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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..

Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) To seize; to lay fast hold of; to attack at close quarters: as, to grapple an antagonist..

Pillage :: Pillage (v. i.) To strip of money or goods by open violence; to plunder; to spoil; to lay waste; as, to pillage the camp of an enemy..

Solace :: Solace (n.) To allay; to assuage; to soothe; as, to solace grief..

Impropriator :: Impropriator (n.) One who impropriates; specifically, a layman in possession of church property..

Late :: Late (v.) Coming after the time when due, or after the usual or proper time; not early; slow; tardy; long delayed; as, a late spring..

Borough :: Borough (n.) The collective body of citizens or inhabitants of a borough; as, the borough voted to lay a tax..

Suspension :: Suspension (n.) Especially, temporary delay, interruption, or cessation.

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

Byplay :: Byplay (n.) Action carried on aside, and commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds..

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

Were :: Were (n.) A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.

Gush :: Gush (v. t.) A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment..

Protraction :: Protraction (n.) A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate..

Homicide :: Homicide (v. t.) One who kills another; a manslayer.

Impose :: Impose (v. t.) To lay as a charge, burden, tax, duty, obligation, command, penalty, etc.; to enjoin; to levy; to inflict; as, to impose a toll or tribute..

Cofferdam :: Cofferdam (n.) A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc..

Demurral :: Demurral (n.) Demur; delay in acting or deciding.

Crossruff :: Crossruff (n.) The play in whist where partners trump each a different suit, and lead to each other for that purpose; -- called also seesaw..

Ready :: Ready (superl.) Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.

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