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noun

A mythical reptile with a lethal gaze or breath, hatched by a serpent from a cock's egg.

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The computer programs tell us all about snakes and lizards and birds and mammals, about atoms and p…
noun

A mythical reptile with a lethal gaze or breath, hatched by a serpent from a cock's egg.

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The computer programs tell us all about snakes and lizards and birds and mammals, about atoms and p…
noun

A large marine cetacean of the eocene epoch, having rudimentary fore and hind limbs.

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Although basilosaurus possessed a fluke and peduncle, buchholtz dismisses these features because th…
noun

An aromatic plant of the mint family, native to tropical asia. the leaves are used as a culinary herb, especially in mediterranean dishes.

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Garnish the baked pizza with fresh basil
noun

A bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply; a washbasin.

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‘i liked the traditional idea of washing with a basin and ewer,’ he reflects.
noun

A light, close-fitting steel helmet, typically having a visor.

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The great helm persisted but was giving way to the head-hugging bascinet, which sometimes had a vis…
noun

A light, close-fitting steel helmet, typically having a visor.

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The great helm persisted but was giving way to the head-hugging bascinet, which sometimes had a vis…
verb

Use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something.

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The film is based on a novel by pat conroy
noun

The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.

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She sat down at the base of a tree
adjective

Without moral principles; ignoble.

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The electorate's baser instincts of greed and selfishness
noun

A bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply; a washbasin.

Usage examples:

‘i liked the traditional idea of washing with a basin and ewer,’ he reflects.
adjective

(of growth or development) downwards towards the base or point of attachment.

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Expression of the dxr gene in adaxial phloem parenchyma cells was more pronounced in the young revo…
noun

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

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Trust is the only basis for a good working relationship
noun

A microscopic club-shaped spore-bearing structure produced by certain fungi.

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Under continuous light, the maturation starts but stops halfway: meiosis in the basidia is arrested…
verb

Lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure.

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Sprawled figures basking in the afternoon sun
phrasal verb

To take pleasure from something that makes you feel good

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He basked in his moment of glory, holding the trophy up to the crowd.
verb

Lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure.

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Sprawled figures basking in the afternoon sun
noun

A typeface much used in books.

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You probably don't know that you can do really impressive stuff using bodoni, baskerville, gill, fu…
noun

A container used to hold or carry things, typically made from interwoven strips of cane or wire.

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A shopping basket
noun

A person or thing regarded as useless or unable to cope.

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Do that for a couple of days and you become a blithering basket case
noun

A game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop fixed at each end of the court.

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You'll be able to watch live premiership games, basketball, golf, cricket, and all sorts.
noun

A game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop fixed at each end of the court.

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You'll be able to watch live premiership games, basketball, golf, cricket, and all sorts.
noun

The amount of something that a basket can hold

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A basketful of apples
noun

The amount of something that a basket can hold

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A basketful of apples
noun

A person who makes baskets.

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The irish basketeers association was selected to collect video footage of old basket-making techniq…
noun

The craft of basket-making.

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The craft day will include classes in parchment work, decoupage, crochet, copper craft and basketry.
noun

A container used to hold or carry things, typically made from interwoven strips of cane or wire.

Usage examples:

A shopping basket

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