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definitive
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adjective
(= unequivocal)
clearly defined or formulated
the plain and unequivocal language of the laws
— R.B.Taney
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adjective
(= determinate)
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
a definitive verdict
a determinate answer to the problem
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adjective
(= classical)
of recognized authority or excellence
the definitive work on Greece
classical methods of navigation
leaf
Noun
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A big, flat part of a plant, often green.
The leaves turn red and yellow in the fall.
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The front and back of a page in a book.
I study the leaves of the book carefully.
leaf
Verb
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To look through quickly, browse.
She leafed through the book.
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To make leaves.
The trees leafed in early spring.
eared
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adjective
(= dog-eared)
worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
a somewhat dog-eared duke...a bit run down
— Clifton Fadiman
an old book with dog-eared pages
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adjective
having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination
mouse
Noun
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A mouse is a very small animal that is similar to a small rat.
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A mouse is a device used to control a computer.
mouse
Verb
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If you mouse, you move around with caution; you move like a mouse.
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If you mouse, you hunt for mice; you try to catch mice.