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- 3. (of a person, especially an elderly one) strong and healthy.
- 6. a drop of a thick liquid or viscous substance.
- 7. a short, thick stick used as a weapon.
- 9. a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle.
- 12. the practice of magic, especially for evil purposes; the use of spells or (in a modern context) religious practice involving magic and affinity with nature, usually within a pagan tradition.
- 14. an old woman who is described in an unkind and impolite way as being silly or unpleasant.
- 15. use (a situation or person) in an unfair or selfish way or benefit unfairly from the work of (someone), typically by overworking or underpaying them.
- 16. things like parallel universes — alternate realities that exist parallel to our own, but where things work or happened differently.
- 17. a powerful narcotic, emetic, sedative, and hallucinogen; its poisons can easily lead to death. Blue blossoms and flowering period of the autumn mandrake (Mandragora autumnalis) are two main differences between this species and M. officinarum.
- 19. a purple-flowered Eurasian heath that grows abundantly on moorland and heathland. Many ornamental varieties have been developed.
- 21. a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
- 22. evil or morally wrong.
- 23. a small area of grass that is thicker or longer than the grass growing around it.
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- 1. call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual.
- 2. attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them or control (an engine or vehicle).
- 3. in confusion or disorder.
- 4. "ineffective," but is also used to describe someone who is irresponsible, incompetent, inept, or without purpose in life
- 5. not in a straight or level position.
- 8. to walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy.
- 10. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
- 11. lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way.
- 13. a form of a kerchief or bandanna, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric which can be carried in the pocket or handbag for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose.
- 18. a parapet at the top of a wall, especially of a fort or castle, that has regularly spaced squared openings for shooting through.
- 20. the floor of a fireplace or the area in front of a fireplace.
