limicolous
(en)
adjective. (of certain animals) living in mud or muddy regions
626
The critic approached, moving with the steps of one in a familiar medium, disdaining claims of time past and future, both contained in this limicolous present.
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The critic approached, moving with the steps of one in a familiar medium, disdaining claims of time past and future, both contained in this limicolous present.
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stolid
(en)
calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation
648
Mr. Inononu stood a stolid five feet and four inches from the ground
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Mr. Inononu stood a stolid five feet and four inches from the ground
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asperities
(en)
(noun) rigor severity / (noun) roughness of surface; unevenness / (noun) a tiny projection from a surface / (noun) roughness of sound / (noun) roughness of manner or of temper; harshness
651
And I might say, he added with slight asperity, —it’s not entirely a pose.
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And I might say, he added with slight asperity, —it’s not entirely a pose.
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abeyance
(en)
(noun) a lapse in succession during which there is no person in whom a title is vested / (noun) temporary inactivity; suspension
656
they stood side by side, sustaining a perilous abeyance between them, and weighing the room before them in the balance
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they stood side by side, sustaining a perilous abeyance between them, and weighing the room before them in the balance
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peremptory
(en)
(adjective) putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay / (adjective) not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply / (adjective) admitting of no contradiction / (adjective) expressive of urgency or command / (adjective) characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance / (adjective) indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature; haughty / (noun) a challenge (as of a juror) made as of right without assigning any cause
664
They were silent and attentive while he put the glasses back on, and said, peremptorily, —Come with me, I’ve got something to show you
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They were silent and attentive while he put the glasses back on, and said, peremptorily, —Come with me, I’ve got something to show you
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caterwauling
(en)
(verb) to make a harsh cry / (verb) to protest or complain noisily
677
Muffled caterwauling came from the radio.
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Muffled caterwauling came from the radio.
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caparison
(en)
(noun) an ornamental covering for a horse / (noun) decorative trappings and harness / (noun) rich clothing; adornment / (verb) to provide with or as if with a rich ornamental covering; adorn
683
Basil Valentine first looked to the foot of the stairs, there saw nothing but the still caparisoned bulk.
strange
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Basil Valentine first looked to the foot of the stairs, there saw nothing but the still caparisoned bulk.
strange
2 years ago
strabismic
(en)
(noun) inability of one eye to attain binocular vision with the other because of imbalance of the muscles of the eyeball
695
A small figure clutching a filthy dollar bill fixed him with a strabismic stare.
great word
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A small figure clutching a filthy dollar bill fixed him with a strabismic stare.
great word
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contumely
(en)
(noun) harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt / (noun) an instance of such language or treatment
703
With contumely masked as charity on the one hand, and charity proffered as indifference by the other
thought it meant like greed
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With contumely masked as charity on the one hand, and charity proffered as indifference by the other
thought it meant like greed
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panegyric
(en)
(noun) a eulogistic oration or writing / (noun) formal or elaborate praise
719
this panegyric upon Julian written by Himerius
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this panegyric upon Julian written by Himerius
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