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Newcomb
Newcomb /ˈnuːkəm/
noun
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United States astronomer (1835-1909)
(
Newcomb
, Simon Newcomb
)
United States astronomer (1835-1909)
disappointment
disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
noun
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(
)
A feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
(
letdown
, disappointment
)
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
His hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
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()
An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
(
dashing hopes
, disappointment
)
an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.
His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.
Haematobia irritans
Haematobia irritans /hiːməˈtoʊbiə ɪˈrɪtəns/
noun
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Small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
(
Haematobia irritans
, horn fly
)
small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
The horn fly, an unwelcome import from Europe, troubled the cattle as they grazed.
The horn fly, an unwelcome import from Europe, troubled the cattle as they grazed.
Arthur Koestler
Arthur Koestler /ˈɑrθər ˈkɛstlər/
noun
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British writer (born in Hungary) who wrote a novel exposing the Stalinist purges during the 1930s (1905-1983)
(
Arthur Koestler
, Koestler
)
British writer (born in Hungary) who wrote a novel exposing the Stalinist purges during the 1930s (1905-1983)
