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   Single, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Singled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Singling (?).]
   1. To select, as an individual person or thing, from among a number; to choose out from others; to separate.
   
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   Dogs who hereby can single out their master in the dark. Bacon.
   
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   His blood! she faintly screamed her mind
   
   Still singling one from all mankind. More.
   
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   2. To sequester; to withdraw; to retire. [Obs.]
   
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   An agent singling itself from consorts. Hooker.
   
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   3. To take alone, or one by one.
   
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   Men . . . commendable when they are singled. Hooker.
   
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