--- title: D — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 11 description: The 1197 words of the English dictionary under D, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/11/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / D # D — The English dictionary · page 11 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* To defeat means to win against someone in a game, fight, war or vote.[↗](../../defeat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "we defeated the visiting team".[↗](../../defeat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A defeat is a loss, the failure to win.[↗](../../defeat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a 3–0 defeat".[↗](../../defeat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To defeat something can mean to stop it from working or succeeding.[↗](../../defeat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "defeating the purpose".[↗](../../defeat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To be defeated by a problem means to fail to solve it.[↗](../../defeat/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "the last question defeated me".[↗](../../defeat/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To admit defeat means to give up.[↗](../../defeat/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our team defeated the champions 2–1.[↗](../../defeat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It was their first defeat of the season.[↗](../../defeat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight defeated the dragon.[↗](../../defeat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Won 8, drawn 2, defeats 3: the team played 13 games.[↗](../../defeat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The last puzzle defeated everyone in the class.[↗](../../defeat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I couldn't open the jar, so I admitted defeat.[↗](../../defeat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaving the fridge open defeats the purpose of having one.[↗](../../defeat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He made war with all his neighbours, and defeated them.[↗](../../defeat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **defecate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, medical) To pass solid waste (poo) out of the body through the bottom.[↗](../../defecate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The nurse asked if he had been able to defecate.[↗](../../defecate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Dogs must not be allowed to defecate on the playing field.[↗](../../defecate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Animals defecate to get rid of the waste from their food.[↗](../../defecate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In biology we learned that birds defecate and urinate through the same opening.[↗](../../defecate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Patients should report any pain when they defecate.[↗](../../defecate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **defect** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* noun.[↗](../../defect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* A defect is a fault or flaw that makes something not work properly or not look right.[↗](../../defect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* noun.[↗](../../defect/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* A defect can be a problem in a body part that someone is born with, like a heart defect.[↗](../../defect/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* verb.[↗](../../defect/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To defect means to leave your country, team or side and join the other side.[↗](../../defect/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The toy was sent back because of a defect in the wheel.[↗](../../defect/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Every phone is tested for defects.[↗](../../defect/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Out of 200 bulbs, 4 had defects.[↗](../../defect/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby was born with a small heart defect.[↗](../../defect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The spy defected to the other side.[↗](../../defect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A scratch on the screen is a defect.[↗](../../defect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This curl was intended to conceal the blind eye, but it made the defect only more visible.[↗](../../defect/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **defective** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not working properly because something is wrong with it; having a fault.[↗](../../defective/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old, offensive) Used in the past about people with disabilities; this use is now hurtful and should not be used.[↗](../../defective/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The toaster was defective, so we took it back to the shop.[↗](../../defective/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A defective wire caused the light to flicker.[↗](../../defective/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The company recalled cars with defective brakes.[↗](../../defective/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · One of the bulbs in the set was defective.[↗](../../defective/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · You can get a refund for defective goods.[↗](../../defective/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bike was defective — the chain kept slipping.[↗](../../defective/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **defence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Defence is protecting yourself or something against attack or danger.[↗](../../defence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In sports, the defence is the players who try to stop the other team scoring.[↗](../../defence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A defence is something said to support a person who is blamed or accused, as in court.[↗](../../defence/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Defences are walls, armies or other things that protect a place.[↗](../../defence/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The castle's defences included a moat and high walls.[↗](../../defence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She spoke up in defence of her friend.[↗](../../defence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our team's defence was very strong.[↗](../../defence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The skin is the body's first defence against germs.[↗](../../defence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sea defences protect the town from floods.[↗](../../defence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He learned self-defence at a club.[↗](../../defence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A hedgehog's spines are its defence.[↗](../../defence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · On being brought into court she was ready with her defence.[↗](../../defence/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Only rebel not against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us; their defence is removed from over them, and the LORD is with us; fear them not.'[↗](../../defence/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.14.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defence/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.[↗](../../defence/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.11.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defence/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.[↗](../../defence/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.108.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defence/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.[↗](../../defence/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.60.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defence/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **defenceless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Defenceless means having no protection, and unable to fight back or guard yourself.[↗](../../defenceless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A baby bird is defenceless without its mother.[↗](../../defenceless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The defenceless rabbit hid under a leaf.[↗](../../defenceless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is cowardly to attack the defenceless.[↗](../../defenceless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **defend** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To defend someone or something is to protect it from attack or harm.[↗](../../defend/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To defend is to speak up in support of someone or an idea.[↗](../../defend/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In sport to defend is to try to stop the other team scoring.[↗](../../defend/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The soldiers defended the castle.[↗](../../defend/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A porcupine defends itself with sharp quills.[↗](../../defend/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She defended her friend from the bullies.[↗](../../defend/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our team defended well in the second half.[↗](../../defend/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He defended his idea in the class debate.[↗](../../defend/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The goalkeeper defends the goal.[↗](../../defend/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Mother birds defend their nests.[↗](../../defend/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Pinocchio, although alone, defended himself bravely.[↗](../../defend/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · For I will defend this city to save it, for Mine own sake, and for My servant David's sake.'[↗](../../defend/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.19.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defend/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD wrought a great victory.[↗](../../defend/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.23.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defend/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city.[↗](../../defend/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.38.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defend/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **defendant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A defendant is a person accused of a crime in a court of law, who must answer the charge.[↗](../../defendant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The defendant said he was at home that night.[↗](../../defendant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge listened to the defendant and the witnesses.[↗](../../defendant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The defendant denied taking the money.[↗](../../defendant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **defender** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who protects someone or something from attack or harm.[↗](../../defender/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In team sports, a player whose job is to stop the other team from scoring.[↗](../../defender/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person who speaks up for an idea or for someone.[↗](../../defender/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our best defender stopped the ball before it reached the goal.[↗](../../defender/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The defenders of the castle pulled up the drawbridge.[↗](../../defender/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In netball, the defender tries to block the shot.[↗](../../defender/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was a defender of animals and their rights.[↗](../../defender/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The defender tackled the striker cleanly.[↗](../../defender/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · When someone is being teased, be a defender, not a bystander.[↗](../../defender/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The city's defenders held out for a week.[↗](../../defender/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Defenders must stay close to the players they mark.[↗](../../defender/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He is her helper and defender.[↗](../../defender/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **defensible** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Able to be defended or justified as reasonable.[↗](../../defensible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* must not be confused with Zain, Z ; and lastly Qoph, Q is very often replaced by K, which is hardly defensible as there is a true K in addition. '[↗](../../defensible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") 44.[↗](../../defensible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../defensible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **defensive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Defensive means used or made to protect against attack (a defensive wall).[↗](../../defensive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A defensive person reacts as if being criticised or attacked, and tries to protect themselves.[↗](../../defensive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In sport, defensive means about stopping the other team from scoring.[↗](../../defensive/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Fighting on the defensive means only protecting yourself and not attacking.[↗](../../defensive/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The castle had thick defensive walls.[↗](../../defensive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The hedgehog's spines are a defensive feature.[↗](../../defensive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He gets defensive when you say his room is messy.[↗](../../defensive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She is a strong defensive player.[↗](../../defensive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The team was on the defensive for most of the game.[↗](../../defensive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be defensive; I'm only trying to help.[↗](../../defensive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A porcupine has a defensive way of raising its quills.[↗](../../defensive/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Man to man they were the stronger; but they fought on the defensive only, which enabled the boys to hunt in pairs and choose their quarry.[↗](../../defensive/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **defer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To put off something until later; to delay: the meeting was deferred until next week.[↗](../../defer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Defer to: to accept someone else's opinion or decision because you respect them or they know more.[↗](../../defer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* I defer to your experience.[↗](../../defer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* (formal) The trip has been deferred because of the snow.[↗](../../defer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The decision was deferred until all the parents had replied.[↗](../../defer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · On matters of football, I defer to my brother.[↗](../../defer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Payment may be deferred until the end of the month.[↗](../../defer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She deferred her university place for a year.[↗](../../defer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Subsequently, the match was deferred to the following Saturday.[↗](../../defer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · As the hunchback was one of the Sultan's private jesters, the chief of police resolved to defer sentence of death until he had consulted his master.[↗](../../defer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter.[↗](../../defer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.34.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.[↗](../../defer/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.13.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defer/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for He hath no pleasure in fools; pay that which thou vowest.[↗](../../defer/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.5.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defer/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · For My name's sake will I defer Mine anger, and for My praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.[↗](../../defer/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.48.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../defer/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **deference** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Polite respect shown to someone by accepting their opinion or wishes, often because they are older, wiser or more important.[↗](../../deference/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (phrase) «In deference to» means out of respect for someone or something.[↗](../../deference/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The children spoke to the old chief with great deference.[↗](../../deference/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In deference to Gran, we turned the music down.[↗](../../deference/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He nodded with deference when the judge spoke.[↗](../../deference/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The flags were lowered in deference to those who had died.[↗](../../deference/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She treats her coach with deference.[↗](../../deference/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Out of deference to the teacher, the class stood up when she came in.[↗](../../deference/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · When he saw that I observed him he saluted me with great deference.[↗](../../deference/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Nonetheless, English translators have usually shied away from the this-worldly symbolism of the ‘Holy Wind’, much preferring immaterial ‘Spirit’ either out of theological embarrassment or deference to tradition.[↗](../../deference/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../deference/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **deferential** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Showing great respect and politeness to someone, often by agreeing with them or letting them decide: «a deferential bow».[↗](../../deferential/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The butler was deferential to everyone in the house.[↗](../../deferential/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She spoke in a deferential tone to the head teacher.[↗](../../deferential/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The knights gave a deferential bow to the queen.[↗](../../deferential/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The young doctor was too deferential to question the surgeon's mistake.[↗](../../deferential/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In some cultures, children are expected to be deferential to older relatives.[↗](../../deferential/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His deferential manner made the visitors feel important.[↗](../../deferential/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **deferral** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) The act of putting something off until a later time; a delay that is allowed: «the deferral of the exam».[↗](../../deferral/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) An official permission to start something later, such as a place at university or school.[↗](../../deferral/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sophie asked for a deferral of her university place for a year.[↗](../../deferral/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The bank allowed a deferral of the loan payments.[↗](../../deferral/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The school agreed to a deferral of the test because so many pupils were ill.[↗](../../deferral/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A deferral is not the same as a cancellation.[↗](../../deferral/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His deferral was granted, so he can start next term.[↗](../../deferral/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The council announced a deferral of the building work.[↗](../../deferral/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **defiance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Defiance is bold refusal to obey, or open resistance to someone in power.[↗](../../defiance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A look of defiance shows you will not give in.[↗](../../defiance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The child stood up to the bully in defiance.[↗](../../defiance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave her teacher a look of defiance.[↗](../../defiance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He refused to tidy his room, in open defiance of Mum.[↗](../../defiance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **defiant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Defiant means openly refusing to obey or to do what you are told.[↗](../../defiant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a defiant child folded his arms".[↗](../../defiant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Defiant can also mean bravely standing up to something stronger.[↗](../../defiant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a defiant shout against the storm".[↗](../../defiant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The defiant boy refused to tidy his room.[↗](../../defiant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave the bully a defiant stare.[↗](../../defiant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "I won't!" she said in a defiant voice.[↗](../../defiant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The defiant soldiers would not surrender.[↗](../../defiant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat looked defiant as it knocked the cup off the table.[↗](../../defiant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Despite losing, the team stayed defiant to the end.[↗](../../defiant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **defiantly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Defiantly means in a way that shows you refuse to obey or are openly standing up against someone or something.[↗](../../defiantly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The boy folded his arms and stared defiantly at the bully.[↗](../../defiantly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «I won't go!» she said defiantly.[↗](../../defiantly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The little flag waved defiantly in the storm.[↗](../../defiantly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The prisoners sang defiantly in their cells.[↗](../../defiantly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He defiantly refused to tidy his room.[↗](../../defiantly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The tree stood defiantly after the hurricane.[↗](../../defiantly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **defibrillator** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A machine that gives an electric shock to the chest to make a heart that has stopped beating properly start a normal rhythm again.[↗](../../defibrillator/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There is a defibrillator outside the leisure centre.[↗](../../defibrillator/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The defibrillator talks and tells you what to do.[↗](../../defibrillator/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Call an ambulance and send someone to get the defibrillator.[↗](../../defibrillator/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Doctors use a defibrillator to restart a heart's rhythm.[↗](../../defibrillator/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school has a defibrillator in the office.[↗](../../defibrillator/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · You must not touch the person while the defibrillator gives a shock.[↗](../../defibrillator/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **deficiency** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A deficiency is a lack of something that is needed, not having enough of it.[↗](../../deficiency/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A deficiency is a weakness or fault in something.[↗](../../deficiency/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Lack of sunlight can cause vitamin D deficiency.[↗](../../deficiency/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sailors once had scurvy from a vitamin C deficiency.[↗](../../deficiency/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Iron deficiency can make you tired.[↗](../../deficiency/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The report pointed out deficiencies in the plan.[↗](../../deficiency/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There is a deficiency of 20 chairs for the concert.[↗](../../deficiency/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Eating many kinds of food helps prevent deficiencies.[↗](../../deficiency/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Poor Jason was greatly abashed, and made up his mind that the people of Iolchos were exceedingly ill-bred, to take such public notice of an accidental deficiency in his dress.[↗](../../deficiency/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) … [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/10/) **11** [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/12/) … [62](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/62/) - ← previous: [page 10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/10/) - next →: [page 12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/12/) - ↑ back to [The English 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