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31Get — (g[e^]t), v. i. 1. To make acquisition; to gain; to profit; to receive accessions; to be increased. [1913 Webster] We mourn, France smiles; we lose, they daily get. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To arrive at, or bring one s self into, a state,… …
32Get — (g[e^]t), v. t. [imp. {Got} (g[o^]t) (Obs. {Gat} (g[a^]t)); p. p. {Got} (Obsolescent {Gotten} (g[o^]t t n)); p. pr. & vb. n. {Getting}.] [OE. geten, AS. gitan, gietan (in comp.); akin to Icel. geta, Goth. bigitan to find, L. prehendere to seize,… …
33The Raven (characters) — The Raven are a band of mercenaries who are the protagonists of several novels by James Barclay.They are in his two trilogies: * Chronicles of The Raven (Dawnthief, Noonshade, NightChild) * Legends of The Raven (Elfsorrow, ShadowHeart,… …
34Better — Bet ter, n. 1. Advantage, superiority, or victory; usually with of; as, to get the better of an enemy. [1913 Webster] 2. One who has a claim to precedence; a superior, as in merit, social standing, etc.; usually in the plural. [1913 Webster]… …
35The Shining (novel) — The Shining   First edition …
36The Gravediggers — (or Clowns) are examples of Shakespearean fools (also known as clowns or jesters), a recurring type of character in Shakespeare s plays. Like most Shakespearean fools, the Gravediggers are peasants or commoners that use their great wit and… …
37take\ a\ turn\ for\ the\ better — v. phr. To start improving; start to get better. Aunt Hermione was very ill for a long time, but last week she suddenly took a turn for the better …
38better — bet|ter1 W1S1 [ˈbetə US ər] adj [: Old English; Origin: betera] 1.) [comparative of good] more useful, interesting, satisfactory, effective, suitable etc ≠ ↑worse ▪ Your stereo is better than mine. ▪ a better job with a better salary ▪ There must …
39better — bet|ter1 [ betər ] function word *** Better is the comparative form of good and well, and can be used in the following ways: as an adjective: a better method of teaching languages The weather is better today. as an adverb: Our opponents played… …
40better — [[t]be̱tə(r)[/t]] ♦ betters, bettering, bettered 1) Better is the comparative of good. 2) Better is the comparative of well. 3) ADV COMPAR: ADV after v If you like one thing better than another, you like it more. I like your interpretation better …
