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An artistic and intellectual movement that valued emotion, imagination and nature over reason and order.
The structure that covers and protects the top of a building.
A separate space inside a building, enclosed by walls.
An adult male chicken, known for crowing early in the morning.
The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients.
A thick, strong cord made by twisting fibres or strands together.
A flower, usually with a strong scent, that grows on a thorny stem.
To turn around a central point, or to take turns doing something in a fixed order.
The act of turning around a fixed point, or a regular sequence that repeats.
Not smooth, or difficult and uncomfortable.
Approximately, or in a way that is not gentle or careful.
Shaped like a circle or a ball.
A complex character with multiple traits and believable emotions who may change over the course of a story.
A circular junction where traffic moves in one direction around a central island.
The path or way taken to get from one place to another.
A fixed sequence of actions that a person repeats regularly.
A straight line of people or things placed next to each other.
Relating to a king, queen, or member of their family.
To move something firmly back and forth against a surface.
A stretchy, waterproof material used to make tires, boots, and erasers.
Waste material that is thrown away because it is no longer wanted.
A deep red precious stone, or the rich red color associated with it.
Not polite, showing a lack of respect for others.
Very basic, simple, or undeveloped, often just enough to serve a rough purpose.
To bitterly regret something.
A piece of thick fabric placed on a floor, smaller than a carpet.
A sport played with an oval ball between two teams, who try to carry or kick the ball over the opponent's goal line.
The remains of a building or structure that has been badly damaged or destroyed, or a state of complete destruction or failure.
An official statement that tells people what they must or must not do.
A flat, straight tool marked with measurements, used for drawing lines or measuring length.
To think deeply and at length about something.
To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
A person who runs, especially as a sport or exercise, or a person who delivers messages or goods.
The activity of moving quickly on foot, faster than walking.
Water, often from rain or melted snow, that flows over the surface of the land into rivers, lakes, or drains, sometimes carrying pollutants with it.
Relating to the countryside rather than a town or city.
An action or plan intended to deceive someone.
To move or do something very quickly, often because of little time.
Relating to the countryside, or simple and unsophisticated in a charming way.
Excessively sweet or sentimental in a way that seems insincere.
The act of giving up something valuable in order to gain or achieve something else.
Regarded as too important or valuable to be changed or interfered with.
Feeling unhappy, often because of a loss or disappointment.
Not in danger, or not likely to cause harm.
The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury.
Having or showing good judgment; wise.
The past form of "say", used to report what someone spoke.
To travel on water using a boat, especially one powered by wind.