A Monkey's Paw

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peril

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danger

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amiably

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in a friendly way

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grimace

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a facial expression of pain or disgust

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fate

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a power that is thought to determine the course of events

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frivolous

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inappropriately silly

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avarice

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greedy

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compensation

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something, such as money, received as payment

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resignation

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acceptance of something that is inescapable

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credulity

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a disposition to believe too readily