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a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

to spread a rumor or report widely

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.

An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.

A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.

having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest

an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions

a small, smooth-skinned marine fish

a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea

Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.