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Cast :: Cast (v. i.) To turn the head of a vessel around from the wind in getting under weigh.

Scrape :: Scrape (v. i.) To occupy one's self with getting laboriously; as, he scraped and saved until he became rich..

Nestle :: Nestle (v. i.) To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles..

Manoeuvre :: Manoeuvre (n.) To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.

Retrogenerative :: Retrogenerative (a.) Begetting young by retrocopulation.

Getting :: Getting (n.) The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.

Recovery :: Recovery (n.) The getting, or gaining, of something not previously had..

Begetting :: Begetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bege.

Fineer :: Fineer (v. i.) To run in dept by getting goods made up in a way unsuitable for the use of others, and then threatening not to take them except on credit..

Purchase :: Purchase (v. t.) The act of seeking, getting, or obtaining anything..

Surreption :: Surreption (n.) The act or process of getting in a surreptitious manner, or by craft or stealth..

Capture :: Capture (n.) The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the capture of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal..

Mammonish :: Mammonish (a.) Actuated or prompted by a devotion to money getting or the service of Mammon.

Impetrative :: Impetrative (a.) Of the nature of impetration; getting, or tending to get, by entreaty..

Money-maker :: Money-maker (n.) One who accumulates money or wealth; specifically, one who makes money-getting his governing motive..

Progeneration :: Progeneration (n.) The act of begetting; propagation.

Catchpenny :: Catchpenny (a.) Made or contrived for getting small sums of money from the ignorant or unwary; as, a catchpenny book; a catchpenny show..

Concentrate :: Concentrate (v. t.) To increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore; to intensify, by getting rid of useless material; to condense; as, to concentrate acid by evaporation; to concentrate by washing; -- opposed to dilute..

Oblivion :: Oblivion (n.) The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness..

Stationary :: Stationary (a.) Not improving or getting worse; not growing wiser, greater, better, more excellent, or the contrary..

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