Amusement: alternatives and connections

The act of beguiling, or the state of being beguiled.

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The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation.

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A composition, as in music, or in the drama, designed to produce effect by its wild irregularity; esp., a musical caricature.

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To exhibit or present to view; to place in sight; to display; -- the thing exhibited being the object, and often with an indirect object denoting the…

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Great pleasure; delight.

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A high degree of gratification of mind; a high- wrought state of pleasurable feeling; lively pleasure; extreme satisfaction; joy.

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The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.

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The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

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To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

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To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

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To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep.

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To be at the charges of; to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbor; to keep.

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The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general.

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