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The showing of approval or enjoyment by cheering or clapping.
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n. applause
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The theatre lights came on after the applause had died down.
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A sharp cry of strong feeling.
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n. exclamation
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Grandpa's exclamation of pain sent me rushing to his side.
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An aim, plan or purpose.
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n. intention
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It was Tom's intention to open a bookstore, but she decided to go to engineering school instead.
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In a pure state.
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adj. refined
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When slour is refined, a lot of the wheat germ is lost.
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Without success or result; useless.
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adv. in vain
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All my hand-waving was in vain-the teacher never called on me.
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