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to decorate — especially a person
- The night was fast closing in, when he returned homeward: laden with flowers which he had culled, with peculiar care, for the adornment of the sick chamber.Chapter 34 — Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young.... (4% in)
- At the expiration of which time Mr. Bumble thrust in his head, unadorned with the cocked hat, and said aloud: 'Now, Oliver, my dear, come to the gentleman.'Chapter 3 — Relates How Oliver Twist was Very Near Getting a Palce.... (66% in)
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