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Retire :: Retire (v. i.) To withdraw from a public station, or from business; as, having made a large fortune, he retired..

Physiognomy :: Physiognomy (n.) The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features.

Lessen :: Lessen (a.) To make less; to reduce; to make smaller, or fewer; to diminish; to lower; to degrade; as, to lessen a kingdom, or a population; to lessen speed, rank, fortune..

Fare :: Fare (v.) Condition or state of things; fortune; hap; cheer.

Vingt Et Un :: Vingt et un () A game at cards, played by two or more persons. The fortune of each player depends upon obtaining from the dealer such cards that the sum of their pips, or spots, is twenty-one, or a number near to it..

Misluck :: Misluck (n.) Ill luck; misfortune.

Envy :: Envy (v. t.) To feel envy on account of; to have a feeling of grief or repining, with a longing to possess (some excellence or good fortune of another, or an equal good fortune, etc.); to look with grudging upon; to begrudge..

Widow-hunter :: Widow-hunter (n.) One who courts widows, seeking to marry one with a fortune..

Precarious :: Precarious (a.) Held by a doubtful tenure; depending on unknown causes or events; exposed to constant risk; not to be depended on for certainty or stability; uncertain; as, a precarious state of health; precarious fortunes..

Calamity :: Calamity (n.) A state or time of distress or misfortune; misery.

Wanion :: Wanion (n.) A word of uncertain signification, used only in the phrase with a wanion, apparently equivalent to with a vengeance, with a plague, or with misfortune..

Narrow :: Narrow (superl.) Having but a little margin; having barely sufficient space, time, or number, etc.; close; near; -- with special reference to some peril or misfortune; as, a narrow shot; a narrow escape; a narrow majority..

Cunningman :: Cunningman (n.) A fortune teller; one who pretends to reveal mysteries.

Unsuccess :: Unsuccess (n.) Want of success; failure; misfortune.

Chirography :: Chirography (n.) The art of telling fortunes by examining the hand.

Barghest :: Barghest (n.) A goblin, in the shape of a large dog, portending misfortune..

Mistide :: Mistide (v. i.) To happen or come to pass unfortunately; also, to suffer evil fortune..

Equanimity :: Equanimity (n.) Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity..

Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To sink; to languish; to become feeble or faint; as, our spirits rise and fall with our fortunes..

Scath :: Scath (v.) Harm; damage; injury; hurt; waste; misfortune.

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