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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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noun

Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.

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milquetoast

Part of Speech: nounPronunciation: /ˈmɪlktəʊst/

(originally United States) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.

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Common Phrases

. milquetoasthusband milquetoastmilquetoast casparmilquetoast casper
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Synonyms

softywimpwussfeebleineffectualinsipid

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Related Words

pantywaistsissymilksoppansymilquetoastymilquetoastedmeekishmeek

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