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1. Definition: 1. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal;

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1. Definition: 1. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

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1. Definition: 1. the words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text"

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1. Definition: 1. push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"

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1. Definition: 1. the act of looking or seeing or observing; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited"

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1. Definition: 1. incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research"

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1. Definition: 1. remove the seeds from; "seed grapes"

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1. Definition: 1. a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest"

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1. Definition: 1. determine by choice; "This action was willed and intended"

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1. Definition: 1. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?"

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

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1. Definition: 1. a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"

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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. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

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1. Definition: 1. directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)

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1. Definition: 1. a facility where something is available

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1. Definition: 1. a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion; "there is reason to believe he is lying"

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1. Definition: 1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

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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. (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting

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1. Definition: 1. compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair"

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1. Definition: 1. push roughly; "the people pushed and shoved to get in line"

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1. Definition: 1. reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"

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1. Definition: 1. a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"

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

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1. Definition: 1. cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water"

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1. Definition: 1. put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"

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1. Definition: 1. the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over"

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1. Definition: 1. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"

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1. Definition: 1. a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"

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1. Definition: 1. the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"

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1. Definition: 1. mix or add by stirring; "Stir nuts into the dough"

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1. Definition: 1. attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"

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1. Definition: 1. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

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1. Definition: 1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the rationale for capital punishment"; "the principles of internal-combustion engines"

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1. Definition: 1. (rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth

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1. Definition: 1. a positive motivational influence

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1. Definition: 1. a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"

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1. Definition: 1. a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university

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1. Definition: 1. the quality of being important and worthy of note; "the importance of a well-balanced diet"

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1. Definition: 1. act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep"

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1. Definition: 1. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

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1. Definition: 1. the act of appearing in public view; "the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"; "it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America"

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