Prayers for the stolen

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sear

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verb
to burn/scorch the surface of something with intense heat

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harelip

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noun
cleftlip

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convoy

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noun
group of ships or vehicles traveling together; vehicles for protection

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timbre

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noun
the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch h and intensity

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fray

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verb
(fabric) unraveled or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing
(person’s nerves) show effects of strain

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mausoleum

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noun
a building, especially a large and stately one housing a tomb or tombs

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concoct

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verb
make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients
create or devise (a story or plan)

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accentuate

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verb
make noticeable or prominent

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cascade

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noun
a waterfall or series of waterfalls over rocks

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dilapidated

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adj
(of a building or object) in a state or disrepair and ruin as a result of age and neglect

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avenge

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verb
inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)

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infidelity

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noun
1. the action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner
2. unbelief in a particular religion, especially Christianity

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larder

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noun
a room or large cupboard for storing food

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swagger

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verb
walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

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bewildered

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adj
to be in a state of confusion; puzzled, perplexed