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running straight up and down; upright
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earlier, happening before
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to block or defeat the plans or efforts of
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unwisely bold or daring
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to invite others to take part in a contest
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a great mass of ice, earth or snow mixed with rocks sliding down a mountain
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to tempt or attract with the promise of something good
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one who looks at things in a positive way
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a heavy snowstorm with strong winds
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a deep, narrow opening in rock caused by a split or crack
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a temporary and usually less strong replacement
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the path that must be followed to get to a place