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A military expedition carried out by Christians of Europe during the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslims.

The process of gradually wearing away, damaging, or destroying a material, typically metals, by chemical reactions, often due to exposure to moisture or other environmental factors.

A preliminary introduction to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance.

The act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure.

Immediate understanding or awareness of truth, facts, or situations without the need for a logical reasoning process; direct perception.

A person who oversees or directs work, enterprise, establishment, organization, district, etc.; a supervisor.

The quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.

A romantic or passionate relationship, typically characterized by love and affection; a love affair.

The act of hesitating, characterized by a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear.

A mixture, especially of diverse elements; a hodgepodge or jumble.

The act of cutting off or the state of being separated.

A person, team, company, or entity that engages in competition or rivalry.

A powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation used to enhance the appearance of the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.

The quality or state of expecting; the anticipation, belief, or desire that something will happen.

Something that blocks, obstructs, or closes with an obstacle; a hindrance or obstacle, especially in the context of impeding navigation.

The act of promoting, advancing, or contributing to the progress of something.

The protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.

The process of coming into view or becoming known, often referring to something that is newly formed or developed.

A place where things are stored, deposited, or offered for sale, such as a container for discarded clothing.

A narrow passage between buildings or houses that provides access from the street to backyards, garages, or other areas.

A room used for welcoming and entertaining guests in one's home; commonly referred to as the living room.

A pleasant smell that comes from spices, plants, cooking, etc.

An establishment where something, such as metal, sugar, or petroleum, is processed and purified.