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We strolled along the grassy bank of the river.
riverbanknoun
The sloping land at the edge of a river or lake.She hurried to the bank before it closed.
moneynoun
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He was utterly besotted with her from the moment they met.
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adjectiveStrongly infatuated; passionately in love.
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He was utterly with her from the moment they met.
infatuated; passionately in love
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He was utterly besotted with her from the moment they met.
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