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20 Cards in this Set
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availed
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used to his advantage, made use of
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chivalry
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a combination of qualities that include courage, generosity, and courtesy
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dispatches
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messages or official communications sent with speed
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etiquette
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formally approved requirements for proper behavior in a given situation
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hogshead
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a large wooden barrel
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fervent
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very warm or intense
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allusion
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a passing or casual reference to something, either directly or implied
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garrison
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a body of troops stationed in a fortified place
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grandeur
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impressiveness, importance, distinction
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infernal
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extremely troublesome, annoying; outrageous
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insignia
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a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor
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liberality
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generosity and open-mindedness
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schooner
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any sailing vessel with both a foremast and a mainmast
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sovereignty
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supreme and independent power or authority
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spontaneous
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coming from a natural feeling without effort; unplanned
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wretched
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characterized by misery and sorrow; miserable
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rendezvous
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a previously agreed place for a meeting
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crimson
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deep purplish red
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treason
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violation of allegiance to one's state; the betrayal of trust or confidence; treachery
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motif
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a recurring fragment, theme or pattern in a creative work
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