LM-Lexicon/Oxford · Datasets at Hugging Face

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border	initial infestations tend to occur in fields bordering clover fields or grassy areas .	( of a country or area ) be adjacent to ( another country or area )	oxford	[]	"initial infestations tend to occur in fields bordering clover fields or grassy areas ." What is the definition of "border"?
border	william cuts up his love letters and lets paul keeps the decorated borders of paper .	a decorative strip around the edge of something	oxford	[]	"william cuts up his love letters and lets paul keeps the decorated borders of paper ." What is the definition of "border"?
healing	we are all pretty familiar with these three areas ; however , there is a fourth area , which is called inner healing .	the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again	oxford	[]	"we are all pretty familiar with these three areas ; however , there is a fourth area , which is called inner healing ." What is the definition of "healing"?
healing	both of you will benefit from these gentle healing herbs .	tending to heal ; therapeutic	oxford	[]	"both of you will benefit from these gentle healing herbs ." What is the definition of "healing"?
weariness	weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep	temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work	oxford	[]	"weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep" What is the definition of "weariness"?
weariness	michael caine really nailed the world weariness of his character , and his growing sense of anger and despair was completely sold through understatement .	reluctance to see or experience any more of something	oxford	[]	"michael caine really nailed the world weariness of his character , and his growing sense of anger and despair was completely sold through understatement ." What is the definition of "weariness"?
weariness	however , as weariness set in , leeds hit a late treble to finish the game .	extreme tiredness ; fatigue	oxford	[]	"however , as weariness set in , leeds hit a late treble to finish the game ." What is the definition of "weariness"?
erasure	the shots handed to vce included some complicated digital erasure shots , motion control shots , and digital compositing duties .	the removal of writing , recorded material , or data .	oxford	[]	"the shots handed to vce included some complicated digital erasure shots , motion control shots , and digital compositing duties ." What is the definition of "erasure"?
erasure	erasure , like silence , suggests a sweeping lack of authority by owning up to a loss of control .	the removal of all traces of something ; obliteration	oxford	[]	"erasure , like silence , suggests a sweeping lack of authority by owning up to a loss of control ." What is the definition of "erasure"?
erasure	another word had been written over the erasure	a surface area where something has been erased	oxford	[]	"another word had been written over the erasure" What is the definition of "erasure"?
elicit	in other words , such a question is not meant to elicit an answer .	evoke or draw out ( a reaction , answer , or fact ) from someone	oxford	[]	"in other words , such a question is not meant to elicit an answer ." What is the definition of "elicit"?
elicit	elicit a solution	derive by reason	oxford	[]	"elicit a solution" What is the definition of "elicit"?
mill	this is the case for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages , edible oils and fats , grain and feed mills , bakeries and ice cream factories .	a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour .	oxford	[]	"this is the case for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages , edible oils and fats , grain and feed mills , bakeries and ice cream factories ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	typically , these ores have been milled and floated to produce a concentrate of higher metal grades .	cut or shape ( metal ) with a rotating tool	oxford	[]	"typically , these ores have been milled and floated to produce a concentrate of higher metal grades ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	mill a coin	produce a ridge around the edge of	oxford	[]	"mill a coin" What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	it made coins with plain rather than milled or otherwise marked edges .	produce regular ribbed markings on the edge of ( a coin ) as a protection against illegal clipping	oxford	[]	"it made coins with plain rather than milled or otherwise marked edges ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	starting in 1933 the sales tax rate in utah was 2 % and each token was worth one mill , or a tenth of a cent .	a monetary unit used only in calculations , worth one thousandth of a dollar .	oxford	[]	"starting in 1933 the sales tax rate in utah was 2 % and each token was worth one mill , or a tenth of a cent ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	terrestrial centrifugal grinding mills and density-separation jigs can be adapted for this work .	a piece of machinery for grinding grain	oxford	[]	"terrestrial centrifugal grinding mills and density-separation jigs can be adapted for this work ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	mill grain	grind with a mill	oxford	[]	"mill grain" What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	the fish is seasoned with salt and a few twists of a mill containing peppercorns and allspice berries .	a domestic device for grinding a solid substance to powder	oxford	[]	"the fish is seasoned with salt and a few twists of a mill containing peppercorns and allspice berries ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	essie mae grew up mainly with an aunt and uncle in a steel mill town not far from philadelphia , pennsylvania .	a factory fitted with machinery for a particular manufacturing process	oxford	[]	"essie mae grew up mainly with an aunt and uncle in a steel mill town not far from philadelphia , pennsylvania ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	the train can be jammed with local passengers , with crowds milling around on the platforms .	( of people or animals ) move around in a confused mass	oxford	[]	"the train can be jammed with local passengers , with crowds milling around on the platforms ." What is the definition of "mill"?
mill	engine options range from a 125 bhp , 2.2 litre turbodiesel mill to a pair of new turbocharged 2.0 litre petrol units .	an engine .	oxford	[]	"engine options range from a 125 bhp , 2.2 litre turbodiesel mill to a pair of new turbocharged 2.0 litre petrol units ." What is the definition of "mill"?
remote	long-time state fans will appreciate the show 's insider feel , but most channel surfers will find little reason to lower their remotes .	a remote control device	oxford	[]	"long-time state fans will appreciate the show 's insider feel , but most channel surfers will find little reason to lower their remotes ." What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	he lost the remote for his tv	a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance	oxford	[]	"he lost the remote for his tv" What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	he could have made the same point just as well without any discussion of remote genetic relationships .	distantly related	oxford	[]	"he could have made the same point just as well without any discussion of remote genetic relationships ." What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	if his victory stands , the immediate prospect for reducing tension across the strait appears remote .	( of a chance or possibility ) unlikely to occur	oxford	[]	"if his victory stands , the immediate prospect for reducing tension across the strait appears remote ." What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	options such as abs brakes and remote locking will cost you extra .	( of an electronic device ) operating or operated at a distance by means of radio or infrared signals	oxford	[]	"options such as abs brakes and remote locking will cost you extra ." What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	american propaganda painted him as unbalanced and remote from reality .	having very little connection with or relationship to	oxford	[]	"american propaganda painted him as unbalanced and remote from reality ." What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	visibly thrilled over his visit , he says that contrary to apprehension that he would be cold and remote , the prince came across as a very amenable and caring person .	aloof and unfriendly in manner	oxford	[]	"visibly thrilled over his visit , he says that contrary to apprehension that he would be cold and remote , the prince came across as a very amenable and caring person ." What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	bonded labour may sound like pages from the remote past but is shockingly a fact in the present day , just an hour 's drive from the winter capital of jammu and kashmir .	distant in time	oxford	[]	"bonded labour may sound like pages from the remote past but is shockingly a fact in the present day , just an hour 's drive from the winter capital of jammu and kashmir ." What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	a remote contingency	very unlikely	oxford	[]	"a remote contingency" What is the definition of "remote"?
remote	the rlogin command gives you easier access to remote machines than telnet .	denoting a device which can only be accessed by means of a network .	oxford	[]	"the rlogin command gives you easier access to remote machines than telnet ." What is the definition of "remote"?
haircloth	the haircloth goes over the chest area to provide extra shape and firmness .	stiff cloth woven with a cotton or linen warp and horsehair weft .	oxford	[]	"the haircloth goes over the chest area to provide extra shape and firmness ." What is the definition of "haircloth"?
descriptor	next , i determined whether the literature distribution is different across different key word descriptors describing environmental endocrine disruption .	a word or expression used to describe or identify something .	oxford	[]	"next , i determined whether the literature distribution is different across different key word descriptors describing environmental endocrine disruption ." What is the definition of "descriptor"?
descriptor	method of scheduling interrupts to the linked lists of transfer descriptors scheduled at intervals on a serial bus	a piece of stored data that indicates how other data is stored .	oxford	[]	"method of scheduling interrupts to the linked lists of transfer descriptors scheduled at intervals on a serial bus" What is the definition of "descriptor"?
annuitant	any annuity payable to the same or another individual shall be treated as earned income of the annuitant to the extent to which it is payable in return for any amount on which relief is so given .	a person who receives an annuity .	oxford	[]	"any annuity payable to the same or another individual shall be treated as earned income of the annuitant to the extent to which it is payable in return for any amount on which relief is so given ." What is the definition of "annuitant"?
superintend	yet again , however , the case was amply made for british and commonwealth title fights to be superintended by a panel of three judges rather than just the referee .	be responsible for the management or arrangement of ( an activity or organization ) ; oversee	oxford	[]	"yet again , however , the case was amply made for british and commonwealth title fights to be superintended by a panel of three judges rather than just the referee ." What is the definition of "superintend"?
centavo	i do n't want to give one centavo extra to the postal service , ’ i told the employee , a pleasant enough person who probably understands better than i do what a mess that post office and the entire system are .	a monetary unit of mexico , brazil , and certain other countries ( formerly including portugal ) , equal to one hundredth of the basic unit .	oxford	[]	"i do n't want to give one centavo extra to the postal service , ’ i told the employee , a pleasant enough person who probably understands better than i do what a mess that post office and the entire system are ." What is the definition of "centavo"?
touchback	he has posted 12 touchbacks and has become adept at pushing the ball to one side or the other to reduce the running room for return men .	a ball downed behind one 's own goal .	oxford	[]	"he has posted 12 touchbacks and has become adept at pushing the ball to one side or the other to reduce the running room for return men ." What is the definition of "touchback"?
goof	he was very unassuming and friendly and not above goofing around himself .	behave in a silly way or playful way	oxford	[]	"he was very unassuming and friendly and not above goofing around himself ." What is the definition of "goof"?
goof	ten thousand reckless little goofs get injured in our country 's playground parks each year according to the ontario-based canadian standards association .	a foolish or stupid person .	oxford	[]	"ten thousand reckless little goofs get injured in our country 's playground parks each year according to the ontario-based canadian standards association ." What is the definition of "goof"?
goof	laugh at your own goofs ( everyone makes them ) and , instead , revel in your individuality .	a mistake	oxford	[]	"laugh at your own goofs ( everyone makes them ) and , instead , revel in your individuality ." What is the definition of "goof"?
goof	we got to spend our summer doing what very few people get to do anymore - just hang out and goof off .	be lazy ; avoid one 's work or duties	oxford	[]	"we got to spend our summer doing what very few people get to do anymore - just hang out and goof off ." What is the definition of "goof"?
goof	when your own network starts goofing on you , watch out .	make fun of ; ridicule	oxford	[]	"when your own network starts goofing on you , watch out ." What is the definition of "goof"?
potentiation	researchers believe these synaptic changes , called long-term potentiation or ltp , are the basis for learning in the brain .	the increase in strength of nerve impulses along pathways which have been used previously , either short-term or long-term .	oxford	[]	"researchers believe these synaptic changes , called long-term potentiation or ltp , are the basis for learning in the brain ." What is the definition of "potentiation"?
trifid	miloradovich also recognized these cardinal process types , and noted that the median lobe of the massive , trifid cardinal process often is recurved dorsally .	partly or wholly split into three divisions or lobes .	oxford	[]	"miloradovich also recognized these cardinal process types , and noted that the median lobe of the massive , trifid cardinal process often is recurved dorsally ." What is the definition of "trifid"?
cover	the second officer covered the top floor	maintain a check on ; especially by patrolling	oxford	[]	"the second officer covered the top floor" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	percentage cover of crusts was then estimated in the field by the visual-estimation method .	the amount of ground covered by a vertical projection of the vegetation , usually expressed as a percentage .	oxford	[]	"percentage cover of crusts was then estimated in the field by the visual-estimation method ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	he sang along under his breath to the songs he was covering .	record or perform a new version of ( a song ) originally performed by someone else	oxford	[]	"he sang along under his breath to the songs he was covering ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	fortunately , we found this out before the stallion commenced covering mares from september 1 and saved many breeders from disappointment .	( of a male animal , especially a stallion ) copulate with ( a female animal )	oxford	[]	"fortunately , we found this out before the stallion commenced covering mares from september 1 and saved many breeders from disappointment ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	exhausted , he climbed into bed , pulling the thin covers up to his chin , then over his head .	bedclothes	oxford	[]	"exhausted , he climbed into bed , pulling the thin covers up to his chin , then over his head ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	penny was covered in mud but there was nothing she could do about it .	envelop in a layer of something , especially dirt	oxford	[]	"penny was covered in mud but there was nothing she could do about it ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the flagstick is an important part of the game of golf and is covered by rule 17 in the rules of golf .	( of a rule or law ) apply to ( a person or situation )	oxford	[]	"the flagstick is an important part of the game of golf and is covered by rule 17 in the rules of golf ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	cover your head !	clothe , as if for protection from the elements	oxford	[]	"cover your head !" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the zone , which covers an area of 23.4 square kilometres , is designed to become one of the largest in asia .	extend over ( an area )	oxford	[]	"the zone , which covers an area of 23.4 square kilometres , is designed to become one of the largest in asia ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	this paint covers well	spread over a surface to conceal or protect	oxford	[]	"this paint covers well" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	when the chance came to open my restaurant with just 40 covers around the corner , i knew i had to go for it .	a place setting at a table in a restaurant	oxford	[]	"when the chance came to open my restaurant with just 40 covers around the corner , i knew i had to go for it ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	but did you know that if you are planning to rent out your property , you need extra insurance cover ?	protection by insurance against a liability , loss , or accident	oxford	[]	"but did you know that if you are planning to rent out your property , you need extra insurance cover ?" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the horse covers the mare	copulate with a female , used especially of horses	oxford	[]	"the horse covers the mare" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment	a false identity and background ( especially one created for an undercover agent )	oxford	[]	"her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	she went to france under journalistic cover , accredited to the new york post .	an identity adopted by a spy to conceal their true activities	oxford	[]	"she went to france under journalistic cover , accredited to the new york post ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the grass covered the grave	form a cover over	oxford	[]	"the grass covered the grave" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the money will cover the costs of planting , maintaining and protecting the new trees .	( of a sum of money ) be enough to pay ( a cost )	oxford	[]	"the money will cover the costs of planting , maintaining and protecting the new trees ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	mr adams said he had kept the dogs under control at all times and had used them to ‘ flush ’ foxes from cover so that they could be shot .	undergrowth or trees used as a shelter by animals	oxford	[]	"mr adams said he had kept the dogs under control at all times and had used them to ‘ flush ’ foxes from cover so that they could be shot ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	he covered left field	protect or defend ( a position in a game )	oxford	[]	"he covered left field" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	even if you have a fitted boat cover , consider adding a tarp over it to protect the cover from bird droppings or other damage .	a thing which lies on , over , or around something , especially in order to protect or conceal it	oxford	[]	"even if you have a fitted boat cover , consider adding a tarp over it to protect the cover from bird droppings or other damage ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	he was covering for a colleague when the attack happened .	temporarily take over the job of ( a colleague ) in their absence	oxford	[]	"he was covering for a colleague when the attack happened ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	smith covered again	play a higher card than the one previously played	oxford	[]	"smith covered again" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	oxford	[]	"the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	oxford	[]	"artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	he also helped cover of scams and spy on the respective people of versanalus .	an activity or organization used as a means of concealing an illegal or secret activity	oxford	[]	"he also helped cover of scams and spy on the respective people of versanalus ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the president covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the white house	hide from view or knowledge	oxford	[]	"the president covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the white house" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	this farm covers some 200 acres	span an interval of distance , space or time	oxford	[]	"this farm covers some 200 acres" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the cathedral was adorned with pink and white roses and samantha 's small brown coffin was covered with pink roses .	scatter a layer of loose material over ( a floor or other surface ) , leaving it obscured	oxford	[]	"the cathedral was adorned with pink and white roses and samantha 's small brown coffin was covered with pink roses ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	her area of responsibility covers four states in the southeastern region of the united states .	have responsibility for or provide services to ( a particular area )	oxford	[]	"her area of responsibility covers four states in the southeastern region of the united states ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the brush provided a covert for game	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	oxford	[]	"the brush provided a covert for game" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	put the cover back on the kettle	covering for a hole ( especially a hole in the top of a container )	oxford	[]	"put the cover back on the kettle" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	she covered herself with glory	invest with a large or excessive amount of something	oxford	[]	"she covered herself with glory" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	she is covering for our secretary who is ill this week	help out by taking someone 's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities	oxford	[]	"she is covering for our secretary who is ill this week" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the threes are themselves eligible cards , so one of them covers the other , resulting in a score of 53 .	play a higher card on ( a high card ) in a trick	oxford	[]	"the threes are themselves eligible cards , so one of them covers the other , resulting in a score of 53 ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the enemy uses cover and backup well , but it still falls victim to your elite sniping skills .	protect ( an exposed person ) by shooting at an enemy	oxford	[]	"the enemy uses cover and backup well , but it still falls victim to your elite sniping skills ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the sound of running water covered any and all other noises that day .	disguise the sound or fact of ( something ) with another sound or action	oxford	[]	"the sound of running water covered any and all other noises that day ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	like today , i almost got punished for covering for matt .	disguise the illicit absence or wrongdoing of ( someone ) in order to spare them punishment	oxford	[]	"like today , i almost got punished for covering for matt ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	she crawled back until she was in the safe cover of a tree , she clutched her arms and let the nausea pass .	shelter or protection sought by people in danger	oxford	[]	"she crawled back until she was in the safe cover of a tree , she clutched her arms and let the nausea pass ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself	to take an action to protect against future problems	oxford	[]	"count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	oxford	[]	"he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	the insurance wo n't cover this	protect by insurance	oxford	[]	"the insurance wo n't cover this" What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	dawe had certainly covered all of his bases as far as security was concerned .	be in position at ( a base ) ready to catch the ball	oxford	[]	"dawe had certainly covered all of his bases as far as security was concerned ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	hair from each subject was collected in a plastic container with a cover .	a thin solid object that seals a container or hole ; a lid	oxford	[]	"hair from each subject was collected in a plastic container with a cover ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	nearly 12 hours later , after covering a distance of 30 miles , they completed their journey - just barely .	travel ( a specified distance )	oxford	[]	"nearly 12 hours later , after covering a distance of 30 miles , they completed their journey - just barely ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	north korea is also building up its deployment of rodong missiles , which have a range that covers all of japan .	( of a fortress , gun , or cannon ) have ( an area ) within range .	oxford	[]	"north korea is also building up its deployment of rodong missiles , which have a range that covers all of japan ." What is the definition of "cover"?
cover	is this enough to cover the check ?	be sufficient to meet , defray , or offset the charge or cost of	oxford	[]	"is this enough to cover the check ?" What is the definition of "cover"?
hypothec	the judicial hypothec arises from any judgment given in civil proceedings by the royal court .	( in roman and scots law ) a right established by law over a debtor 's property that remains in the debtor 's possession .	oxford	[]	"the judicial hypothec arises from any judgment given in civil proceedings by the royal court ." What is the definition of "hypothec"?
catholicism	she is a catholic , not a protestant , because something in catholicism appeals to her .	adherence to the forms of christian doctrine and practice which are generally regarded as catholic rather than protestant or eastern orthodox .	oxford	[]	"she is a catholic , not a protestant , because something in catholicism appeals to her ." What is the definition of "catholicism"?
catholicism	one of the characteristics of catholicism is a lively devotion to our lady .	the faith , practice , and church order of the roman catholic church .	oxford	[]	"one of the characteristics of catholicism is a lively devotion to our lady ." What is the definition of "catholicism"?
stainless	this points to a second salient fact in the history of energy technology : the quest for an endless , stainless , and guiltless source of energy .	( of a person or their reputation ) free from wrongdoing or disgrace	oxford	[]	"this points to a second salient fact in the history of energy technology : the quest for an endless , stainless , and guiltless source of energy ." What is the definition of "stainless"?
stainless	to reduce the possibility of corrosion , steel on all horizontal surfaces was stainless and the minimum cover on exterior surfaces was increased to 2 1/2 inches .	unmarked by or resistant to stains or discoloration	oxford	[]	"to reduce the possibility of corrosion , steel on all horizontal surfaces was stainless and the minimum cover on exterior surfaces was increased to 2 1/2 inches ." What is the definition of "stainless"?
scant	at 16 years old and a scant 118 pounds , swan was a stick figure , to say the least .	barely amounting to a specified number or quantity	oxford	[]	"at 16 years old and a scant 118 pounds , swan was a stick figure , to say the least ." What is the definition of "scant"?
scant	this point of view is very successful at accounting for the arbitrarily fast connection between the outcomes of correlated measurements , but it scants the objective features of the quantum state .	deal with inadequately ; neglect	oxford	[]	"this point of view is very successful at accounting for the arbitrarily fast connection between the outcomes of correlated measurements , but it scants the objective features of the quantum state ." What is the definition of "scant"?

border

initial infestations tend to occur in fields bordering clover fields or grassy areas .

( of a country or area ) be adjacent to ( another country or area )

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"initial infestations tend to occur in fields bordering clover fields or grassy areas ." What is the definition of "border"?

border

william cuts up his love letters and lets paul keeps the decorated borders of paper .

a decorative strip around the edge of something

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"william cuts up his love letters and lets paul keeps the decorated borders of paper ." What is the definition of "border"?

healing

we are all pretty familiar with these three areas ; however , there is a fourth area , which is called inner healing .

the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again

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"we are all pretty familiar with these three areas ; however , there is a fourth area , which is called inner healing ." What is the definition of "healing"?

healing

both of you will benefit from these gentle healing herbs .

tending to heal ; therapeutic

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"both of you will benefit from these gentle healing herbs ." What is the definition of "healing"?

weariness

weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

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"weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep" What is the definition of "weariness"?

weariness

michael caine really nailed the world weariness of his character , and his growing sense of anger and despair was completely sold through understatement .

reluctance to see or experience any more of something

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"michael caine really nailed the world weariness of his character , and his growing sense of anger and despair was completely sold through understatement ." What is the definition of "weariness"?

weariness

however , as weariness set in , leeds hit a late treble to finish the game .

extreme tiredness ; fatigue

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"however , as weariness set in , leeds hit a late treble to finish the game ." What is the definition of "weariness"?

erasure

the shots handed to vce included some complicated digital erasure shots , motion control shots , and digital compositing duties .

the removal of writing , recorded material , or data .

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"the shots handed to vce included some complicated digital erasure shots , motion control shots , and digital compositing duties ." What is the definition of "erasure"?

erasure

erasure , like silence , suggests a sweeping lack of authority by owning up to a loss of control .

the removal of all traces of something ; obliteration

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"erasure , like silence , suggests a sweeping lack of authority by owning up to a loss of control ." What is the definition of "erasure"?

erasure

another word had been written over the erasure

a surface area where something has been erased

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"another word had been written over the erasure" What is the definition of "erasure"?

elicit

in other words , such a question is not meant to elicit an answer .

evoke or draw out ( a reaction , answer , or fact ) from someone

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"in other words , such a question is not meant to elicit an answer ." What is the definition of "elicit"?

elicit

elicit a solution

derive by reason

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"elicit a solution" What is the definition of "elicit"?

mill

this is the case for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages , edible oils and fats , grain and feed mills , bakeries and ice cream factories .

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour .

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"this is the case for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages , edible oils and fats , grain and feed mills , bakeries and ice cream factories ." What is the definition of "mill"?

mill

typically , these ores have been milled and floated to produce a concentrate of higher metal grades .

cut or shape ( metal ) with a rotating tool

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"typically , these ores have been milled and floated to produce a concentrate of higher metal grades ." What is the definition of "mill"?

mill

mill a coin

produce a ridge around the edge of

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"mill a coin" What is the definition of "mill"?

mill

it made coins with plain rather than milled or otherwise marked edges .

produce regular ribbed markings on the edge of ( a coin ) as a protection against illegal clipping

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"it made coins with plain rather than milled or otherwise marked edges ." What is the definition of "mill"?

mill

starting in 1933 the sales tax rate in utah was 2 % and each token was worth one mill , or a tenth of a cent .

a monetary unit used only in calculations , worth one thousandth of a dollar .

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"starting in 1933 the sales tax rate in utah was 2 % and each token was worth one mill , or a tenth of a cent ." What is the definition of "mill"?

mill

terrestrial centrifugal grinding mills and density-separation jigs can be adapted for this work .

a piece of machinery for grinding grain

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"terrestrial centrifugal grinding mills and density-separation jigs can be adapted for this work ." What is the definition of "mill"?

mill

mill grain

grind with a mill

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mill

the fish is seasoned with salt and a few twists of a mill containing peppercorns and allspice berries .

a domestic device for grinding a solid substance to powder

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mill

essie mae grew up mainly with an aunt and uncle in a steel mill town not far from philadelphia , pennsylvania .

a factory fitted with machinery for a particular manufacturing process

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mill

the train can be jammed with local passengers , with crowds milling around on the platforms .

( of people or animals ) move around in a confused mass

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mill

engine options range from a 125 bhp , 2.2 litre turbodiesel mill to a pair of new turbocharged 2.0 litre petrol units .

an engine .

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remote

long-time state fans will appreciate the show 's insider feel , but most channel surfers will find little reason to lower their remotes .

a remote control device

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remote

he lost the remote for his tv

a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance

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remote

he could have made the same point just as well without any discussion of remote genetic relationships .

distantly related

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remote

if his victory stands , the immediate prospect for reducing tension across the strait appears remote .

( of a chance or possibility ) unlikely to occur

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remote

options such as abs brakes and remote locking will cost you extra .

( of an electronic device ) operating or operated at a distance by means of radio or infrared signals

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remote

american propaganda painted him as unbalanced and remote from reality .

having very little connection with or relationship to

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remote

visibly thrilled over his visit , he says that contrary to apprehension that he would be cold and remote , the prince came across as a very amenable and caring person .

aloof and unfriendly in manner

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remote

bonded labour may sound like pages from the remote past but is shockingly a fact in the present day , just an hour 's drive from the winter capital of jammu and kashmir .

distant in time

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remote

a remote contingency

very unlikely

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remote

the rlogin command gives you easier access to remote machines than telnet .

denoting a device which can only be accessed by means of a network .

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haircloth

the haircloth goes over the chest area to provide extra shape and firmness .

stiff cloth woven with a cotton or linen warp and horsehair weft .

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descriptor

next , i determined whether the literature distribution is different across different key word descriptors describing environmental endocrine disruption .

a word or expression used to describe or identify something .

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descriptor

method of scheduling interrupts to the linked lists of transfer descriptors scheduled at intervals on a serial bus

a piece of stored data that indicates how other data is stored .

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annuitant

any annuity payable to the same or another individual shall be treated as earned income of the annuitant to the extent to which it is payable in return for any amount on which relief is so given .

a person who receives an annuity .

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superintend

yet again , however , the case was amply made for british and commonwealth title fights to be superintended by a panel of three judges rather than just the referee .

be responsible for the management or arrangement of ( an activity or organization ) ; oversee

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centavo

i do n't want to give one centavo extra to the postal service , ’ i told the employee , a pleasant enough person who probably understands better than i do what a mess that post office and the entire system are .

a monetary unit of mexico , brazil , and certain other countries ( formerly including portugal ) , equal to one hundredth of the basic unit .

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touchback

he has posted 12 touchbacks and has become adept at pushing the ball to one side or the other to reduce the running room for return men .

a ball downed behind one 's own goal .

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goof

he was very unassuming and friendly and not above goofing around himself .

behave in a silly way or playful way

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goof

ten thousand reckless little goofs get injured in our country 's playground parks each year according to the ontario-based canadian standards association .

a foolish or stupid person .

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goof

laugh at your own goofs ( everyone makes them ) and , instead , revel in your individuality .

a mistake

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goof

we got to spend our summer doing what very few people get to do anymore - just hang out and goof off .

be lazy ; avoid one 's work or duties

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goof

when your own network starts goofing on you , watch out .

make fun of ; ridicule

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potentiation

researchers believe these synaptic changes , called long-term potentiation or ltp , are the basis for learning in the brain .

the increase in strength of nerve impulses along pathways which have been used previously , either short-term or long-term .

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trifid

miloradovich also recognized these cardinal process types , and noted that the median lobe of the massive , trifid cardinal process often is recurved dorsally .

partly or wholly split into three divisions or lobes .

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cover

the second officer covered the top floor

maintain a check on ; especially by patrolling

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cover

percentage cover of crusts was then estimated in the field by the visual-estimation method .

the amount of ground covered by a vertical projection of the vegetation , usually expressed as a percentage .

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cover

he sang along under his breath to the songs he was covering .

record or perform a new version of ( a song ) originally performed by someone else

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cover

fortunately , we found this out before the stallion commenced covering mares from september 1 and saved many breeders from disappointment .

( of a male animal , especially a stallion ) copulate with ( a female animal )

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cover

exhausted , he climbed into bed , pulling the thin covers up to his chin , then over his head .

bedclothes

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penny was covered in mud but there was nothing she could do about it .

envelop in a layer of something , especially dirt

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cover

the flagstick is an important part of the game of golf and is covered by rule 17 in the rules of golf .

( of a rule or law ) apply to ( a person or situation )

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cover

cover your head !

clothe , as if for protection from the elements

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cover

the zone , which covers an area of 23.4 square kilometres , is designed to become one of the largest in asia .

extend over ( an area )

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cover

this paint covers well

spread over a surface to conceal or protect

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cover

when the chance came to open my restaurant with just 40 covers around the corner , i knew i had to go for it .

a place setting at a table in a restaurant

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cover

but did you know that if you are planning to rent out your property , you need extra insurance cover ?

protection by insurance against a liability , loss , or accident

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cover

the horse covers the mare

copulate with a female , used especially of horses

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her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment

a false identity and background ( especially one created for an undercover agent )

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she went to france under journalistic cover , accredited to the new york post .

an identity adopted by a spy to conceal their true activities

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cover

the grass covered the grave

form a cover over

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cover

the money will cover the costs of planting , maintaining and protecting the new trees .

( of a sum of money ) be enough to pay ( a cost )

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cover

mr adams said he had kept the dogs under control at all times and had used them to ‘ flush ’ foxes from cover so that they could be shot .

undergrowth or trees used as a shelter by animals

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cover

he covered left field

protect or defend ( a position in a game )

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cover

even if you have a fitted boat cover , consider adding a tarp over it to protect the cover from bird droppings or other damage .

a thing which lies on , over , or around something , especially in order to protect or conceal it

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he was covering for a colleague when the attack happened .

temporarily take over the job of ( a colleague ) in their absence

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cover

smith covered again

play a higher card than the one previously played

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the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft

the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

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cover

artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal

fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

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cover

he also helped cover of scams and spy on the respective people of versanalus .

an activity or organization used as a means of concealing an illegal or secret activity

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cover

the president covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the white house

hide from view or knowledge

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cover

this farm covers some 200 acres

span an interval of distance , space or time

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the cathedral was adorned with pink and white roses and samantha 's small brown coffin was covered with pink roses .

scatter a layer of loose material over ( a floor or other surface ) , leaving it obscured

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her area of responsibility covers four states in the southeastern region of the united states .

have responsibility for or provide services to ( a particular area )

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cover

the brush provided a covert for game

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

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put the cover back on the kettle

covering for a hole ( especially a hole in the top of a container )

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she covered herself with glory

invest with a large or excessive amount of something

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she is covering for our secretary who is ill this week

help out by taking someone 's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

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cover

the threes are themselves eligible cards , so one of them covers the other , resulting in a score of 53 .

play a higher card on ( a high card ) in a trick

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the enemy uses cover and backup well , but it still falls victim to your elite sniping skills .

protect ( an exposed person ) by shooting at an enemy

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the sound of running water covered any and all other noises that day .

disguise the sound or fact of ( something ) with another sound or action

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like today , i almost got punished for covering for matt .

disguise the illicit absence or wrongdoing of ( someone ) in order to spare them punishment

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she crawled back until she was in the safe cover of a tree , she clutched her arms and let the nausea pass .

shelter or protection sought by people in danger

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cover

count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself

to take an action to protect against future problems

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cover

he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

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cover

the insurance wo n't cover this

protect by insurance

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dawe had certainly covered all of his bases as far as security was concerned .

be in position at ( a base ) ready to catch the ball

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cover

hair from each subject was collected in a plastic container with a cover .

a thin solid object that seals a container or hole ; a lid

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nearly 12 hours later , after covering a distance of 30 miles , they completed their journey - just barely .

travel ( a specified distance )

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cover

north korea is also building up its deployment of rodong missiles , which have a range that covers all of japan .

( of a fortress , gun , or cannon ) have ( an area ) within range .

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cover

is this enough to cover the check ?

be sufficient to meet , defray , or offset the charge or cost of

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hypothec

the judicial hypothec arises from any judgment given in civil proceedings by the royal court .

( in roman and scots law ) a right established by law over a debtor 's property that remains in the debtor 's possession .

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catholicism

she is a catholic , not a protestant , because something in catholicism appeals to her .

adherence to the forms of christian doctrine and practice which are generally regarded as catholic rather than protestant or eastern orthodox .

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catholicism

one of the characteristics of catholicism is a lively devotion to our lady .

the faith , practice , and church order of the roman catholic church .

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stainless

this points to a second salient fact in the history of energy technology : the quest for an endless , stainless , and guiltless source of energy .

( of a person or their reputation ) free from wrongdoing or disgrace

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stainless

to reduce the possibility of corrosion , steel on all horizontal surfaces was stainless and the minimum cover on exterior surfaces was increased to 2 1/2 inches .

unmarked by or resistant to stains or discoloration

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scant

at 16 years old and a scant 118 pounds , swan was a stick figure , to say the least .

barely amounting to a specified number or quantity

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scant

this point of view is very successful at accounting for the arbitrarily fast connection between the outcomes of correlated measurements , but it scants the objective features of the quantum state .

deal with inadequately ; neglect

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