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n.
garden of Eden; any place of complete delight and peace


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n. Syn. guard; watch
activity of going on an area at regular intervals for security purposes


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v.
spread gradually; cause liquid to pass through small holes; filter


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a.
striking one object against another sharply


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n. Syn. scent; aroma; fragrance
pleasing, agreeable scent or odor


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n.
action or manner of throwing something


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n.
someone who writes plays


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n. Syn. oath; guarantee
promise solemnly and formally; binding commitment to do something


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n.
something, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; stopper


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n.
settled method of government to administer; system of public or official administration


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