Three Muskateers

Jyoti
An extremely abridged version for readers-on-the-go.
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  1. intrigue
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  2. plot
    a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
  3. counterplot
    a plot intended to subvert another plot
  4. swashbuckler
    a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
  5. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  6. romance
    a relationship between two lovers
  7. love
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
  8. loss
    the act of losing someone or something
  9. revenge
    action taken in return for an injury or offense
  10. duel
    a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people
  11. victory
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  12. rivalry
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
  13. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
  14. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  15. bribe
    payment made to corrupt a person in a position of trust
  16. scheme
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
  17. derring-do
    brave and heroic action
  18. camaraderie
    the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
  19. fame
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  20. tour de force
    a masterly or brilliant feat
  21. fin
    organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals
Created on Sun May 25 09:43:19 EDT 2008 (updated Sun May 25 10:49:31 EDT 2008)

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