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haymaking |
We saw the farmers haymaking; they were cutting the grass and letting it dry to make hay for the cattle.
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seldom |
It seldom rains in the desert.
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enormous |
Elephants are enormous.
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ratty |
The hitchhiker had ratty eyes because they were small and black with the characteristics of a rat.
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mugs |
Mugs are people who are easily tricked and taken advantage of.
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crummy |
Dad always tells really crummy jokes, nobody ever laughs at them.
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jammed |
The door wouldn't open because the suitcase was jammed behind it.
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loomed |
As we drove closer a huge island loomed through the mist.
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lamely |
'I don't know who ate the chocolates,' she answered lamely.
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breeches |
Breeches are old fashioned trousers that hang just below the knee, usually tucked into long boots.
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pickpocket |
He was certain a pickpocket had stolen the wallet from his trouser pocket.
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hefty |
That's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you.
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