by a blow or collision; contuse; fight with the fists
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raise; advance; push or shove upward
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official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
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orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally
band  Speak Example sentences
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orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally
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proclaim as with a trumpet; spread the news about
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ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
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organ or seat of the intellect; understanding or imagination
bark  Speak Example sentences
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a sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
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over and above; separate or distinct from; in addition to; other than
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proclaim as with a trumpet; spread the news about
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explode; burst; gale; a powerful gust of wind or air
basin  Speak Example sentences
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organ or seat of the intellect; understanding or imagination
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the bowl-shaped vessel, usually used for holding food or liquids
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packet; a package of things tied together; a large sum of money
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foundation; basis; solid rock that underlies loose material, such as soil, sand, clay, or gravel
bead  Speak Example sentences
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small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood that is pierced for stringing
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place abounding in trees or shrubs; the wild forest
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dividing line; border; frontier
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link; connection; uniting force or tie; binding agreement; duty
bedrock  Speak Example sentences
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foundation; basis; solid rock that underlies loose material, such as soil, sand, clay, or gravel
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table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
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the bowl-shaped vessel, usually used for holding food or liquids
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penniless, without any money; financially ruined
beforehand  Speak Example sentences
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something which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly, as bandage, cord, or rod
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in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
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explode; burst; gale; a powerful gust of wind or air
bitter  Speak Example sentences
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a person in charge of the bank; one who owns or is an executive in a bank
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organ or seat of the intellect; understanding or imagination
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harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
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explode; burst; gale; a powerful gust of wind or air
blacksmith  Speak Example sentences
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praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval
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one who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
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having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
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drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel
boost  Speak Example sentences
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praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval
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the occasion for excessive eating or drinking; complete failure; sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
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raise; advance; push or shove upward
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the inclination of head, or bending of the body for respect or submission; bending or rounded part of a ship forward