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n. a fortress overlooking a city; a stronghold; a place of fortification.
Ex. In The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins adventures begin when he joins a group of dwarves in their quest to regain the mighty citadel Erebor from Smaug, a dragon who occupies that fortress. |
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n. a person sent on a mission to represent another's interest; an agent or messenger.
Ex. When The Hobbit opens, Bilbo is approached by Ghandalit the Gray, a wizard who is acting as an emmissary for the dwarves. |
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v. to attract; to tempt; to lure
Ex. It is not easy to entice a Hobbit to join an adventure. Hobbits much prefer the comforts of home. |
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n. clothig; outfit; v. to dress Ex. As part of his clothing a Hobbit usually wears a hood. His garb also includes a gold or silver belt. |
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v. to make filthy or dirty; to corrupt or damage a reputation.
Ex. On his joruney Bilbo encounters orcs. Orcs are nasty goblins who were created by Morgoth. Morgoth used his evil powers to defile innocent creatures. |
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v. to think quietly and deeply; to make a plan.
Ex. On this journey, Bilbo comes into the possession og a mysterious magical ring. Gandwell will meditate on the significane of the ring for many years. |
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