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to exhale (something).

kom-pan′yun, n. (naut.) the skylight or window-frame through which light passes to a lower deck or cabin: companion-ladder.—ns. Compan′ion-ladd′er, the ladder or stair leading from the deck to the officers cabin; Compan′ion-way, a staircase from the deck to a cabin. [Cf. Dut. kompanje; O. Fr. compagne; It. compagne.]

An asserter is a person or entity that makes a statement or claim, asserting an opinion, fact, or belief. This term can be used in various contexts including philosophical debates, legal discussions, or data management systems.

The cost of passing vessels through canal-locks.

any person who is not on your side

Unlocated typically refers to something or someone that is not found, discovered, or placed in a specific location. This can also refer to something that has not been assigned a particular position, place or situation.

The part of something that has spoiled.

the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals

A person employed to accompany or travel with another.

Sirloin is a cut of meat, specifically beef, that comes from the back portion of the animal, behind the ribs but ahead of the rump. It is known for its tender and flavorful qualities and is often used for steaks or roasts.

any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile

Streptosolen jamesonii, the marmalade bush, is an evergreen shrub of the Solanaceae family that produces loose clusters of flowers gradually changing from yellow to red as they develop, resulting in an overall appearance resembling orange marmalade. The sole member of its genus, it is found in open woodlands of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The stems tend to be tall and slender, with an overall height of 1-2 meters. The leaves are ovate to elliptic, green to dark green, with a pattern of fine wrinkles. The flowers have a slender tube 3-4 cm long, with spreading petal lobes. The blooms can appear nearly all year in mild-winter areas, but the heaviest flowering is from spring through fall. With a minimum temperature of 7 °C, this plant must be overwintered indoors in frost-prone areas.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Societys Award of Garden Merit.

un-mer′si-fōōl, adj. showing no mercy: exorbitant.—adv. Unmer′cifully.—n. Unmer′cifulness.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

encouragement; aiding the development of something

a surgeon who removes part or all of a limb

Relating to a college; possessed by a college.

XXIII is the Roman numeral representing the number twenty-three (23).

Bookclub is a monthly programme, devised by Olivia Seligman and hosted by Jim Naughtie and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Each month a novel is selected, and its author invited to discuss it. The title of the chosen work for the next recording is announced at the end of each broadcast; this allows for listeners to read the book, and those who attend recording to put questions to the author.

the first dynasty of Arab caliphs whose capital was Damascus