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. cook slowly and for a long time in liquid; "Stew the vegetables in wine"

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1. Definition: 1. form metals with a swage

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1. Definition: 1. a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

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1. Definition: 1. make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"

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1. Definition: 1. something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science"

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1. Definition: 1. be a mystery or bewildering to;

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1. Definition: 1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets"

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1. Definition: 1. a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

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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. a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem

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1. Definition: 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

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1. Definition: 1. cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"

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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. a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"

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1. Definition: 1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"

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