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Definition
large or of great weight; or slow and unwieldy — especially because of size
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boring — especially because of length
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boring — especially because of length
- Clouds hewn of ponderous timber weighing down on the earth; an irresolute dropping of snow specks upon the trampled wastes.Chapter 10 (23% in)
- He turned and plodded back, a ponderous furry figure, holding the horses' bridles, Carol's hand dragging at his sleeve.Chapter 15 (96% in)
- They were in the kitchen, side by side on a bench, while the others ponderously supped in the room beyond.Chapter 21 (15% in)
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