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33 Cards in this Set
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tawny
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brown
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accordingly
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costumed and made up in the same way as a Morocco
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Mislike me not
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do not like me
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shadowed livery
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dark uniform
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near bred
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(1) brought up close by
(2) closely related |
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Phoebus
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In greek mythology, Phoebus, also known as Apollo, was god of the sun
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make incision
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a surgical term
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reddest
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Red blood signified courage
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feared
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terrified
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nice direction
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(1) precise guidance
(2) fastidious choice |
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lott'ry of my destiny
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the test that will determine Portia's face
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scanted
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restricted
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hedged me by his wit
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bound me through his wisdom
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who
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to whoever
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stood as fair
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(1) looked as fair to me
(2) had as good a chance |
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Sophy
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Persian ruler
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three fields
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three times on the battlefield
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Sultan Solyman
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Suleiman the Magnificent
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o'erstare
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outstare
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Hercules and Lychas
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Hercules, the greatest of Greek mythological heroes, and his servant Lychas
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which
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to determine
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greater
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higher in points
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Alcides
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Hercules
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be advised
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take careful thought
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Nor will not
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I will not ever propose marriage to anyone, if I choose wrongly
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livery
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a uniform, clothing
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valiant
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brave
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clime
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climate
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Hue
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color, shade
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scanted
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restricted
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hedg'd
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enclosed
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scimitar
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sword
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complexion
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skin
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