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1. Definition: 1. engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"

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1. Definition: 1. doing as one pleases or chooses; "if I had my way"

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1. Definition: 1. have the will and intention to carry out some action; "He plans to be in graduate school next year"; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"

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1. Definition: 1. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

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1. Definition: 1. furnish with tools

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1. Definition: 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

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1. Definition: 1. the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps"

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1. Definition: 1. plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"

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1. Definition: 1. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; "the doctor tested my tonicity"

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1. Definition: 1. present with a bias; "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"

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1. Definition: 1. a person who is owned by someone

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1. Definition: 1. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

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1. Definition: 1. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"

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1. Definition: 1. a statement regarded as an object; "to say the same thing in other terms"; "how can you say such a thing?"

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1. Definition: 1. an instrumentality for accomplishing some end

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1. Definition: 1. change gears; "you have to shift when you go down a steep hill"

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1. Definition: 1. an act that incriminates someone on a false charge

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1. Definition: 1. get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"

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1. Definition: 1. in heraldry, a sketch of a coat of arms in outline.

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1. Definition: 1. some situation or event that is thought about;

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1. Definition: 1. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"

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1. Definition: 1. a plan for attaining a particular goal

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1. Definition: 1. a victim of ridicule or pranks

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1. Definition: 1. an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit

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1. Definition: 1. a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers

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1. Definition: 1. act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"

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1. Definition: 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

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1. Definition: 1. a light touch with the hands

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1. Definition: 1. a schematic or preliminary plan

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1. Definition: 1. flog with or as if with a flexible rod

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1. Definition: 1. an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized; "his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality"; "we can't do it unless we establish some system around here"

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1. Definition: 1. marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft; "the artful dodger"; "an artful choice of metaphors"

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1. Definition: 1. the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

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1. Definition: 1. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

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1. Definition: 1. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"

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1. Definition: 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"

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1. Definition: 1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "

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1. Definition: 1. a plan for attaining a particular goal

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1. Definition: 1. (logic) the first term of a proposition

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1. Definition: 1. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

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1. Definition: 1. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

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1. Definition: 1. the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver

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1. Definition: 1. n. a subordinate or auxiliary plot in a novel, play, film etc.

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1. Definition: 1. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

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1. Definition: 1. adroitness in using the hands

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1. Definition: 1. an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"

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1. Definition: 1. a conveyance that transports people or objects

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1. Definition: 1. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program"

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1. Definition: 1. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

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1. Definition: 1. an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

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1. Definition: 1. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"

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1. Definition: 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

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1. Definition: 1. the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours"

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1. Definition: 1. things needed for doing or making something; "writing materials";

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1. Definition: 1. a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource"

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1. Definition: 1. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

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1. Definition: 1. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

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1. Definition: 1. an elaborate and systematic plan of action

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1. Definition: 1. make a schedule; plan the time and place for events; "I scheduled an exam for this afternoon"

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1. Definition: 1. concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest; "a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue"- W.Churchill; "a scheming wife"; "a scheming gold digger"

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1. Definition: 1. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"

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1. Definition: 1. a maneuver in a game or conversation

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1. Definition: 1. a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function; "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection"

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1. Definition: 1. process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"

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1. Definition: 1. serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

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1. Definition: 1. an action aimed at evading an opponent

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1. Definition: 1. a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

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1. Definition: 1. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"; "the holding company was just a blind"

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1. Definition: 1. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

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1. Definition: 1. the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

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1. Definition: 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

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1. Definition: 1. a long and thoughtful observation

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