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silkworm
a poisonous hairy caterpillar
mussels, shellfish
mosquito, gnat
mosquito, gnat
aphid, plant louse
earthworm (2)
salamander, newt
worm; ignorant, rustic; to laugh at
tadpole
a kind of water beetle; cash, dollars, money
centipede
horny toad; red-spotted lizard
clam, bivalve; Cyclina orientalis
a bloody nose; to be defeated
imperial robe; ceremonial dress
quilt, coverlet
weak, feeble; to decline, to falter
sincere, heartfelt
curling upwards; elegant, graceful
robe, gown, cloak
to strip, to bare
socks, stockings
sleeve
robe; surname
bag, satchel; book cover
bedding; a passive particle meaning "by"
raincoat
thee, thou; "you" when referring to a diety
robe
to covet, to desire, to long for
confusion; internal strife
mark, sign; to note, to record
to finish, to conclude; to exhaust
to abuse, to slander, to vilify; to ridicule
to haggle, to discuss; to demand, to ask for
to commission, to entrust, to rely on
news, information; to question, to interrogate
to teach, to instruct; pattern, example; exegesis
respectful; to speak gently
to study, to learn; to read, to pronounce
to condemn, to slander, to vilify
subject, lesson, course; classwork
to promise; to approve, to assent to
to ask, to request; to invite; please
to shirk, to pass the buck, to make excuses
all, many, various; surname
gossip, rumors; to slander
to consult, to confer with; to select, to choose
to flatter, to cajole; toady, yes-man
tune, melody, key; to transfer, to exchange
to excuse, to forgive; to guess, to presume
who? whom? whose? anyone?
to counsel, to consult for
to slander, to defame; to berate
to talk, to chat; conversation; surname
friendship; appropriate, suitable
to flatter, to cajole
earnest, patient, sincere
kidney bean; black-eyed pea
what; how
prison, jail; a wild dog
leopard, panther; surname
wolf; cruel, mean, wicked
riches, wealth, valuables
to offer, to contribute; tribute, gifts
to bribe; riches, wealth
merchant; to buy, to trade; surname
thief, traitor; cunning, sly
tribute; a gift given to a superior
to include; to prepare for
farewell present