150914 You are old, Father William Flashcards
1
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incessantly
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adv. endlessly
ex: SY incessantly bit her fingernail. But she stopped when she turned 9.
2
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supple
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adj. flexible
ex: His limbs remained supple, and was able to do back-somersaults.
3
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suet
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n. fat used for cooking
ex: He used to chew the suet, but it was better used for cooking.
4
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Don’t give yourself airs!
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Don’t show off! Don’t be so vain!
5
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sage
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n. a wise person
ex: In the middle of the mountain, there lived a wise old sage, with long white hair and white beard. And yet, he farted a lot.
