The Curious Incident of the dog in the night-time! vocabulary I

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Blockage

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An obstruction which makes movement or flow difficult or impossible.

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Tweezers

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A small instrument used for picking up small objects.

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Rhetorical question

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A question asked to make a statement rather than to get an answer.

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Sure

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A synonym of 'certain', meaning confident or assured.

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Belike

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A synonym of 'approximately', meaning likely or probably.

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Saturate

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To soak or fill something completely with liquid.

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Hammock

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A hanging bed made of canvas or rope mesh.

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Muzzle

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A device placed over an animal's snout to prevent it from biting or eating.

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Pliers

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A tool used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects.

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Self-questioning

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The act of asking oneself questions to reflect or analyze.