a unit equal to 1⁄3 yard and comprising 12 inches

a contemptible person

to drive (as a nail) obliquely; also: to clinch or fasten by or with nails or rods so driven

the young of the domestic cow; also: that of a closely related mammal (as a bison)

having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles

to bear without overt reaction or resentment : put up with

feelings of anger or ill will often suppressed

a container for storage or shipping; especially: a box with a lid used especially for the safekeeping of belongings

to furnish or equip with weapons

a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses

to assume the burden or responsibility of

to kiss and caress amorously

the foam or scum that rises on a fermenting or effervescing liquid (as beer)

the fruiting spike of a cereal (as wheat or Indian corn) including both the seeds and protective structures

an undeveloped bud (as on a potato)

persons related through common descent

to search impertinently : pry

a minute distance or amount; a precise degree

the place where a stream enters a larger body of water; the surface opening of an underground cavity

the flap under the lacing or buckles of a shoe at the throat of the vamp

any of the regular projections on the circumference or the face of a wheel that engage with corresponding projections on another wheel especially to transmit force : cog

to hit on the head

to, toward, or at the rear

insolent boldness and self-assurance

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generous disposition : compassion

one section of a relay race

supplementary material usually attached at the end of a piece of writing

to point out : identify

the part of a book to which the pages are attached and on the cover of which usually appear the title and author's names