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AccessibleAccessiblecapable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" - capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" ...
AccidentAccidenta mishap; especially one causing injury or death - a mishap; especially one causing injury or death ...
AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
AttorneyAttorneya professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice ...
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BarrierBarriera structure or object that impedes free movement - a structure or object that impedes free movement ...
BasicBasica popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use - a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use ...
BenefitsBenefitsfinancial assistance in time of need - financial assistance in time of need ...
BreezeBreezea slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck" - a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck" ...
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CanalsCanals(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion - (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion ...
CardCardone of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys" - one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys" ...
CheckChecka written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" - a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" ...
ClassifiedClassifieda short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type - a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type ...
CoastCoastthe shore of a sea or ocean - the shore of a sea or ocean ...
ConservationConservationan occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change - an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change ...
ContentsContentsa list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start - a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start ...
ContributionContributionany one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor; "i am proud of my contribution to the team's success"; "they all did their share of the work" - any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor; "i am proud of my contribution to the team's success"; "they all did their share of the work" ...
ControlControlpower to direct or determine; "under control" - power to direct or determine; "under control" ...
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DelawaresDelawaresa river that rises in the catskills in southeastern new york and flows southward along the border of pennsylvania with new york and new jersey to northern delaware where it empties into delaware bay - a river that rises in the catskills in southeastern new york and flows southward along the border of pennsylvania with new york and new jersey to northern delaware where it empties into delaware bay ...
DestinationsDestinationsthe place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view" - the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view" ...
DetailsDetailstrue confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" - true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" ...
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EncyclopediaEncyclopediaa reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty - a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty ...
EquipmentEquipmentan instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service ...
EstablishedEstablishedset up or found; "she set up a literacy program" - set up or found; "she set up a literacy program" ...
EstateEstateeverything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities - everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities ...
ExamExama set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" ...
ExtendsExtendsextend in scope or range or area; "the law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "extend your backyard" - extend in scope or range or area; "the law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "extend your backyard" ...
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FactorsFactorsanything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" - anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" ...
FactsFactsa piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case" - a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case" ...
FoodFoodany substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue - any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue ...
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GeorgiasGeorgiasa state in southeastern united states; one of the confederate states during the american civil war - a state in southeastern united states; one of the confederate states during the american civil war ...
GoalGoalthe state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" ...
GrantsGrantsany monetary aid - any monetary aid ...
GreatGreata person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" - a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" ...
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HandlingHandlingmanual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something - manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something ...
HouseboatsHouseboatsa barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling - a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling ...
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IncludesIncludeshave as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" - have as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" ...
InsuranceInsurancepromise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company - promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company ...
InternetInterneta computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the tcp/ip network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange - a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the tcp/ip network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange ...
ItemsItemsa distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; "he noticed an item in the new york times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first" - a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; "he noticed an item in the new york times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first" ...
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KindKinda category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" ...
KnowledgeKnowledgethe psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning - the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning ...
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LightingLightinghaving abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" - having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" ...
LochsLochsa long narrow inlet of the sea in scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked) - a long narrow inlet of the sea in scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked) ...
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MessagesMessagesa communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" ...
MotorboatMotorboata boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine - a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine ...
MotorsMotorsmachine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion - machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion ...
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NeedsNeedsa condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "god has no need of men to accomplish his work"; "there is a demand for jobs" - a condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "god has no need of men to accomplish his work"; "there is a demand for jobs" ...
NewsNewsnew information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" - new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" ...
NextNextnearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" - nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" ...
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OffersOffersthe verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance" - the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance" ...
OfficeOfficeplace of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building" - place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building" ...
OhioOhioa midwestern state in north central united states in the great lakes region - a midwestern state in north central united states in the great lakes region ...
OrdinancesOrdinancesan authoritative rule - an authoritative rule ...
OutlooksOutlooksa habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations - a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations ...
OwnershipOwnershipthe relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others - the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others ...
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PagePageone side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains - one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains ...
PostedPostedaffix in a public place or for public notice; "post a warning" - affix in a public place or for public notice; "post a warning" ...
PowerPowerpossession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" ...
ProfileProfilean analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a psychological profile of serial killers" - an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a psychological profile of serial killers" ...
ProgramsProgramsa system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" - a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" ...
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RangeRangean area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power" - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power" ...
ReceiveReceiveget something; come into possession of; "receive payment"; "receive a gift"; "receive letters from the front" - get something; come into possession of; "receive payment"; "receive a gift"; "receive letters from the front" ...
RegulationsRegulationsan authoritative rule - an authoritative rule ...
RelatedRelatedmake a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" - make a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" ...
RemoveRemovedegree of figurative distance or separation; "just one remove from madness" or "it imitates at many removes a shakespearean tragedy"; - degree of figurative distance or separation; "just one remove from madness" or "it imitates at many removes a shakespearean tragedy"; ...
RiversRiversa large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles" - a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles" ...
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SafetySafetythe state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" - the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" ...
SailingSailingthe work of a sailor - the work of a sailor ...
SalesSalesincome (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time - income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time ...
ScotlandsScotlandsone of the four countries that make up the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland; located on the northern part of the island of great britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts - one of the four countries that make up the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland; located on the northern part of the island of great britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts ...
ShipsShipsa vessel that carries passengers or freight - a vessel that carries passengers or freight ...
ShopsShopsa mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on cape cod" - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on cape cod" ...
ShortShortthe location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed - the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed ...
SourceSourcethe place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" - the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" ...
SourcesSourcesthe place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" - the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" ...
SpainSpaina parliamentary monarchy in southwestern europe on the iberian peninsula; a former colonial power - a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern europe on the iberian peninsula; a former colonial power ...
SpecialistSpecialistan expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning - an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning ...
SpeciesSpecies(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed - (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed ...
StacksStacksa large number or amount; "made lots of new friends"; "she amassed a mountain of newspapers" - a large number or amount; "made lots of new friends"; "she amassed a mountain of newspapers" ...
StartStartthe beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" - the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" ...
StatutesStatutesan act passed by a legislative body - an act passed by a legislative body ...
StudyStudya detailed critical inspection - a detailed critical inspection ...
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TitlingTitlinggive a title to - give a title to ...
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UsersUsersa person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something - a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something ...
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ZoneZonea circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features - a circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features ...
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