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roar a prolonged loud cry of certain animals, esp lions How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the mountain villages of Switzerland, and along the roads, one has always the roar of the torrent in his ears. On his departure the Farmer grievously lamented the destruction of his sheep and oxen, but his wife, who had been a spectator to all that took place, said, "On my word, you are rightly served, for how could you for a moment think of shutting up a Lion along with you in your farmyard when you know that you shake in your shoes if you only hear his roar at a distance? Let the abysmal brute roar and the police and Mercenaries slay. |
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