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10 Cards in this Set
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receding
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becoming more distant
He could see the ship going away from him, RECEDING in the distance |
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disarming
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removing or lessening suspicions or fears
"Don't be alarmed," said Rainsford, with a smile he hoped was DISARMING. |
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prolonged
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extended
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imprudent
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unwise
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surmounted
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overcame
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unruffled
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calm; not disturbed
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invariably
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always; without changing
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diverting
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entertaining
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impulse
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sudden desire to do something
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protruding
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sticking out
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