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taking
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noun
(= pickings)
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
the pickings were easy
clothing could be had for the taking
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adjective
(= fetching, winning)
very attractive; capturing interest
a fetching new hairstyle
something inexpressibly taking in his manner
a winning personality
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
hostage
Noun
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A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of an action or act; that upon completion of that act the person is to be released.