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Leaden

Made of lead; of the nature of lead; as, a leaden ball.

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Cloudy 84% connected

Overcast or obscured with clouds; clouded; as, a cloudy sky.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cloudy 84% connected

Overcast or obscured with clouds; clouded; as, a cloudy sky.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Dull 84% connected

Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Dull 84% connected

Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Heavy 84% connected

Having the heaves.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Heavy 84% connected

Having the heaves.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Dull 92% connected

Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Heavy 92% connected

Having the heaves.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Plodding 92% connected

of Plod

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Weighted 92% connected

of Weight

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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