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Scale :: Scale (v. i.) To separate and come off in thin layers or laminae; as, some sandstone scales by exposure..

Bitts :: Bitts (n. pl.) A frame of two strong timbers fixed perpendicularly in the fore part of a ship, on which to fasten the cables as the ship rides at anchor, or in warping. Other bitts are used for belaying (belaying bitts), for sustaining the windlass (carrick bitts, winch bitts, or windlass bitts), to hold the pawls of the windlass (pawl bitts) etc..

Lay :: Lay (n.) The laity; the common people.

Soon :: Soon (adv.) Without the usual delay; before any time supposed; early.

Tragedienne :: Tragedienne (n.) A woman who plays in tragedy.

Substruction :: Substruct (v. t.) To build beneath something; to lay as the foundation.

Dartos :: Dartos (n.) A thin layer of peculiar contractile tissue directly beneath the skin of the scrotum.

Promenade :: Promenade (v. i.) To walk for pleasure, display, or exercise..

Accidental :: Accidental (a.) Nonessential; not necessary belonging; incidental; as, are accidental to a play..

Exposition :: Exposition (n.) The act of exposing or laying open; a setting out or displaying to public view.

Brave :: Brave (superl.) Making a fine show or display.

Tipping :: Tipping (n.) A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing..

Interlude :: Interlude (n.) A short entertainment exhibited on the stage between the acts of a play, or between the play and the afterpiece, to relieve the tedium of waiting..

Diversion :: Diversion (n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth..

Singleton :: Singleton (n.) In certain games at cards, as whist, a single card of any suit held at the deal by a player; as, to lead a singleton..

Prelude :: Prelude (v. i.) To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.

Cricket :: Cricket (n.) A game much played in England, and sometimes in America, with a ball, bats, and wickets, the players being arranged in two contesting parties or sides..

Subcorneous :: Subcorneous (a.) Situated under a horny part or layer.

Play :: Play (v. t.) To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump..

Exuviation :: Exuviation (n.) The rejecting or casting off of some part, more particularly, the outer cuticular layer, as the shells of crustaceans, skins of snakes, etc.; molting; ecdysis..

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