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12/09/2025

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RETRIM

To trim again.

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CAESURA

A metrical break in a verse, occurring in the middle of a footand commonly near the middle of the verse; a sense pause in themiddle of a foot. Also, a long syllable on which the cæsural accentrests, or which is used as a foot.

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ARDENTLY

In an ardent manner; eagerly; with warmth; affectionately;passionately.

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EXTENSOR

A muscle which serves to extend or straighten any part of thebody, as an arm or a finger; -- opposed to flexor.

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METAL

An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whoseoxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, ascontrasted with the nonmetals, or metalloids. No sharp line can bedrawn between the metals and nonmetals, and certain elements partakeof both acid and basic qualities, as chromium, manganese, bismuth,etc.

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POETSHIP

The state or personality of a poet. [R.]

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RE-PRESENTATION

The act of re-presenting, or the state of being presentedagain; a new presentation; as, re-presentation of facts previouslystated.

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REPUBLISHER

One who republishes.

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MINERALOGICALLY

According to the principles of, or with reference to,mineralogy.

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COSTAGE

Expense; cost. [Obs.] Chaucer.

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ANTICIPATION

The commencing of one or more tones of a chord with or duringthe chord preceding, forming a momentary discord.

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EVANGELY

Evangel. [Obs.]The sacred pledge of Christ's evangely. Spenser.