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hm
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noun
(= hectometer)
a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters
bark
Noun
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The outside part of a tree; the skin of the tree.
I made the tea from sassafras bark.
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A loud sound made by a dog or seal.
I heard a bark and turned to see the dog.
bark
Verb
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When an animal barks it makes a loud, sharp sound.
I couldn't sleep because the dog was barking all night!
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To bark is to speak in a sharp way.
He barked out orders, one after another.
endeavour
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verb
(= endeavor)
attempt by employing effort
we endeavor to make our customers happy
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noun
(= enterprise)
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
he had doubts about the whole enterprise
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noun
(= effort, endeavor, try)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
made an effort to cover all the reading material
wished him luck in his endeavor
she gave it a good try