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Seedling :: Seedling (n.) A plant reared from the seed, as distinguished from one propagated by layers, buds, or the like..

Distance :: Distance (n.) Relative space, between troops in ranks, measured from front to rear; -- contrasted with interval, which is measured from right to left..

Drear :: Drear (n.) Sadness; dismalness.

Dreary :: Dreary (superl.) Exciting cheerless sensations, feelings, or associations; comfortless; dismal; gloomy..

Rear :: Rear (a.) Being behind, or in the hindmost part; hindmost; as, the rear rank of a company..

Sternness :: Sternmost (a.) Farthest in the rear; farthest astern; as, the sternmost ship in a convoy..

Pass :: Pass (v. i.) To go; to move; to proceed; to be moved or transferred from one point to another; to make a transit; -- usually with a following adverb or adverbal phrase defining the kind or manner of motion; as, to pass on, by, out, in, etc.; to pass swiftly, directly, smoothly, etc.; to pass to the rear, under the yoke, over the bridge, across the field, beyond the border, etc..

Breech :: Breech (n.) The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber..

Fusillade :: Fusillade (n.) A simultaneous discharge of firearms.

Breechblock :: Breechblock (n.) The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..

Bore :: Bore (n.) The internal cylindrical cavity of a gun, cannon, pistol, or other firearm, or of a pipe or tube..

Revolver :: Revolver (n.) One who, or that which, revolves; specifically, a firearm ( commonly a pistol) with several chambers or barrels so arranged as to revolve on an axis, and be discharged in succession by the same lock; a repeater..

Battle :: Battle (v. t.) The main body, as distinct from the van and rear; battalia..

Rampant :: Rampant (v.) Ramping; leaping; springing; rearing upon the hind legs; hence, raging; furious..

Pistol :: Pistol (n.) The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, -- now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver..

Swabber :: Swab (n.) A sponge, or other suitable substance, attached to a long rod or handle, for cleaning the bore of a firearm..

Vinery :: Vinery (n.) A structure, usually inclosed with glass, for rearing and protecting vines; a grapery..

Night :: Night (n.) A state of affliction; adversity; as, a dreary night of sorrow..

Admiral :: Admiral (n.) A naval officer of the highest rank; a naval officer of high rank, of which there are different grades. The chief gradations in rank are admiral, vice admiral, and rear admiral. The admiral is the commander in chief of a fleet or of fleets..

Prearrange :: Prearrange (v. t.) To arrange beforehand.

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