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vicinity
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The state of being near in space or relationship; proximity: two restaurants in close vicinity
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foundation
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lowest supporting part of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"
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consolation
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To try to lessen the sorrow or grief of.
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chortled
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A snorting, joyful laugh or chuckle
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fortresses
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A fortified place, especially a large, permanent military stronghold that often includes a town
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barricade
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A structure set up across a route of access to obstruct the passage of an enemy.
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coaxing
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To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery; cajole
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armory
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A building for storing arms and military equipment, especially one serving as headquarters for military reserve personnel
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inseparable
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Impossible to separate or part: inseparable pieces of rock
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abruptly
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Unexpectedly sudden: an abrupt change in the weather
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taper
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To diminish or lessen gradually. Often used with off: The storm finally tapered off
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perished
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To die or be destroyed, especially in a violent or untimely manner
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congestion
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To overfill or overcrowd: Trucks congested the tunnel
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gravely
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Fraught with danger or harm: a grave wound.
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shrieking
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A shrill, often frantic cry.
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haphazardly
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By chance; casually
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