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Jelly

Anything brought to a gelatinous condition; a viscous, translucent substance in a condition between liquid and solid; a stiffened solution of gelatin, gum, or the like.

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Aspic 76% connected

The venomous asp.

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Petrolatum 76% connected

A semisolid unctuous substance, neutral, and without taste or odor, derived from petroleum by distilling off the lighter portions and purifying the r…

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Conserve 76% connected

To keep in a safe or sound state; to save; to preserve; to protect.

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Dainty 76% connected

Value; estimation; the gratification or pleasure taken in anything.

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Delicacy 76% connected

The state or condition of being delicate; agreeableness to the senses; delightfulness; as, delicacy of flavor, of odor, and the like.

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Goody 76% connected

A bonbon, cake, or the like; -- usually in the pl.

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Kickshaw 76% connected

See Kickshaws, the correct singular.

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Preserve 76% connected

To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.

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Substance 76% connected

That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in whic…

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Treat 76% connected

To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.

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Gelatin 92% connected

Alt. of Gelatine

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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