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Capsize |
(of a boat) overturn in the water.
The craft capsized in heavy seas |
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Squall |
(of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously. A year later she came to my gates with a squalling baby in her arms (Bolton to Ramsay) |
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Fend (shift) for oneself |
To get along by oneself; to support oneself I became twenty years old, I left home and began to fend for myself. |
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Peddle |
Try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from house to house or place to place.
He peddled art and printing materials around the country |
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Despondent |
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
He was not too despondent after his defeat and believes he can launch a stronger bid when he has gained more experience. |
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Exempt someone from something
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To release someone from the obligation to do something; to allow a person not to be affected by a rule or law
Neither Kings or Queens are exempt from testimony at a holy inquest. The members of Congress exempted themselves from the wage freeze. |
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Walk in on someone or something
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To interrupt someone or something by entering a place
Yes, Queen Margaery, she walked in on us once. I didn't mean to walk in on you. I didn't know anyone was in here. |
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Bolster |
Support or strengthen; prop up.
The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence He's hired thousands of foreign sellswords to bolster his army. |
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Woozy |
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.
I still felt woozy from all the pills |
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Speak ill of |
To say something bad about someone
I refuse to speak ill of any of my friends Max speaks ill of no one and refuses to repeat gossip. |
