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Ken

A house; esp., one which is a resort for thieves.

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Compass 76% connected

A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Grasp 76% connected

To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Knowing 76% connected

of Know

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Range 76% connected

To set in a row, or in rows; to place in a regular line or lines, or in ranks; to dispose in the proper order; to rank; as, to range soldiers in line.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reach 76% connected

To retch.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spy 74% connected

To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Spy 74% connected

To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cognizance 92% connected

Apprehension by the understanding; perception; observation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sight 92% connected

The act of seeing; perception of objects by the eye; view; as, to gain sight of land.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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