The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an enemy.
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A calling away; a diversion.
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A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.
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of Shadow
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The stem or main axis of a plant; as, a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp.
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of Stalk
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The part of a projecting stone or brick inserted in a wall.
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of Track
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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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To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing; as, the subject did not interest…
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The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…
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To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…
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The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; ad…
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That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.
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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 look over or through, for the purpose of finding something; to examine; to explore; as, to search the city.
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To pursue for the purpose of killing or taking, as an enemy, or game; to hunt.
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To pursue for the purpose of killing or taking, as an enemy, or game; to hunt.
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To follow with a view to overtake; to follow eagerly, or with haste; to chase; as, to pursue a hare.
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To follow with a view to overtake; to follow eagerly, or with haste; to chase; as, to pursue a hare.
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A calling away; a diversion.
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To pursue for the purpose of killing or taking, as an enemy, or game; to hunt.
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of Follow
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A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.
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To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing; as, the subject did not interest…
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That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.
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The act of pursuit.
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The act of pursuing or prosecuting; a following out or after.
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The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit; as, to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property…
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