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To or toward this place or point; also, up to this time, or until now. Similar to hither.

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To destine or consign to some adverse fate or lot; also sometimes in neutral sense, to any fate, good or ill. For Tolkien, Death is a gift, so doom is a 'good fate.'

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To give a formal assurance, or guarantee or promise

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A testing or experiment, a trial specimen; a tentative effort; also an effort to perform or accomplish something; an attempt or endeavor

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Show without substance or reality; empty show; foolish talk, ideas, etc.; nonsense

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Away from home; in foreign lands; at large

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Happen or occur; to happen to

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Temporary cessation of labour, suffering, war, etc.; (an) interval of rest.

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A bifurcated garment worn by men (and by women for riding, etc.) covering the hips and thighs; also, trousers (colloq.).

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A secure place; a stronghold