Full of pain; causing uneasiness or distress, either physical or mental; afflictive; disquieting; distressing.
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of Ache
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of Ache
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of Agonize
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of Agonize
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of Agonize
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of Agonize
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Bade.
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Bade.
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of Bite
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of Bite
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AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
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AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
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of Chafe
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of Chafe
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of Excruciate
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of Excruciate
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of Gall
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of Gall
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of Harrow
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of Harrow
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Infected with the itch, or with an itching sensation.
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Infected with the itch, or with an itching sensation.
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Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent.
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Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent.
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of Rack
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of Rack
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Not altered from its natural state; not prepared by the action of heat; as, raw sienna; specifically, not cooked; not changed by heat to a state suit…
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Not altered from its natural state; not prepared by the action of heat; as, raw sienna; specifically, not cooked; not changed by heat to a state suit…
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Having sense of feeling; possessing or exhibiting the capacity of receiving impressions from external objects; as, a sensitive soul.
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Having sense of feeling; possessing or exhibiting the capacity of receiving impressions from external objects; as, a sensitive soul.
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Reddish brown; sorrel.
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Reddish brown; sorrel.
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One who tends; one who takes care of any person or thing; a nurse.
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One who tends; one who takes care of any person or thing; a nurse.
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Involving, or pertaining to, torture.
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Involving, or pertaining to, torture.
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Of or pertaining to wounds; applied to wounds.
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Of or pertaining to wounds; applied to wounds.
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Feeling discomfort; uneasy; as, to be uncomfortable on account of one's position.
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Feeling discomfort; uneasy; as, to be uncomfortable on account of one's position.
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Not pleasant; not amiable or agreeable; displeasing; offensive.
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Not pleasant; not amiable or agreeable; displeasing; offensive.
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of Wrench
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of Wrench
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Full of harm; injurious; hurtful; mischievous.
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Full of harm; injurious; hurtful; mischievous.
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Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.
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Giving pain; causing continued or repeated pain or grief; distressing.
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Extremely heinous; full of enormous wickedness; as, atrocious quilt or deeds.
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Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling; terrible; as, an awful scene.
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Full of dread or terror; fearful.
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of Irritate
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Reddish brown; sorrel.
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Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable.
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Not speakable; incapable of being uttered or adequately described; inexpressible; unutterable; ineffable; as, unspeakable grief or rage.
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