ages — the length of time during which a being or thing has existed; length of life or existence to the time spoken of or referred to: trees of unknown age; His age is 20 years.
gauges — to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure.
wages — Often, wages. money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week. Compare living wage, minimum wage.
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dark ages — the period from about the late 5th century ad to about 1000 ad, once considered an unenlightened period
