used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
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a positive feeling of liking
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plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
Ailsa
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
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AshesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
bric-à-brac
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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Cambricnoun
a finely woven white linen
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CardigannounUS /ˈkɑːrdɪɡən/
knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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the person or thing chosen or selected
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choir-stalls
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collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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ConspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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dangleverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəl/
hang freely
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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
DukesnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
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EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
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FiringnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
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Forest-Land
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
Garden-Land
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GemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
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hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
haltsnounUS /hɔːlts/
plural of “halt” — the state of inactivity following an interruption
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overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
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HauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
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any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
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prevent from being seen or discovered
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a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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ImmersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
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Iole
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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labelsnounUS /ˈleɪbəlz/
plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
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plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
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a formation of people or things one beside another
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LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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Maid-at-Arms
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MaidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The Adventures of a Modest Man Ailsa Paige The Danger Mark Special Messenger The Firing Line The Younger Set The Fighting Chance Some Ladies in Haste The Tree of Heaven The Tracer of Lost Persons A Young Man in a Hurry Lorraine Maids of Paradise Ashes of Empire The Red Republic Outsiders The Green Mouse Iole The Reckoning The Maid-at-Arms Cardigan The Haunts of Men The Mystery of Choice The Cambric Mask The Maker of Moons
MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
attach a tag or label to
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MaskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
the force of workers available
From this reading The Adventures of a Modest Man Ailsa Paige The Danger Mark Special Messenger The Firing Line The Younger Set The Fighting Chance Some Ladies in Haste The Tree of Heaven The Tracer of Lost Persons A Young Man in a Hurry Lorraine Maids of Paradise Ashes of Empire The Red Republic Outsiders The Green Mouse Iole The Reckoning The Maid-at-Arms Cardigan The Haunts of Men The Mystery of Choice The Cambric Mask The Maker of Moons
a person who carries a message
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MidadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
ModestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
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MoonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The Adventures of a Modest Man Ailsa Paige The Danger Mark Special Messenger The Firing Line The Younger Set The Fighting Chance Some Ladies in Haste The Tree of Heaven The Tracer of Lost Persons A Young Man in a Hurry Lorraine Maids of Paradise Ashes of Empire The Red Republic Outsiders The Green Mouse Iole The Reckoning The Maid-at-Arms Cardigan The Haunts of Men The Mystery of Choice The Cambric Mask The Maker of Moons
Mountain-Land
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MousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
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moused
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belonging to the person speaking
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Adventures of a Modest Man Ailsa Paige The Danger Mark Special Messenger The Firing Line The Younger Set The Fighting Chance Some Ladies in Haste The Tree of Heaven The Tracer of Lost Persons A Young Man in a Hurry Lorraine Maids of Paradise Ashes of Empire The Red Republic Outsiders The Green Mouse Iole The Reckoning The Maid-at-Arms Cardigan The Haunts of Men The Mystery of Choice The Cambric Mask The Maker of Moons
nick-nack
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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make available or accessible, provide or furnish
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
on one occasion
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
Orchard-Land
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Outdoorland
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OutsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
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packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
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PaigenounUS /peɪdʒ/
United States baseball player; a black pitcher noted for his longevity (1906-1982)
From this reading The Adventures of a Modest Man Ailsa Paige The Danger Mark Special Messenger The Firing Line The Younger Set The Fighting Chance Some Ladies in Haste The Tree of Heaven The Tracer of Lost Persons A Young Man in a Hurry Lorraine Maids of Paradise Ashes of Empire The Red Republic Outsiders The Green Mouse Iole The Reckoning The Maid-at-Arms Cardigan The Haunts of Men The Mystery of Choice The Cambric Mask The Maker of Moons
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
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go across or through
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pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
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by chance
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plural of “person” — a human being
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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plattersnounUS /ˈplætərz/
plural of “platter” — a large shallow dish used for serving food
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deserving or inciting pity
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have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Gems you possess from ages back: It is the modern junk you lack.
one of four equal parts
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rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
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recallsnounUS /ˈriːkɔːlz/
plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
ReckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
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recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
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rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
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River-Land
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try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
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try to get or reach
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cause to go somewhere
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
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for that reason; with the result that
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yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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tackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
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testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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thrones
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from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We three once moused through marble halls, Immersed in Art and deep dejection, Mid golden thrones and choir-stalls And gems beyond my recollection-- Yet soft!--my memory recalls Red labels pasted on the walls!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TracernounUS /ˈtreɪsər/
an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods
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a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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not known
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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in or at the place that
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
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but in spite of that
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the person or people being spoken to
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you've
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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