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  • 111Distorting — Distort Dis*tort , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Distorted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Distorting}.] 1. To twist of natural or regular shape; to twist aside physically; as, to distort the limbs, or the body. [1913 Webster] Whose face was distorted with pain.… …

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  • 112Overwrest — O ver*wrest , v. t. To wrest or force from the natural or proper position. Shak. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 113Wrestle — Wres tle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wrestled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wrestling}.] [OE. wrestlen, wrastlen, AS. wr?stlian, freq. of wr?stan to wrest; akin to OD. wrastelen to wrestle. See {Wrest}, v. t.] [1913 Webster] 1. To contend, by grappling with, and… …

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  • 114Wrestled — Wrestle Wres tle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wrestled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wrestling}.] [OE. wrestlen, wrastlen, AS. wr?stlian, freq. of wr?stan to wrest; akin to OD. wrastelen to wrestle. See {Wrest}, v. t.] [1913 Webster] 1. To contend, by grappling… …

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  • 115Wrestling — Wrestle Wres tle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wrestled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wrestling}.] [OE. wrestlen, wrastlen, AS. wr?stlian, freq. of wr?stan to wrest; akin to OD. wrastelen to wrestle. See {Wrest}, v. t.] [1913 Webster] 1. To contend, by grappling… …

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  • 116History of Luxembourg — The history of Luxembourg is inherently entwined with the histories of surrounding countries, peoples, and ruling dynasties. Over time, the territory of Luxembourg has been eroded, whilst its ownership has changed repeatedly, and its political… …

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  • 117Charles II of Navarre — Charles II King of Navarre Reign 6 October 1349 – 1 January 1387 ( 1000000000000003700000037 years, 1000000000000008700000087 days) Predecessor …

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  • 118John Selden — John Selden, English jurist and philosopher Full name John Selden Born 16 December 1584 Salvington Died 30 November 1654( …

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  • 119USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) — The USS Tuscaloosa (CA 37) was a United States Navy New Orleans class heavy cruiser.She was laid down on 3 September 1931 at Camden, New Jersey, by the New York Shipbuilding Co., launched on 15 November 1933, sponsored by Mrs. Thomas Lee McCann,… …

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  • 120History of Tasmania — The history of Tasmania begins at the end of the most recent ice age (approximately 10 000 years ago) when it is believed that the island was joined to the Australian mainland.Indigenous peopleTasmania was totally inhabited by an indigenous… …

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