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residue |
a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used. |
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captive |
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined.
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coup |
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
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squall |
a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.
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lance |
a long weapon for thrusting, having a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, formerly used by a horseman in charging.
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reveille |
a signal sounded especially on a bugle or drum to wake personnel in the armed forces.
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parching |
make or become dry through intense heat.
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permeated |
spread throughout (something); pervade
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withers |
the highest part of a horse's back, lying at the base of the neck above the shoulders. The height of a horse is measured to the withers.
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