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  • 71set — [set] vt. set, setting [ME setten < OE settan (akin to Ger setzen & Goth satjan < Gmc * satjan), caus. formation “to cause to sit” < base of SIT] 1. to place in a sitting position; cause to sit; seat 2. a) to cause (a fowl) to sit on… …

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  • 72set — /set/, v., set, setting, n., adj., interj. v.t. 1. to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 2. to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 3. to place in some relation to something …

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  • 73прилагать — ПРИЛАГАТЬ1, несов. (сов. приложить), что к чему и без доп. Присоединять (присоединить) что л. к чему л. уже имеющемуся в качестве дополнения, пояснения, иллюстрации; Син.: прибавлять [impf. to apply (to), affix (to), add (to); to enclose, put… …

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  • 74fall — /fawl/, v., fell, fallen, falling, n. v.i. 1. to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 2. to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, esp. to leave a standing or erect position… …

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  • 75labor — I (exertion) noun discipline, effort, endeavor, energy, enterprise, industry, mental toil, pains, strain, strife II (work) noun advocation, assignment, calling, craft, duty, employ, employment, job, line of business, line of work, occupation,… …

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  • 76engage in — I verb accept, apply oneself to, assume, be occupied with, carry on, commence, commit to, concern oneself with, conduct, contract, devote oneself to, embark on, employ, endeavor, execute, exercise, follow, labor, manage, operate, participate, ply …

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  • 77beféolan — sv/t3 3rd pres befíelþ past befealh/befulgon ptp befolgen to put away, bury; deliver, grant, consign, entrust to; betake oneself to, apply oneself, devote oneself to, persist, persevere; importune; put up with, be pleased with …

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  • 78attention — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Direction of the mind toward Nouns 1. attention, mindfulness, intentness, attentiveness, thought, thoughtfulness, advertence, attention to detail, care, special consideration; observance, observation,… …

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  • 79resolution — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Determination Nouns 1. resolution, resoluteness, determination, will, decision, strength of mind, resolve, firmness, steadfastness, energy, pluck, grit, backbone, morale, gumption, courage, devotion,… …

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  • 80exert — v 1. exercise, use, employ, put to use, utilize; wield, bring into play, set in motion, put to work; put forth, expend, spend, put out. 2. exert oneself strive, endeavor, attempt; struggle, strain, push, drive, go all out, knock oneself out, Sl.… …

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