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(1729–1781), German dramatist, critic, theologian, and most prominent proponent of the German Enlightenment. A son of the c… Doris Lessing , Doris Lessing (born 1919) was a South African expatriate writer known for her strong sense of feminism. A short story writer and novelist, as well as… Breathless , breath·less / ˈbre[unvoicedth]lis/ • adj. gasping for breath, typically due to exertion: the climb left me breathless. ∎ short of breath or appearing… Tear Gas , tear gas / ti(ə)r/ • n. gas that causes severe irritation to the eyes, chiefly used in riot control to force crowds to disperse. • v. (tear-gas) [tr.… Gastroscope , gas·tro·scope / ˈgastrəˌskōp/ • n. an optical instrument used for inspecting the interior of the stomach. DERIVATIVES: gas·tro·scop·ic / ˌgastrəˈskäp… Gas , Gas
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