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promise solemnly and formally

brōk′ėr, n. one employed to buy and sell for others: a second-hand dealer: a pander: a commissioner.—v.i. Broke, to bargain, negotiate: (Shak.) to act as a pander or go-between:—pr.p. brōk′ing; pa.p. brōked.—ns. Brok′erage, Brok′age, the business of a broker: the commission charged by a broker: a commission charged for transacting business for others; Brok′ery, the business of a broker.—p.adj. Brok′ing, doing business as a broker: practised by brokers. [M. E. brocour—A.S. brucan; Ger. brauchen, to use, to profit.]

For the herb in a bowl to be entirely burnt to ashes and therefore having become empty, gone, or useless for further smoking

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

lā′bel, n. a small slip of writing affixed to anything to denote its contents, ownership, c.: (law) a paper annexed to a will, as a codicil: (her.) a fillet with pendants: (archit.) the dripstone over a Gothic window or doorway arch.—v.t. to affix a label to: to describe by or on a label:—pr.p. lā′belling; pa.t. and pa.p. lā′belled. [O. Fr. label (Fr. lambeau); perh. from Old High Ger. lappa (Ger. lappen).]

Prepared for use: a metaphor from hewn timber.

The study of the history of books in terms of their classification, printing and publication.

Judicial contest; suit of law.

Retention refers to the act of keeping or continuing to have something. This could be pertaining to information, skills, employees in a company, or customers in a business. It involves maintaining or preserving something so that it continues to be in use or possession.

Flowing or moving in continuous succession, like fluid in a stream.

A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.

A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.

A person who is abused, physically or verbally, and returns to the abuser a supplicant.

An individual viewing of a web page by a user, often counted when measuring a web sites popularity.

A way for people, normally [white girls] from LA, on twitter to take [offense] for another culture while people from the actual culture normally really [don’t give a shit].

[Gay terminology]. Similar to a bottom, but a specific variety. A power bottom tends to be in charge, and feels most powerful when [bottoming]; the one who bottoms is the one on the throne so to speak, taking the Top.

Contrary to some definitions, [top/bottom] terms apply to all same-gender partners, and is frequently used by not only gay men but also e.g. lesbian couples.

A dinosaur that goes by many names. If you come in contact with it be prepared for its name to change when used too often. Similar to a Dictasaurus, but not be confused with [a Dictionary]. A Thesaurus is a [plant-eating dinosaur]. Its diet consists of [sawdust] mixed with water.

The meaning of gapped is a term used to describe the difference between what we expect and what actually happens in a situation. It is the gap between what we thought would happen and what actually did. It is often used in the context of work, where we may feel like our performance is not meeting expectations, but we are unsure what specifically is causing the gap. It can be a useful tool for identifying areas where we need to improve or seek feedback on.

Gorg is a word that originated from the Greek language and means a giant or a person who is very large in size. In modern times, it is often used as a slang term to refer to someone who is very large in terms of body size or stature. It can also be used as a term of endearment or affection towards someone who is perceived as being very large in terms of character or personality.

Reach around refers to the act of extending ones arm or body part to encompass an object that is too far away for a direct physical contact. It is often used in sports, particularly basketball or handball. The player is said to have a reach around when they are able to pass the ball over a line or jump and catch it with their free hand.