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n. the large log at the back of a hearth fire
n. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose


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ad. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature


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v. complain
n. meat from an adult domestic bovine


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n. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
n. the act of blocking


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n. the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage


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n. a thief who enters a building with intent to steal


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n. maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
n. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds


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a. exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
a. reliable in operation or effect


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n. either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump
n. impudent aggressiveness


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n. a medium that disseminates moving pictures
n. a theater where films are shown


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