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  • 51hold up — verb 1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of (Freq. 4) The beam holds up the roof He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam What s holding that mirror? • Syn: ↑hold, ↑support, ↑sustain …

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  • 52get to — verb 1. reach a goal, e.g., make the first team (Freq. 4) We made it! She may not make the grade • Syn: ↑reach, ↑make, ↑progress to • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …

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  • 53get cracking — verb start to be active Get cracking, please! • Syn: ↑bestir oneself, ↑get going, ↑get moving, ↑get weaving, ↑get started, ↑get rolling • Hypernyms: ↑ …

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  • 54get moving — verb start to be active Get cracking, please! • Syn: ↑get cracking, ↑bestir oneself, ↑get going, ↑get weaving, ↑get started, ↑get rolling • Hypernyms: ↑ …

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  • 55begin — verb (begins, beginning; past began; past participle begun) 1》 perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).     ↘(begin on/upon) set to work on.     ↘start speaking.     ↘(begin with) have as a first element.     ↘(begin at) (of… …

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  • 56HEBREW GRAMMAR — The following entry is divided into two sections: an Introduction for the non specialist and (II) a detailed survey. [i] HEBREW GRAMMAR: AN INTRODUCTION There are four main phases in the history of the Hebrew language: the biblical or classical,… …

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  • 57English language — Language belonging to the Germanic languages branch of the Indo European language family, widely spoken on six continents. The primary language of the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and various Caribbean and Pacific… …

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  • 58Ottawa dialect — Ottawa Nishnaabemwin, Daawaamwin Spoken in Canada, United States Region Ontario, Michigan, Oklahoma Ethnicity Ottawa people …

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  • 59Manx language — Manx yn Ghaelg, yn Ghailck Pronunciation [əˈɣilk], [əˈɣilɡ] Spoken in Isle of Man Native speakers …

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  • 60Glossary of professional wrestling terms — Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of slang, in references, and jargon.[1] Much of it stems from the industry s origins in the days of carnivals and circuses,[2] and the slang itself is often referred to as carny talk. In… …

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