adj. 1 carrying nothing in the hands; 2 having acquired or gained nothing
He stood there empty-handed while we carried the heavy boxes.
He stood there empty-handed while we carried the heavy boxes.
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Why do the people who walk away from the bookstore empty-handed look embarrassed?
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with nothing; carrying nothing; unrewarded;unsuccessful
full; successful
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