Noun

(-)

(lb) merchandise

*{{quote-news, 2007, February 15, Eric Wilson, Babes in Label Land, New York Times citation

, passage=His playful point of view on youthful American sportswear, expressed in boxy mohair jackets with graphic resin bubble buttons and tomboy T-shirt dresses in superfine chiffon as bright as tangerine sorbet, is backed up with what stores would describe as the merch : easy scoop-neck cashmere sweaters in a mix of colors, lightweight T-shirts and sheared mink Army caps. }} ----

Noun

(uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another

(uncountable) forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion

(countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

A blessing, something to be thankful for.

(phrasal) Subjugation, power.

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, title=(The Celebrity), chapter=1 , passage=The stories did not seem to me to touch life. […] They left me with the impression of a well-delivered stereopticon lecture, with characters about as life-like as the shadows on the screen, and whisking on and off, at the mercy of the operator.}}