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To help a child or young animal get used to eating things other than their mother's milk, and to make them not dependent on sucking or seeking food from their mother.

Describing language or a speaker that conveys strong disapproval or criticism; characterized by harsh and scornful expressions.

A disposition in a will, where someone leaves behind property, assets, or personal belongings to be given to a specified person or entity after their death.

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

To reject or renounce something solemnly, typically under oath; for example, to give up a harmful habit or promise to avoid a certain action.

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

To carefully see something that is unclear or distant; to discern or espy by looking attentively.

A medicine that invigorates or strengthens.

A dull and stupid person; a blockhead.

causing harm or destruction; harmful and damaging.

Excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.

Any evergreen, conifer of the genus Pinus, characterized by long, needle-shaped leaves; certain species of this tree yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc.

To seek the favor, affection, or love of someone, especially with the intention of marriage.

Free from the living germs of disease, fermentation, or putrefaction.

To openly declare or confess; assert one's beliefs or opinions without hesitation.