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42 Cards in this Set
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ere
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(Prep./Conj.) before (in time)
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captivity
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(N) in imprisonment
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brandish
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(V) to show, wave around
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valor
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(N) bravery
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minion
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(N) servant of the devil
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dismay
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(N)disappointment, distress
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"A man forbid"
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living under a curse
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bark
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(N) a ship
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thrice
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(adv.) three times
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thane
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(N) title of scottish nobility
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prosperous
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(adj.) growing, wealthy
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prophetic
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(adj.) far-seeing, foretold
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corporal
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(adj.) relating to the body
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"the insane root"
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plant that causes insanity
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venture
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(N) an endeavor
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rapt
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(adj.) mesmerized, captivated
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treason
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(N) betrayal
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implored
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(V) to beg
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repentance
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(N) making up for sins, remorse, contrition
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recompense
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(V) to compensate; payback
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wanton
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(adj.) unrestrained
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harbinger
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(N) messenger
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commendation
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(N) an award
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peerless
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(adj.) unmatched, superior
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missive
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(N) a message
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chastise
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(V) to scold, rebuke
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impede
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(V) to get in the way, hinder, obstruct
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compunctious
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(adj.) remorseful
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martlet
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representation of a bird without feet; symbolizes peace and quiet, false safety of Macbeth castle
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"pendant bed"
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where the martlet sits
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"procreant cradle"
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where things are created; related to reproduction
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cherubin
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(N) winged angel, highest of all angels
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courier
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(N) a messenger
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husbandry
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(N) caring for
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repose
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(N) rest
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largess
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(N) generous gift
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knell
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(V) to ring a bell solemnly
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possets
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drinks
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gild
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(V) to paint with gold
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appall
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(V) to shock, outrage
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multitudinous
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(adj.) many
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Incarnadine
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(adj.) blood red
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