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afar

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from at or to a distance far away

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unbidden

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not ordered or commanded

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stout

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bulky in figure

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mailcoats

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armour made out of lots of metal rings

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lustreless

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not bright or shiny

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exulted

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to show or feel triumphant joy

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bristled

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react angrily or defensively

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puny

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small and weak

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wayward

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difficult to control or predict because of wilful behaviour

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bounteous

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generously given

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glided

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move with smooth continuous motion

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abundant

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lots of

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havoc

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chaos

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unslaked

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not quenched or not satisfied

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anguish

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severe mental or physical pain

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grisly

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causing horror or disgust

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spellbound

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hold the complete attention of someone

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cleave

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split or sever something

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recompense

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make amends to someone for loss

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serene

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calm, peaceful