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drinking_age
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the age at which is legal for a person to buy alcoholic beverages
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drinking_age: the age at which is legal for a person to buy alcoholic beverages
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voting_age
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the age at which a person is old enough to vote in public elections
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voting_age: the age at which a person is old enough to vote in public elections
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adulthood
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the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
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adulthood: the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
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maturity
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the date on which an obligation must be repaid
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maturity: the date on which an obligation must be repaid
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bachelorhood
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the time of a man's life prior to marriage
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bachelorhood: the time of a man's life prior to marriage
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middle_age
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the time of life between youth and old age (e.g., between 40 and 60 years of age)
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middle_age: the time of life between youth and old age (e.g., between 40 and 60 years of age)
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widowhood
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the time of a woman's life when she is a widow
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widowhood: the time of a woman's life when she is a widow
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old_age
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a late time of life
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old_age: a late time of life
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dotage
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mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations
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dotage: mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations
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deathbed
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the last few hours before death
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deathbed: the last few hours before death
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menopause
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the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
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menopause: the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
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climacteric
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a period in a man's life corresponding to menopause
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climacteric: a period in a man's life corresponding to menopause
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time_unit
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a unit for measuring time periods
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time_unit: a unit for measuring time periods
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day
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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day: time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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night
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the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit
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night: the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit
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tomorrow
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the day after today
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tomorrow: the day after today
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today
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the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
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today: the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
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yesterday
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the day immediately before today
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yesterday: the day immediately before today
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morrow
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the next day
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morrow: the next day
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eve
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the day before
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eve: the day before
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mean_time
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(astronomy) time based on the motion of the mean sun (an imaginary sun moving uniformly along the celestial equator)
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mean_time: (astronomy) time based on the motion of the mean sun (an imaginary sun moving uniformly along the celestial equator)
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terrestrial_time
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(astronomy) a measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for the irregularities of the Earth's motions
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terrestrial_time: (astronomy) a measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for the irregularities of the Earth's motions
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calendar_day
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a day reckoned from midnight to midnight
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calendar_day: a day reckoned from midnight to midnight
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day
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a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance
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day: a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance
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Admission_Day
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in some states of the United States: a legal holiday commemorating the day the state was admitted to the Union
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Admission_Day: in some states of the United States: a legal holiday commemorating the day the state was admitted to the Union
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Arbor_Day
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a day designated for planting trees
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Arbor_Day: a day designated for planting trees
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Cinco_de_Mayo
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the fifth of May which is observed in Mexico and Mexican-American communities in the United States to commemorate the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862
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Cinco_de_Mayo: the fifth of May which is observed in Mexico and Mexican-American communities in the United States to commemorate the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862
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commencement_day
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the day on which university degrees are conferred
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commencement_day: the day on which university degrees are conferred
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November_5
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anniversary of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
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November_5: anniversary of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
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Guy_Fawkes_Day
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day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
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Guy_Fawkes_Day: day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
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Bonfire_Night
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effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on this night
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Bonfire_Night: effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on this night
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Inauguration_Day
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the day designated for inauguration of the United States President
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Inauguration_Day: the day designated for inauguration of the United States President
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leap_day
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the name of the day that is added during a leap year
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leap_day: the name of the day that is added during a leap year
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date
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the specified day of the month
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date: the specified day of the month
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date
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a particular day specified as the time something happens
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date: a particular day specified as the time something happens
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future_date
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a particular day in the future that is specified as the time something will happen
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future_date: a particular day in the future that is specified as the time something will happen
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rain_date
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an alternative date set for some outdoor event in case it rains on the appointed date
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rain_date: an alternative date set for some outdoor event in case it rains on the appointed date
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sell-by_date
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a date stamped on perishable produce indicating the date by which it should be sold
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sell-by_date: a date stamped on perishable produce indicating the date by which it should be sold
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date
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the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred
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date: the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred
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quarter_day
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a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
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quarter_day: a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
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fast_day
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a day designated for fasting
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fast_day: a day designated for fasting
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major_fast_day
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one of two major fast days on the Jewish calendar
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major_fast_day: one of two major fast days on the Jewish calendar
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minor_fast_day
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one of five minor fast days on the Jewish calendar
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minor_fast_day: one of five minor fast days on the Jewish calendar
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feast_day
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a day designated for feasting
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feast_day: a day designated for feasting
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Succoth
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a major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness
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Succoth: a major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness
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religious_festival
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a festival having religious significance
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religious_festival: a festival having religious significance
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festival
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a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
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festival: a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
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D-day
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date of the Allied landing in France, World War II
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D-day: date of the Allied landing in France, World War II
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V-day
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the day of a victory
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V-day: the day of a victory
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V-E_Day
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the date of Allied victory in Europe, World War II
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V-E_Day: the date of Allied victory in Europe, World War II
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V-J_Day
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the date of Allied victory over Japan, World War II
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V-J_Day: the date of Allied victory over Japan, World War II
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day_of_the_week
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any one of the seven days in a week
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day_of_the_week: any one of the seven days in a week
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weekday
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any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
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weekday: any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
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feria
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a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated
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feria: a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated
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Sunday
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first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
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Sunday: first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
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Monday
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the second day of the week; the first working day
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Monday: the second day of the week; the first working day
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Tuesday
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the third day of the week; the second working day
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Tuesday: the third day of the week; the second working day
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Wednesday
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the fourth day of the week; the third working day
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Wednesday: the fourth day of the week; the third working day
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Thursday
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the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
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Thursday: the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
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Friday
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the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
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Friday: the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
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Saturday
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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Saturday: the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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Sabbath
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a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
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Sabbath: a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
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day
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the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
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day: the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
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morning
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the time period between dawn and noon
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morning: the time period between dawn and noon
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noon
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the middle of the day
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noon: the middle of the day
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mealtime
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the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten
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mealtime: the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten
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breakfast_time
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the customary or habitual hour for eating breakfast
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breakfast_time: the customary or habitual hour for eating breakfast
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lunchtime
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the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch
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lunchtime: the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch
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dinnertime
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the customary or habitual hour for the evening meal
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dinnertime: the customary or habitual hour for the evening meal
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afternoon
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the part of the day between noon and evening
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afternoon: the part of the day between noon and evening
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midafternoon
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the middle part of the afternoon
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midafternoon: the middle part of the afternoon
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evening
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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evening: the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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guest_night
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an evening when members of a club or college can bring their friends as guests
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guest_night: an evening when members of a club or college can bring their friends as guests
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prime_time
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the hours between 7 and 11 p.m. when the largest tv audience is available
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prime_time: the hours between 7 and 11 p.m. when the largest tv audience is available
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night
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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night: the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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night
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the time between sunset and midnight
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night: the time between sunset and midnight
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night
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the period spent sleeping
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night: the period spent sleeping
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night
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a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
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night: a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom
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weeknight
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any night of the week except Saturday or Sunday
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weeknight: any night of the week except Saturday or Sunday
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eve
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the period immediately before something
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eve: the period immediately before something
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evening
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the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way
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evening: the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way
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late-night_hour
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the latter part of night
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late-night_hour: the latter part of night
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midnight
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12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
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midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
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small_hours
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the hours just after midnight
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small_hours: the hours just after midnight
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bedtime
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the time you go to bed
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bedtime: the time you go to bed
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lights-out
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a prescribed bedtime
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lights-out: a prescribed bedtime
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closing_time
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the regular time of day when an establishment closes to the public
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closing_time: the regular time of day when an establishment closes to the public
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dawn
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the first light of day
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dawn: the first light of day
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early-morning_hour
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an hour early in the morning
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early-morning_hour: an hour early in the morning
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sunset
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the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
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sunset: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
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twilight
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the time of day immediately following sunset
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twilight: the time of day immediately following sunset
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night
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a shortening of nightfall
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night: a shortening of nightfall
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week
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any period of seven consecutive days
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week: any period of seven consecutive days
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week_from_Monday
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a time period of a week or more
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week_from_Monday: a time period of a week or more
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fortnight
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a period of fourteen consecutive days
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fortnight: a period of fourteen consecutive days
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weekend
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a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday
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weekend: a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday
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rag
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a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
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rag: a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
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rag_day
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a day on which university students hold a rag
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rag_day: a day on which university students hold a rag
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red-letter_day
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a memorably happy or noteworthy day (from the custom of marking holy days in red on church calendars)
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red-letter_day: a memorably happy or noteworthy day (from the custom of marking holy days in red on church calendars)
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Judgment_Day
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(New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives
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Judgment_Day: (New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives
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