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composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
a label identifying the owner of a book
An exclamation of triumph at a discovery, meaning, "I have found it!"
with honor
seasickness
An unwelcome person
sadness on thinking about the evils of the world
(n) "let the buyer beware"; buy at your own risk
A sense of ones own worth
the blow that kills (usually mercifully)
a drinking toast
a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace)
wonderful to relate
beyond the legal power or authority of a person or official or body etc
a class of woman not considered respectable because of indiscreet or promiscuous behavior
by the very fact
the insulting of a monarch or other ruler; treason
person who gives unwanted advice
a private conversation between two people
not of sound mind and hence not legally responsible; mentally incompetent
the common people
Mexican stew consisting of beef, onions, and beans
the obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous (often used ironically)
second self
any incident that attracts great public attention
a brief show (music or dance etc) performed between the sections of another performance (an intermission show)
(imperative) phrase meaning literally "look for the woman" - whenever something mysterious happens, there is usually a woman involved (blame the women)
a prerequisite
an event used to justify starting a war
RIP
A famous or successful person who likes to shock people (Lindsay Lohan)
strict etiquette, very formal, in good taste at the moment
an awkward and unlucky person for whom things never turn out right
with the necessary changes having been carried out
so badly injured as to be unable to continue
an unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation, esp. as a contrived plot device in a play, novel, or short story IE: God saving the day
after the fact
someone or something that one especially dislikes, dreads, or avoids
oh the times, oh the customs
Attitude of allowing things to take their own course without interfering
french : "shame to anyone who thinks i'll of this"
out of many, one
complete meal of several courses offered in a hotel or restaurant at a fixed price
small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream
to say "bless you" after some one sneezes...that person is likely to die (ancient times)
(former USSR) a comrade
very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
Ready knowledge of what to do or say in any situation
by itself
used to wish good health especially before drinking
having a low-necked dress
RSVP
something given in exchange or return for something else
an object of artistic value
a socially awkward or tactless act
very loud
ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword
there is no account for taste

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