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the science that was supposed to turn ordinary metal into gold
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alchemy
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fit of chills and fever
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ague
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the conjecture of fortell from signs or omens
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augur
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increase or enlarge; make greater
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augment
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a call or arms, such as a trumpet sound
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alarum
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if
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an
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morally low or mean;selfishand cowardly; unworthy
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base
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straddle
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bestride
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from time to time
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betimes
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cause to appear or happen as if by magic
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conjure
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plan with cleverness or skill
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contrive
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show the meaing of; explain; interpret
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construe
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a small crown
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coronet
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to pick out; to select
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cull
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to divide itno pieces; tear apart
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dismember
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inner parts of the body
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entrails
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tr to get favor or noitce by slavish acts
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fawn
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flattering
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fleering
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cut with an ax,sword;chop
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hew
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go quickly;hasten;hurry
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hie
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sickness;disablility
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infirmity
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to urge on;stir up
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instigate
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time betweeen one event,process,or period and another
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interim
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stope for a time;discontinue
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intermit
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put between;insert
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interpose
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put between;insert
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interpose
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an unprincipled crafty person;archaic;servant,or person of humble birth
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knave
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an unprincipled crafty person;archaic;servant,or person of humble birth
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knave
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willingly
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lief
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unwilling or reluctant
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loath
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a mild oath , shortened from "by the virgin mary!"
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MARRY!
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MORE. used to refer to the number and amounts; "more" to size
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moe
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