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  1. Oliver
    United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
    Although I am not disposed to maintain that the being born in a workhouse, is in itself the most fortunate and enviable circumstance that can possibly befall a human being, I do mean to say that in this particular instance, it was the best thing for Oliver Twist that could by possibility have occurred.
  2. thingummy
    something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
    'It's all over, Mrs. Thingummy!' said the surgeon at last.
  3. cocked hat
    hat with opposing brims turned up and caught together to form points
    Mrs. Mann ushered the beadle into a small parlour with a brick floor; placed a seat for him; and officiously deposited his cocked hat and cane on the table before him.
  4. waistcoat
    a sleeveless garment worn under a jacket and over a shirt
    These two causes made him answer in a very low and hesitating voice; whereupon a gentleman in a white waistcoat said he was a fool.
  5. inquire
    conduct an investigation of
    The parish authorities inquired with dignity of the workhouse authorities, whether there was no female then domiciled in 'the house' who was in a situation to impart to Oliver Twist, the consolation and nourishment of which he stood in need.
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