noun a noisy fight or argument.A brawl broke out between the police and the demonstrators, and many people were injured. See the full entry

transitive verb to provide (a written work) with explanatory notes or critical commentary.The translated version of the book was annotated in order to explain important aspects of Russian culture. See the full…

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adjective of, caused by, or pertaining to nonphysical, spiritual, or supernatural processes or influences.Telepathy is a form of psychic experience. See the full entry

transitive verb to cause to feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way.His conscience obliged him to take care of his elderly parents despite the hardship it involved.Being…