present
/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/ noun A1- A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions. · wedding present· birthday present
- The position of a soldier in presenting arms. · The platoon stands at present.· He was at present near the headquarters gates.
- Poo; feces. · I think our toddler's just left us a little present in his diaper...· She has to deal with her cats' presents in the litterboxes on a daily basis, and she doesn't mind one bit.
Plural presents
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“Then, for the present, M.
“I saw you look at me to-day, Lizzy, when my aunt told us of the present report; and I know I appeared distressed; but don’t imagine it was from any silly cause.
In the next room is a new instrument just come down for her--a present from my master: she comes here to-morrow with him.”
Uneasiness now yielded to the most extreme dread on the part of those present.
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