happening only once

  • 21one-off — ➔ one time * * * Ⅰ. one off UK US /ˌwʌnˈɒf/ adjective [before noun] UK ► (US one shot) produced or happening only once: »The London store is stocking 12 exclusive, one off designs. »a one off opportunity/chance »a …

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  • 22one-time — ˈone time also ˈone off adjective [only before a noun] a one time event, payment etc happens once and is not part of a regular series of such events: • Lawyers face a one off tax hit as a result of the tax changes. • The company expects to take a …

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  • 23Skinwalker Ranch — Infobox Paranormalplaces Place Name = Skinwalker Ranch Image Caption = Grouping = General AKA = Country = United States Region = Uintah County, Utah Terrain = High desert Owner = NIDS Status = UnknownSkinwalker Ranch is a ranch reputedly located… …

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  • 24Women in Buddhism — is a topic that can be approached from varied perspectives including those of theology, history, anthropology and feminism. As in other religions, the experiences of Buddhist women have varied considerably. According to Bernard Faure, Buddhism is …

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  • 25isolated — i|so|lat|ed [ aısə,leıtəd ] adjective * 1. ) an isolated place is a long way from other places and is often difficult to get to: REMOTE: isolated mountain villages 2. ) happening only once or existing only in one place: Unfortunately, this is not …

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  • 26Reckoning of Rivendell —    The Reckoning of Rivendell or Imladris is the only recorded Elvish calendar. It contained six months (more akin to seasons), rather than twelve, and its arrangement reflects the Elvish preference for counting in sixes and twelves. Because of… …

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  • 27isolated */ — UK [ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd] / US [ˈaɪsəˌleɪtəd] adjective 1) an isolated place is a long way from other places and is often difficult to get to isolated mountain villages 2) happening only once, or existing only in one place Unfortunately, this is not an… …

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  • 28isolated — [ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd] adj 1) an isolated place is a long way from other places and is often difficult to get to Syn: remote isolated mountain villages[/ex] 2) happening only once, or existing only in one place an isolated incident[/ex] 3) feeling alone… …

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  • 29one-shot — American happening only once. The new current affairs show will be given a one shot trial on TV next Saturday. (always before noun) The company s offer is a one shot deal …

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  • 30secular — [sek′yə lər] adj. [ME seculer < OFr < LL(Ec) saecularis, worldly, profane, heathen < L, of an age < saeculum, an age, generation < IE * seitlo < base * sei , to scatter, SOW2] 1. a) of or relating to worldly things as… …

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