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  • 21A dark horse — Dark Dark (d[aum]rk), a. [OE. dark, derk, deork, AS. dearc, deorc; cf. Gael. & Ir. dorch, dorcha, dark, black, dusky.] 1. Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of …

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  • 22The Dark and Bloody Ground — Dark Dark (d[aum]rk), a. [OE. dark, derk, deork, AS. dearc, deorc; cf. Gael. & Ir. dorch, dorcha, dark, black, dusky.] 1. Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of …

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  • 23The dark day — Dark Dark (d[aum]rk), a. [OE. dark, derk, deork, AS. dearc, deorc; cf. Gael. & Ir. dorch, dorcha, dark, black, dusky.] 1. Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of …

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  • 24To keep dark — Dark Dark (d[aum]rk), a. [OE. dark, derk, deork, AS. dearc, deorc; cf. Gael. & Ir. dorch, dorcha, dark, black, dusky.] 1. Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of …

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  • 25complexion — com|plex|ion [ kəm plekʃən ] noun * 1. ) count the appearance of the skin on someone s face, and whether it is pale, dark, smooth, etc.: an oily complexion 2. ) singular the typical features of something such as an organization, process, or… …

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  • 26dark — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English derk, from Old English deorc; akin to Old High German tarchannen to hide Date: before 12th century 1. a. devoid or partially devoid of light ; not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light < a&#8230; …

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  • 27dark — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ pitch ▪ I fumbled for the light switch in the pitch dark. ▪ gathering ▪ We could just make out some figures in the gathering dark. PREPOSITION …

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  • 28dark — adj. & n. adj. 1 with little or no light. 2 of a deep or sombre colour. 3 (of a person) with deep brown or black hair, complexion, or skin. 4 gloomy, depressing, dismal (dark thoughts). 5 evil, sinister (dark deeds). 6 sullen, angry (a dark mood) …

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  • 29complexion — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. hue, color, tinge, tint; skin texture; aspect, appearance. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Appearance] Syn. aspect, semblance, character; see appearance 1 , 2 , character 1 . 2. [Skin coloring] Syn. tone,&#8230; …

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  • 30Characters and races of the Dark Crystal — The Characters and Races of the Dark Crystal were created by puppeteer Jim Henson and concept artist Brian Froud for the 1982 cult fantasy film The Dark Crystal and its expanded universe in books, comics, artwork, games, and proposed sequel.&#8230; …

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