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noun • a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage • a message that departs from the main subject adverb • on or to one side • out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) • not taken into account or excluded from consideration • in a different direction • placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose • in reserve; not for immediate use | ||||
| 35% | 9 | A dictum or stipulation | ||
noun • a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity adjective satellite • showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | ||||
| 35% | 6 | A dictum | ||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||
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