plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than onerelation - (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups; "international relations" wings - a means of flight or ascent; "necessity lends wings to inspiration" ambages - (archaic) roundabout or mysterious ways of action innings - the batting turn of a cricket player or team sweepstakes - a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants craps - a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dice Ludi Saeculares, secular games - the centennial rites and games of ancient Rome that marked the commencement of a new generation (100 years representing the longest life in a generation); observances may have begun as early as the 5th century BC and lasted well into the Christian era heroics - ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct; "heroics are for those epic films they make in Hollywood" deeds, works - performance of moral or religious acts; "salvation by deeds"; "the reward for good works" services - performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others; "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent" calisthenics, callisthenics - light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video" hustings - the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making) arts and crafts - the arts of decorative design and handicraft; "they sponsored arts and crafts in order to encourage craftsmanship in an age of mass production" contretemps - an awkward clash; "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman" last rites - rites performed in connection with a death or burial devotion - (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently); "he returned to his devotions" Stations, Stations of the Cross - (Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary round - (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order); "the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning"; "the postman's rounds"; "we enjoyed our round of the local bars" alms - money or goods contributed to the poor operations, trading operations - financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records dirty tricks - underhand commercial or political behavior designed to discredit an opponent last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" props - proper respect; "I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem" appointment, fitting - (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel) Augean stables - (Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them backstairs - a second staircase at the rear of a building staple, basic - (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant bath salts - a preparation that softens or scents a bath bedspring - (usually plural) one of the springs holding up the mattress of a bed bellows - a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument bikini pants - small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women | 
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