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noun Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

a considerable distance: They moved a far piece from here.

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So far, all the players seemed to be willing to wait their turn.
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The well, ghost or no ghost, is certainly a piece of history with a bold presence.
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As far as I can tell, this magazine spent as much time making fun of French politicians as it did of Muslims or Islam.
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But sources said that the evidence so far is pointing away from an ISIS connection.
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However, they were not seen to venture far into the surrounding deciduous forest.
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Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.
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I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!
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I was busy loading the piece when an exclamation of surprise from one of the men made me look up.
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In the evening, St. Peter's and its accessories were illuminated—by far the most brilliant spectacle I ever saw.
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