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large greyish-brown edible fungus forming a mass of overlapping caps that somewhat resembles a hen at the base of trees

in an economical manner

(grammar) a category of words having the same grammatical properties

North American night heron

belonging to a natural order of plants (Labiatae), of which the mint, sage, and catnip are examples. They are mostly aromatic herbs

Sitta is an Arabic word that translates to lady or madam in English. It is often used as a respectful term of address for women. It can also refer to the genus of birds commonly known as nuthatches in the biological context. The specific definition of sitta can vary depending on the context in which it is used.

a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe

a guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

The Holocene epoch.

Catabolism () is the set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy or used in other anabolic reactions. Catabolism breaks down large molecules (such as polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins) into smaller units (such as monosaccharides, fatty acids, nucleotides, and amino acids, respectively). Catabolism is the breaking-down aspect of metabolism, whereas anabolism is the building-up aspect.
Cells use the monomers released from breaking down polymers to either construct new polymer molecules or degrade the monomers further to simple waste products, releasing energy. Cellular wastes include lactic acid, acetic acid, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and urea. The formation of these wastes is usually an oxidation process involving a release of chemical free energy, some of which is lost as heat, but the rest of which is used to drive the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This molecule acts as a way for the cell to transfer the energy released by catabolism to the energy-requiring reactions that make up anabolism.
Catabolism is a destructive metabolism and anabolism is a constructive metabolism. Catabolism, therefore, provides the chemical energy necessary for the maintenance and growth of cells. Examples of catabolic processes include glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, the breakdown of muscle protein in order to use amino acids as substrates for gluconeogenesis, the breakdown of fat in adipose tissue to fatty acids, and oxidative deamination of neurotransmitters by monoamine oxidase.

A symbolic logician is a philosopher, mathematician, or professional in a similar field, who specializes in the study of symbolic logic. Symbolic logic, also known as formal logic or mathematical logic, is a system of reasoning that utilizes symbols to represent logical propositions and operations among them. Symbolic logicians use these symbols to simplify and clarify complex logical expressions, solve logical problems, and develop new theories and concepts in logic.

Any of various wingless insects, of the order Collembola, that have spring-like legs.

Bread, or some other staple foodstuff.

loud or continuous talk; general talk or discussion; rumor; report

imp. p. p. of Plight, to pledge

A candelabra (plural candelabras) or candelabrum (plural candelabra or candelabrums) is a candle holder with multiple arms.Although electricity has relegated candleholders to decorative use, interior designers continue to model light fixtures and lighting accessories after candelabra and candlesticks. Accordingly, the term candelabra has entered common use to describe small-based light bulbs used in chandeliers and other lighting fixtures made for decoration as well as lighting.
In Judaism and in the Philippine religion Iglesia ni Cristo, the menorah is a special kind of candelabrum. The Candelabra is also used in certain Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox church architecture and liturgy by bishops as the Trikiridikiri.

branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

Gameplay is the specific way in which players interact with a game, and in particular with video games. Gameplay is the pattern defined through the game rules, connection between player and the game, challenges and overcoming them, plot and players connection with it. Video game gameplay is distinct from graphics and audio elements. In card games, the equivalent term is play.

the name now generally given to the projecting molding by the sides, and over the tops, of openings in mediaeval architecture. It always has a /quare form, as in the illustration