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bachelor

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a man who has never married

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tapestry

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a heavy cloth that has designs

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3
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perching

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sit, rest

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lectern

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a tall stand which you can read while standing up.

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5
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rabble

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disorderly crowd; mob

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mob

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crowd that is disorderly, and cause trouble, violence

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ecstasies

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overwhelming feeling happiness

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8
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novice

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beginner

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solemnly

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formal manner

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10
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garbed

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dress in uniqued cloths

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11
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feigning

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pretend to be affected by

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12
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melodious

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tuneful

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13
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thrush

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a loud voice, brown back, songbird

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14
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gnarled

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knobbly (having lumps), rough, and twisted because of age

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15
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sedate

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tranquil

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16
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yearnings

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intense longing(strong desire)

17
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jauntily

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in a happy and confident way

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strolling

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walk in a leisurely(relaxed) way

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nonchalantly

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in a calm manner, not interested

20
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cloister

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walkaway, with arches beside it

21
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conversed

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engage in conversation

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earnestly

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seriously

23
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assuage

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make unpleasant feelings less strong

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seldom

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rarely

25
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punt

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flat-bottomed boat, propelled by a long pole

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apothecary

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person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs

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stinginess

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unwill to share money

28
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liberal

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open-minded; willing to take others idea and culture

29
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brethren

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  1. Christian members
  2. Sibling
  3. partner