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abridged
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to shorten, to reduce, to diminish but not lose its meaning
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countenance
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a calm expression, a mental composure
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philosophy
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a course of study, in the pursuit of wisdom
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essence
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the most important element of something, of utmost importance
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distraught
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agitated with doubt, or mental conflict or pain
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alchemists
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a person who studies alchemy which is a medieval science that deals with transforming something uncommon into something common
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futile
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ineffictive, serving no purpose
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transfigure
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to transform outwardly, to give a new appearance
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destiny
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a predetermined course of events
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inconceivable
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impossible to believe or comprehend
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