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25/08/2026

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DIATONICALLY

In a diatonic manner.

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RETENE

A white crystalline hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene. It isextracted from pine tar, and is also found in certain fossil resins.

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VILAYET

One of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of theOttoman Empire; -- formerly called eyalet.

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PURSUE

To follow a matter judicially, as a complaining party; to actas a prosecutor. Burrill.

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BUZZ

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like thatmade by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; tospeak with a low, humming voice.Like a wasp is buzzed, and stung him. Longfellow.However these disturbers of our peace Buzz in the people's ears.Shak.

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INTERRUPTEDLY

With breaks or interruptions; discontinuously. Interruptedlypinnate (Bot.), pinnate with small leaflets intermixed with largeones. Gray.

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SPLIT WHEEL

= Split pulley.

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BANAT

The territory governed by a ban.

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NEUROGLIA

The delicate connective tissue framework which supports thenervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord.

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CHICKY

A chicken; -- used as a diminutive or pet name, especially incalling fowls.

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OMISSIBLE

Capable of being omitted; that may be omitted.

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RETROSPECT

To look backward; hence, to affect or concern what is past.It may be useful to retrospect to an early period. A. Hamilton.