Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

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domiciled at

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The country in which a person has permanent residence.

Quincy Market

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A historic building located in downtown Boston, Masschusetts near Faneuil Hall. Built in 1824-1826, Quincy Market is now a popular dining destination for tourists and locals alike.

Pradeep

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A calm (No flickering flame) ignited earthen lamp (Diya).

hobby

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Any interesting activity pursued by an individual outside his work for pleasure.

soot

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A black substance consisting chiefly of carbon particles formed by the incomplete combustion of burning matter.

backs to the wall/backs against the wall

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defend fiercely against a powerful threat - achieved cliche status following inclusion (of the former version) in an order from General Haig in 1918 urging British troops to fight until the end ...

demand money with threat - 'mail' from Saxon 'mal' meaning 'rent', also from 'maille', an old French coin; 'black' is from the Gaelic, to cherish or protect; the term 'blackmail' was first used to ...