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used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something

stimulating careful consideration or thought

showing careful consideration or attention

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

To beat repeatedly and violently; to move or strike wildly.

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.

to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

the level or point at which something starts to happen or change

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

extremely happy or excited

to grow, develop, or be successful

the front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx

to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain

intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

moving in one side and out the other side of something

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm

the short, thick finger on the side of the hand, used for gripping and holding things

the loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event

To touch lightly in a way that causes laughter; a tingling sensation.

easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive

slightly drunk; small or tiny

the regular rise and fall of the sea caused by the moon and sun's gravity; a powerful flow or movement

arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized

to fasten or bind with a knot or string

a small or petty quarrel or argument

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

to make something become tighter or more firmly fixed

unwilling to spend money; stingy