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An impediment /ɪmˈpedɪmənt/ Noun |
something that delays or stops the progress of something
Synonym : obstacle |
"The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment." |
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dewy /ˈdjuːi/ /ˈduːi/ Adjective |
wet with dew (very small drops of water) |
"I felt my forehead dewy" |
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a mound /maʊnd/ Noun |
a large pile of earth or stones; a small hill |
"I remember something, too, of the green grave-mounds;"
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a glance /ɡlɑːns/ /ɡlæns/ Noun |
a quick look
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"he appeared to fasten a glance fierce and fell"
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fierce /fɪəs/ /fɪrs/ Adjective |
1) angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening
2) showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent |
"he appeared to fasten a glance fierce and fell" |
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slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ Adverb |
1) A little 2) a slightly built person is small and thin |
"and bending slightly towards Mr. Rochester" |
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to fasten /ˈfɑːsn/ /ˈfæsn/ Verb |
to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together
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"he appeared to fasten a glance fierce and fell"
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