6 Terms
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thalamus
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A mass of nervous matter on either side of the third ventricle of the brain; -- called also optic thalamus.
worldling
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A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments.
thimblerig
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A sleight-of-hand trick played with three small cups, shaped like thimbles, and a small ball or little pea.
tablespoon
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A spoon of the largest size commonly used at the table; -- distinguished from teaspoon, dessert spoon, etc.
wilding
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A wild or uncultivated plant; especially, a wild apple tree or crab apple; also, the fruit of such a plant.
treatise
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A written composition on a particular subject, in which its principles are discussed or explained; a tract.
tubularida
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An extensive division of Hydroidea; the tubularians; -- called also Athecata, Gymnoblastea, and Tubulariae.
