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The subclavian artery - in human anatomy, the subclavian arteries are paired
major arteries of the upper thorax, below the clavicle.
2. The fatal battle - deadly battle.
3. A pack-horse - refers to a horse, mule, donkey, or pony used to carry goods
on its back, usually in sidebags or panniers.
4. The British lines - British Supply Line or underground lines.
5. Hurt martyr - wounded sufferers.
6. A constant companion - permanent companion.
7. An enthusiast - a person engulfed by enthusiasm, acting with
enthusiasm.
8. Quiet habits - moderate-good habits.
9. Natural existence - natural condition.
10. A fellow-lodger - the neighbor is a tenant.
11.A vegetable alkaloid - this is a class of basic organic compounds of natural
origin that contain at least one nitrogen atom in the vegetable.
12. Malevolence - ill will.
13. Inexpressible - inexpressible.
14. Readiness - preparedness.
15. The dissecting-room - autopsy room.
16. A bizarre shape - fancy shape.
17. Vague memories - dim memory.
18. Infallible test - error-free test.
19. Eagerness - zeal.
20. Cross-examination - the interrogation of a witness called by one's
opponent.
21. A chemical pipette - a pipette (sometimes spelled pipet) is a laboratory
tool commonly used in chemistry.
22. A transparent fluid - transparent liquid.
23. A brownish dust - brown dirt.
24. Blood corpuscles - blood cells.
25. An enigmatical smile - mysterious smile.
26. Vacant expression - blank expression.
27. Dissecting-room - anatomical office.
28. An air of alertness - an atmosphere of wariness.
29. A hopeless busybody - hopeless bore.
30. Exceptionally genial - exceptionally good-natured.
31. Desultory reader - sketchy reader.
32. Contemporary literature - modern literature.
33. A pennyworth of difference - the difference is one penny.
34. Accomplishments - achievement.
35. Mendelssohn’s Lieder - in english Mendelssohn 's Songs.
36. Velveteen uniform - corduroy uniform.
37. Nondescript individuals - unprepossessing people.
38. A curt intimation - a brief hint.
39. A mixture of shrewdness - a mixture of insight.
40. The deduction - inference.
41. A pre-arranged episode - a pre-prepared episode.
42. Comprehension - understanding.
43. An unofficial personage - unofficial character.
44. House-top - the roof of the house.
45. In the best of spirits - in a good mood.
46. The musical disquisition - musical reasoning.
47. The bleared panes - make the glass dim , as with tears or
inflammation.
48. A capital mistake - synonym of Great fault.
49. The line of railings - a row of posts and the wooden or metal bar on top
of them, that are used on stairs to hold on.
50. The fringe - a decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords,
or strips, often attached to a separate band.