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reverberations
reechoed sound
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fennel
a plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, having feathery leaves and umbels of small, yellow flowers
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typhoid fever
an infectious, often fatal, febrile disease, usually of the summer months, characterized byintestinal inflammation and ulceration, caused by thetyphoid bacillus, which is usually introduced with food ordrink.
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apathy
absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
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melncholy
a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual orprolonged; depression.
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comeuppance
deserved reward or just deserts, usually unpleasant
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dissipate
to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.
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amiable
having or showing pleasant, good-natured personalqualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
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aloof
reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested:
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abolitionist
a person who favors the abolition of any law or practice deemed harmful to society:
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tumult
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd ormob; uproar:
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vehement
zealous; ardent; impassioned:
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tremulous
characterized by trembling, asfrom fear, nervousness, or weakness.
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constrained
forced, compelled, or obliged: a constrained confession.
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pious
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or anearnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
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