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Perpend

Definition:

Verb: To ponder or contemplate.

Noun: A vertical stone or brick in a wall, especially one serving to support an horizontal structure such as a beam.

Sense 1 (Verb):

Usage: She would often perpend about the meaning of life during her long walks along the beach.

Example Sentence: Deep in thought, she would perpend the mysteries of the universe.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Usage: The mason had to carefully place the perpends to ensure the stability of the building.

Example Sentence: The perpends in the medieval castle had weathered hundreds of years and were still standing strong.

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