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dready
adj 2
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2VERB + DREADY
called, promised
DREADY + NOUN
wilderness
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adj
1
Characterised by dread.
A moaning river swelling as it flowed, Whose tide our course to dreadier regions showed.
Older people, however, and especially those who have what may be called a “dready” disposition, do not call their muscle discomfort soreness and tenderness; they speak of pains and aches.
adj
1
Resembling or characteristic of dreads.
According to H. the dreadiest hippies have turned into dressed up ragers and the "kindest" hippie men are mad on sex, passion and illusions.
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A moaning river swelling as it flowed, Whose tide our course to dreadier regions showed.
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Older people, however, and especially those who have what may be called a “dready” disposition, do not call their muscle discomfort soreness and tenderness; they speak of pains and aches.
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[…] to this place, where instead of plenty they found want in its last degree, instead of promised fields, a dready wilderness; […]
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According to H. the dreadiest hippies have turned into dressed up ragers and the "kindest" hippie men are mad on sex, passion and illusions.
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