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The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in
distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the
dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of
spirits. |
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The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction
from the air or water; the dry land. |
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The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of
the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds,
including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable
to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground;
as, loose earth; rich earth. |
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A part of this globe; a region; a country; land. |
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Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the
pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life. |
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The people on the globe. |
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Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina,
zirconia, yttria, and thoria. |
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A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime,
magnesia, strontia, baryta. |
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A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the
earth of a fox. |
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To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a
burrow or den. |
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To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; --
sometimes with up. |
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To burrow. |
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A plowing. |
