“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
GAINSTROVE
Verb
gainstrove
simple past tense of gainstrive
Source: Wiktionary
GAINSTRIVE
Gain"strive`, v. t. & i. Etym: [See Again, and Strive.]
Definition: To strive or struggle against; to withstand. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRISP
(adjective) (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; “a sharp photographic image”; “the sharp crack of a twig”; “the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot”
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