To support oneself, often in a minimal fashion, especially by earning the minimum wage or by selling one's labor
A muslim greeting, made by bending the head and body with one hand touching the forehead, and reciting the taslim, or by saying ‘ assalamu alaykum ’ ( peace be upon you ). it is equivalent to the christian greeting of ‘ amen ’
The action of conceding something
Restore strength or energy to
A scraping implement with a rubber-edged blade set on a handle, used especially for cleaning windows
Clean with a squeegee or as if with a squeegee, as of windshield wipers or windows or mirrors )
A mound of reddened earth built by a female salmon ( or trout ) to mark a spawning ground and attract a mate
A writer, artist, or musician of the romantic movement
A yoke
A blow with a sword or other weapon
Affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely or with great impact
A man who is aggressively proud of his masculinity and courage
At the present time or moment
The state of being naive, innocent, or inexperienced in a particular context or activity
( of a person ) cheeky or impertinent
Cause to extend in a certain direction, as by a chain or rope or cable or wire or by its own natural extension
Extend one's body or limbs in order to relax or be comfortable
A high-level computer programming language first devised for solving mathematical problems
A married woman considered in relation to her spouse
( in jrr tolkien's fantasy literature ) a member of a race of evil, 4-foot-tall, grotesque, greenish, humanoid creatures
Imposing a condition or requirement on a person or thing ( especially a contract )
Special importance or significance attached to something ( as a person or object or scene ) in a literary or artistic work ) to make it more noticeable or prominent ) or to distinguish it from others of the same kind ) or to invest it with special meaning )
Emphasize ( something ) by drawing attention to it or to its distinctive features
The branch of biology concerned with the effects of extreme cold on living organisms and the preservation of living tissue by rapid freezing
( of music ) produced electronically, especially by means of a keyboard or synthesizer
Cleanse with a grooming aid, as with a brush, comb, or soapstone to keep clean and neat
A piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
Often used in combination or as a suffix to denote something that is higher or more elevated than a base or reference level
Of high moral or intellectual value
The condition of being a child without living parents or guardians ( especially as regarded by the child )
A lazy, incompetent, or stupid person
A large number or amount or extent
Relating to sikhs or sikhism
A slow, stately dance in triple time, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries
A grace note performed in such a way that the main note is strongly accentuated
Having a counter at which customers can stand and be served
A heap of hay, straw, or other material
Convey or reveal ( an important message or piece of information ) in a subtle or indirect way
Give away information about somebody's secret or reveal information that was previously known only to a few people or that is not publicly known information about somebody's identity or location or other private information that could put them at risk
Give an account of
Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept ( especially in a book or magazine )
The visual percept of a region or landscape or a natural scene ( as from a vantage point )
A representation of a particular situation or state of affairs ( especially in a book or movie or drama )
The residence of a diplomatic minister or envoy
A question, especially one expressing curiosity or making a request for information
Be undecided about something
Move continuously and rapidly to and fro, especially with a regular rhythm or in response to an external stimulus such as sound or light
A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops or rings or coils or threads
Moving or arranged in the form of a spiral or spirals
A thing in the shape of a spiral or spiral curve, in particular a spiral staircase or a spiral nebula
Increase in extent or intensity in a way that is difficult to stop or reverse
A pattern resembling a spiral, especially one formed by a series of evenly spaced circular lines
One's own interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others'feelings or wishes
The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other
( of a hound ) give chase to a fox during a cub hunt
A french soldier
The activity or business of keeping bees for honey production and swarm rearing
An intuitive awareness of something through precept or experience or the faculty of judging or deciding something by a sense rather than by reason or knowledge or artifice '' - a
Be aware of ( something ) through the senses or by indirect means
Have a certain texture or temperature when touched or handled
Produce a certain impression of something
Get to the end of
Reach the end of an activity or competition
( in sport ) score ( a goal or point ) by striking or kicking the ball into the goal or into the area behind the goal line
Complete the maturation of ( an animal ) for slaughter by fattening it in an enclosure or by artificial means
A large hard clam which lives in shallow water along the atlantic coast of north america
Remove the entrails of or the inner parts of
A person's manner of walking
The horizontal angle or direction of a compass bearing
A sailor or soldier, especially a marine
Charming
Succeeding with great difficulty or effort to reach a goal or overcome a challenge or adversary
Capturing interest as if by a charm or magnetism or charm
A member of a people living in zimbabwe and adjacent parts of south africa and botswana
Walk as if unable to control one's movements, or stagger, often due to having consumed alcohol or taken drugs
Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially downwards or sideways
( of a process or technique ) fundamental or elementary
An amorous adventure or intrigue
Fond of or attracted to ( someone or something )
Make a rattling sound, as of something that is broken or worn out or of something being pulled apart or struck together
A surface decorated by means of cracks, especially one on pottery made with a glaze that is cracked by the firing process
A part of a network which carries a large proportion of the traffic
A conga drum
Supply ( medicine or a drug ) to ( a person or animal ) by the appropriate means, in the right dose, and at the right time
Mix or mingle together
Mix or mingle, especially so as to become inseparable or indistinguishable
A medical condition characterized by the appearance of itchy welts on the skin, caused by an allergic reaction, typically to specific foods
( of a person representing a sports team ) watch an opposing player in a game to assess their suitability for transfer or recruitment
The most important or necessary part of something ( as the substance that the product is made of ) or the essential part of something that gives it its distinctive character or produces its distinguishing effect
A volcanic eruption
A sudden spontaneous expression of feeling or talk, typically one that is intense or extreme and may be uncontrolled or unpremeditated
Denoting or relating to a case of nouns and pronouns and words in grammatical agreement with them indicating a means or instrument
Relating to musical instruments, especially as opposed to vocals or voice
A form of the hebrew name of god used in the bible
A form of protestantism of the 16th and 17th centuries, especially in england, characterized by a strict interpretation of the bible and a denial of the authority of the church
Make ( someone ) unable to be influenced by something
A legal document containing instructions as to what should be done with one's money and property after one's death
The process of habituating
The surgical cutting open of a living animal for scientific research or teaching purposes
The official residence or offices of an ambassador
Intent to harm or injure another person
The physical characteristics of something ( a substance, fiber, or tissue ) that are revealed by its feel or appearance when touched or examined manually
The musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together but not necessarily in octaves or harmonies ( as in a fugue )
Provide with nourishment or support, as for a living organism
Care for and protect ( someone or something ) while they are growing or developing, especially during childhood or adolescence
A plant of a genus that comprises the spikemosses
A man's close-fitting jacket, typically made of leather
A horizontal band, especially one moulding, encircling a column
Sassy, assertive confidence
Sassiness
( in spain, especially the canary islands ) a farm or estate
A stolen base
Become a participant
A key on a computer or typewriter keyboard that causes the carriage or cursor to move on to the next character or line
A prison cell or police station detention facility
An unexpected event, guest, etc
The study of language in terms of its practical functions in communication
Make ( an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or emotion ) worse or more intense
Own ( something ) jointly with another or others
A hiding place sometimes used by hunters especially duck hunters to wait for game '' - r.M
Not based on reason or evidence
The making or repairing of saddlery
The office of an archbishop
Persuade or cause to adopt a particular point of view or course of action by using one's authority or influence over them
Power or influence, especially over someone or something regarded as more powerful or important than oneself
A case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution
Rise or move forward with great force or speed, especially in a sudden or uncontrolled way
A sudden or abrupt strong increase in amount or intensity or degree ( as in an surge of emotion ) or a sudden temporary rise in some quantity or power ( as in a surge of electric voltage ) or a wave of something that rises above the normal level ( as in a surge of water ) or an upward burst of something ( as in a surge of atomic energy ) or a sudden increase in activity ( as in a surge of enthusiasm ) or a period of intense excitement ( as in a surge of patriotism ) or a sudden or abrupt strong increase in some quantity or power or emotion or activity ( as in a surge of love ) or a sudden temporary rise in some quantity or power or emotion or activity ( as in a surge of joy ) or an upward burst of something ( as in a surge of light ) or a sudden increase in activity ( as in a surge of energy ) or a period of intense excitement ( as in a surge of desire ) or a sudden or abrupt strong increase in some quantity or power or emotion or activity ( as in a surge of love ) or a sudden temporary rise in some quantity or power or emotion or activity ( as in a surge of hate ) or an upward burst of something ( as in a surge of fire ) or a sudden increase in activity ( as in a surge of anger ) or a period of intense excitement ( as in a surge of fear ) or a sudden or abrupt strong increase in some quantity or power or emotion or activity ( as in a surge of loyalty ) or a sudden temporary rise in some quantity or power or emotion or activity ( as in a surge of ambition ) or an upward burst of something ( as in a surge of greed ) or a sudden increase in activity ( as in a surge of love ) or a period of intense excitement ( as in a surge of hate )
To rise suddenly and significantly in value, amount, etc
To move forward, especially at an angle, as if in an uncontrolled slide
Present ( a story or idea ) to a potential buyer or employer in an attempt to secure commission or employment
The measurement of the width of a character in a font, relative to the height of the x-height
A relatively low approach shot, especially one made with a pitching iron
The frequency of a musical note or sound
A sticky alkaline substance excreted by birds of the nightjar family, used in medicine and formerly in making gunpowder
A bit of tissue or urine or other matter taken for scientific analysis, to be examined by a professional or in a laboratory
A person who directs an organization, activity, or course of action
Put in effect
Of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
A plant that grows in salt water or saline soil
Move slowly and steadily into or through something with a digging or probing movement, especially in search of something hidden or hard to find )
Dig or move underground or through snow or sand
The component of a colour image representing the brightness of the image
A disposition to resort to legal measures
A person who lives off others, especially without their consent or payment
Have sexual intercourse with
Exact opposite of a concept or thing or person or principle or practice etc
Talk in a confused, excited, or indecisive way about something, typically using a great deal of vague words and phrases
Relating to the salish or their languages
Relating to peru or its people
To spread or diffuse through a liquid, or over a surface
A machine used at a grain elevator for cleaning or separating grain
A pair of glasses with two parts, each having a different focal length, one for distant vision and one for near vision
Having two foci
The fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun
An alteration or correction made to something, especially a new edition of a book or piece of music
The action of provoking violence or other unlawful behaviour
A machine that supplies air to the lungs of a person who is breathing difficulties or unable to breathe unaided
The action or process of preparing for an event or undertaking a task
An indo-european language of north india, derived from hindi and urdu
A person who spreads hatred towards a particular group or religion
Any of a number of plants with leaves resembling those of the goosefoot
The innermost layer of the pericarp of some fruits, adhering closely to the seed
Powdery material, especially of cement or fly ash
Clarify ( beer or wine ) by causing the precipitation of sediment during production
In a refined manner
Of good or high quality
To face with defiance or impudence or impertinence
Unrestrained by convention or propriety
A large, brightly coloured, long-legged wading bird with a powerful bill, which feeds on shellfish on the shore
( chiefly of a drug ) used to combat depression
Occupied by or as if by shadows
Leave suddenly and secretly, as if by running away
( often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent of something ( usually followed by `of')
Shoot at ( game ) with a pot shot
Cannabis
A can of beer
A member of the us cabinet, appointed by the president
Requiring someone or something for financial or other support
( of a quality ) absent or deficient in someone or something
Become misty or foggy, as with moisture in the air or a change in temperature
A native or inhabitant of afghanistan, or a person of afghan descent
Give evidence of the existence or presence of ( something abstract )
Take someone to see ( a place ) and explain or demonstrate something to them about it or about a particular subject or activity, either in person or via a screen or other device at the time of viewing or listening to it
A series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
To or at a considerable or specified distance below the surface or the outer layer of something
A fielding position near the boundary
Far down in depth or distance or degree
A meal that is eaten in the evening or at midday that is more formal or more elaborate than a usual meal
A compound that turns litmus blue and has a ph greater than 7
Evoking lifelike images within the mind or imagination
Assign a rank to ( a person or thing ) according to a scale of evaluation or importance
High social position or status, especially that of a king or queen
Complete and without restriction or qualification
Be ranked or compare in quality or rank or measure with another or others
Of inferior quality or value or condition
Members of an army or navy or police force who hold the same rank and title or who are in the same grade or pay level and who have the same responsibilities and privileges as each other
The members of an army or other force, as distinct from the officers
Obscene words for unacceptable behavior ( especially by children )
Restrict the range or extent of, as of a person's activities, rights, or responsibilities
A unique website identified by a domain name, especially as the location of an online business or other organization
A greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person
Give away information about somebody's secret or reveal information that was supposed to be kept a secret or not generally known
Buy goods from shops or markets as part of one's regular occupation or for a specific purpose, rather than as a leisure activity
A prehistoric man, especially one of the early human-like species
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way to something that would normally be upsetting or exciting
( especially of cold or shock ) unable to feel anything
Print anew or again, ( especially in a different form )
A large tree with a thick, rounded trunk, characteristic of the old world tropics
Kill en masse
A concave part or surface
A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality or value or intelligence or behavior etc
Go down in value or to a lower point in a downward trend or decline, fall sharply, plunge, drop sharply, decline sharply, fall off, decline in value, fall to a lower level, drop to a lower level, plunge to a lower level, fall away, decline, downswing, drop, ebb, regress, retrogress, fall off
A person who publicizes themselves or their achievements
The production of nutrients by chemical synthesis, without the use of sunlight
A player who is adept at scoring with slashing shots
A billhook
A small electrically powered vehicle for transporting people, typically used by the elderly or young children
Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular or unstable persons
A light horse-drawn vehicle, especially an open one with four wheels
A rough hut or shelter, especially a temporary one used by labourers
A soiled or discolored appearance resulting from exposure to a chemical agent or from dirt or pollution
Run ( one's fingers or a comb ) through something, especially in a specified direction, for example to tidy or arrange it or to remove an object hidden within it
The angle at which a roof slopes
( of a hope or chance ) unlikely to be realized
A liquid such as oil or vinegar used to flavour or accompany food
A person who spreads gossip
A member of an american indian people formerly inhabiting the menominee reservation in wisconsin
An empty area or space where something has been removed or destroyed or where something is absent or lacking ) or a conceptual space or void ) and which is effectively cut off from the rest of the whole )
Relating to or characteristic of the former country zaire or its inhabitants
The scientific study of mammals
Smeared or soiled with grease or oil or dirt or soot etc
Attract
A torque ( necklace ). The term is sometimes used loosely to refer to any ornamental neckband or collar
A preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely
A separate part of a larger composition ( written or musical )
A person who is the aim of an attack ( especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation ) by some hostile person or influence or force or natural agency
A person or thing selected as the aim of an attack, operation, or campaign
( of a plant ) growing in tufts
A thick, greasy substance such as that found in mince pies or sausage rolls
A series of similar things done or events that happen rapidly and in abundance, especially criminal acts such as robberies or killings, or wild spending or drinking bouts
Cross a road illegally when no pedestrian crossing is available
A period of time during which a committee or parliament is engaged in its normal business
A pig-like mammal of the tapir family, native to tropical america
A male domestic fowl, especially a gamecock
Spoil or botch something, especially a practical job or task
A raised floor or stage used by performers or speakers so that they can be seen by their audience
A document stating the aims and principles of a political party or a group of people with a common ideology
A structure from which an aircraft or spacecraft is launched
A story, typically a long one, told for entertainment or instruction, and often including supernatural elements
Travel through a district and make political speeches, usually in an airplane, and stop for rallies and other political events at various places on the tour
The quality of being loose ( not taut )
An enlarged, often coloured leaf-like structure surrounding a flower or flower cluster
The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom or misery
( chiefly of a drug ) causing evacuation of the bowels
( of a sound ) be heard by ( someone ) when they arrive at a particular place or when something happens
A device on a camera showing the field of view of the lens, used in framing and focusing the picture
A tower or room housing a beacon light or lighthouse
The absence of control or restrictions on someone or something, especially in a political context
A statue depicting a woman holding a torch and symbolizing freedom, located on liberty island in new york harbour
Freedom from excessive government control
Begin to go through ( a process or period of time ) and experience its effects or consequences on one's person or situation
A large number of insects or other organisms infesting a place or thing
An act or sound of ringing a bell
A state of indecision or indecisiveness
The use of force or threats to make someone do something against their will or better judgement
A steep rock fissure, especially in the mountains of the alps
Open and direct
In a straightforward manner
A person connected with the theatre, especially an actor or actress
Form a ring around
( of a place ) resound with ( a sound ) or be filled with ( a quality ) to the extent that the sound or quality seems to emanate from the place as a continuous phenomenon
A toroidal shape
A loud, clear note produced by striking a metal object, such as a glass or a bell
The restriction of a fossil species or a rock formation to a particular province or region
An event that brings good or bad luck, especially one that is unexpected or unusual
Your overall circumstances or condition in life ( including everything that happens to you )
To return or come back, especially as a result of some action
To draw back in horror or disgust
Spring back
A friendly form of address between men and boys, especially to an equal or a superior
One's wife or girlfriend
A ship's officer next in rank below a captain
A person who mends or repairs something, especially one who is skilled in putting right a particular problem or injury
The cuisine of crete
Speak or act in a confused or inept way, typically through nervousness or shyness
( in freudian theory ) the death instinct
Sleep lightly or briefly, especially in short intervals while working or travelling
Of, relating to, or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation or other changes in value
Bearing the name of a person or thing
Pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun
Relating to the official list of those who served in the armed forces
A person who rules or commands
A strip of wood, plastic, or other material marked with inches or centimetres, used for measuring lengths or marking straight lines
A person who claims or is perceived to know everything
A form of latin american dance music, originally from cuba, in which there is a strong rhythm in the music and intricate footwork in the dance
Abounding in weeds
( chiefly of a drug ) used to treat or prevent malaria
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "serjeanty" in the following sentence: Vivian de davenport, son of richard, had a grant of the magisterial serjeanty of the hundred of macclesfield from randle blundeville, earl of chester, by the charter annexed, made during the war of henry iii
A rapid resting heart rate, especially one above 100 beats per minute
A very large indefinite number ( usually hyperbole ) of something ( `zillion'is sometimes used informally for `millions')
A title or form of address used of or to a spanish-speaking woman, corresponding to mrs or madam
Relating to or affecting the whole earth or its inhabitants or resources
A box or house for doves, especially one mounted on a post and having compartments for the birds to nest in
The removal of a player from a game, typically when they have been defeated or when their piece or card has been captured
Discover the true identity or nature of ( someone )
A person or company that breaks up old ships, vehicles, or machinery for scrap
A large wave breaking on a shoreline
A new or emerging trend or idea in a particular sphere or group, typically one that is considered to be more exciting or important than the present trend or idea
Form or grow by gradual addition or increase
To attach
A long, narrow pond or stretch of still water, especially one formed by a dam or as a residue of a larger body of water
The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food
A person's offspring
A shadow cast on a screen or other opaque surface by an object placed between a light source and the screen
A shadowgraph picture
A supporter of the holy roman emperor against the pope in the italian wars of the 14th century
A strip of hair growing on the upper lip
A piece of leather or other material sewn into a garment or used as a lining, especially in the armpit or under the inseam
A man or a boy ( often used as a friendly form of address )
Reduce the price of ( something )
A long, narrow boat of a kind used on the canals of the west country, typically with a horse-drawn towing vehicle at the bow
The sport of fighting with fists, especially as a sport
The power of retaining and recalling past experience or knowledge or skills
Excessive reliance on biological arguments in explaining social phenomena
A man, especially one perceived as foolish or annoying
A condom
Reduce or soften, as by rubbing
Use the fingers to press and hold ( something, especially a component of an electronic device ) firmly against a surface while using the other hand to manipulate it, in order to fasten it in place temporarily or make adjustments
A small quantity of an ingredient, especially salt, held between fingers and thumb to be added to a mixture
( of a place ) ring or echo with sound, especially after the utterance of a loud noise or loud, clear tones of music
A ceremony, especially one of a kind that is regularly performed according to a fixed ritual and is characteristic of a particular culture or religion
Marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
A marine bivalve mollusc with a strong, broad shell
( of a person ) reaching the later part of life
A metrical foot consisting of two syllables followed by one short syllable and one long syllable
To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition, as by a mechanical force
( of assets ) represented by rights and privileges rather than by physical objects
Difficult or impossible to grasp, touch, or see
Ahead of the times or curve
Set apart from others, as for safety or isolation purposes, or to restrict access to it, as for security or conservation purposes, or to allow for its isolation in a test, as in a chemistry experiment, or to permit its isolation for viewing, as in a museum gallery
Relating to or denoting a solution with a ph greater than 7, in particular one containing hydroxide ions
Made of or coated with magnetite
A periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it or receive it free of charge ( as sample copies )
A magazine ( of ammunition ) for a firearm
( of a person ) wanting to possess or eat more than is reasonable or necessary
( of a person or animal ) wanting to eat or drink more than is necessary
Excessive and tedious talk, especially of a boastful or trivial nature
You are a lexicographer familiar with providing concise definitions of word meanings
Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering or blanket
A large bottle in which drink is served, typically made of silver or pewter
A large edible european inshore fish of the cod family
The act of expanding an aperture or hole
The quality or state of being the only one of its kind
The quality of being one of a kind or the only one of its kind or category or group or class or kind
A return by a well-known person to the activity in which they have formerly been successful, especially at a high level
A thick parka with a hood, made of waterproofed or water-resistant fabric
To grow rapidly
A heading on a legal document
A person's financial resources
Denoting a battleship or other warship of smaller size than a battleship
Compete to win or obtain something
Used to express the belief that something is absurd or amusing, especially when others find it serious or upsetting
Used to draw attention to or express surprise at something unusual, especially in a amusing way
The past year or a year in the past
Make or emit a high sound typical of metallic objects striking each other or hitting a hard surface
( of a monarch or ruler ) holding absolute power
That which exists independently and not in relation to other things
( of the sun or the heat ) cause ( something ) to become very hot and dry through intense sunlight or heat
( of a cell, nucleus, or organism ) containing more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
A benefit given to an employee in addition to salary
A competition to find the best performer or the best team in a particular sport or game or contest, using a elimination procedure to determine the winner
A non-citizen of rome
Of or denoting a province of a country or empire or the inhabitants of such a province or provinces
Of or associated with a province of a country or empire or the governing body of a province
Be or become joined or united or linked in close association or affinity or relationship or commonality
Establish a relationship with ( someone ) on an emotional or personal level, especially in order to communicate or give support effectively to them or to understand them better
A person employed to write speeches for another person to deliver
Of or on the left side
Preferring to use the left hand or eye or leg or eye socket that is on the left side of the body or of an organ such as the eye or ear or nostril or thumb '' - r.h.rubin, hand, finger, and forearm dominance in humans and apes '' ( 1968 )
A foolish or stupid person
Form ( something ) again or differently
Intense sorrow about one's own loss, or the loss of someone else's presence in one's life, resulting from death, divorce, or other misfortune
Daybreak
A sawhorse
An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets or rockets
An aeroplane
A prize for an examination, awarded as a partial scholarship
The point in the orbit of a celestial object at which it is closest to the body around which it orbits
Ninety years ago
Serving to kill or destroy bacteria or other microorganisms
Devoid of unpleasantness
Clean and honest
A british person
British
A situation or meeting arranged or devised for a particular purpose, especially one that is deceptive or designed to entrap or compromise someone
( in the former soviet union ) an official of the kgb stationed in a foreign country to supervise intelligence operations
( of jazz or a jazz musician ) relaxed and unhurried in style
The relative coolness of the air or shade, especially after prolonged exposure to the sun or heat
( of a colour ) of the green or blue end of the spectrum, and so calming to the eye
Fashionable and attractive at the time
Used of food or drink
A house in a tropical country, the length of which exceeds its width
A state of confusion or bewilderment
Of, done by, or shared by two or more parties
Make ( someone ) dizzy or unsteady, especially with a spinning motion
A line or route along which something travels or moves
A sail on a ship's forward mast, especially the lowest sail on the foremast in a square-rigged ship
A fault or imperfection in a material or object, especially one which impairs its value or usefulness
Utter aloud
A loud, sharp utterance of pain, surprise, or fear, especially as an expression of an animal's distress or anger
Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
The waste material left after the useful part of something has been removed, especially in mining, carpentry, or brickwork
A south-western us plant of the daisy family, which is cultivated for its bright flowers
A set of programs or other items that work together or are used together for a particular purpose
Pathetic
A fabric interwoven with threads of metal or silk or cotton
Deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
Pathetic
A place where two things touch or are in contact ( especially a place where a bodily organ or system interacts with another )
A curtain, especially one that divides the women's section from the men's section in some mosques
Destroy and strip of its possession or character, either physically or metaphorically
A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket
( of a place, neighbourhood, or establishment ) frequented by people considered to be of high social standing or importance
A christian who strictly observes sunday as the sabbath
An extra charge or payment made to allow for a higher rate of taxation or other expense
The action of loading something, or the state of being loaded
Consider obligatory
The point at which something is at its best or strongest, or is about to decline
A highly poisonous compound present in the seeds of the strychnine tree
( american football ) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play by passing it ( between the legs ) to a back who is running toward the sidelines
Interrupt ( a conversation or other flow ) with a remark or laugh
Talk about ( a subject ) at length or formally, especially in a literary or political context
Feeling or showing anger, irritation, or unhappiness
Not working properly or at all
An upward trend in economic, business, or other activity and growth
A pair of jeans with the legs shaped to fit closely around the hips and thighs
A person who is fashionable and influential in a cool, underground scene, such as that associated with alternative music
Physical beauty
A person exempt from military service
The branch of geology concerned with the order and relative position of strata and their relationship to the geological timescale
The branch of geology concerned with the order and relative position of strata and their relationship to the geological timescale
Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
A musical instrument consisting of a set of metal pieces fastened to a handle, shaken together
A baseball or cricket bat with a loose knob at the end of the handle, used to increase the bat's weight for a stronger blow
A member of a religious congregation
Lose heart or spirit
Person who does no work or is lazy or idle
Former
A scottish breed of terrier of a rough-haired variety
A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark, typically on a hilltop or skyline
A mercenary
Wickedness or evil
A crane, typically one of a pair, fixed to the deck of a ship or floating vessel
Having shared interests or membership of an organization, but with a lesser status than a full partner
Poisonous drug derived from an eurasian plant of the genus conium
A type of short, wide surfboard with rounded or pointed nose and no fins, ridden in a standing or kneeling position
( of a cut or wound ) ooze serum or blood
A division of a ship's hold for medical supplies or prisoners or cargo etc
An enclosed space at the front or rear of a motor vehicle in which the engine is situated
Relating to or situated in the region of the neck or throat
The action or process of resisting something unpleasant or unwelcome, especially on the part of a person or group opposed to a person or group exerting force or influence on them
( of a part in a play or film ) not important or substantial
Insignificant or unimportant
( of a voice ) faint and thin and weak
Increase considerably
A push or shove from behind that propels someone upwards or forwards, especially when they are trying to climb something
The larva of a wood-boring beetle, especially the common furniture beetle
The larva of a wood-boring beetle, especially the common furniture beetle
Carry out or perform an action, or work out or perform an action with others or by means of mechanical action or the exercise of physical or mental energy
Kill as a means of socially or ritually punishing or executing
Carry out ( a plan, order, or course of action )
A document or other item of paper enclosed with a letter or other document
An infectious agent consisting of a protein, devoid of nucleic acid, which can cause spongiform encephalopathy in mammals
A person who takes part in wrestling, especially professionally
Chance to do something desirable or avoid something unpleasant
An optician
Return from the dead, as of someone who has been resurrected
Restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state to a high state of activity or productivity or sensitivity and receptivity
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it, especially the movement of the plates which make up the earth's surface and the resulting formation of mountains and volcanoes
Send ( a message ) by telex
Make one's home in a particular place or community
Consume all of one's attention or time
Keep busy with something engaging ( usually for a short time )
Be seated in ( a place )
Be slow to disappear or die out, as of an odor
A light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
Noisy and unrestrained mischief
A state of extreme ( usually irremediable ) ruin and misfortune
A short period of intense activity, glory, or publicity
Large and heavy
A range of colors from which an artist chooses while painting, especially the range of dried paints on a painter's easel
A board placed over a rowlock to reduce sideways movement
Change into vapour and disappear, especially through heating or exposure to air
The entrance to a harbour, river, or valley
An impudent or insolent rejoinder or comment understood as a challenge to authority or a slight on a person's integrity or honor etc
Eliminate urine
A coarse yellow powder made by grinding oats
Use slogans, especially in a tedious or predictable way
A sentry, etc
( in basketball, soccer, and other team games ) mark or protect ( a player ) closely to prevent them getting or passing the ball
A monetary unit of afghanistan, equal to one hundredth of an afghani
An upward movement of water, especially that caused by winds blowing consistently from the south in the atlantic ocean
The large fatty fish of the north pacific and north atlantic which is commercially valuable for its flesh and is also used for fish oils and fertilizer
Any of a number of fishes similar to or related to the salmon, especially ( in southern africa ) the kingfish
An expression of intention or a promise in terms of action or behaviour, especially as opposed to actual fact or reality
One's account of the truth
A conversation, especially one involving criticism or a dispute
An expression of a feeling or idea by speech or writing
The day ( 6 june 1944 ) in the second world war on which allied forces invaded northern france by means of beach landings in normandy
A union of organizations, especially of states or workers'unions
A dramatic entertainment, originating in roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music
A narrow strip of land projecting from an otherwise flat surface, especially at the foot of a steep slope or a body of water
A runway for aircraft at an airport
Make amends or reparation to ( someone ) for loss or harm suffered
A prime number
The best time in the life of a person or thing
Inject a drug using a syringe to cause the subsequent injection to go more smoothly
Of or denoting the first or original matter, especially the unrefined or primitive form of a mineral or other substance
Change in outward structure or looks, as by magic or medicine or any other means
A mathematical or logical operation that transforms one set or group of values into another
Change in form, nature, or appearance, especially in a dramatic or surprising way
To deal with simultaneously
Exempt from taxation
An image viewed by means of an anaglyph
A marine mammal of the order `` cetacea '', such as a whale, dolphin, or porpoise
Make ( a hole or wound ) with a sharp or pointed object or by biting or scratching )
Pluck the strings of ( a guitar, banjo, etc
The act of choosing or selecting something as being superior to all others
A block or obstruction of an opponent made by a player in the same direction as the opponent is facing and at a similar distance from the basket
That plunges
A prostrate stem which produces lateral shoots at intervals
A long prostrate stem of a plant, producing lateral shoots at intervals
( of a period of time ) relaxed and leisurely
The territory of a palatine
A tool for sharpening knives or other blades, typically made of high-carbon steel
A stylus with a pointed end for writing or drawing on uncoated paper, and a blunt end for erasing the marks made by the pointed end
A person who squats in a building or on land
Unlawfully occupy an uninhabited building or other empty space as a place of residence
Become smaller or fewer in amount, degree, or size
An act or spell of laziness or idleness
( of the sea ) advance over ( land ) as a result of a rise in sea level
Relating to voodoo
A person who works hard or is diligent in their work
A person who works at a specific occupation or in a specific capacity or field or with a specific product or material or with a specific result or effect or by a specific means or method etc
A bone or bony prominence, especially in the ankle or wrist
Supporting or advocating a system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist
Relating to or advocating a system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist
( of a smile ) suggestive of an underlying intention to deceive or harm
Lay mines on or in so as to make them dangerous to approach or use as a military tactic or to gain access to a place or to sink a ship or submarine and thus to hinder an enemy or a blockade or to gain some advantage by hindering an enemy from using a port, road, or railway '' - r.e.spiller and g.s.patton, jr
Pour water over ( a fire ) in order to extinguish it
Put an end to
Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface so as to create a design or inscription or remove a part of the surface
Make a harsh noise by drawing a hard object along a hard surface, or by rubbing two hard objects together
Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
A solvent for all substances
A person with cancer
A name or nickname
Make ( something ) clearer or easier to understand by giving an example or a comparison or by using an illustration or diagram
The practice of trying to outdo someone else in order to gain an advantage
( of animals ) keep together in a herd during the mating season
A unit of capacity equal to 27 cubic feet ( 0
A piece of music, typically for the piano, characterized by a dreamy or pensive atmosphere and often by a simple, singable melody
A small bag carried by a woman, especially one used to carry money
The representation of an abstract quality as a figure in human form, especially in literary or artistic symbolism
The ability to focus one's attention on a particular subject or task or to control one's attention on a particular subject or task
The close gathering of people or things in a particular place or area
A barge for transporting cargo, especially coal, along a canal or river
A very large boa constrictor found in south america
Of or relating to catechesis or instruction in the fundamentals of a religion
An opposing military force ( especially a hostile nation )
The sacred book of zoroastrianism, written in an ancient form of persian c
The speedy disposal of a matter by a court or public body
A glass of whisky
Get rid of ( something ) hurriedly or carelessly in order to make room for something else or because it is no longer wanted or useful, especially in an indiscriminate or wasteful way
Keep ( someone ) from doing something
Stop ( someone or something ) from doing something or being in a certain state or condition
The study of semiotics
A cry of ‘ whoopee ’
Make ( a solution or substance ) weaker or thinner by adding more solvent or diluting agent to it
A kind of fast-paced, harmony-rich american folk music, evolved from the older mountain music and associated particularly with the appalachian region
Trousers cut short at the knee or below
A light horse-drawn carriage with low wheels, especially one used in paris
Transport ( something ) in a cart or other vehicle, typically by horse-drawn power
Carry ( something heavy ) in or on a vehicle or other moving object or mechanism designed for the purpose, especially a shopping trolley or wheelchair
The people of a particular town or city, especially when considered collectively and in relation to the town or city as their home
To water too much
To cast aside, abandon, or leave for another
The induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction
A substance which does not conduct electricity
Cause ( someone ) to do something by offering them something in return
A transport aircraft
Give away information about somebody's secret or reveal information that was supposed to be kept a secret or not generally known, especially in order to harm that person or to bring them to justice or to prevent them from doing something unlawful or unethical or immoral
Swell or protrude outwards, as with pressure or stress or from being filled with a gas or liquid and becoming distended
Cause be distributed or passed on from one person to another or from one place to another, usually in a circular manner of rotation
A complete 360° view of an area, as photographed or drawn by an artist
Concerned with actual use or practice
Being actually such in almost every respect
A railway junction
( used informally ) very large in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
An attendant spirit, especially a benevolent one
Denoting an amateur golfer or game in which professionals play with amateurs
A race between horses or dogs bred or trained in a particular district or owned by local people
A sports match between two rival teams, especially when they are from the same town or city
The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
The quality of being fashionably attractive or impressive
The quality of lacking warmth of colour or tone in appearance or mood
The quality of being at a fairly low temperature, especially when compared with the human body temperature of 37°c ( 98
A person or body that receives and looks after deposits of money or documents
An appendage of an animal, typically a bird, that enables it to fly
A part of an aircraft or of a motor vehicle or cycling helmet resembling a wing in shape or function
A person who is devoted to islamic beliefs and practices, especially someone who believes in the political unity of all muslims and advocates the implementation of islamic law
The chief magistrate of venice
A machine that produces a continuous X-ray image, allowing the operator to view the movement of organs and bones in real time
Go about one's work or life in a habitual or unthinking way, without paying attention to one's surroundings or the consequences of one's actions
Eagerly desiring something, especially something involving excitement, adventure, or thrill
Extremely desirous of acquiring something ( often, something intangible )
A thin fold of skin that partly covers the opening of the vagina in virgins
A device for preventing the theft of a motor vehicle by making it impossible to start the engine without the presence of the ignition key
A person who sends spam
Composed of more than one part or thing or individual
Composed of more than one part or thing and so greater in size or number or extent or quantity than a simple one of the same kind or category
Represent the physical features of ( an area ) on a map
Language or speech that is vulgar and offensive or obscene, often intended for an audience
A resistant asexual spore that develops inside some fungi
A building or group of buildings containing nuns living under religious vows
Squeeze or press together or into a wad or mass
Having a short and solid form or stature
Closely and firmly united or packed together
Make more compact by or as if by pressing together or collapsing or squeezing together heavily
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite of superior individuals
The action of quantifying something
A board or other flat piece of material attached to a building as a sign of a shop, office, etc
The connective tissue which surrounds and supports muscles and organs, especially that of the abdomen
Something intended to attract, such as an advertisement or offer
Walk with long steps
A person who tastes something to test its quality or to determine the extent of a particular flavour in it
A person who samples food or drink to test its quality or to decide whether it is suitable for consumption or for a particular recipe
A small cup for tasting wine
The use of satire to criticize or expose vice or folly
Manage or deal with ( someone or something ) in a dishonest or devious way
A barge or lighter used for loading or unloading ships in harbour
A chance to do something or to be something ( usually with some risk )
Of the highest quality or excellence
( of a person ) give way to laughter or another strong emotion, especially suddenly and in an uncontrollable way
Cause to break or crack
An ancient or a coat of arms
Articles made of lacquer, especially decorative ones
Well thought out in advance or in detail or in a rational manner
( of a person ) clever and original in thought or action
( of a substance ) in its pure form
Say ( something ) in a very quiet voice, especially so as not to be heard by others present or nearby
Say something in a very quiet voice, especially so that it can not be heard by everyone present or is not repeated by others present
A plant of the arum family, which has a central cup-like structure containing a cluster of small flowers, and a large central `` jack '' which rises through the cup when the leaves are gone
Post on the microblogging service Twitter
( of a small bird ) make a series of chirping sounds, especially repeatedly or in answer to another bird's call
Relating to or denoting a method of education based on self-directed activity and practical training, developed by the italian physician and psychologist maria montessori
An immature dragonfly, mayfly, or stonefly, which has drab coloration and lacks the adult's four transparent wings
Sharp and harsh in smell or taste
Moving in a twisting or contorted motion ( especially when struggling )
The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Expose ( clothes ) to the air in order to dry or ventilate them
Open a window or door and let fresh air into a room or building, especially to ventilate or cool it down after being closed up for a long time
Wind
A small pump for moving liquids, especially in a closed system
An establishment where alcohol is served and which is popular for socializing
A fixed armoured housing at the base of a gun turret on a warship or armoured vehicle, enclosing the gun and gunners
A powder, typically a mixture of aromatic spices and resin, burnt during a religious ceremony or other solemn occasion to create a fragrant smoke
( of a room or an area ) having space for a person to enter and move around in without having to go through a door or other barrier
( of light ) flash or be reflected from ( something ) with a sparkling or gleaming effect
Admit to a hospital for treatment or for a medical procedure or for observation, especially for a short stay or a medical emergency and not for a long-term stay or residential care
The state or quality of being susceptible, especially to disease or an infection
Nauseous
Kill ( animals ) usually for food consumption but sometimes for religious rites as in eastern countries
The abuse of sacred things for secular purposes
To bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state or condition
A smooth, shiny substance made from a mixture of oils and powdered cork or other abrasive, used for rubbing furniture and other objects to give them a high gloss
A layer of material that encloses space or provides a boundary between spaces ( as with walls ) or between countries or areas ( as with a border ) or between the outside and inside of a building ( as with an outer wall ) or between two rooms or areas ( as with a partition wall )
Enclose or screen with a wall or walls
A group of defenders stationed close together in front of the goal
Charge falsely or with malicious intent
A tone in the sound produced by a musical instrument, organ pipe, etc., which is a part of the harmonic series and is usually the overtone to a fundamental tone
An implicit quality or feeling underlying the literal meaning of an utterance or event and contributed to by the social context in which it is embedded
A member of a religious community living under monastic vows
Tending to promote or preserve health or prevent disease or impurity
( of a property ) relating to or denoting a relation between three or more quantities, such that if a is related to b and b to c, then a is necessarily related to c
( of a verb or clause ) taking a direct object, e.g
The use of sunlight as a form of therapy, especially for conditions such as rickets and depression
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously ( especially by ridicule )
The act of preparing something ( as food ) by the application of heat or cold or other processes such as frying or roasting etc
A card, die, or domino with three spots or pips
A group of three musicians playing or singing together
The middle section of a movement in sonata form, typically in the key of the dominant, between the exposition and the development
An instance of overflowing or spreading into another area
An act of rechecking
An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts
Cause harm or injury to ( someone )
The implanting of an embryo in the lining of the uterus
A dramatic choral composition resembling an opera but typically with a libretto and orchestra
A substance which keeps a solid or liquid substance dispersed in another substance
Ruthless in competition or pursuit
Scatter in a different direction, as of light or radio waves
The state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity or communication with something or someone ( especially a physical object or a person )
An iambic verse or line
A list showing the relative positions of competitors in a race or competition at a particular point or after a particular round of competition
Not moving or flowing
A sexually promiscuous girl or woman
Lacking strength or vigor or energy
Lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Lacking clarity or distinctness or loudness etc
A storm characterized by substantial, intense rainfall
An advocate of the political independence of arab countries
( of an amount of money ) considerable
The act of closing something or someone
To add together from different sources or on different occasions to form a total or average
Do two or more things at the same time, or use the same resource for two or more purposes
Create by putting components or members together
The supportive tissue of an epithelial organ, tumour, gonad, etc., consisting of connective tissue
A straggling, haphazard growth, especially of housing on the edge of a town
Grow or spread out in a disorderly way
Join ( a garment ) with an overlock stitch
Without subtlety or evasion
A person who thinks deeply about fundamental or first principles
Test the limits of
Pull ( someone ) in a specified direction or manner, especially with difficulty or force and against resistance or opposition
Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements or particles of a substance, as to sort it, to separate out finer particles, or to remove impurities, etc
A tendency or quality running through something and moulding it in a particular way or direction
Pour ( a liquid ) through a porous or perforated device or material in order to separate out any solid matter or impurities present in it or to remove liquid from it
A variety or subspecies of an animal or plant, within a species, having a distinct appearance or characteristics
Difficulty in relations between people or groups arising from conflicting ideas or needs, or from pressure on limited resources
Face and withstand with courage or resolve
A compilation of scenes from a film or television programme used for promotional purposes
The intrinsic quality or desirable nature of something, especially of food and drink as being wholesome or nutritious
Pass ( a rope ) round a winch or capstan
Go after with the intent to catch or catch up with, as of a criminal or trespasser or enemy or rival etc
The lower-order batsmen in a team
A device for stopping the propagation of a flame
Mark or stain with ink or paint
Cancel or obliterate ( something written ) with ink, typically by drawing a line through it
Hinder or slow up ( movement or progress )
Supply in small quantities or amounts
An individuals prescribed share of work ( especially the work done by a single person or group ) during a given period of time
A gold coin formerly used in the byzantine empire
A contract granting the right to exercise authority or to carry on a privilege, especially for a limited period of time
Relating to a wall
Having a wall as a backing
( yiddish ) a batch of things that go together ( as a collection of bad debts ) or a set of associated qualities or features or circumstances ( as a batch of bad apples )
Sign as evidence of legal transfer of ownership of a cheque or bond, document, etc
Be behind
Move out of or depart from a place or a position or a state, especially in order to escape, avoid, or escape danger or difficulty
The course of someone's life, or the outcome of a situation for someone or something, seen as outside their control and often as predetermined by a supernatural power or powers
Make more interesting by adding a quality or feature that is regarded as exotic or unusual
Something that makes an activity or situation more interesting or exciting
( in a newspaper or magazine ) an article expressing the views of the editor or of the publication's owner
A woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
A artificial body part
Drink ( something ) greedily or in large quantities
An alcoholic drink, especially beer
To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
People of royal status, including the sovereign and the sovereign's family and courtiers
A matter of practical concern
A pigpen
Cause ( someone ) to have a sense of their own insignificance
A long, thin, greenish-white vegetable which is the edible part of a leek plant
( of a letter, figure, or symbol ) written as a subscript
A native of canton ( now guangzhou ), or a person of cantonese descent
A unit of weight used in asia and india and pakistan and sri lanka and nepal and bhutan and myanmar
The state of being in use or operation
A surgical procedure ( usually performed by a physician ) to repair a damage or remove a disorder or disease in the body ( especially in the nervous system )
Plan that something should be or do something
A large bottle for carrying drink, typically with a handle and spout
The contents of a flask
The contents of a flask
A muddled or mishandled situation
The highest level or degree attainable
Easily startled
A device or constriction in a gun barrel used to produce a tighter shot pattern
Wring the neck of ( someone ) so as to kill them, often with the hands but sometimes with a cord or a noose
Be agitated vigorously and tumultuously, as in a boiling liquid or a turbulent mass or a raging sea, with waves rolling over each other in a huge surf, tossing up spumes of foam and spray
A thing that is very large or powerful of its kind, especially a machine or organization
Comb ( the teasels ) to separate the long fibres from the short and coarse ones
A person who skates, especially as a sport or form of entertainment
A thorny shrub with trailing or climbing stems, typically having bright showy flowers and glossy leaves, native to tropical america and the caribbean
Wash out ( a wound or part of the body ) with a continuous flow of fluid using a tube and syringe
A piece of information
A part of a larger work or scene, especially a painting or drawing of a small part of a scene or of a single object
A temporary assignment of troops or other personnel to an special duty
Open one's mouth wide in surprise or wonder, or to scream or shout in horror or pain
A person's nose
Front part of a vessel or aircraft that is nearest to the direction of motion
A large formation of troops or vehicles moving in the same direction, typically in an offensive formation
A trifler
( chiefly of a medicine ) causing sweating
Be the cause or source of
Be able to spare or give up ( time or something else valuable ) for a particular purpose or activity
Flatten with pressure
Urgently demand ( something ) from someone, especially in a business context or in the media
A machine for extracting juice or oil from fruit or vegetables
Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
A plant cultivated in elizabeth's time
A basic fact or principle that serves as the foundation for something
Extend or spread over an area or period of time claimed by or belonging to someone or something else, especially in a way considered unwelcome or illegal
Obtain something, especially money, through force or threats
Used to refer to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause, for emphasis or to avoid ambiguity ( e.g
The amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value or its cost of production or its market price because of its rarity or its anticipated value in the future or its role in the function of something else
A commercially bred moth caterpillar that spins a silk cocoon which is processed to yield silk fibre
Liquid which has been extracted from food during cooking, or which is present in it as a result of cooking
Influence, especially in political matters
Of or relating to or characteristic of damascus or its people or language or culture or products or cuisine etc
Relating to or denoting a method of manufacturing integrated circuits in which the conductors and components are etched on to a wafer of single crystal silicon
The special line of work you have adopted as your career or profession
A market in which there are many buyers but only one seller, as of a commodity or service
Introduce an idea or suggestion for ( a discussion or plan ) with a view to its development later on
Sow ( a plant ) with seed, especially in a garden or field for commercial purposes
A light horse for riding
Pay back ( money that has been paid in error or that is not wanted ) to the person who gave it or to an agent on their behalf
Getting something back again ( as property ) that was lost or stolen or taken away illegally or by force or threat of violence
( of a party or candidate ) be elected to office or to a legislative body in a general election
Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values
To propel with force or velocity, as through a barrier or across a surface
Extend so as to project from something
Plan or forecast ( something ) on the basis of present trends and circumstances
Imagine
Present or promote ( a particular image ) to the public or to the media
Attribute ( a quality or feeling ) to someone or something by supposing that it is there, when in fact it may not be )
An example for others to follow or imitate ( typically used of a person with admirable qualities )
Something to be imitated ( as a rule or pattern )
Cause to skip over a surface
A light, bouncing step or movement, especially when dancing or walking quickly and lightly
Consisting of two equal parts, especially of milk and cream
Allowing no deviation from a standard or rule or procedure or discipline
Dislike of or prejudice against homosexual people
The larva of a butterfly or other insect, especially when in the pupal stage and about to emerge as an adult
The weather or climate at some place or at a certain time
A french word for christmas
The quality of being criminal or illegal in nature or character
The quality of being effeminate ( derogatory of a man )
A nonstop flight
An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control : `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an investigation '' or `` the range of a supersonic jet '' or `` the area covered by a search light '' or `` the scope of an investigation '' or `` the ambit of municipal legislation '' or `` the field of an
A parry made with the blade in a quartered position
A unit of liquid capacity equal to one fourth of a gallon, in britain equal to 1
A person or thing that has been given a new form or identity
The office or position of a vicar
A blue-black berry used in cooking and as a source of food for birds
A shrub or small tree with pithy stems, clusters of small white flowers, and bluish-black berries
Preserve ( food ) by cooling it to a high temperature below that of the surroundings
Perform ( a process or function ) repeatedly on the results of each such prior performance, typically as a computational procedure
A flow in the opposite direction
The head or skull of a person or animal, especially a mythological or fossil creature
A protective head covering worn for a particular purpose, such as a sports game or military combat
Evade duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated or unwell
The middle of a body of water
The taking of a case to a higher court for review
Attract by arousing desire or hope
( of words or a speaker ) be or become understood by ( someone ) after difficulty or effort
( of the sea or a lake or river ) become calmer and the water level drop after a storm or flood
The office, see, or residence of an exarch
The action or process of becoming a member of an organization or group, especially a political or economic alliance or club
A person or device that decodes
A hooligan or petty criminal
A documentary film about a rock musician or group
To waste time on trifles
( of a quantity ) increase steadily over a period of time or through a series of transactions so as to become larger or more significant
A drink made of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine
A large wave
Lacking in or showing an absence of ambition or initiative or enthusiasm or motivation
Used to apologize for a mistake or inconvenience caused to another person or to express regret at an occurrence
Walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other with each step ( characteristic of a duck or a short-legged person )
Walk unsteadily, as if unable to control one's movements, or walk with a clumsy, stiff gait
An avalanche or fall of loose pieces of ice
( of an object or material ) not heavy for its size or type
Weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use or function
The distinctive outward appearance of a vehicle, especially a railway carriage or a bus, as determined by the livery applied
An act of retrieving something ( especially a debt ) that was given out improvidently or dishonestly or on the basis of false pretenses or claims or assurances etc
A bulbous eurasian plant of the lily family, with broad leaves and showy yellow flowers
An easy option or free ride
A spanish dish of meat and vegetables cooked in a large shallow pan with rice
The property of being rusty ( inefficient ) because of underuse or neglect or lack of care ( especially in machinery )
A smooth curve constructed so as to pass through a given set of points
The action or process of falling or being deposited in large quantities, especially of rain, snow, sleet, hail, or fog
The study of codes, or the art of writing and solving them
A large pheasant with an iridescent blue head and back and white underparts, native to india and southeast asia
The state of something that has been unused and neglected and is in poor condition as a result of this neglect
A plant of the smilacaceae family, especially ( in gardening ) a smilax shrub
Defamatory accusations or statements
A card which gives the holder discounted travel on trains
To remove from service, especially due to age or obsolescence
Take out of active service, as of military equipment or personnel, especially when the end of the equipment's useful life has been reached or when it has become obsolete and no longer wanted
The part of the mind that enables a person to have a sense of self and to distinguish between the self and external objects, especially in terms of the degree of egocentricity
A person's sense of self-importance
A purple colour resembling the skin of an aubergine
The belief that all humankind will eventually be saved
( of a situation ) change or cause to change in nature or direction
A movement in a new direction
Refuse entrance or membership to, as of a club or organization, or refuse to acknowledge, as of a person or a country, in order to cause them to leave, either by persuasion or by force or threat of force
Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute
A change of direction
A point halfway round a golf course
Change the nature, purpose, or function of something through a chemical reaction or a physical intervention involving changes in the chemical composition or in the arrangement of the particles of a substance, or through the application of a force or other agent to it, e.g
A time for working ( after which you will be relieved by someone else ) or a time for being on call ( and being relieved by someone else ) or a time for furlough ( and being relieved by someone else )
The power or right to give orders or make decisions and enforce obedience or the exercise of authority ( especially when used in a coercive way )
Waterproofed canvas treated with oil to make it more waterproof
Relating to or characteristic of the works of swiss psychologist carl jung or his methods of psychoanalysis
A room used for professional or business activities, especially by one person or a small team
( in the roman catholic church ) each of the seven services of prayers and psalms said daily by priests, members of religious orders, and other clergy
An angry disturbance ( often involving fighting ) between individuals or groups
Harass or annoy ( someone ) with persistent requests or interruptions, especially in a public place or from a salesperson or authority figure
A peach or nectarine of a variety with flesh that adheres to the stone
A widely distributed mushroom with a greyish cap and a slender stalk
A docile and vulnerable person who would rather follow than make an independent decision or plan of action
Watch over and direct the activities of ( someone ) closely, especially to ensure that rules or regulations are obeyed or followed closely
Watch over and direct the work or actions of ( someone ) closely, especially for safety or quality purposes
A worker employed in a yard, for example, to look after vehicles
A large container for storing or disposing of rubbish
A storage container, especially one for food or drink
A glass filled to the brim especially as a toast to the health of some person or thing or to express gratitude for a drink just served
A strong curved piece of metal forming the front or rear part of the outer shell of a vehicle
Cause to become hard and bony or ossified, as by a disease or injury or environmental conditions
A plant part, such as a leaf, root, or stem, that can be used to form a new plant
The characteristic of being absolute in nature or scope
A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger or to be intentionally hurtful to others
Great age or experience
A lack of warmth or affection in a person's manner
A belief in a god or gods who designed the universe and then ceased to have any further involvement in it
A flared shape at the end of an object such as an aircraft or train
A small southern american bird of the tyrant flycatcher family, with a forked tail that is frequently spread out sideways
An act of climbing or flying upwards to a higher point or level
The process by which a frayed end of fabric or yarn unravels
A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative ( especially when the voting is by ballot )
Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information
Use badly or incorrectly, as of language or a language
The breaking of a hard object, typically without complete separation of the parts
Break or crack ( a hard object or material ) so that the parts are still more or less intact but no longer joined together properly, especially as a result of impact or pressure on the object or material or from internal weakness or faulting in the material
Of or relating to feminism or feminists
A loud, harsh sound resembling the noise made by squeezing a raspberry between the lips
A pinkish-red colour like that of a raspberry
Extremely exciting or interesting because of its contemporary relevance or importance
Newest or most recent or most up-to-date
Having strong sexual appeal
Intense or violent pain or suffering
A member of the working class
A small plastic or rubber device that is worn in the ear to protect it from loud noises or to prevent water entering it
Waste time
A person who is duped or imposed on
Act in a silly or teasing way
A lyric poet
Come before in a grammatical order or in a logical arrangement
To introduce or start something off, as with a phrase or joke
Be earlier in time
A volcanic rock containing kimberite
The quality of being good enough
Play or move about in a lively, energetic way, especially with enjoyment or mischief
Play boisterously or roughishly, as in a romp or a wrestle
Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement and the purpose of the activity is not to make a profit ( as in `play')
The legal process of taking possession of property to satisfy a debt or claim
Make real or concrete
The direction towards the west
The physical property of something that has lost its elasticity
Put an end to ( a feeling or belief ) by showing it to be mistaken or unfounded
To rid of, or put an end to, something unpleasant
Acquire or be acquired with a new supply of weapons
Pledge or bind ( someone ) to a particular relationship or course of action, typically a long-term one involving marriage or employment, or ( in religious contexts ) a vocation or calling
Send ( someone ) to prison, especially on remand or for a particular offence or until a specified date or event occurs
Articulate
A person who commits infanticide
A person who gets up early in the morning
A tank for generating steam under pressure in a steam engine
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine
A person, animal, or plant that lives in or occupies a place or habitat
The suffering and death of jesus christ by crucifixion, especially as represented in a passion play
Restrict the energy of ( a physical entity or system ) so that it can take only certain discrete values, as in the quantum theory of light
Give an incentive or stimulus to ( an action or tendency )
Remove errors from ( computer hardware or software ) by testing and investigation
An old person who is considered to be old-fashioned and set in their ways
A slight but appreciable amount ( especially of a quality that is regarded as good )
A title or form of address for a man whose name is not known to the speaker, or who does not have a higher or more specific title or professional designation
A great deal of effort or difficulty expended on something, especially unnecessarily or to no avail
A system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten, tenth parts, and powers of ten
Catch ( someone ) doing something wrong or in an compromising situation
A payment made by the state or a public body to a person in need of financial assistance
A member of a parish, especially of a church in another country
A person on probation
A member of a political group in the duma ( the legislative assembly of russia ) formed in october 1905
A bevelled surface or edge
A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty or truth ( and is sometimes based on emotion or personal bias )
A large piece of something without definite shape or form ( usually having one end )
A layer of vascularized connective tissue lying beneath the retina in the eye
Of or in the capital letters of the alphabet ( often used in the plural ) `` the big letters '' or `` the large letters '' or `` the capital letters '' ) as opposed to lowercase letters
A tightly fitting undergarment worn by women to support the bust
A number identifying a specific storage location in computer memory
The speech or actions of a man courting a woman
Political or religious controversy or debate
A distinctive style or manner of expressing yourself ( especially in writing ) or doing something
An amount of money paid as a first instalment on the purchase of something to be paid off later
A roadside area for vehicles to be temporarily left
The piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher when the pitcher releases the ball from the mound toward the batter ) or the area within that part of the outfield ) )
The relation that exists when things occur at the same time or in the same phase or relative position ( as two or more objects or events )
A cow, goat, or other animal that produces milk for human consumption
The action of enumerating or listing something
To fill with water
The dry outer covering of some seeds, grains, or fruits, which is hard and does not absorb water
A sticky substance used for sticking objects or papers together
Polite, chivalrous or courteous
An appetizer
The time at which something is supposed to begin ( especially a new job ) or activity or event or the time at which something begins to exist or operate or have an effect or influence )
Being or characteristic of the beginning or origin or source of something
The theory that an organ or part of an organism has a special purpose, especially one which is still fulfilled in the modern descendants of the earliest organisms
( of a party ) out of control
Foolish
Located in a dismal or remote area
A wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
A wetland area that is too soggy to support a heavy body
Lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head
The expulsion from the womb of a foetus before it is fully developed, either naturally as a spontaneous abortion or deliberately as an induced abortion
The transverse slope of a road or other horizontal surface, especially a gently sloping one
The belief that human welfare should be the major concern of society
A period of time spent sleeping, especially during the night, when the body is resting and the mind is inactive
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "beaver" in the following sentence: The overcoat was of navy blue beaver cloth, double-breasted, rolling collar, pocket-welts on back, breast pocket with flap on the right side, the waist extending to one inch below the hip, and the skirt to three inches below the bend of the knee
An advocate of a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority but remain independent in internal affairs
The removal of tissue, especially by surgical means or as a result of a disease process
( of the weather ) below the temperature of the sea or lakes
Lacking originality or spontaneity
Feeling or causing a sensation of coldness or chilliness
( of a person ) unfriendly or unresponsive
( color ) inducing the impression of cold
Unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike by refusing to participate in some activity or by showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm for something
( of the dead ) no longer having or seeming to have a pulse or respiration
Having rugged physical strength
Having a thick or sturdy build
A tropical american fruit with a yellow bell-shaped skin and sweet pulp
A short branch line joining a main line at an acute angle
Protected from something harmful or unpleasant
Relating to the immune system
Not affected by a specified influence
Enclose ( a message or signal ) in a set of codes which allow transfer across networks or platforms
Good or bad news, especially that which is expected or anticipated
An abstract part of something that can be considered separately from the whole ( especially a part that can be specified separately in a list or statement or design ) or considered as a single entity or as a whole ( as opposed to its individual components ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various uses ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various attributes ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various connections ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various meanings ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various interpretations ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various applications ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various theories ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various practices ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various beliefs ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various values ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various policies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various laws ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various customs ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various traditions ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various languages ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various dialects ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various literatures ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various arts ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various sciences ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various philosophies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various religions ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various cultures ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various histories ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various mythologies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various theologies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various anthropologies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various sociologies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various psychologies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various linguistics ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various phonologies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various morphologies ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various semantics ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various pragmatics ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various discourse analysis ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various conversation analysis ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various speech act theory ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various truth theory ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various logic ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various set theory ) or as a whole ( as opposed to its various category
An abstract part of something that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list or in a stack or in a diagram or pattern
Make loose or looser or less tight or less rigid, as by heating or lubricating or bending, or by removing constraints, such as those imposed by a belt, rope, or wire
Having a cosy and comfortable feel or appearance
Add details, as to an account or idea
Develop or add detail to ( a concept, theory, etc
A person making their first appearance in something, especially in a sporting team or as a performer
An aromatic shrub or small tree with peppermint-scented leaves, native to australia and widely grown elsewhere
Relating to complementary medicine
( of a woman's body ) having a slim, well-proportioned figure
A japanese marinade or glaze for fish or meat, containing soy sauce, sake, ginger, and other flavourings
( of a sentence, clause, or phrase ) able to be understood in isolation
( of a newspaper, broadcaster, or film ) not supported by advertising, government, or commercial interests
A clay mineral which is a basic constituent of many igneous rocks
A formal association of people with similar interests or aims or beliefs or duties or common membership in a society, fraternity, association, guild, union, etc
Humanity considered as a whole
The state of being with someone or some group of people ( especially when you have fun ) or the state of being in a particular place or environment
Subject to variation or change in amount or nature or quality or condition etc
A quantity whose value may change, especially one which is subject to measurement or calculation
The quality or state of being incompatible
Delight
May have one or two or four wheels
With all parts included
Sign and return a legal document, such as a contract or a will, so that it becomes valid and legally binding
Fill in the missing parts of ( a form, questionnaire, etc
A reserve of a construction material, to ensure against shortages and allow for variations in demand
A situation that is not an emergency
A means by which something is expressed or communicated, such as language or music
Someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead ( as a spiritualist or hypnotist ) or between a deity and humanity ( as a priest ) or between one person and another ( as a go-between )
Grow again or anew
To adorn with caparisons
Adorn or cover with rich fabrics, especially as part of a ceremonial display
A small pot or other container, typically used for carrying food or drink
A state or territory with its own supreme authority
Hard or tedious work or activity
A boy at a public school who does the bidding of a senior boy or a teacher
A dish of stewed meat and vegetables
The highest point ( of something )
Sexual attraction between people of the same sex
The mandible of an insect
Become brisk or more brisk
Make soiled, filthy, or dirty
A person of a specified kind ( typically used in reference to a male )
A group of people occupying a room
( of a person or business ) unreliable and untrustworthy
The person who rows a gondola
Vomit
Sleep in a convenient place, such as a campsite or a youth hostel in order to be near a particular activity, such as a festival or a sporting event
Delicately beautiful or ornate
Liveliness and eagerness
Emit or produce sparks or lightons
Move or leave somewhere as fast as possible, especially in response to danger or an instruction to do so
A member of a us army unit specializing in rapid deployment and guerrilla warfare
A politician
The degree of public awareness of or interest in a person, organization, or product, as reflected in or measurable by the media coverage they receive or the reputation they have established
Degree of exposure to public notice or attention or publicity
Strike against forcefully
Darkly or savagely funny
Causing despair or pessimism
Not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty or prayer or mercy
A clever or cunning plan or trick, especially one intended to persuade someone to do something or to gain an advantage over them
A cause of hatred
The science of improving the human population by controlling heredity
A person who holds ph.d
Enjoy oneself in a lively way
You are a lexicographer familiar with providing concise definitions of word meanings
An elaborate or sophisticated article of dress
Any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients especially when the result is unexpected or surprising ( as a mixture of ingredients that happen to taste good )
( of a male bird or mammal ) climbing on to the back of ( a female ) in order to copulate
The study of morphemes and their combinations in a language
The delivery of speeches, especially as a profession or form of public activity or entertainment
An amendment to a bill or other document
Blameworthy
Clothing or paint used to help a person or animal blend in with its surroundings
The quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct or morality
An event or situation that causes great anxiety or distress
( of a pig ) young, especially when newly weaned
Hit ( someone ) with one's fist, especially in order to inflict injury or damage on them or as a gesture of anger or aggression
A network or system of interconnected agents, as in espionage
The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes and is presented in a way that is intended to provoke surprise or excitement rather than to inform or educate
A machine for casting type in metal, using a combination of hot metal types and cold metal to produce a finished page of type in one operation
A knight who bears a banner
Naughty or wicked behaviour or nature
Of good quality
Of superior grade or quality
One of a sequence of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is similar to those that precede it or follows it in time or space or degree or magnitude etc
Propel with a rowing stick or oars or by pushing with the feet or hands or arms or tail etc
A noisy quarrel or commotion
An angry dispute where there is strong disagreement and hard feelings
Make ( a substance ) liquid, especially by heating it or dissolving it in a solvent
An abundant source of something ( often useful )
A spring
Resulting favorably from a situation or event or state of affairs
In a favourable manner ( often used for emphasis )
A reservoir for drinks, especially in a bar
A sunken area in a floor or step
In a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard ( `good'is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
With great knowledge or familiarity
Used to express a strong assertion or opinion about something, especially when accompanied by an adverbial of place or time and an expression of purpose or intention in the main clause
Attracting interest because of its unusual or foreign character
A person of ordinary or humble birth or status
Testing powers of endurance or strength or resolution
A rearrangement of a set of items
The extent to which the result of a statistical analysis is likely to be due to chance rather than to a real feature of the population
( of a large animal ) roll around in mud or shallow water, especially with a loud splash
To indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
Continue to live through hardship or adversity, as in psychological stress
Live longer than somebody else, for example, live longer than one's wife or husband, or live longer than one's parents, etc
An enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of a specified substance
A distinguishing difference ( as between substances ) that can be detected by the senses or by a scientific instrument or otherwise ) or a difference that can be determined by measurement or calculation ( as between amounts of money or weight ) or by reckoning ( as between lengths or volumes )
The action of implying something or the state of being implied
A fishing boat
A person who hooks ( in various senses ). For example, a fisherman, a thief, or a drug addict
A long story of adventure, especially a factual one in newspaper headlines
A tropical or subtropical shrub or small tree with long, thin, curved leaves and spikes of crimson flowers
A brush with bristles forming a long, narrow tuft, for cleaning the neck of a bottle
A person's waist or middle, especially when considered as plump or fat
A boy who sings in a choir, especially in a church or cathedral
Extremely pleasing or satisfying
Fashionable and exciting
A person who tries a case, especially a judge
A type of noun that refers anaphorically to another noun or noun phrase, but which can not ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective
To defraud
To plan out in systematic, often graphic form
The art or action of conceiving of and producing a plan or drawing of something before it is made or constructed
A plan or drawing produced to show how something should be done or how it looks when it is done
Devise or invent, as of a plan or project or by creative thinking and workmanship
Fertilization of one thing with another of a different kind
Stop working suddenly
Strike heavily, especially with the head or a bat or club or by throwing a bat at something, in baseball or cricket, to hit someone or something, or to hit a ball and make it fly over an outfielder's head, or to hit an incoming ball and send it flying back over the head of the hitter, etc
A large or conspicuous nose
A collection containing a variety of sorts of things
A chip of wood
Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering
Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering
The act of suffocating ( someone ) by constricting the windpipe or by closing off the air passage to the lungs ( as with a noose or a pillow ) so as to cause suffocation ( sometimes used as a form of torture )
The group of vertebrae at the top of the backbone, below the atlas at the top of the neck
A breed of large African cat
Lack of courage or strength of character
A note or group of notes to be performed in a single syllable
The temporary release of inhibitions, especially with regard to sexual behaviour
The action of coughing or sneezing to expel an irritant from the lungs or nose
A fixture used for urination and defecation, typically connected to a sewer system and often incorporating a seat and a lid
Order ( drinks ) for a group of people at a bar or restaurant
An instance of calling for or advocating a particular course of action or policy, especially in a public context or by a particular group or individual
Predict or announce the outcome of ( an event, especially a contest or election ) before it has actually happened
To question or challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Utter a sudden loud cry, as of pain or surprise or joy
Rouse or awaken from sleep or hibernation by some external stimulus, such as a telephone ring or a knock on the door, or by the setting of an alarm clock
Be called by a specified name or title
A summons to do something, especially to serve in the armed forces or take up a particular job or way of life
A state of inactivity in business or art etc
A program or piece of software performing a particular function, especially one that is small and simple
Acting or moving in a direction opposite to that previously stated or shown
Change to the contrary
Shaped like a crescent
Used as a euphemism for the urinary system or for urination
To make clear and more comprehensible by providing an explanation or detail or illustration etc.. to remove obscurity from an unclear statement or situation
( in greek tragedy ) a flaw in a character which leads to their downfall
The greatest possible degree of something ( often used in the negative )
Burn a mark on ( someone or something ) to indicate ownership or to punish or identify the wearer
Identify ( someone ) as having a particular characteristic or skill by tattooing a mark on them or by their behaviour or achievements
Mark or expose as infamous or notorious or shameless, etc
A person who advocates or follows the principles of socialism
( in the eucharist ) the bread or the wine used in communion
Tolerant and forgiving under provocation or stress
A eurasian grass which is naturalized in north america and australia and is sometimes grown for fodder or ornamental purposes
Avoid dealing with ( something difficult or unpleasant ) by using tact or diplomacy to find a compromise or excuse for not discussing it further
( of a team or individual ) not likely to win a game or contest because of superior skill or strength in the opposition
Lacking in strength or firmness or resilience or intelligence or willpower
Lacking the ability or power to perform a task or function effectively or efficiently
Lacking the force or intensity of a quality, emotion, or action
( of tea or coffee ) not strong or concentrated
A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right
Behave in a certain manner
Furnish with battens for reinforcement or stiffening
( of a person or animal ) eject saliva in a hostile or angry way
Talk rapidly and continuously
Eject ( something ) from one's mouth with force, typically in a small stream or single drop, and often as a result of anger or disgust or through lack of saliva to moisten it for chewing or swallowing
A lamentation
A separation of what is normally linked or connected
The aggregate of past events
A record or narrative description of past events, especially in human affairs
A particular level of quality or standard, especially in examination results or in the strength and quality of building materials
The action or process of promoting a product or service or the exchange of goods and services between a business and its customers
The commercial processes involved in promoting the sale of a product or service or the dissemination of information about a product or service
A stimulant laxative obtained from the leaves of a plant of the pea family
Restrict ( something ) to a particular place or area
Reluctant to work or to take initiative
A person who does nothing, especially nothing constructive or useful
To put in the place of another
Go at a pace of
Walk with regular steps ( especially in a prison ) or on a treadmill or to pace a racecourse or track-and-field course, or for exercise or training purposes ) at a moderate speed ''
A supernatural being or spirit in the form of a human being or animal that is believed to be created by an obeah to harm someone
A synthetic compound used as a decongestant and in the illicit manufacture of amphetamine
The scandinavian language of denmark, spoken by about 5
A type of sweet pastry
Abnormal sideways curvature of the spine
Uppercase lettering ( of the kind used in english printing from the 16th century ) in which all the letters are the same height and have thin strokes and no ligature or joining of adjacent letters
A cut of beef from the lower neck, typically cooked slowly for a special occasion
A large outdoor advertisement displayed on a board, typically in a prominent place such as a motorway
The three-hundredth anniversary of a significant event
A north american diving duck with a wide bill
A hobo or vagrant
The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively ( especially of gunfire ) or the noise of something hitting a hard surface ( such as a car hitting a pavement ) or the noise of something being hit by a mass of small objects ( such as raindrops ) striking it with a series of light taps ( such as rain hitting a roof ) or the noise of something being hit by a single object ( such as a hammer hitting a nail ) or the noise of something being hit by many objects at once ( such as a hailstorm ) or the noise of something striking a hard surface ( such as a car hitting a tree ) or the noise of something striking a soft surface ( such as a car hitting a mattress ) or the noise of something striking an object with a series of light taps ( such as a car hitting a fence ) or the noise of something being hit by a single object ( such as a hammer hitting a nail ) or the noise of something being hit by many objects at once ( such as a hailstorm ). Spatterings can be wet and loud ( as from rain or hail ) or dry and sharp ( as from gravel or sand ). The sound of spatterings can be described as a series of light, dry taps, or as a series of light, wet splashes
A comic strip, especially one published in a newspaper or magazine
A drawing or sketch, typically one that is humorous or satirical, that is published in a book, magazine, newspaper, or film
To fill or occupy a space wholly or in part
A factory or warehouse where milk and its products are processed and distributed
A thing that refreshes, especially a drink or meal that restores one's strength or energy
The action of irritating a part of the body or of a substance which is irritated
The quality of shining brightly and steadily
Heal ( a wound, fracture, or rib ) with a surgical stitch or stitches
To remove all or part of ones clothes to show ones body, or the body of someone else, especially ones genitals
( of blood ) coagulate and change to a solid mass
Form curds or coagulate or congeal, as of milk or blood or broth, and become solid and hard and set to a jelly or a solid mass and cease to flow, usually because of the action of a clotting agent such as thrombin in blood, or curdlin in milk
Failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice
A volcanic rock consisting of compacted volcanic ash
Complain in a feeble or petulant way about something trivial
The state or condition of being the most dominant organism in a particular area or community
The state that exists when one person or group has power over another group or person or when one group or person has many rights or privileges over another group or person especially in political or economic matters or when one country dominates another politically or economically or when one person or group yields power or control over another person or group to the exclusion of the other group's interests or rights or when one group or person has a history of dominating another group or person or when one group or person is perceived as better than another group or person by other groups or persons or when one group or person is the most powerful or the most prominent in a particular area or region or when one group or person is the head of another group or person or when one group or person is the leader of another group or person etc
The state or condition of being the most powerful or important person or thing in a particular area or group
Lacking confidence or assurance
People who are fearful and cautious and lacking in courage or confidence
Large and heavy
( in non-technical use ) the basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something or someone
The treatment of a mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means
A unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot ( 2
A unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot ( 2
Move or travel a very short distance or a distance measured in inches, feet, or other small units, typically by crawling or climbing
Polish or make bright ( something, especially metal ) by rubbing with a burnisher or a smooth surface such as leather or wood
Make ( something ) bright or shiny by rubbing it
The action or process of storing goods in a warehouse
Hidden from general view or use
Hidden on any grounds for any motive, especially to keep something secret
A request spoken or written to participate or be present or take part in something or an event or ceremony or a gathering or a meeting etc
Request the participation or contribution of ( someone ) in a project or activity, or express a polite desire for ( someone ) to do something for one
A person who is a member of a legislative body
The act of investing ( putting money into financial schemes ) with the expectation of achieving a profit
Poignantly suggestive of the transience of life
Causing fear or anxiety by haunting or hovering over
A native of the netherlands
A member or follower of the communist party of china, especially as it was led by mao zedong from 1949 to 1976
( of a liquid ) flow with a rippling sound
A conspicuous success or impact, especially in the media
The act of splashing in a liquid ( or similar substance )
The quality of having a superior or more favorable position or condition or power to act or take charge before others do
The use of a chart or other visual information to assist in the performance of a procedure, as in surgery
A painting, drawing, or photograph of a particular person, especially one intended to capture a likeness
A young woman
A court of the roman catholic church
Have room for
Provide space, room, or facilities for ( someone or something )
The action of defeating or embarrassing someone
A kind of mild, firm, yellow cheese originally made in gouda in the province of south holland
A sheep of a breed similar to the border leicester, but with finer wool and a darker face
Become young again
Return to life
Performed by piercing something with a sharp point
Be very fond of and caring towards ( someone )
A defence or protection against attack or harm
A momentary stop or rest in action or speech
To cease an action temporarily or make an interruption in the continuity of an activity or movement
The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, social status, or other particularities
In the recent past
A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances to form solutions or emulsions or suspensions etc.. examples include water and ethanol and lime jellies and gelatin
A despicable person, especially one who is sexually immoral or has no principles
Relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
At right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
Denoting an architectural style prevalent in the 14th and 15th centuries, characterized by pointed arches, clustered columns, and ornate tracery
( golf ) a record of scores ( as in golf ) that is posted at a golf club and lists the member's name and the scores for each nine holes on a particular day
A record or scorecard ( as in golf ) that is kept in the scorebook after a game or round is completed
A game played with cards, typically involving betting and the laying of bets
A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something or someone ( often by means of camouflage )
The action of concealing something or the state of being concealed
A spicy, dried cured sausage, originally from italy
A small, round, sweet-tasting fruit from a tropical american plant
Beat ( someone ) with a horsewhip
Exceptionally tense or excited or nervous or charged or filled with emotion and suspense or anticipation
Cry like a cat or kitten, often imitating the sound of a human crying, and usually in response to some situation or event
A form of dance music characterized by a fast beat and typically incorporating samples of sounds and voices, originating in the clubs of britain in the early 1990s
A large party of people who are enthusiastic about a particular person or idea or cause or music genre etc
Be the right or appropriate thing to do
The destruction or collapse of something ( as a building )
A device for communicating by transmitting and receiving electrical signals, typically over a distance, that are converted into sounds by a receiver
Contact or be contacted by telephone
Contact ( someone ) using the telephone for conversation or information
A theatrical or other public performance, especially a lavish or extraordinary one
A kind of grenade
A colourless volatile liquid which is the simplest member of the alcohol family
An expression of great praise or joy
Earn extra money by doing casual or occasional work, especially in a different field from one's main job
Reparation or compensation for an injury or wrong
A room in a house where a baby or young child is cared for and played with
The property of sticking together ( as of glue and wood ) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
The office of a bishop
Prevent from emitting or receiving light, heat, or other radiation
A rigid sheet of material forming the outer case of an object such as a watch or compass
A broad rectangle of metal or another suitable material, used as a protection against blows or as a means of identification
A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag or covered in fabric to form a seat or sofa
A previous example or case that may be or ( especially in legal contexts ) must be followed or imitated
Run away
A female red grouse
The property of being current or of the present time
A brother whose parent is the same as one's own but whose other parent is different
That which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
An institution that provides a range of financial services, including accepting deposits and making loans
Put into a bank account or repository
A long ridge or pile of something ( usually with a sloping sides ) that is thicker at the top than at the bottom
To cause to incline or bend or turn in a different direction from a previous one
To pit or set into opposition
A person's bedroom or small enclosed space, especially when regarded as squalid or depressing
Set into opposition or rivalry for the purpose of contest or competition or for the purpose of making one superior to the other in status or position or power or reputation or authority etc
A small indentation left on the surface of a hard object by a parasite or disease organism
Remove the stone from ( a fruit ). Pit stones are hard and bitter, and are often discarded when the fruit is eaten
A thick liquid mixture of oil and water used in drilling for oil or gas
Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
The quality of being national in character or identity or citizenship etc
A person or place that cleans something, especially clothes or carpets
A substance or product used for cleaning something, especially a detergent used to clean clothes or hard surfaces
Of or advocating neo-liberalism
( of a plant ) produce shoots
Develop a fixation with ( someone or something )
Having or displaying great dignity or nobility in bearing or appearance
( of a place ) splendid or opulent
A car with a closed body and a closed boot separated from the part in which the driver and passengers sit
An illegitimate child
A casual sexual encounter
A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon ( especially a disease or injury ) or some previous event ( especially an artificial one )
The natural world or countryside, as opposed to the indoors or built-up areas
A native of scotland or a person of scottish descent
Not having made a will before one dies
A critical remark or insult directed at someone or something
A group of people elected to manage the affairs of a business or organization
The boundary of a rink in ice hockey, roller skating, or basketball
Food and lodging provided by a host for a guest or prisoner
A table for meals
A flat surface on which you can set up a game or do puzzles or draw pictures or write on it etc
A group of aircraft operating together, especially an raf or usaf unit of about six to twelve aircraft
Give away information about somebody's secret or reveal information that was supposed to be kept a secret or not generally known
A small quantity of liquid forming a distinct layer on a surface or in a container, especially blood on the ground
A sum of money staked by the competitors in a tournament or other contest, from which prizes are later awarded
A supply of something available for use by a number of people or for a number of purposes
Relating to or of the nature of a fiduciary relationship or trust or trustee or to the duties and obligations of a fiduciary
A long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behaviour, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation
Referring to a specific thing just mentioned or happening now or here
A thing realized
A sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight
A person who is not expert in a particular subject or activity
A beetle of a family ( `` chrysomelidae '' ) that comprises the leaf beetles
A picture or design produced by painting, either on a canvas, board, or other surface in paint, or with paint applied to a surface using a brush, pen, or other implement
Broad in the beam or midsection
A gallery in a theatre or cinema projecting from the back of the auditorium towards the stage
Something hard to accept or swallow or take mentally ( especially a disagreeable or distasteful obligation )
A written or spoken rendering of the meaning of a word or text in another language
The conversion of a sequence of nucleotides in messenger rna to an amino-acid sequence in a protein or polypeptide during synthesis
A japanese woman trained as a geisha
Sit on one's heels with one's knees bent and one's back straight, as in eastern cultures
Sit or crouch down low and close to the ground, typically with one's knees bent and one's back hunched forward
( of a molecule ) form a chelate bond with ( a metal atom ) or with each other
The number equivalent to the product of five and ten
A small old world songbird of the finch family, with a reddish or yellowish breast and a melodious song
A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of northumbria, meria, or east anglia, or a descendant of one
A white english person
( in southern africa ) denoting or relating to the english settlers of the 17th and 18th centuries
( of mass ) resisting change in velocity when acted on by a force
( in ancient greece and rome ) a dramatic monologue with music
A pair of glasses
A bird of prey related to the falcons, typically smaller and more slender
Killing or inhibiting microorganisms
A warship designed for the transport of troops or supplies
Be characteristic of or distinctive of
Break partially but keep its integrity
Investigate or ascertain carefully or by research or inquiry or investigation
Leave ( something ) with a porter or at a cloakroom for safekeeping before entering a place or starting a journey, to be collected later
Be compatible, similar or consistent
The act of managing something or someone
A person who makes and repairs clocks and watches
A soldier trained to serve in a marine corps, especially ( in the us ) a soldier of the marine corps
Sounding persistently and loudly, or so as to attract attention
Speak to or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
Effeminate
A person who has been divorced
An object of obsessive enthusiasm
A line or route along which something travels or moves
A person who is present at or participates in a particular event or activity on a regular basis
A substance produced and discharged by a cell, gland, or organ in a body
A fine-grained metamorphic rock which is composed mainly of calcite or dolomite and is used as a building material and for sculpture
To impose and collect, as of a fine or penalty, by the authority of the law
A tax or charge levied on something, typically a tax on income or a charge for a service
A forcible enlistment of people for military service
Make war
A horse for hunting
An action or decision that is regretted or deemed to be wrong or unwise after it has been made or done
A person given to debate or argument
Obscene words for unacceptable behavior ( especially by children )
Rebuke or punish ( someone ) for an offence or wrongdoing
A series of events, especially sporting fixtures, performed in different locations and involving the same performers or participants
A journey or series of journeys in which a performer or group gives concerts in different places
Causing consternation or horror or disgust or extreme revulsion
Pass into or reach another state, style, or genre of music or culture, especially in a way that is perceived as unconventional or unexpected )
A thing resembling a cross in shape or appearance, especially a crucifix
( of a letter ) arrive at its destination after another letter or parcel sent to the same address
Make the sign of the cross, especially as a religious symbol or to express sorrow or disbelief
A thing which is a combination of different qualities, elements, etc
Draw a line through ( a figure or part of one ) to indicate that it is cancelled or invalid
Eat greedily or as if with gusto ( often followed by `down')
The second bone of the middle ear, which transmits vibrations from the malleus to the stapes
A rubber or plastic sheet that is hinged to a strap and worn by a swimmer as a substitute for the hands and feet
( of a new product, play, film, etc
Severe treatment
The state of being reputed or considered to be good or bad
A police officer ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief
A person in command of a ship or aircraft
Push or thrust into a state of vertical position
Dash or hurl ( something ) violently into something else so as to penetrate it or make an impact against it
A concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena or phenomena based on it
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
( in judaism ) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
Constituting number fourteen in a sequence
Each of fourteen equal parts into which something is or may be divided
A seaman engaged in whaling
A cushion on a billiard table, or the area beyond this
A short journey or period of time spent doing something enjoyable or exciting, typically with one or more other people and often involving alcohol or drugs
( of a device ) activate or disconnect automatically in response to a fault or overload
An unintentional but embarrassing blunder
The sound of a step of someone walking
A small fillet or band encircling a shield or crest
A person with specialist knowledge in a particular area of business or management
An expert in some field
The handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun ( usually a long projecting part of the gun )
Drink lightly, especially with other drinks
( in a university or college ) a period of instruction given by a tutor to an individual or very small group of students
The state or period of being a virgin
( of a plant ) synthesize food by photosynthesis
Constituting number eight in a sequence
Be incompatible
( of two people or groups ) have a disagreement, especially a heated one
Use explosives on
A vitriolic or abusive criticism or remark
Criticize severely and unrelentingly in speech or writing
Force ( something ) out of position with a blast of air or water
Firmness of purpose or opinion
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anxiety, or instability
Marked by good fortune or happiness or success
Content or satisfied with ( a situation )
A musical instrument with a bellows between two rows of keys, each row producing a different note when pressed, the notes being sounded by a button
A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used to treat hypertension and heart failure
Treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
Put clothing on one's body
Clothing of a specified kind that is worn or that one is expected to wear on a specified occasion or in a specified situation
A member of the armed forces
Stop operating or functioning
Deny the truth of ( something )
Be resistant to or opposed to
A room on a ship, especially one used for formal receptions
A private room on a ship
A kind of ferruginous earth used as a pigment in painting
A watercolour pigment, usually made from laked pigments such as ultramarine, that is relatively lightfast
For the use of people with disabilities
Uninterest
A salmon parr
Gas passed from the bowels
( of an electronic device ) having an output that is the difference between two input signals
A difference between amounts of things, especially payments or prices
The branch of science that studies the properties, forces, and motions of fluids
Ragged fibrous material resulting from the processing of wood or other plant material into pulp for papermaking
A coward or a traitor
( ethnic slur ) extremely offensive name for a black person
A breeding colony of seabirds, penguins, or other wild animals
A complaint
A mouse of a domestic breed with a dark coat and yellow eyes
A dog
The sound of a dog's bark
Furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy or use ( as tables and chairs )
A European plant of the heather family, which is a major food source for livestock and game birds
A method or system of teaching or learning
Relating to samnium, its people, or their language
A sudden withdrawal, typically of the head or body, as a result of a sudden impact or stimulus
A hermit living in an anchorite cell
Pierce with or as if with a knife or sharp object
A task that is tiresome or tedious and has to be done regularly, especially around the house
( of eyes ) shine with a particular emotion as if with an inner light
Emit light
A joke or humorous story, typically at another person's expense but not to be taken seriously
A lot of something, especially people or things that can be counted using the numbers from twelve to 19, or ( in set theory ) the equivalent numbers in a different base
The quality of being strong enough to deal with difficult situations
The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights
A garment worn over the upper part of the body, typically having long sleeves and a fastening at the neck and shoulders, worn both indoors and outdoors
A follower of the german philosopher hegel or his ideas
The hard outer case of an insect's back or the back of a crustacean
An offensive against an enemy using weapons or force or threat of force or other hostile measures or actions or materials etc
A sudden recurrence of the symptoms of a disease or condition
A hostile attempt to injure or destroy an enemy or opponent, or to capture or occupy a place by military force
Launch an attack or assault on
Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation or assail a person or thing
The act of attacking someone physically or emotionally with harmful or destructive behavior
The idea that a thing exists as a reality in its own right
The side of a vehicle's body
Excitement or bustle of activity, especially over a particular topic or event
Become bubbly or frothy or foaming, as from carbonation or fermentation
A person who accepts bets on the outcome of races and other events, and who pays out winnings and collects losses
Keep watch on ( someone ) in secret in order to gain information about them or their activities
A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group ( especially a hereditary or official right )
The act of directing someone's attention away from something ( toward something else ) as by sheer force or authority
A bacterium that is resistant to antibiotics
One year old
Having the indivisible character of a unit
Used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified from the context, or to emphasize the unique nature of the person or thing mentioned ) the same
Impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result of something else
A small piece of interesting or gossiping information
The quality of being immediate, prompt, or urgent
Lack of an intervening or mediating agency or process
Fine particles of earth or other substance suspended in the air or on a surface
Remove ( someone or something ) from a place or position, especially after a long period of inactivity or neglect
A tax or levy imposed by authority
A small box or chest, typically made of wood or ivory, used to hold the bible or sacred relics, and often locked
A place with an enchanting or enigmatic quality
A place with the magical and wonderful qualities of a fairyland
The power or scope to act as one pleases, especially to live, think, or express oneself in a way that suits one's own choice or inclination
The state of being unrestricted and able to move easily and freely between places or within a place, especially in one's own country or locality
A highly prized edible mushroom with a wrinkled scaly brown cap and a slender stalk
A showy decoration that is basically valueless
Showy or gimmicky things collectively
A political movement for a jewish homeland, established in palestine in 1948 as the modern state of israel
A person who sells or applies cosmetics as an occupation
Great enthusiasm or passion in support of a person, idea, or cause
A large quantity of liquid drunk at one swallow
( of a person's eyes ) be bright with a particular emotion or feeling
Touch or strike with a light, hit, or blow against
Make ( a surface ) shine by polishing it
( of the sun or a light ) emit rays of light
The external part of the ear in mammals, birds, and reptiles
The quality of being sufficient for the end in view or for the circumstances
Make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing or waxing and polishing
Handwriting in which the letters are joined together in a flowing way, as in french, italian, and spanish
Having black skin
The eighth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of summer
Make taut or tauter or add tension to
A football field
A frame of parallel bars for supporting a stage in a theatre
The distinctive spirit of a culture or an era or a social group ( or individual )
A dark reddish-brown colour like that of mahogany wood
A condition characterized by the formation of furuncles ( see furuncle ). it is an acute inflammation of the hair follicle, and may be a complication of acne
Overwhelm ( someone ) with a severe defeat or illness
To birth calves, as of elephants or whales or seals
Put forward
Intend to go or do something, especially as an indication of one's readiness to do so if circumstances arise
A bomber plane
Relating to the uighurs or their language
Substantially made or constructed
To judge tentatively or form an estimate of ( quantities or time ) by rough calculation or analogy or conjecture or guesswork
Aids to the eye, especially spectacles or contact lenses
A person's gaze, especially a member of an audience regarded as a unit
( of flying insects ) move in or form a swarm, typically to migrate to a new area or to mate
A large number of people or things moving somewhere in a disorganized or rapid way
Use acid to cut a design or pattern on ( a surface or object, typically a piece of glass ) and remove the unwanted material, especially as a method of producing printed circuits
Rid of an unpleasant feeling or memory by forced expression or evacuation of the associated bodily organs
Expel from a group or community, usually for ideological or political reasons
Force ( someone ) to leave an organization or community, typically because of political or religious reasons
A person superior to another in rank, authority, or status, especially in the armed forces or in a religious order
To have a tendency, a likelihood of doing or being something
The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination or decision making or judgement
The power of the court to refuse to grant an injunction or to refuse to admit evidence, on the grounds that it is against natural justice or for another reason specified in law
A rich crimson colour formerly obtained from certain molluscs and used in ancient rome and by the papacy as a symbol of rank
A colour intermediate between red and blue, as of a clear unclouded sky or a violet flower
Having the consistency of dough
A civilian dress when worn by a member of the armed forces
A number of atoms bonded together, forming a distinct species in a compound
A set of elements, each of which has a unique relation to every other element in the set, satisfying certain conditions
A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together as having some property or attribute in common or as being related to one another in some way
A police officer
Nod or nod one's head in a specified direction or at a specified person or thing
Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning or creating something new and usually creating something of lasting importance or value
A small drop of water or other liquid, especially one hanging from the end of a thin stream or falling from a surface
( in the jewish calendar ) the fifth month of the civil and tenth of the religious year, usually coinciding with parts of january and february
Shape like a cup or bowl, or as if like a cup or bowl
The quantity a cup will hold ( usually used to measure coffee or tea )
A plant of the nightshade family, with large fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers, native to tropical and subtropical regions
Advise someone to do something, especially to buy or see a particular product or film or to visit a particular place
Have as an advantage or point in favour of something or someone
Lack of interest or care
The quality of requiring little effort or sacrifice, especially where this is regarded as devaluing the outcome or the person producing it
Smile in a broad and cheerful way, especially with the front teeth visible and the corners of the mouth drawn back, as is usual when one is pleased or laughing
( scotland ) a mountain, usually one of a group, often steep and rocky and popular for climbing
Perform music from a score without having seen the score before
Something of mixed character
Deliver an educational lecture to ( a group of students ) as part of one's job at a university or college of higher education
A hairdresser's tool for curling hair
Kick ( a ball ) high up in the air, typically to great effect in a game
The use of one's leisure time for enjoyment, relaxation, or exercise, especially in the open air or in a park or forest
The area on a airfield used for the take off and landing of gliders
The time of day immediately following sunset, when it is still light enough to see objects clearly, but dark enough for stars to be visible
A person who oils something
The broad upper part of the sternum of mammals, to which the clavicles and first ribs are attached
A hole or crack in a container or covering through which contents may accidentally pass out or in
( of a liquid ) escape gradually or accidentally through a hole or crack in a container or covering, or between two surfaces that are in contact with each other
Producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease or emotion or exertion etc
A restaurant or bar in which customers sit at tables or counters and are served food or drink
The expression or feeling of disapproval
Burn incense in ( a place ) or before ( a person or thing ) as an act of worship or to purify the air
The ownership of shares in a company
( of winds ) gale force
Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
( of a dispute ) conducted in an angry and persistent way and with little chance of reconciliation
A document attesting a person's status or authority, especially one confirming that they are a recognized diplomat or journalist
Display ( a work of art or item of interest ) in a gallery or museum or at a trade fair
A beam or plank projecting from a saw to enable a worker to move it back and forth
( of a newspaper ) give a title to ( a story ) in a prominent place and in large type
Be the main performer or attraction at ( a concert, play, or other event )
The careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern, such that no gaps or overlapping areas are left
The dravidian language of the telugus, which has about 60 million speakers
Attach with an adhesive material like glue or paste or cement etc
Used to express mild annoyance or impatience, especially when waiting for someone or something or when constrained to do something undesirable
Hold on tightly or tenaciously to one's job, for fear of losing it, or to a person, for fear of losing them
Spend time with a particular person or people, especially in a casual or social way
An object valued for its age and quality, especially one representing an earlier period or style and preserved in good condition
Fit ( a person ) with a mask, especially for medical reasons
The skin of a mammal's face with or without the fur, typically that of a fox, worn as a trophy or for disguise
A cosmetic preparation for covering the skin
The part of a fish's jaws forming a beak
Surrender or give in to an opponent or demand for fear of further action or damage, especially when all resistance has ceased
A person who is member of one's class or profession or area of activity or field of specialization ( as e.g
Soldiers, especially those collectively belonging to a particular unit, army, or nation
A person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience
A tort or crime caused by a person's actions, e.g
Of, pertaining to, or forming a division
Be appropriate to ( someone or something )
Engaging in speech
Of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison often used as a weapon of war or terrorism or crime and often causing permanent damage to the health of the victim
The worm-like larva of a beetle or other insect
A female member of a board of selectmen
Ruin or spoil by tampering with or treating roughly
A heavy defeat of a sporting opponent
A person who bleaches
The expression or depiction of emotion in a literary or artistic work or in a film or other medium, especially when considered to be inauthentic or exaggerated or as conveying a particular quality or tone to the audience or reader
Affection or liking for something or someone, especially on an emotional or sexual basis
A small woodland bird of the woodpecker family, with a downcurved bill and no discernible crest
A central point or locus of an infection in an organism
The rules of a game
Release ( something tied ) by undoing the knots in it or by cutting it free with a knife or scissors
Ride at a trotting pace, with the horse moving both legs on the same side at each step
( of a horse ) move at a trot
A combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound of the first vowel is followed by that of the second, as in coin ( coin ), loud ( loud ), and side ( side ). in english, the diphthongs are often divided into two classes : pure diphthongs, in which the two vowels are equally pronounced, and modified diphthongs, in which the second vowel is more pronounced than the first
A secret or magic ingredient that ensures success or effectiveness in a particular activity or situation
A pipe used to convey water from a hose
A traffic roundabout
A landmass surrounded by sea or another large body of water, smaller than a continent or an archipelago
A smokable form of cocaine, made by mixing it with a solvent
Of or written in a majuscule script with rounded unjoined letters which is found in european manuscripts of the 4th–8th centuries ( the ‘ uncial minuscule ’ ). it developed from the egyptian majuscule script, and was in turn superseded by the caroline minuscule
An uncial letter
Having the form of a capital u with the stem replaced by a simple vertical stroke
To paint with whitewash
Apply weatherstrip to, in order to make a tighter seal against rain and wind
The destruction of a place or thing so as to make it unrecognizable
Concerned with or promoting equality and fairness, especially between people of different sexes, ages, or ethnic groups
A custom or practice of a society or community, especially when it is long-established and widespread
The flesh of a goose as food
To nuzzle with the lips
A large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, a broad bill, and typically all-white plumage
Relating to or characteristic of the us state of idaho or its inhabitants
Become loose or looser or less tight or taut or tenses to a lesser extent or degree or intensity
The first stage of cell division, during which the chromatin becomes visible and separate
Denoting a person or group regarded as most popular or important in a particular sphere or group, especially the entertainment industry
An account of one's life written from personal knowledge or experience
An american killifish which has been introduced into europe for mosquito control
A thick, soft layer of material for sleeping on or for sitting on in a chair
Change the appearance of ( something ) by restyling it or by adding a new style to it
An unmarried woman, especially one who is not interested in marriage or does not intend to marry
An evergreen north american shrub of the heather family, with spikes of pinkish flowers
To a greater extent or degree than is usual or expected
A quantifier meaning greater in number or amount or extent or degree than the norm or standard or average or expected
A sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding one by a specified relation ( as in the case of two abelian groups ) or by its position in a sequence of elements or events or ideas etc
A connected series of messages in a newsgroup or online forum, each of which was posted in response to a previous message
Either side of the face below the eye and above the mouth
Treat or speak of with contempt, disrespect, or ridicule
Most powerful or important or influential in a particular sphere or group or field etc
Devote ( a resource ) to a special purpose or recipient, especially as a legal obligation
Sexual activity other than intercourse
( in britain ) the sixth form of a school or college
Involving a lot of fuss, especially with small or awkward components or details
Characterized by long words
Long
A compound of iodine with another element or group, especially a salt of the anion i⁻
A person who physically assaults or attacks someone or something
An attempt to score
Test the quality, accuracy, or effect of ( something ), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice
Make an effort or attempt to reach or attain something or someone, in the face of opposition or difficulty
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something when you are not sure you will succeed at it
Test the abilities of ( a person or animal ) in a race or other competition or trial of strength or skill
A cigarette
Occurring or appearing at intervals
A job in an organization ( a company or government agency or public institution ) that is held by one person ( as a position in a hierarchy ) and who is paid for it ( as distinct from an occupation )
Secure in or as if in a berth or dock or pier next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired
A bed in a railway sleeping car
Enter into ( a marriage or civil partnership ) or perform ( a religious marriage ) ceremony for ( two people ) or ( three or more people ) respectively
Compress or concentrate into a wad or mass or bundle
A rough or preliminary version of a plan, proposal, etc
The ability to be bent
( of a horse ) make a high-pitched whinnying sound or sounds
An act of neighing
A stupid person
Allow ( someone ) to have only a fixed amount of something, especially because of shortage or restriction on supply
Distribute in rations, as in the army or among prisoners or refugees, according to need or a fixed plan
A rubber covering, typically inflated or surrounding an inflated inner tube, placed round a wheel to form a soft contact patch, used especially on vehicles and bicycles
Difficulty in swallowing
The language of the klingons, which is spoken by about 500,000 people in the us and is used in some star trek episodes
Having or involving a great deal of energy
A large north american pine tree with broad leaves and large cones
A member of the yeoman warders of the tower of london
An individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal or of a recipe or from a given supply
Supply with an excess of something, so as to cause a surplus
Be a host for ( an event ) jointly with another or others
A tricolour flower or breed
Having an orbit between the sun and the earths orbit
( of a court or tribunal ) having jurisdiction only over a limited class of cases or in a restricted area
Of lower quality or standard than another or others of the same type or category
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A confusing arrangement of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way
Denoting a telephone number that can be reached by dialling a particular area code
Marked by skill in deception or trickery that helps you to succeed at the expense of others
A high-altitude grassy moorland or bog in the Andes
A facility or service provided to make life more convenient, comfortable, or enjoyable
Appear to one's own mind or opinion
The feelings expressed on a person's face by their facial expressions alone
Appear in a certain way
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Direct one's gaze in a specified direction or at a specified object or person, especially in order to perceive or inspect them or in order to ascertain their whereabouts or condition
Used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is saying or to consider a point seriously before responding or acting on it
Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point
A downpipe gutter
A device for changing over from one thing to another, especially a machine for changing gears in a motor vehicle
A device for changing or altering something
Be too tight
A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter or amusement or provide a release from tension or boredom or incredulity ( often at another's expense ) but not to be taken seriously
Have a strong desire for something, especially food or drink
The reinforcement or prolongation of sound by reflection from a surface or by the synchronous vibration of a neighbouring object
The fact of striking a chord or creating an echo within someone's mind or memory
( of an argument or debate ) characterized by conflict and disagreement
Something a little different from others of the same type or category or style
A change in the value of a physical quantity, especially over a period of time or in response to a stimulus
Leave or give by will after one's death, as of property, benefits, etc
To recall knowledge from memory
Comfortable and cosy, but possibly a little foolish or old-fashioned in a way that is endearing
( of two people ) on very close or intimate terms with each other
A stupid person
An official in a government department or in an organization with a public purpose
A pictorial representation of an idea, object, or situation, especially as a heraldic device or ancient symbol
An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against one's will or better judgement, as a symptom of mental illness
A written explanation or criticism on a particular subject, especially in a newspaper or magazine
Seem to be true, probable, or apparent
Be seen or noticed as being in a particular place or state
Explosively unstable
Fill in ( a gap or empty space )
The side of an account showing the amounts of money received or owed
A source of pride or satisfaction to ( someone )
A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage or photograph etc
A recognition of merit or accomplishment ( especially in the film industry ) that is usually in the form of a citation or award given to the person who is held to be responsible for it ( as a writer or director of a movie or play etc
Move quickly or hurriedly
The quality of being luxurious and extravagant
A small projection in which the mammary ducts of female mammals terminate and from which milk can be secreted
A low inarticulate sound, especially one expressing effort or indicating assent or agreement
An infantryman ( often used in the plural )
Planning something carefully and intentionally ( as for a hostile purpose )
The course of a vessel through the water, especially when running before the wind
( of a person's nose ) produce copious amounts of mucus, typically as a result of a cold or hay fever
Cause something to pass or lead somewhere by means of a channel or a conduit or by means of bodily contact with a conduit or pipe or cable or other piping )
Subject to a process or treatment, of a specific kind
Put forward ( a candidate ) for election to public office
Provide or operate ( a service, system, or organization ) on a regular basis or over a particular area or period of time
A hole or burrow made by a badger or rabbit
Have a certain duration or time period
A large area of land used for grazing or farming
Come undone as if by snagging or tearing or wearing away
( of a newspaper or a broadcast station ) publish or broadcast ( an item of news or an advertisement ) in a particular edition or programme
A trial run or test, as of an experiment or a piece of equipment or a person etc
Go or travel in a particular direction with a specified purpose or result in mind
Drive a vehicle through ( a red traffic light ) without stopping
Score ( a run or runs ) from a hit or a stolen base
Travel a route regularly, as of a ship or bus or train or aircraft
Direct the course of
A series of military exercises of a specified type or for a specified purpose
The act of running
A row of unravelled stitches in knitting or crochet work
The majority of people or things of a particular type
Cause ( a tape ) to move back or forwards to a different point for playing or recording
Diarrhoea
An exercise in which the body is held in a straight line from head to heels with the hands supporting the body and the feet extended
A thing that beats someone or something
The quality of being cheerful and lively
Relating to or affecting mice or other rodents of the family Muridae
Living or living things collectively
The actual presence or reality of people or things, especially in nature, from which artists and writers obtain material for their work
The period during which something is functional ( as between birth and death )
A dive bar
( of a fish ) swim down to a great depth in the water in order to feed or escape predators
A large, massive cloud which appears to rest on another cloud, typically below a cirrus cloud and above a cumulus or stratus cloud
Benefit from ( an action or situation )
A metal container, typically of a specified capacity, in which substances can be heated and then separated according to their different boiling points
The quality of being disagreeable or unpleasant
The quality of being disagreeable or unpleasant
A blank border on a page or piece of text
Relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs or suburbs of a city or town or urban area or metropolitan area
A metric unit of capacity, equal to 100 litres
A person who commits an illegal or immoral act
A cut made by a slashing movement with a knife or sword
The evening star ( regarded as the planet venus ). [ from latin ]
Lithography
To bring together or bring into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic or alchemy
Relating to punjab, its people, or their language
A coin worth one dollar
Make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body, especially from pain or discomfort
Relating to mexico or its people
An instrument for drawing or measuring the length of an arc of a circle or the angle between two straight lines
( of a work of art ) depicting an idealized version of country life
( of a presentation or package ) using more than one medium of expression or communication
Put in a recess or in a joint between two pieces of wood, as in the case of a beam or a board, or between the edge of a door and the wall opening for the door
A general course along which something moves or tends to move
The action of directing a film, play, or opera, or the work directed
A spatial location ( especially as specified by a compass ) that is opposite to the north or a location opposite to any specified point on the horizon or at any specified angle to the right or left of an object or a position in an array or procession or line of things ( especially the direction that a vehicle is facing ) or the position on a map or chart or plan that is opposite to the normal or standard location or position of a specified place or object or person or group or thing or that is opposite to the direction or position of the compass points north and south or east and west from a specified place or object or person or group or thing or that is opposite to the direction or position of the hour hand at a specified time on a specified date or that is opposite to the direction or position of the sun at a specified time on a specified date or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified star or planet or constellation or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified line or plane or border or coast or shore or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified river or mountain or lake or ocean or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified highway or street or railroad or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified landmark or monument or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified boundary or dividing line or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified center or hub or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified periphery or circumference or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified focus or foci or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified axis or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified equator or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified tropic or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified solstice or that is opposite to the direction or position of a specified equinox
The fact or sense of being directed or aimed in a particular way
Something ( often something deceptively attractive ) that catches you unawares or off guard or entices you into some behavior or attitude or belief that is probably not in your best interest
A device used to vary the resistance of an electric circuit
A concretion of mineral matter, especially in a plant, consisting of a core of calcite surrounded by a mass of silica
The projecting tip of a fluke
To go upward with gradual or continuous progress
The act of climbing something by using your hands and feet and sometimes your hands and arms to pull yourself up or over it and down again on the other side
Get into or up ( a vehicle or structure ) by climbing or using steps or a ladder
To be playful or frolicsome, especially in a sexual way
Excessive sensitivity or rapid reaction to stimulation of a part of the body or the mind
A difficult situation or problem which requires urgent resolution or decision
Defeat heavily
Coat with shellac
A horse considered likely to win a race, especially by people backing it to win an accumulator
Imagine
( of food ) made or prepared in an elaborate way
Rejoice or take delight in ( something )
To score more points than
A judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity ( usually an activity that threatens harm to the plaintiff )
Leave ( an office or position ) at the end of one's term of office or on retirement
Diverge from
Move away from a place into another direction, as of waves or smoke or clouds or a person who is disliked or dangerous
Leave as if by flying away, often in search of something better or in order to escape a dangerous situation
Relating to the corona of the sun or of a comet
Make or become more lively or exciting
Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses in a work of art or literature
Make plain and comprehensible to the understanding or knowledge of others or make clear the meaning of
Inconsistency between facts or statements
A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions or beliefs etc
Show ( a feeling such as respect or gratitude ) towards ( someone ) by behaving in a particular way or by making a gesture or statement acknowledging them or their action or help
Have something belonging to ( someone )
Cover with lard to preserve and flavor
A fish or other animal with two colours
Religious instruction given with a catechism in preparation for christian baptism or confirmation
A heated discussion or disagreement where there is strong disagreement or conflict about something important
A frame for tapestry or embroidery on which the fabric is stretched and held taut for working
A sloping ledge on the side of a ski run
Hold ( a young child ) on the knee and move it gently to and fro as if rocking a baby
A dog of a german breed with a short thick body and short legs
A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to avoid
Denoting a pair of sandals or flip-flops with a strap that passes between the big and second toe
Praise enthusiastically and intensely, as if in a rush
Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet of liquid or gas
A large marine mammal with a greyish body, a large head, and long tusks, related to the seals and living in the arctic and north pacific
( of a large animal ) moving slowly and heavily
A star of relatively great mass compared to the sun, even though it is small in size
A break in or lack of continuity in a sequence or process
A widely distributed african weaver bird, the male of which has black plumage and a red bill
The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis or centre and the property of having such symmetry
A joining together of people, places, or things
A contact or junction for the passage of an electric current or for the transfer of heat
A relationship or association between people, countries, or organizations, or between people and organizations or countries, especially where this relationship is not immediately obvious and involves cooperation or conflict rather than communication
A fluid that is perfused
Located at or near the back of an animal's body or tail or nearest the rear of a vehicle or aircraft
A small harbour or landing stage with a jetty
Providing support or assistance
( of printed type ) having a small space between the end of one line and the start of the next
( of a contest ) having a narrow margin between winner and loser
To move so that an opening or passage is obstructed
Connect ( an electric circuit ) by joining the ends of a conductor together
Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
Block passage through, as of a hole or crack in a wall, floor, or other surface
Deal with ( something ) briefly or superficially, especially in order to avoid discussion of its more disagreeable aspects or to give a favourable impression of it
A water slide
The meeting of lines, rays, or surfaces at a point or line
( of a person ) leave suddenly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest or prosecution
Charge falsely or with malicious intent
A spicy meat soup or stew originally from hungary
The inner ear
A domed or rounded turret on a military vehicle
A churchyard
A tube inserted to drain fluid from a cavity in the body, especially the skull
Succeed in obtaining a position in something, as by effort, skill, or courage
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason for an action or belief, especially one which is considered to be unfounded or weak
( in filming ) move quickly from one scene or image to another, especially so as to edit a sequence of film into a coherent whole
Divide into parts by making a cut or incision in
Make ( clothes ) by sewing together components ( and holes ) to form a garment or other article, as of cloth or leather or paper
Fell ( a tree ) by sawing it down or across its diameter
Stop filming or recording a scene or recording a track abruptly or temporarily
A piece of meat from a particular part of an animal as sold in a butcher's shop or as a joint for cooking
Remove ( part of a book, film, or other work ) as being superfluous or inappropriate
A distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc
Shorten, make shorter or neater, especially by chopping off the ends or trimming
Function as a cutting instrument
Sever ( something ) by cutting it with a knife or other sharp implement, especially in order to remove or disconnect it from something else or to allow the removal of something else
Grow or cut like a plant or tree
Cut off the testicles ( of male animals such as horses ) so as to render them incapable of reproduction
The act of cutting something into parts or shaping it by cutting
Play boisterously or roughishly, as in a lively manner, ( `romp'is archaic ) `` the boys romped in the barnyard '' `` the girls romped in the kitchen '' `` the children romped in the sandpit '' `` the old folks romped on the porch '' `` the young lovers romped in the meadow '' ) ( usually with `` in '' or `` on '' ) to play around, to play rough, to play freely, to frolic
A seaweed with tough, tangled fronds
Hit ( something ) with a glancing blow from the side
A collision on the side of a vehicle
A descriptive name for a place or thing or person ( often a shortened version of a person's given name )
Hit with a bat
A cricket bat
A substance which attracts cells or organisms chemotactically
An airport runway or taxiway
The front part of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen, containing the heart and lungs
To overcome or allay, as of fears or doubts or worries by reasoning or reassurance
Relating to zionism or its supporters
Bind or fasten with a cable or cables
Send a message to ( someone ) by cablegram or cable cablegram, used as a more or less formal method of communication between individuals, especially across national boundaries, and also used by newspapers to obtain information from correspondents abroad
A rich fur made from the skin of the ermine or prepared from sable, used for trimming
A nematode worm of a group that includes several common disease-causing parasites of mammals
The approval or support of a person or organization in authority, or of a deity or spirit, for an action, enterprise, or outcome
A potato crisp
Break ( something ) into pieces with a sharp blow or blows, especially as a result of a collision or explosion
( of a car ) having a folding or detachable roof
A game that is won or lost by a score of five goals or less
The trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
A refusal to answer questions or give information
( of a meeting or assembly ) reach a decision on ( a matter ) by voting or consensus
Come to a decision about ( a course of action ) after consideration or discussion
The strength or determination to do something
Spreading out in different directions
( of a plant or animal ) living near the sea
Require ( something ) to be done
Make mandatory or required by a rule or law
A formal surrender or concession, especially one made by a monarch or other person in power
To trim carefully and neatly, as of the nails
A development that turns or bends
A large-headed finch with a stout bill, typically having a red or black head, a black back, and a white rump
Playful and full of energy
Consider, evaluate, or reflect on a situation or event or course of action
Consider the possibility or advantages of ( a course of action ) before deciding on it or doing it without thinking further about it
A period of thought or consideration
A long, thin stick of graphite or a similar substance, wrapped in wood or plastic and used for writing or drawing
A thing resembling a pencil in shape, especially a long, thin piece of something with an encircling band of a different colour or material
A set of light rays, lines, etc
Make ( a woman ) pregnant by having sexual intercourse with her
Relating to or characteristic of chad or its people
Supply with an excess of something, so as to create a surplus, a deficit, or a distortion in the market
A nosebleed
Nothing as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ or summons
Turn ( something ) over on its side or upside down
A list of names and addresses ( usually printed on a page or in a book ) constituting the membership of an organization or the voters in an election or the delegates to a convention or the subscribers to a publication or the members of a team or group etc
( of a liquid ) flow in a steady stream down a surface or through a channel, typically in small drops or beads and without a clearly defined flow rate
A situation in which an aircraft is rotating around its longitudinal axis while maintaining a constant altitude
A list of names from which a tax or other payment is to be collected
A rounded mass of a substance, especially one that is soft or edible
Move or cause to move from side to side with a swaying motion while remaining upright or on an even keel
Movement around an axis or a center or a point
A dog of a small gun-shaped breed with a silky coat and drooping ears
Directed or moving toward the rear or hind end of a vehicle or of a person
A signature that validates something ( as a check ) or that attests to the legal transfer of something ( as title to land ) or that serves as a basis for the issue of a bond or bill of exchange etc
Make a curtsy with a bob
Make a curtsy
An instrument for measuring the refractive power of the eye
A type of board made of plaster set between two sheets of heavy paper, used to form or line the inner walls of houses
Move through by or as by digging or crawling or wriggling )
A tube or passageway under or through something, especially the ground
A person who makes observations, especially of enemy positions or aircraft, from a high vantage point
Join or attach with or as if with glue or mortar or nails or beams or rivets or screws or something of that nature
A native or inhabitant of russia, or a person of russian descent
The western slavic language of russia, with over 140 million speakers worldwide
The action of mutilating or state of being mutilated
A baby
The action or process of abolishing a system, practice, or institution and replacing it with another
A recessed triangular space above the entrance to a church or other building, typically occupied by a sculpture or mosaic
Clothing, especially as worn for a particular occasion or belonging to a particular profession
Be ready, in a state of readiness or preparedness
A cell in the testis which is undergoing the first stage of meiosis, and is therefore haploid
The emission of radiation, especially light
Raid or pillage ( coastal villages ) in search of valuables
A natural feature of the land, such as a hill or mountain, or a rock formation
Not forced or compelled
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will
Paying particular notice ( as to children or helpless people )
Let saliva run from the mouth in a stream, typically in anticipation of food or drink or when asleep
Relating to or denoting a phytogeographical kingdom comprising central asia, the caucasus, and northern iran
( of video or audio material ) made available in a continuous flow over the internet rather than downloaded in advance
A body of people sharing some common interest or characteristic or occupation and regarded as an academic or political or business group or class or category of people
The people of a locality or community considered collectively
The state of existing as a thing or occurring in fact
Shuffle again or anew, as of cards or a deck of cards
A metal cylinder used as a projectile in a rocket or explosive device
The process or art of decorating something or making it more attractive by the addition of decorative features or items
( of a person or their behaviour ) act in accordance with ( a particular standard or code )
The quality of being irreproducible
A rich cake, typically one containing fruit and nuts and flavoured with liqueur
Large and complicated in structure or extent
Denoting a rank of officer in the army or air force, senior to that of captain, which is conferred on a temporary basis, usually for meritorious service
A particular instance of buying or selling something, especially as part of a larger commercial transaction or series of transactions between the same parties or in the same place or area
Direct the course of
A specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process or progression or sequence of events or ideas etc
The platform or floor of a theatre or cinema as a place for performing or displaying something
A large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between two places
Great knowledge or skill in a particular field or subject, typically acquired through study or experience in that field
A casual or unexpected convergence of people or events or circumstances ( especially one that is fortunate )
A subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with no electric charge
A former british coin and monetary unit worth one pound sterling or 21 shillings
The muslim practice of fasting from sunrise to sunset during the month of ramadan
Influence, power, or importance, especially when substantial or impressive
Lift or carry ( something heavy ) with great effort or difficulty
A problem
Investigate and solve ( a problem ) in a methodical way
Identify and correct faults in ( a complex system, especially an electronic one ) by a process of elimination
Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence of the palate
Stoneware consisting mainly of a white vitrified clay, typically with a translucent quality, first made in germany in the 18th century and used for decorative as well as functional items
An orange of a small variety with a loose skin, especially one of a deep reddish-yellow colour
An act of changing course by tacking
To collapse by releasing contained air or gas
Waste material of no value or importance
Of very poor quality
A butterfly of a large family ( `` danaidae '' ) which includes the common white, orange tip, and ringlet
Of low birth or station ( `base'is archaic in this sense )
An organic compound containing an epoxide group —o— as a substituent or ligand
A person who leads or directs others, especially in a spiritual or intellectual sense
A hot drink of port, sugar, lemon, and spice
A beach house
The amount held in a bucket
A room in which practical work is done, especially in a factory or workshop
Sit or stand with one leg on either side of something
Not welcome
A cause of complaint
An event or stage in a person's life or career that is significant or worth noting
A spanish red wine produced in the rioja region
Officially exclude ( a pupil ) from school or college
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience or theory etc
Of or relating to or based on topography or a topographic map
An order of mammals that comprises the bats
Delay or evade ( something ) by lying or being evasive
A person who builds or repairs ships using wood
Obtain money from ( someone ) by overcharging or swindling them, especially in a way that is dishonest or unfair
The action of formulating something or the state of being formulated
The quality of being understated
A person with whom one shares a room, flat, or house
( of an animal ) eat ( grass, etc
A body of knowledge ( especially of traditional medicine ) passed on by word of mouth from generation to generation by those who have learned it from their parents or guardians or through apprenticeship with an older and wiser person ( such as a grandmother or a village elder )
A period of time spent in contemplation or reflection
A thunderbolt ( mythological weapon ) symbolizing the power of the buddha
A device for amplifying and conditioning the output signal from an electronic circuit to make it suitable for use in a particular application
A program that controls a peripheral device or provides a interface between it and the operating system
Take the lead in ( an attack or campaign )
The loss of a close relation or friend through death, especially a parent or child
A large number or amount or extent of something usually followed by `of'or `to'or `for'or `with'or `in'or `like'or `as '' e.g
The majority of the population without power or influence, especially when considered as distinct from the elite or ruling classes
A carved object, especially a piece of sculpture or a wooden figure or design cut as a decoration
A display of fireworks or a similar spectacle
Cheap, showy, or sensationalist material or merchandise
A wooden mould used in hand-making paper to give it a decorative edge
A eurasian and north african songbird of the thrush family, with a black head and breast and a white collar
Making a strong and unwelcome impression or causing disturbance, especially by protesting or demonstrating
One praying humbly for something desired especially divine favor or assistance
Capture the attention or imagination of
Send something via a facsimile machine
( of a bun or ponytail ) positioned so as to be visible above the wearer's head
At or to a high point, level, or degree
Denoting a secondary school that is more academically rigorous than others of its type
Regarded with great respect or admiration
( of land ) at a great altitude
At a great altitude or distance or speed
Of education beyond the secondary level ( as in universities or colleges ) or beyond the first 16 years of education ( as in a 4-year college or university )
A place where people live
Silver or gold as used for backing or mounting gemstones or as a base for coins and medals
Any element, especially a metal as distinguished from a nonmetal
( of writing ) full of life and vigour
( of writing, film, or behaviour ) sexually provocative or suggestive, especially in an obvious or blatant way
( in pathology ) a glassy substance produced by the degeneration of epithelial or connective tissues
A person who kneels
Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pinkish red
( of a person ) be of a specified height when standing upright with feet together and arms straight down the sides of the body
To be upright on the feet
A male animal ( especially a domesticated bovine ) that has been castrated and is kept for breeding and milking purposes
A position taken by a person or organization on an issue or in a dispute, typically one that is considered to be courageous or principled rather than expedient or pragmatic
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant or disliked or tolerated reluctantly '' tolerate the smell of the garbage '' tolerate the heat of summer '' tolerate the idea of him as president '' tolerate the smell of cabbage '' tolerate the noise of the city '' put up with a certain situation or person or thing '' submit to... '' bear... '' withstand... '' persevere through... '' be in favor of... '' accept... '' endure... '' tolerate '' is sometimes used informally as a euphemism for `` accept '' or `` allow '' especially when the acceptance is reluctant or ungracious '' i can tolerate working on saturdays, but not on Sundays '' `` we had to tolerate a lot of nonsense from that jerk '' `` she can tolerate the heat, working in the kitchen all day '' `` we had to tolerate him, the egotistical jerk '' `` she can't tolerate working for this boss anymore '' `` we had to tolerate a lot of shoddy work from that contractor '' `` she can tolerate the noise, but not the smell
To be in some specified state or condition, usually after having been in another state or condition
Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue or matter
( of water ) remain at rest rather than flow or fall continuously
A brief casual encounter for sex
Have a certain height
A variant of a non-standardized programming language
A distinct variety of a language, especially one associated with a particular area, community, or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon
Wetness caused by water or mist or dew or rain and occurring on a surface when it is wet or when moisture is present in the air or on a surface or object )
An advantage awarded to a sports team or player when a foul or other infringement of the rules is committed by the opposing team or player
A place that provides food and accommodation for people or animals that have nowhere else to stay, especially those that are sick, injured, or lost
Establish a norm or norms for ( something ) by measuring or comparing a large number of people or things against a standard or average value or level
A standard or average value of a variable, especially one used as a basis for calculation or comparison
Be superior or better than some standard or expectation
The route or journey taken by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle, especially on a tour or other journey planned in advance
Settle ( someone ) in a new place or area after they have migrated or been displaced from their original home or community
Of a higher rank, status, or age than another or others within a group or organization
A series of similar objects or vehicles moving in the same direction or following one another in a queue or procession
A long, narrow group of people or things, typically one that is organized or moving in the same direction or on the same course
A telephone connection, especially a direct one
A slight wrinkle or furrow on the skin of the face or hands, caused by age or a particular facial expression
A mark that is long relative to its width
A melody or part in a melody
To cover the interior of something with fabric, usually for decorative purposes
Speaking in a quiet and indistinct way
( of consent ) given in a clear and unambiguous manner
Transfer the ownership of ( property, especially a right or privilege ) to another person or group
Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of ( something ) by means of a senses or a scientific experiment
A request for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim or discharge of a lien or other obligation owed to another ( usually a corporation ) under a statute or contract or conveyance on pain of a penalty or forfeit ( as a mortgagee may serve a notice of default on a mortgagor who fails to make a payment )
Feel sympathy for ( someone or something ) because one can share their feelings or experience
Associate ( someone or something ) closely with a particular quality, activity, or person, especially when this is considered to be an essential part of their character or identity
A thing used to indicate something else
Be a mystery or bewildering to
To confuse, puzzle, or bewilder
The beginning of a particular season or state of mind or affairs, especially one that has been awaited or is particularly significant or important
An act or instance of arriving somewhere or being arrived at by a specified means of transport or route
Having or denoting a low range of pitch between tenor and bass
Not liable to change or variation especially in behavior or habits
A number or quantity that is not variable, but is always the same when the variable quantities in a formula or equation are the same
Unvarying in nature or character or purpose or opinion etc
The control of something by a person or group with authority over it
Be located at or move to the centre of ( a place ) or of ( a circular or spherical object )
Move into the center of an area or object or scene, as for attention or emphasis
A place where a specified activity or service is available or can be coordinated from a central location or site
The hole in the centre of a needle
A small metal plate or link forged in the rope of a sailing ship for a similar purpose to the thimble
A hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens, e.g
Remove from a position of power or authority
Remove from a position or office, especially suddenly and unwillingly
The act of drawing spatially closer to something ( especially someone ) in a wrapping movement of the body )
A layer of rock or soil, especially one of a number forming a succession
A social class or category, especially one in terms of perceived social status or economic power
A natural mineral water from ancient volcanic rocks, said to have medicinal properties
A person or object pursued or attacked by another
A receptor sensitive to changes in the position and movement of body parts
Introduce ( a plant or animal ) into a region where it is not indigenous and allow it to establish itself
Become or make ( someone ) a citizen of a country by legalizing their residence there or, in some cases, by birth
Make natural or native by introducing or establishing into a new area or community
The process of checking in to a hotel or airport
The dilation of blood vessels
A fast bowler
Hurried and brief
( of a person's eyes or a person ) able to see or perceive things fast or at close range
Performed with little or no delay
At an earlier point in the text or argument
Formally forbid or disallow ( something ) by law or rule
A protective head covering
Dispose of ( something useless or old ) by destroying it as if by shredding it or pounding it into small pieces or by burning it, etc
Discard ( something old or unwanted ) by crushing or breaking it up into small pieces for recycling or disposal as rubbish
Abolish or do away with ( a system, law, or institution ) by replacing it with another or by leaving it to fall into disuse or ruin
An evergreen north american shrub with thick glossy dark green leaves
A large holding of shares or contracts that are not yet sold
A shaped wooden or metal implement with a handle, used for beating the sails of a ship to expand them and catch the wind
( of a friend ) completely reliable and loyal
Loyal, faithful, or honest
Form an opinion or supposition about something on the basis of incomplete information or evidence
A conclusion formed by speculating or guessing, without firm evidence
Having or involving several stages
Nine years old
Nine o'clock, especially in the evening or at night
Come into being or start to operate or happen at a certain time or gradually
Make easier or easier to do or less difficult or more easy ( for )
A substance that is a constituent part of a living organism and is required in relatively large amounts in the diet, e.g
A lockable container, typically one used to post letters
Cause to start burning
( of an emotion ) start to develop or increase in intensity and breadth of feeling
Catch fire and burn, often in a sudden or uncontrolled way
Admit ( to a wrongdoing ) or acknowledge ( a fault ) or permit ( an offense ) after due consideration or evidence or confession or protestation of guilt
A pharmacist
Require as useful, just, or proper
( of a person or situation ) require ( something ) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable
The greatest possible degree of something ( usually good )
Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity or scope or size
The degree of complexity, organization, and ‘ otherness ’ in a system
A form of baseball played with a wooden bat and ball, originating in mexico and central america
A person who carries out psychoanalysis
( of a current or wind ) blow in a direction opposite to that which it is blowing
Feel physical pain or suffering
The direction towards the west, in particular the direction of the setting sun at the equinoxes, or of the part of the horizon where the sun sets at this time
Indulge in fantasies or fancy oneself to be in a fictional situation or in a different time or place, etc
A well-known saying or maxim which has become hackneyed through overuse
A situation in which a group of people are surrounded by police and held at a particular place, typically for a short period and as a means of bringing them to submission
A local population, especially of a subspecies or variety
A native or inhabitant of the italian coastal region of liguria
Having rugged physical strength
Evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score to something or someone on a scale or according to a set of principles or rules
Lack of intelligence or common sense
A thing that is stupid or shows a lack of intelligence or common sense
A cloth spread over a table for a funeral repast
An integrated circuit containing a number of miniature circuits
Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas
( of a person ) likely or prone to do something
A small volcanic crater, especially one in the netherlands
The back of something
A prostitute or promiscuous woman
The impression produced by something as of a artistic work or a literary passage etc
A change which is caused by something and which is typically unwelcome or unpleasant in origin or consequence
Store ( someone ) in a warehouse as if they were a commodity
Store ( goods ) in a warehouse
Be on the point of collapse or ruin, especially because of an unsteady or insecure position or state
A person or thing that totters
Walk unsteadily, as if unable to control one's movements or balance
A fish that has lungs as well as gills and can breathe air from the surface
The quality of being unpleasant or harmful
A protrusion of an internal organ through a weakness in the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, typically in the abdomen or groin
Record ( something ) in detail for use as evidence or for general information or instruction
A person or thing that adds beauty or distinction to something else
Make impure or corrupt by adding a foreign or inferior substance
A cold north wind blowing in the mediterranean region, especially in italy and greece
A substance which is metabolized into a vitamin
( in ancient greece ) a public fund to support a religious cult or other social activity
A governor of a province in ancient rome
A film, video game, or other work of art that has been remade
A person with red hair
A light-armed member of a special force, especially in the american civil war
The ability to make sound judgements
The act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
An assistant to a person, especially a junior colleague or a sycophantic follower
An escape of fluid or gas through a hole or crack in a container
An escape or major outbreak of something, especially a disease or fire
A mischievous child or playful person
Older
People who are old
The action of calling character witnesses to rebut evidence called by the defence
The property of being wild or turbulent or dangerous
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy
Put or insert ( something ) between other things or in the way of ( someone ) so as to prevent or hinder communication or action
An evergreen tropical shrub with dark green glossy leaves and showy white flowers, widely grown as a pot plant
The measurement or extent of something from side to side
To act in violation of a rule, regulation, or law
A sharp change of direction
The note which is higher by a fourth than the tonic of a diatonic scale or root of a chord
The fourth in a sequence of a vehicle's gears
The language of the baluchis, a dravidian language with an estimated 7 million speakers
Relating to the baluchis or their language
The action of settling in a new place or of being settled there by others
A condition in which the sebaceous glands become overactive, causing a yellow flaky rash, especially on the scalp
The amount of elevation or descent made by a lock
An operation moving an organ from one organism ( the donor ) to another ( the recipient )
Hit ( someone ) lightly on the head or shoulder
Dance the bop
A smart or glancing blow, especially one given with the head
A large wave or a long period of large waves in the sea
Expand abnormally
Cause to swell or expand abnormally
Very good
A crescendo in a piece of music
A transparent protective covering, especially that of a watch or clock
A small, transparent, typically jagged piece of ice
A unit of electric current equal to one thousandth of an ampere
The property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts
Kind and considerate regard for others
Characterized by violence or bloodshed or injury
A railway carriage with sleeping accommodation for passengers
The presence of blood in the urine
Come off in flakes or thin small pieces, as of skin or paint, etc
Remove the peel or outer skin from ( a fruit or vegetable ) before cooking or eating it, or as part of the process of preparing it for use
An exfoliating cosmetic lotion
Do something in a specified way or manner
( of a person ) urinate or defecate
Proceed or get along in a certain manner or direction, usually toward a goal or along a path or through an activity or an event or an interval of time, etc
A single payment or effort
Energy and enthusiasm
A game of eastern origin, played with black and white stones on a grid, the object of which is to surround one's opponent's stones
A command to start an action or process or to begin speaking or singing
( of an electric circuit or a piece of electronic equipment ) cease to function when a fuse is blown or a switch is turned off
Be associated, connected, or regarded as belonging to or being a part of something else or of each other ( often used with a noun without a determiner )
Speak or express in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
A compact mass of soft material that can be shaped or molded or carved ( especially a piece of rock )
Put together indiscriminately
A rib, strip, or cord forming one of a series that forms the basis of a woven fabric
A measurement of the width of a fabric, equal to the number of warp threads in a given length
A moulding resembling a lamb's fleece, used as a decoration under the moulding of a cornice
Stiffened cloth, especially for corsets, using baleen or plastic strips
Put forward
A robot
To make unable to perform a certain action or function
A native or inhabitant of cornwall
A fine powder made from ground animal bones, used as a source of calcium and phosphorus in organic gardening
The branch of medicine concerned with anaesthesia and anaesthetics
Constructive or optimistic in attitude
Impossible to dispute or resist or overcome
Correctly identifying someone or something
Having a positive charge or being capable of attracting electrons etc
The action of moving through a series of web pages or other data in order to locate something of interest
A disease of horses and cattle in which the first molars fail to erupt, causing the animal to stop eating
( of a project or plan ) fail to progress or be realized because of fundamental problems or a lack of realism in the conception of it
A person or company that establishes an industry or company by pioneering the manufacture of an article or process
Dig or burrow in a specified direction or place in search of something, especially with a tool or in the earth or ground
The part of the forebrain that comprises the thalamus and hypothalamus
Characteristic of a region
Place limits on ( extent or access )
An instance of restating something
Relating to zimbabwe or its people
Avoid or prevent ( something undesirable ) by taking advance action
A protective screen or shutter on a vehicle or helmet
A flat plate forming the front part of a piece of electrical equipment
Enclose with a fence or other barrier
A kind of ancient dice
A patch of something, typically something undesirable, on a surface or in an area
Transfer ( a sample ) to an absorbent material for subsequent processing, especially for detection by a radioactive probe or enzyme
Express in words or an assertion or claim
( of a clock or watch ) indicate ( the time ) digitally or analogically
Live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or without care, especially in the phrase `` drifting along ''
A large, powerful person
Move violently as through a barrier or into a new direction in a sudden or uncontrolled manner, as if struck violently or collided with something, or if something falls heavily to the ground or is dropped from an elevated location
A loud resonant repeating noise ( often produced by an alarm clock )
( of a vehicle ) collide violently with something, especially another vehicle or the ground
An accident involving road, sea, or other vehicles or aircraft, or a structure such as a bridge or building
A sudden loud sound, especially of something falling or exploding
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something or do something again ( often with an element of coercion )
A distinct feature or element in a problem or situation or occurrence or course of events
Relating to or characteristic of the balearic islands, their inhabitants, or their languages
( of a person's eyes ) move from place to place in a restless or searching way
The act of hitting vigorously ( with the hand or some heavy instrument )
A criticism or slight against someone or something
Make ( a hole or hole-in-wall ) by striking a hard blow against something
An impudent or insolent rejoinder or remark ( often involving a degree of challenge ) made to a person ( especially a person in authority )
The time spent waiting for another event to occur
A small, typically globular, piece of obsidian or other volcanic glass formed by the rapid cooling of molten rock
Employ ( someone ) to look after one's child or children on a regular basis
A stage in the development of a process or activity, or a particular period of time in a sequence of events
Apply ( a solid object ) to a surface so as to clean it or relieve pressure or pain in a part of the body, by repeated back and forth movements or circular motions
An item of expenditure or income which is not usual or recurrent
An act of washing or cleansing the body with water from a shower head or spray
Wash one's body by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle or showerhead or by immersing the body in a tub or bowl filled with water and then using a sponge or washcloth to clean the body before rinsing off the soap and water from the body with more water from the nozzle or showerhead or by using a handheld showerhead while standing under a faucet or tap and moving the head around over the body and then rinsing off the soap and water from the body with more water from the faucet or tap
Washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle or showerhead against your body
An offer of a price, especially at an auction
Say farewell to someone or something before leaving
Attempt to achieve something
The action of making someone a free and equal member of a society or group, especially a political franchise
A property of quarks which can take three values ( designated up, down, and strange ) for each flavour
Attract and delight ( someone )
Abnormal repetition of movements or ideas as a symptom of mental illness or organic brain disease
Cookware that can be used in an oven
A pale brownish-yellow colour
A belt or jacket containing pockets of buoyant material, worn as a life jacket
An antibiotic-resistant bacterium which sometimes causes serious infections, especially in the urinary and respiratory tracts
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, especially a liquid, in which the molecules of one are dissolved in the other
A native or inhabitant of salop, now known as staffordshire
An animal kept for companionship or pleasure, especially a domesticated mammal or bird kept in the home
The quality of being recklessly extravagant or wasteful
A form of pure iron with a body-centred cubic crystal structure, occurring in low-carbon steel
An object whose name one can not recall, does not know, or does not wish to mention
Capable of being regulated to meet a desired value or condition or outcome or level etc
Capable of being changed so as to match or fit or agree with something else
Leather made from sheepskin
A quantity of explosive to be set off at one time ( especially in a bomb )
Claim ( something ) as being wrong or untrue, especially in a formal statement or complaint filed with an authority or court of law
A direction to a jury from a judge as to the point of law or fact that they should consider in their deliberations
To cause to be charged or energized with electricity
Assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to someone or something as in a specific role or position or task and expect them to fulfill it
A young person who is considered to be under one's care or control or supervision ( as a student in a boarding school ) or who is entrusted to one's care ( as a child in an orphanage ) or who is dependent on one ( as a ward ) or who is in one's care ( as a prisoner )
Of prime importance in a region or economy or for a group of people etc
The range of interest or activity that can be anticipated or planned for the future within the limits of the present situation or facts known to be relevant and bearable
The visual percept of a region
The action of reviving a person who has fainted or of bringing them back from death
The act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness ( often by artificial means )
The revival of something from a state of neglect or oblivion
A style and theory of art, architecture, literature, and philosophy that reacted against modernism and rejected the ideas and methods of the enlightenment, embracing instead a more subjective, ironic, and whimsical view of the world
Criticize or ridicule ( someone ) in a scornful manner
A place that the runner must touch before scoring a run in baseball or softball
To capture or kill, as in hunting, shooting, or trapping
A new world bird of the american blackbird family, with black and orange or yellow plumage
A person's handwriting, especially as written at one time or in one place, considered as distinct from that of another person or another time or place
A flash of brilliant light produced by a very bright explosion
The court of a bishop's chancellor
A dog of a large breed originally used to hunt seals
The use of microorganisms or toxins of biological origin as weapons of war or terrorism
A person who maintains church steeples
The state in which an object or system is perfectly balanced so as not to fall or move, especially when this is achieved by counterbalancing weights
A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced, especially in a chemical or physical reaction
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement in something
Skill in woodwork
Search for or seek out ( someone or something ) by using a crystal ball or other reflective object as a focus for one's thoughts
Uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble or inconvenience etc
A person who is clothed
The industry or trade of weaving or manufacturing cloth
Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers ( or a combination of these ) to make clothing or fabric or yarn or thread or a finished garment
The trait of being active
The capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction or metabolic process
A dark, stuffy room
An irish republican guerrilla in the 1970s
Herring ( often specifically the herring fillet used in canning ). See also sild fish
The common people
The action or process of defecating
Relating to or denoting metatherians
Drink alcohol regularly or habitually, but not to excess
Pour a small quantity of ( liquor ) before it is mixed with other ingredients or served as a chaser after a meal
An administrative district of a city or town in certain countries, in particular london
Under the ground
Become larger or longer by natural process or growth or development
Cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques or technology
Become accustomed to
The fact of being superior to others in power, status, or ability
The body or group of people who are members of an organization, society, or team
One thousandth of a watt
A person who performs a specified action well or habitually
A blow given by kicking out with the foot or feet
Score ( a goal ) by kicking a ball towards or through a goal
Change gears by using the gear shift
Change places with, as of case, property, or ownership
Change position, especially in order to become more comfortable or to accommodate a change in circumstances or terrain
The extent to which something deals with something else
The extent to which something protects or provides for someone or something
The leader of a cossack military unit
Not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
Not clearly felt or expressed
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
( of a sequence of numbers ) have a limit which is approached progressively as the sequence is continued indefinitely
Postpone ( a case or sentence ) until a later date
A sudden jarring impact ( as from a collision ) that makes a noise and often causes damage to one or more vehicles or to the road surface ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
A person who is expert in the handling of livestock
A person who looks after livestock or a farm
An instrument or device which is accurate in measuring or indicating something
A toroidal shape
A circle of light or radiance surrounding the head or body of a person, especially in a religious painting or sculpture of a saint
A response to a sign or signal
Relating to a parliament or parliaments
A group of words or phrases, or a sentence or paragraph, that form a constituent of a larger unit and have some function in relation to it, such as introducing a quotation or providing a framework for a more complex sentence
A single picture in a film or television broadcast
A basic structure of wood or other material, typically with a glass pane, forming a window or door opening
The basic structural part of a vehicle, building, or other object, typically made of metal or wood
A framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror or a relief carving or a statue or a text or a headpiece and that is held in place by means of a backing or a suspension or a setting into an architectural framework or a decorative arrangement or a pigmented surface that is designed to enhance the featured object and to give it support and protection
An area associated with a particular person, group, or activity, or which is claimed or protected by them
A sporting victory that is achieved easily and decisively
Lacking grace in movement or posture or arrangement
Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape or size or weight
Unable to pay one's debts as they fall due, or in the normal course of trade and business
( in christian use ) a narrative in the form of an allegory, especially one of the stories told by jesus in the gospels
A batter who tries to hit a home run
An exciting and glamorous quality or atmosphere associated with a person, place, or situation
A means of transport
The amount that something can be sold for
A light and entertaining discussion or piece of writing
An obstinate person who refuses to change their views or habits
A pick used in playing stringed-instruments
A storm of rain, snow, or dust falling from a cumulonimbus cloud
An utterance of `` hurrah '' ( often with a horn or other noise ) to express approval or delight or courage etc.. or to hide one's identity by disguising one's voice
A place where races are held
Put a coat on
Publicly known
Denoting mail that is carried by conventional rather than express post
Propel or launch ( someone or something ) suddenly and rapidly into a new position or state, especially to great advantage or distress
A native or inhabitant of the indonesian island of sumatra
A collection of information about a particular person, especially one regarded as politically unreliable or as a potential security risk
A thing that follows and develops or is related to an earlier one
A thing that is a source of pride
An item of property that someone owns or has the use of, especially a chattel rather than land or buildings
Cause to feel shame
The action of denying something or the state of being denied something
A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc
A thick woollen blanket or similar covering for a horse or other animal
The process of presenting a product in an attractive way in order to increase sales
A kind of strong, lightweight cotton twill, typically blue and used for trousers
The state of being safe or the absence of risk or danger
Cover or obscure with steam or moisture exuding from the atmosphere or a surface and forming condensation on a cold surface in contact with it
Great force or energy, especially when generated by strong emotion or adrenalin
Having a strong, sharp, or witty quality
A person who studies or predicts possible futures
The edible kernel of a nutmeg or peanut
An authoritative order to revoke a previous one
Someone who has lost a loved one through death ( especially an immediate family member ) and is still in the period of grief that follows
The state of being estranged, or of being alienated or at variance with someone
( of a horse ) having irregular patches of two colours, typically black and white
A member of a sect or sectary group
( of an egg ) produce a young animal or chick by natural processes while incubating on land or in water
A combination of two or more things into a single more complex form or entity
Enjoy ( something ) to the fullest
( in a theatre ) the part of the stage furthest from the audience
A small box containing two parchment sheets inscribed with scripture and worn by orthodox jewish men on the arm and forehead as an act of religious devotion
Containing or made up of stones or rock fragments of any size
A warning against evil or danger
A distortion in which straight lines appear to be pinched in at the ends
The faculty or sense of distinguishing odours and smells, especially through the nose
An act of smelling something
An australian bird that feeds on nectar and has a long downcurved bill
Travel by boat for pleasure, especially on a holiday or as a form of recreation
A variety of red wine grape grown mainly in california
A sentry, watch, or guard
The position at the front of the blue line in hockey or field hockey
A place regarded as a centre of attraction or activity for a particular group of people
A joint in the fingers or toes
The utmost capacity, extent, or quantity
Completely filled with something, especially to the point of overflowing or excess ( often used for emphasis )
Constituting the full quantity or extent
( of life or experience ) rich and varied
A payment received, especially one due as income or as compensation for goods or services rendered
A native or inhabitant of moscow
Relating to, or requiring, a surgical operation
A detailed account or description of a particular incident or case, especially one before a court of law
A particular case or instance
Surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Careful and painstaking, especially with regard to details and facts
The act that results in something coming to be
A part of the circumference of a curve
Each of five equal groups into which a population can be divided according to such characteristics as income or educational achievement
Quick to notice or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
Material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the earth's crust
The hard inner ( usually woody ) layer of the pericarp of some fruits ( as peaches or plums or cherries or olives ) that contains the seed and that is hard and fleshy and often of a different color from the flesh of the fruit
Building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for use as a building element, especially one used in walls
Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests, especially dishonestly or unfairly
A person who takes advantage of situations to advance their own interests, especially dishonestly or unfairly
The property of being of short spatial extent or duration
A seizure
A sudden occurrence ( or recurrence ) of a disease ( or its symptoms )
Having or involving great power or force or potency or effect
Expressing the fact or an instance of stopping or abstaining from doing something, especially in the first person or present tense and with an affirmative verb or adjective, or in the imperative mood
Intend or have as one's purpose or intention
Leave or give by will after one's death
Expressing the fact or an instance of willing something to happen or be the case
Leave ( something ) to someone in a will or by the terms of a will
A look or stare, especially one that is prolonged and intense or intended to have a particular effect on the person being looked at
Look at with fixed eyes, or in a fixed way, for example as if in wonder or surprise or hatred or admiration etc
A person who is drunk or habitually drunk
Dazed or stupefied, especially by alcohol
Inebriated or intoxicated, especially by alcohol
Make into a demon or devil
Act out anew or as if anew, often for the purpose of a dramatic effect or a teaching aid or a commercial product
A plutonic rock consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine
Relating to a person as distinguished from animals or children or infants or toddlers or, of machines, the members of the species homo sapiens or its ancestors or descendants
Characteristic of humanity, as opposed to something else ( often with many eccentricities )
The result of a process that produces a permanent change to the shape or structure of something, especially by distorting or bending it
( of a smell, sound, or light ) move or be carried along slowly or lightly, especially in the air or through the water
The crosswise threads in a woven fabric that are not part of the weave but hang loose
A roller for curling hair
A female crab
( of a pitcher ) cause ( a batter ) to swing at and miss a pitched ball
A condition of paralysis or paresis affecting part or all of the body, typically caused by illness or injury
Cause ( a person or part of the body ) to become paralysed or partly paralysed, typically as a result of illness or injury
A formal statement or account of first-hand experience, especially one given in evidence in a law court or before a religious body
A dramaticized account of a true story, especially one presented on film or television
Deviation of a ball from a regular course caused by a fast bowler's swing
Move or be suspended in a curve or arc, especially from a rope or chain attached at one point only
Hang freely, as in a suspension from above, as of branches from trees, or flowers from a basket or a truss, or the contents of a bag or suitcase, etc
Relating to or characteristic of the 1960s or the decade's inhabitants, especially in terms of their liberal opinions and lifestyle
A rhythmical quality of jazz and popular music that is characterized by an attractive, relaxed flow and often by an accent on the off-beat
Move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting something, as with a bat or a club or a handball or a tennis racket, or as with a whip, or a sword, or a baton or a cane
Become thick or thicker in consistency or appearance, as by the addition of a thickening agent or as a consequence of cold weather
Withstand a journey without ill effect or change in condition or character
A piece of music for a bolero
Apply lipstick to ( one's lips )
The interchanging of colours in a design
The quality of being imperishable ( not liable to perish )
Defeat thoroughly
A red wine from burgundy
Repeat a story or incident in detail
An artificial person made by combining mechanical and biological components
Catch or trap ( an animal ) with a noose
Respond to in a certain way
A block or slab of stone or concrete on which a statue, vase, or other ornament is mounted
An abnormal enlargement or bulge in the wall of a blood vessel or other part of the body, caused by a weakness in the wall which may result in rupture
Depict or describe ( someone ) as a silhouette, typically in profile and with the sun or moon behind them
A person who inherits property by right of survivorship or as the nearest relative of a deceased person who owned property in joint tenancy
An angular or rounded shape made by folding
A dislike or disinclination to something
A variety of squash with a twisted neck
A person's instinctive reaction to something as being the case or true
The location of something adjacent to a railway track or tracks
A collapse in someone's mental health, typically as a result of extreme stress
Utter ( something hurtful or damaging ) in a cutting way
A woman in charge of a large house
An association of people with a common interest
A group of people with a common interest or purpose, especially a secret or ancient order of society such as the freemasons
A sense of evil to come
The part of the abdomen above the stomach
A person who sews clothes professionally
Unstable and subject to changes in location or position or value or status in accordance with some force or influence or unpredictable change of state especially in the phrases shifting sands and shifting winds
Continuously varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles or in different moods
A small, compact book
Come into a place, especially for the first time
Reach a decision or destination after a long time or effort
Deterioration of the environment or of a natural or built environment due to human activity or pollution
Of a high rank or status
One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
An instance of rapid strong pulsation ( of the heart )
Go or come to a specified place for a particular purpose or at a particular time
Form or compose the substance of something again
An arachnid of the order `` acarines ''
A native or inhabitant of algeria, or a person of algerian descent
An association or community of people with a common interest or purpose, especially a religious or political one
A member of a community of christians in eastern europe or the near east that acknowledges papal supremacy but retains its own liturgy and hierarchy
A subject or matter that engrosses someone's attention or thoughts, especially to an excessive extent
Put ( something somewhere ) firmly and with conviction
A flaky or powdery substance that has collected on a surface
Teach or impress ( a belief or habit ) by persistent instruction or example
Characterized by or causing or expressing sadness or sorrow or discontentedness or melancholy
A girl attending school
The discharge of a fluid from some container
The final part of a play, film, or narrative, in which the plot is resolved and explained
A floor of a reverberating furnace or kiln
So thin as to appear translucent or diaphanous
Make real
A square cap with a peak, typically of a military or other uniform
Move quietly or with a soft swishing sound
A hairstyle in which the head is shaved except for a strip of hair running centrally from the middle of the forehead to the back of the neck
A female cat
A tropical american plant grown for its brilliantly coloured foliage
The quality of being meager or insufficient in amount or extent or degree
Gain knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught or trained in a particular area or field, or acquire a particular ability or skill, such as a language
A religious and political movement for a jewish homeland in what is now israel, based on the biblical prophecy of a messiah who will restore the jewish nation to its ancient territory
A type of pocket diary or organizer
The process of providing or maintaining the nutritional requirements of the body, especially by the consumption of food or drink
A compartment in a desk or in a public place into which mail or messages may be placed for individuals to collect
Categorize ( someone or something ) as having only a particular characteristic or set of characteristics, especially on the basis of stereotypical assumptions about the group to which they belong or on the basis of limited information about them
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named
A strong and sharp corrosive quality
Maintain ( a telephone connection ) until one party hangs up or the line is cut off
Occupy, as of a building, under a forcible and unlawful claim of right or possession
Have or retain in one's possession or control
( of a team ) prevent ( an opponent ) from scoring in a game
( of a situation ) continue without changing or breaking down
An approach to mathematics based on the theory that mathematical objects and statements can be constructed within the mathematical sphere and need not be discovered or justified by non-mathematical means
Take up mentally, emotionally, or physically
Take in or incorporate ( something ) into a larger system or whole, especially without causing disruption or disturbance to the existing structure or processes
Waste material, especially from a agricultural or manufacturing process
A public institution in which the destitute of a parish received board and lodging in return for work
( of a skirt or dress ) have gores
The act of persisting or persevering
The continuation of a condition or phenomenon over a period of time or without interruption
A person who has been persuaded to change their religious faith or other belief
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "proselyte" in the following sentence: The artist of the printed amsterdam haggadah, a proselyte by the name of abraham bar jacob, based his image on an unrelated image from the well-known icones biblicae of the swiss artist matthaeus merian, senior
A female personification of strength, courage, or independence
A member of a religious order, especially one bound by the common observance of the order
A member of an army's regular forces as distinct from a volunteer or conscript
Occurring at fixed intervals
Occurring at uniform intervals
Relating to a person who does something regularly
A section or portion of a document dealing with a single theme or topic or period of time or a body of knowledge or statistics etc
At or towards the front of the stage, especially when acting
Any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action ( as in a medicine dropper ) or that is used to convey a liquid through a tube ( as in a vacuum pump ) or is used to remove a liquid from a container ( as in a bung ) or to introduce a liquid into a container ( as in a funnel ) or to draw a liquid from a container through a tube ( as in a siphon )
The innermost layer of cells of an embryo, becoming the digestive tract and other internal organs
Make a series of small explosive sounds, as of an old car engine running badly
( of a vehicle ) move with a series of rattling sounds, especially in an idling engine
A jump on the axis of the body, especially a back flip with the arms and legs extended
A characteristic that is peculiar to someone or something
An indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population but retain words from the indigenous language that have become obsolete in the invaded language as a remnant of the substratum of the indigenous population that was assimilated into the invading population
The state of having been uncovered, especially to the weather, or of having been made visible
A disease caused by infection with Pasteurella bacteria, typically resulting in pneumonia or septicaemia
Used to express a range of emotions including surprise, dismay, or delight
Prove ( an argument or statement ) to be wrong or false by providing evidence to the contrary
The proportion of animals or plants surviving to adulthood or to reproduce
The territory or sphere of activity over which the legal authority of a court or other institution extends
The territory or sphere of activity over which the legal authority of a court or other institution extends
Connect ( a computer ) to a telephone line, typically using a modem, in order to transmit data or access the internet
The power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth
A person or thing with the capacity to have an influence on someone or something
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "cittern" in the following sentence: One of the commonest consorts in the elizabethan period was the combination of treble viol or violin, flute or recorder, bass viol, lute, cittern, and bandora, for which morley wrote his consort lessons in 1599. the last two instruments were of italian origin, and the cittern in particular had a bright, ringing tone which was particularly suited to the new style
A place of inviolable privacy
A group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole or a complex or a chain of things or events or ideas that are interrelated and function together as parts of a whole
The quality of being arrogant
Enthusiastic approval ( usually given as a speech )
A eurasian bittercress which has pinkish flowers and fleshy, often coral-coloured, leaves
The time at which something is supposed to begin ( especially a new activity )
Used in similes and metaphors to refer to a place of death or destruction, or to a state of complete silence or stillness
Write or say the required response to a question in an examination or test
Be responsible or report to ( someone ) for one's actions or views on a matter
Say something in response to someone or something
A response to a particular problem or situation
A Japanese word meaning `` charge '' or `` attack '', used to describe a desperate or suicidal attack in the face of overwhelming odds
One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration or measurement
The process of depleting something, especially a natural resource
Make ( something ) shorter in length or time
The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization etc.. or the state of being hard or solid
Refuse to acknowledge someone you know ( especially by ignoring them )
Affectedly mellow and rich in tone
( in the roman catholic church ) a member of the clergy deputizing for a bishop or archbishop
A person who does paid work at home, especially low-paid piecework such as sewing or data entry
Something that is certain to happen or be the case or to be true
Open or unroll
Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way of doing something
Having branches or flower heads that bend downward with the weight of flowers or fruit or leaves etc
The rank of a peer or peers
To arrange for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a common direction
( of a construction ) dependent on the presence of another construction which is its grammatical subject or object
A device for diffusing something, especially light or sound
Make ( something ) more suitable to an individual's tastes or needs by modifying it or adding features to it
Make personal or more personal in character or purpose or scope for a particular person or group of people or by a particular person or group of people
A take-away container made of two interlocking halves of expanded polystyrene, resembling a clamshell
Pleasantly rural or pastoral in character or setting
( used with regard to idealized country life ) idyllically rustic and simple and serene as in a painting by constable or a poem by wordsworth or a song by haydn or mozart or 19th century english literature set in the english countryside
The act of accepting with approval
The appropriation ( of ideas or words etc ) from another source
A coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock consisting mostly of feldspars and nepheline
The angle of a vertical line from the horizontal, especially the angle of a celestial object above the horizon
The act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something ( especially by using the resources of the whole society )
The highest level or degree attainable
A thing that acts as a remedy or consolation for an injury or wrong
Having been divided or broken up into pieces or components or elements or parts, as through rupture or dispersion or dissolution
The act of rending or ripping or splitting something open with a forceful pull or push ( or as if with a beak )
Discontinue an association or relation
( bowling ) a score in tenpins : knocking down the middle pin with the first ball, and then hitting the other pins with the second ball on the same frame
A promised or claimed share of loot or money or goods split among a group of people who have come together for a purpose ( especially in gambling or crime )
Having an exaggerated respect for oneself and one's importance
( used colloquially ) overly conceited or arrogant or arrogant and contemptuous
Dismount ( a horse )
The action of founding something or being founded
A scarab beetle, especially one made into an ancient egyptian gem or amulet
Divest oneself of something by letting it go or giving it up for another thing or person or idea or action etc
Deprive of possessions or rights or powers, as by a reversal of a previous grant
An electromagnetic action, such as a voltage variation, that conveys the information of the radio or television programme or of a communication with another party
Any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message to be interpreted by others or that serves as a substitute for speech
Direct ( someone ) to do something by means of a gesture or action, without speaking or making a sound
Relating to the anglo-saxons, their language ( old english ), or their period of dominance in england ( 5th–11th centuries ). the saxon period is divided into early, middle, and late stages
A person who looks after a warren
Implications of evil to come
A property to which someone has the right of reversion
Make ( an animal ) suitable for living in close contact with humans by altering its behaviour and physical characteristics through selective breeding
The area taken up by some object or construction or vehicle or the area covered by something ( as a footprint )
The chemical element of atomic number 21, a soft silver-white metal of the transition series
A long warm overcoat
A covering for the top of an object
The sky or the heavens
A member of a scandinavian people who inhabited what is now norway, and who sailed westwards to ireland, scotland, and the isles between the 8th and 11th centuries
The language of the ancient scandinavians, comprising the old danish, old norse, and old swedish languages
Leave suddenly
Lessen the intensity of
A hebrew liquid measure equivalent to 10 ephahs or 20 litres
Any of the carpal bones
Of or relating to the carpal bones of the wrist or the area between them
A person who has hypertension
Lack of intelligence
A determining or causal element or factor in the existence or occurrence of something ( as a disease ) or the outcome of something ( as an election ) etc
The elected executive head of a town, city, or borough
A small insectivorous mammal with a plump body and spines that run along its back, native to africa and western asia
The action or process of indenting or being indented
A mark or hollow left by pressing something into a surface or by digging into a soft substance
Marked by ostentation but often tasteless or lacking in style or quality
A north american plant with soft, hairy leaves
A way of regarding, viewing, or understanding a situation or problem etc
A movement or gesture with a specific meaning or effect, especially one that is habitual or characteristic of a person or thing
Exposure to conflict or danger or violence
A diagram representing the evolutionary relationships between a group of organisms, showing which characteristics are shared by which groups and at what stage in the evolution of each group they were acquired
Serving to satisfy one's desires, especially sexually
Crowd or pack ( someone or something ) into a sardine tin or other small space
A small, oily fish of the herring family, abundant in coastal waters and widely caught for food and fish products
( of a person ) devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance, especially in a conceited way
( of a bird or other animal ) clean or arrange ( its feathers or fur ) with its bill or paw
Happen or occur afterwards or as a result of something else ) in time, order, or sequence )
Go along ( a particular route ) after or behind someone or something
Run along the same route as ( another )
( of a road or path ) level and smooth
Make level or straight or regular, with a surface or edge
A person's experience or impression of something, especially a brief one obtained from a particular encounter or episode
A kind of elementary particle, such as the six varieties of quark
A teacher in a secondary school
Someone who transmits a message ( as a letter or telecommunication ) to a recipient or addressee
Load or fill ( something ) to excess with something, typically soft food such as potatoes or bread, so that it becomes unwieldy or overflows when moved or eaten from it
A solid support for a building or other structure, especially a column or pier
The feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women or all women
The feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women or all women
A small, rounded, attached fringe on a shoe or garment, especially on the toe of a football boot
Constituting number fifty in a sequence
Convey in a vehicle or on a vehicle's pillion or sidecar
Have certain properties when ridden, handled, or operated, in particular with respect to safety, comfort, etc
A lift or free ride in a vehicle or lift, especially one given to a passenger paying a reduced fare or to a member of the armed forces on leave
The process of using your mind to consider something carefully
Increase or raise in value or price or rank or status
Become more extreme or more intense or more marked or more vivid or more frequent or more protracted or more persistent or more complete or more utter or more profound, etc
Having a nucleus
Consider to be true or correct or apparent
Cause ( a liquid ) to spatter about, especially with force or violence
Be present in large numbers or amounts on the ground, floor, etc
The practice of marrying within a social group or ethnic group
Self-fertilization or self-pollination
A soft, light, porous absorbent substance consisting of a mass of tiny pores interconnected in a fibrous network, made from the fibrous skeleton of an aquatic invertebrate and used for washing and cleaning
A sedentary aquatic invertebrate with a porous body that is typically a mass of fine, silicy fibres
Relating to or denoting octopods
A tortuous and twisted shape or position
Brilliant with intense light or color
A unit of absorbed radiation, the amount producing one electrostatic unit of positive or negative ionic charge in one cubic centimetre of air under standard conditions
A neighbourhood or area
Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine of a car or the motor of a motorcycle or scooter
Cover the head and face of ( someone ) with a hood, typically to conceal their identity or to make them less noticeable in the dark
Move heavily or clumsily, as if pushing a heavy weight against a resistant surface, or as if rolling on rough wheels or tracks
Move or cause to move slowly or heavily in a particular direction, especially along the ground or a railway track
A small class of primitive wingless insects which resemble the silverfish, including the firebrat
Financial support paid to a person or their dependants when they are unable to earn a living
Plastic or other material supplied in sheets
A way in which something is usually done that varies from the prescribed or expected way, especially in order to suit current circumstances or feelings
A file used by the unix operating system to store the contents of a floppy disk
The language of the sumerians, the oldest attested language, written in cuneiform, with two dialects, assyrian and babylonian, still extant in parallel columns on clay tablets, and showing a highly developed grammar and vocabulary
Relating to the sumerians or their language
A place or event at which something can be displayed for public inspection or admiration
A small amount of liquid food
Remain in a particular state, position, or condition
Remain in the same place for a period of time
Stop or halt
A strong and powerful hold on something, especially so as to stifle or cut off
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A part of an organ ( as a kidney or the cerebellum ) that is connected to another part by a stalk or cord or nerve bundle
The area, space, or volume to which something extends or is limited
An instance of disconnecting from the internet
An act of kicking the ball from the sideline to restart play after the ball has gone into touch
A unit of commandos
A factory that produces butter and cheese
Having a flare below the knee
The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment, especially as a form of recreation or relaxation
( of hair ) having spikes or a spiky appearance
A person employed in loading and unloading ships in a dock
Place or position in a particular order or arrangement
A large long-legged fly with a black and yellow pattern
Feel intense dislike for ( something )
A piece of land prepared for crops ( especially wheat ) by plowing and harrowing and manuring it ) and letting it lie fallow for a period of time before planting again )
A plain area of a banner or shield occupied by a charge
A particular type of field work ( as in an agricultural field ) or field study ( as in the study of social fields ) or field research ( as in anthropology ) or field theory ( as in economics ) or field testing ( as in psychology ) or field training ( as in education )
Place in a game or in a specific position in a game, as of a quarterback in football or a pitcher in baseball ) ) or a specified position in an array, such as an offensive or defensive line in football, or a line in hockey ) ) or a specified position in a team game, such as center or left wing ) ) or a specified role in a play, such as spartan or shakespearean ) ) or a specified spot on a playing area, such as a base in baseball or a goal in soccer ) ) or a specified direction, such as up or down, left or right, backward or forward
A region where a particular battle is being ( or has been ) fought ( as between armies or factions )
At an early stage of development or growth or life
A flat or low-lying area of land
A pair of victories over the same opponent in the same sport, especially in a match and a cup-tie
Consisting of two identical letters, as in bold
A win in two races on the same day by the same jockey or trainer
Serve a second purpose or have a second function in addition to a primary one
A large printed picture, notice, or advertisement displayed in a public place or on a wall
Having a soft consistency and pliable texture when chewed
A member of an american indian people of maine
A farewell remark ( to a person who is leaving )
An assumption or belief that is accepted as true without proof or without being clearly justified
The manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn or derision or mocking etc
The sound of laughter, produced by air so expelled
An act of refilling the tank of a motor vehicle with petrol
Sell ( something, typically illegal drugs or stolen goods ) in a clandestine way, often door-to-door or in a street market
A formal agreement to end combat
Do too much of a good thing, especially to an excessive extent or for too long a time
Not prominent or readily noticeable or easily seen or understood
The quality of being friendly, kind, or pleasant
Separate cotton from its seeds by means of a machine called a gin
To trap with a snare or trap
A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, flooring, roofing, etc
A system of axioms together with the rules of inference which are based on them, especially one which is expressed symbolically
The use of formal methods in a given discipline
The theory that mathematical truths can be deduced from purely formal axioms, without regard to their meaning
The commander of a ship or aircraft
A person who behaves in a babyish manner, especially by crying or whining
A distortion in a distribution curve
A group or unit of five people or things
Five o'clock, especially in the morning or evening
Have the use or benefit of something
A loose garment covering all parts of the body apart from the face, worn by some muslim women in public
An order of insects that comprises the true bugs, which include aphids, cicadas, leafhoppers, and many others
Allow ( a request or demand ) to be fulfilled
A change in the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form which may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in dna, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes
A female slave or concubine in a harem, especially one in the seraglio of the sultan of turkey
A metal plate on the top of a camera body, on which a flash unit may be attached
A large quantity or number of something transported or dealt with at one time
The amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car or a railroad car or a truck or a container on a ship or a barge or a ferry or a hovercraft or a hydroplane etc
A large sum of money ( especially as pay or profit )
( of a quality, sensation, or emotion ) not strongly felt or expressed
Difficult to detect or grasp
Redesign or rebuild ( something ) so as to make it more modern or functional or to suit a new purpose
The quality or state of being self-conscious
The action of grumbling
Judge or assess ( something ) by comparison with a particular standard or measure
Measure with a gauge or ruler
Cancel the name of ( a person or team ) from a list or record as being no longer involved in a competition or activity, or as having incurred a penalty or forfeit
A school dance similar to a prom, held in the us and canada
A wheel or bar with a series of projections on its edge, which transfers motion by engaging with projections on another wheel or bar
Relating to or tending to generate heat or a surplus of heat
A way of achieving a specified goal or result
The arts, literature, and other aspects of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
People who are deaf
To show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for an action or claim or belief or acceptance etc.. to warrant
Someone who conducts surveys of public opinion or conducts polls for a living or as a hobby
The quality or state of being true or having truth value
A soft splat made by something hitting or falling into a liquid
A native or inhabitant of the state of victoria, australia
Cut off ( a branch or limb ) from a tree or other plant, typically with a saw or axe and often roughly, so as to reduce the size of the plant or clear away dead or overgrown growth
Make publicity for
A tall herbaceous plant of the mallow family, with large showy flowers and leaves composed of many small leaflets
A position that gives a person a comfortable income with little work required
Go to and confer with, usually in person
Begin to speak to ( someone ) in order to obtain their views or assistance on a matter of concern to one
A musical composition with a playful or whimsical character
Relating to the nama or their language
The spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole ( as in a design )
A settlement of a disputed claim or debt by mutual concession
The process or material used in making something, especially a mixture of ingredients in a manufactured product
A movement, typically one in sonata form, with a refrain or repeated instrumental passage
( of a person's face ) having a rounded, plump appearance, especially as a result of illness or tiredness
Not bright and clear
( of sound ) indistinct or distorted, as though produced by an echo in the head
( of liquids ) clouded as with sediment or particles of another substance
A single notch in a row of notches ( as in a saw ) or a single notch in a gear where the teeth are narrow and the sides are sloped
A single notch in a row of notches, as on the edge of a blade or leaf
Provide ( a building or room ) with new furniture and fittings, typically after a period of disuse or neglect
A period of time spent in a particular activity or occupation
A member of an extreme left-wing terrorist organization in argentina which was active mainly in the late 1960s and early 1970s
( of a line or shape ) having little width in relation to its length or height
The trait of being unwilling to do something contrary to your custom or inclination or expectation
Objectivity and detachment ( especially in a scholarly context )
Decorate with braids or ribbons
A house on a farm, typically one that is occupied by the farmer and his family
Used to introduce a hypothetical proposition or statement, or to express something as a hypothesis
Having been elected but not yet serving in office
Appoint or choose ( someone ) to a position or office, typically by means of a vote taken by the members of an organization or by a certain number of them required to make the appointment or election valid
Leather made from cowhide
A lustrous white or greyish-white colour, especially of mother-of-pearl or the shimmering inside of a shell
A drop of a particular substance, especially sweat or tears
A shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions and bears poisonous red berries
Clothing
A building in which beer is brewed
Decide on and state in unison or harmony
To express or affirm agreement with a statement or proposal to do something or to share a belief or opinion with another or others
Formed by the union of separate elements gathered into a mass or whole, such as a society, group, or organism
Annoy continually or chronically
A spurt or gulps of liquid hastily drunk
Move with a chugging sound, as of an engine or vehicle running slowly or in low gear or with the clutch pedal down )
( of a verb form ) expressing the beginning of an action
A condition or position in which you find yourself
The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
Rebuild or renew ( a part of a town or building ) after damage or decay
( of a living organism ) grow new cells, tissues, or organs in place of those that have been damaged or destroyed
Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one instead of a wrong one ( especially in a spiritual or moral sense )
Gradually become immersed in a state of mind or emotion, especially one that is undesirable or unpleasant and from which it is difficult to escape or recover
Fall heavily or suddenly
A place or process in which a particular substance is absorbed or removed from the atmosphere or from a body of water
A regular gathering of patients under the supervision of a doctor or other medical practitioner for the purpose of treatment or advice
( of a bird, plant, etc
Having the qualities of kindness, decency, and honesty
Great skill or ability in a particular area or activity
Following or accompanying as a consequence or result or effect of something else
A member of the central committee of the communist party, especially one in charge of a particular department or activity
A person with right-wing political views
The waging of armed conflict against an enemy ( using weapons ) to secure a military goal or to gain an advantage or to compel the enemy to do something they do not want to do
Make, form, or decorate ( a garment or fabric ) with pleats
A large metal container or compartment, typically one that is heavily built or lined with refractory material, in which something, especially metal or waste material, can be heated to very high temperatures
Great coolness and composure under strain or stress or in a difficult situation
A clubmoss which has branching stems with leaf-like spore-bearing cones, growing typically in damp habitats
A coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting largely of anorthite
A loud, harsh laugh
( of water ) at or below the freezing point
The capacity for physical sensation
Affected or characterized by storms or commotion
Cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public
The chemical element of atomic number 72, a hard silver-grey metal of the transition series
Cover or envelop completely and deeply, especially with earth or snow
Hid oneself away in ( a place ) as a retreat from other people or as a result of feeling overwhelmed by emotion
Castrate ( a male animal ). ( in human use, typically with reference to horses or other domesticated animals ) geld ( or ) castrate
The breeding or cultivation of fish and other aquatic organisms for food or research
A sense of one's own worth, valuing one's character and abilities, and being proud of oneself
A structure in a public place, such as a shop window or museum case, in which goods or articles are displayed for public inspection and sale
A behaviour intended to attract attention or impress a mate, e.g
Something intended to communicate a particular impression of something or someone in a vivid and concrete way
The state of being wicked or notorious, or of having committed a greatly reprehensible act
The side of a country or peninsula that faces the sea
A thing of great size or capacity
A native or inhabitant of any of the islands of micronesia
Someone who sees a movie or play or other entertainment many times
Relating to the anus
Understand, produce, or communicate speech or language, especially fluently and with confidence
A formal lecture or discussion on a particular subject, especially one given to an audience as part of a conference or festival
Be the subject of discussion in ( a particular place ) or among ( a particular group of people )
The centre or essence of something, especially of a difficult or complex matter or place, regarded as the most important or sensitive part
A positive feeling of liking and regard and affection ( usually towards a person, but also towards a place or thing )
A large aquatic salamander with bright yellow and black markings, native to north america
A large flightless ground-dwelling australian bird resembling a small emu, with grey-brown plumage, a bare head and neck, and a sharp bony spur on each wing
Give new life or energy to
Producing hallucinations
A small nut
The process of enacting laws or the state of being so enacted
The process of enacting laws or the state of being so enacted
A requirement or condition that must be met or complied with, typically in order to do something or to be considered as something
The respiratory organ of molluscs, arthropods, and some other invertebrates
A measure of capacity used for liquor, equal to half a pint
A statement attributing something dishonest ( especially a criminal offense ) to someone ( often with little evidence )
Make a pilgrimage to ( a place ) or undertake ( a journey ) as an act of devotion or faith
Relating to or denoting television programmes which are broadcast for profit rather than as public service broadcasts
Change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
A mixture of nickel and copper, or of nickel and cobalt, used in the manufacture of alloys
A strong contrast between light and shade in a painting, photograph, or other image
The wood of a tree as fuel, especially when split into logs
Fly a kite
Pass ( a cheque ) fraudulently before it has been paid
A piece of paper on which a message is written for a prisoner to pass to another prisoner in a different cell
A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life
A colourless, odourless gas that is one of the most abundant elements on earth, forming about 21 per cent of the earth's atmosphere
Apply a moisturizing agent to
A young girl or young woman
( of traffic ) move slowly and carefully into and through a side road or junction when the way is clear
A program that examines and modifies data, especially to remove inappropriate material, as part of a process such as spam filtering
( of a person ) having light-coloured hair and a pale complexion
( of a person or their hair ) light
Very
An annual gathering for the public exhibition of livestock, produce, and other items of interest
Attractively feminine or pretty
An outdoor festival, typically one of several days, held for purposes such as the marketing of local products, entertainment, or religious celebration
( of a person ) of pleasing appearance, especially beautiful or attractive
Of a fair size or amount
Take into consideration, have in mind, or plan for a specific end or action
A person who administers anaesthetics
Unstable and prone to tip as if intoxicated
( in the roman catholic church ) a mass for the repose of the souls of the dead
To be attracted to, as if with gravity, towards a center of interest or activity
A warble fly
A hard, typically green stone used in china and japan for ornaments and other decorative objects
A person or company that buys or sells goods or effects a transaction between two other people or companies
Make ( food, especially potatoes ) into a hash
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young
The grounds of a building or other structure ( usually paved and usually surrounded by walls or buildings )
An act that violates a law or a duty or moral principle
Belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy or aristocracy
Handle or perform ( something ) clumsily or badly, especially by making a mistake in speech or action at a critical moment
An evergreen shrub or small tree with divided leaves, native to australia and se asia
The action of regaining control of something, especially a place or person, after losing or giving it up
To take back by force, as after a battle
Revive ( a feeling or memory ) from the past
The fact or condition of being black in colour
Practices that are handed down from the past by tradition or cultural heritage
Denoting or relating to things of special architectural, historical, or natural value that are preserved for the nation as a whole rather than for private individuals, and which are typically owned by the national government or a public body such as a local authority
A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as another word or phrase
Of or relating to or involving hypodermic injection or medication administered beneath the skin's surface by means of a needle or other sharp instrument
The flesh of crabs as food
A person who walks quickly and purposefully in a specified direction, especially with small quick steps and the head down
An act of stalking or ambushing game
Having the property of containing fat
The code of law derived from the koran and from the teachings and example of mohammed, regarded as the revealed word of allah
Refuse to own or acknowledge ( someone ) as one's child, heir, or member of the family
Cast off or abandon
Move back or recede in direction or position, as of a tide or a glacier or an advancing army
Withdraw from ( a position or undertaking ) as a result of opposition or difficulty
Make oneself look more attractive, typically by wearing bright or revealing clothes and applying cosmetics
The action of receiving the sacrament of holy communion or the eucharist
The process of receiving broadcast signals, especially radio or television signals, within the limits of a particular area or coverage
A person's rescue or deliverance from danger or difficulty
State or describe exactly or in detail ( something ) for a particular purpose or context ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
State explicitly and clearly ( a fact, rule, or requirement ) in an agreement, contract, or other document
A central or essential part of something
A central cohesive source of support and stability that holds things together or that is essential to the functioning of a system or organization
A vivid illusion, especially a fanciful or grotesque one
To come into sudden contact with something
( of a place ) be affected by ( a disaster or other unwelcome event ) with a particular degree of severity or frequency
Deliver a blow to ( someone or something ), especially with the fist or a weapon and with an intentional aim at a particular spot or part of the body
Score in a game or match and win the right to be the winner, as in baseball, cricket, or hockey
( of a problem or difficulty ) arise or become apparent suddenly or unexpectedly, or be experienced at a particular time or place
Drive or force ( someone ) out of a place or situation
Capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay without loss of quality or strength
The process or result of contracting or being contracted
Promoting recuperation or restoration to health or strength after illness or exertion or stress etc.. chiefly by means of nourishment or relaxation or recuperation
Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake or error
An action that goes against a law or code of conduct
To move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course, or upwards and downwards
( of a woman ) have a sexual relationship with ( a man ) while married to another man, thereby making the husband jealous
Articles made of tinplate
An establishment that sells pizzas
Capable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch or taste or smell
Perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch or taste or smell or hearing or sight
Relating to or denoting the theory of the evolution of species by natural selection advanced by charles darwin
Utter ( a sigh ) deeply and heavily
Throwing something heavy ( with great effort )
( of a person's stomach ) move or rise and fall rhythmically, typically as a result of nausea or vomiting
A state of being subject to oppressive treatment or control
Talk socially without exchanging too much information
A detailed procedure for doing or achieving something
( in a moss ) the part of the capsule wall which is attached to the stalk
Dispossess ( someone ) of office, especially without proper procedure or compensation
A person employed to keep a tally
A person employed to keep a tally of goods received or distributed
A man, especially a european or american, in a position of authority in an indian or other asian country
A person who sells fruit and vegetables
The place or manner of attachment of a muscle or other organ
The state of having a large amount of money or assets
Give off ( light, radiation, or other energy ) as a result of a chemical or physical process or due to its own radioactivity
The branch of medicine concerned with the functions and disorders of the stomach and intestines
( of a situation ) very serious and likely to get worse
A piece of canvas prepared for use as the surface for an oil painting, acrylic painting, or other artwork
A woven fabric ( originally of canvas ) used as a floor covering or for walls or as a drop cloth
A piece of canvas used as a tent or as a drop cloth
A unit of sedimentation coefficient used in describing the rate of sedimentation of proteins in a centrifugal field
The process of making something homogeneous or similar in character
Lose sparkle or bouquet
A haze of smoke or vapour hanging in the air
Relating to universalists
The action or process of making standard or consistent something, especially in order to facilitate comparison or the application of uniform procedures or criteria
Restore ( a dislocated bone or limb ) to its normal position
To lessen the number or amount or extent of something by making it smaller or less or reducing it in size or number or extent or by using a smaller amount or degree of something
A person who scavenges in river or harbor mud for items of value
The action of deserting a person, cause, or organization
Moral soundness and the quality of being honest and fair
Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges or allegations of guilt by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge or magistrate, or by the laying of a formal charge by the prosecution, especially a felony charge
Declare ( someone ) free from guilt or blame
The distinctive form or outline of something, especially a person's body
A vague or indefinite form or outline, especially one that is only gradually becoming clear or distinct
A perceptual structure ( especially in a literary work ) that is created by arranging items in a particular order
A person who wavers in their opinions or actions
Of or denoting a body which could come together with many others under gravitation to form a planet
A beautiful thing or person
A combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight of a person's face or a landscape
A person who attacks and takes over a country or other place by force of arms
Not expressible as a ratio of two integers
Subject to or requiring payment especially as specified by law or contract or grantor's deed etc
Take the ball away from ( an opponent ) illegally
Used to introduce oneself in a casual way, especially when one is doing something wrong or embarrassing and wishes to deflect blame or criticism away from oneself
A thing that is expanded or that expands
A kind of gilt or brass metalware made in france during the 18th and early 19th centuries
A toilet which uses a large quantity of water to wash away waste
( of a plant ) produce new leaves or shoots
Cause ( a liquid ) to flow through something by means of pressure or suction, in particular to clean out a drain or pipe by this means
Move or cause to move back and forth, alternately in one direction and then in the opposite direction
Return ( a gesture, feeling, or action ) in kind and with the same force as it was given
A person to whom a plot of land is allocated, especially in a new housing development
The chief enemy of a person, group, or organization
A military observation mission to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features of a region ( especially with regard to terrain ) so as to prepare for an attack or defense of a fortified place ) or to gather information about an enemy's military strength and movements ) or to gain strategic information about an area ) or to locate a source of information
Confused and noisy uproar
An event that occurs accidentally or by chance ( and is usually unexpected )
Wear away by long exposure to the atmosphere or wear off or deteriorate physically, chemically, or biologically, and thus be destroyed or rendered unrecognizable
The side of a ship or aircraft facing the wind or sea
Indicating a part or portion of the whole
Cause emotional pain or distress to ( someone )
Psychological suffering
Feel physical pain
A substituent group or radical
The office or position of governing an area
A native or inhabitant of the us state of montana
Undo the latch of ( a door or gate ) by lifting or sliding it
Give a nickname to ( someone )
The theory that the meaning of the us constitution and other laws can only be determined by reference to the words used in the text at the time of enactment, and not by reference to subsequent legislative or judicial interpretation
The manner in which something is expressed in words
A dog of an inferior breed or type, especially a mixed-breed dog of a type common in eastern countries
An analysis of the development and structure of human society
Deduce ( a principle ) or construe ( a meaning ) from a body of evidence or knowledge, typically by applying inductive reasoning
Remove or take out by effort or force, especially gradually or in small quantities
A form of dance madness, described in detail by gregory de turville in the 14th century, involving rapid whirling movements and trances, associated chiefly with southern france and italy
Tough as old rope
( usually plural ) a section of a motion picture or television show that is recorded continuously on videotape or film and that is intended to be shown in sequence with other such sections to form a complete program or message or advertisement or instructionally or for entertainment or demonstration purposes etc
Unwanted and unwelcome
Tending to intrude or enter uninvited or in an unwelcome manner
Spread with butter or margarine and brown, as with a grill or in a pan
The agent or instrument that produces an event or the person who performs an act
Saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous for another person or thing to accept or endure or bear or put up with without complaint or resistance, often reluctantly
The sharp-pointed hollow end of a jellyfish tentacle, which delivers a poisonous paralyzing fluid
Pause or delay before doing something, especially because of uncertainty or lack of confidence in one's decision or ability to carry it out successfully
A person, custom, or idea that has survived from the past in a modern context
Flagstones collectively
Retain ( rights ) for future use or disposition
Keep ( something ) for future or special use or occasions
Arrange for and reserve ( something for someone else ) in advance or for a special purpose or event )
A piece of land set aside by the government for special use
One of two or more contiguous parts of something, especially the main part of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a part in position or function or nature etc
A section of a book, magazine, etc
An essential or characteristic feature of someone or something
Move away from a place into another direction, as of wheeled vehicles
The act of achieving an aim or desired result by effort or courage or skill etc
( in indian cooking ) very thin noodles or spaghetti
A slight but noticeable partiality or bias
An act of tilting something or an instance of being tilted
To incline or bend from a vertical position
A person who is the first to do something
The act of pulling
Carry out or commit ( an act )
A restraint on the direct expression of an emotion or impulse
The process of preventing or inhibiting a reaction or function
Of or concerning a continent or continents
Operate with a ratchet motion
Slope downward, as of a road or other surface
The action of ending something or the fact of being ended
A person who spreads rumours or engages in gossip
Settle ( someone ) in an office or position of power or authority
A connection of inclusion or containment
Wealth in the form of gold coins or bullion
A symbol of something that is highly valued
No longer present
The nut of the beech tree
Extravagance and theatricality of style or behaviour
A ball for use with a trackball
A person who studies or teaches grammar
Move with a series of muffled explosive sounds, as of an old-fashioned steam train
Make ( something ) a habit or part of one's life, especially with repetition or practice
Build up ( someone ) spiritually or intellectually
Keep up and reserve for personal or special use for example, books or tools for future use or reference
Fruit conserve
A thing which is kept for a particular purpose or in a particular place, especially a private area or domain, or a place of specialist knowledge or skill
Prevent ( food ) from rotting or decay by the use of a preservative substance, such as salt or sugar
Keep ( someone or something ) safe or unharmed
( in sport ) kick or head ( the ball ) softly or with a deflected touch, typically to score a goal or win a point
An application of mulch to an area of land or a plant
A person with magical powers
Relating to the side or sides of the body or an organ
A drachma
Place limits on ( extent or access )
A feeling of elation or joyful excitement
A poem or song praising someone or something highly
Cheap and shoddy and inferior in quality or appearance or character
Denim or other cloth, tie-dyed for fashion
Make by cutting into or through something, as with a knife or axe or saw, or as if with an axe or knife or saw, in a hacking manner of cutting something to the point of splitting it open with a sharp instrument in a series of chops, blows, or strokes, as in chopping wood or chopping down a tree
A small, hard, rounded thickening of the skin, especially on the feet, caused by pressure or friction
A short pointed stone tool
A reclusive or isolated person
In the manner of something as of a person or a song or a poem or a violin bow or a painting
Alcohol, especially inferior or illicit brandy
The social act of assembling ( especially for a common purpose )
To challenge the honesty or veracity of
Criticize severely or challenge the accuracy of ( a statement or theory )
Applying to all or most members of a category or group or series or universe or the world or society or history etc
A person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a hotel or airport
A plant of the convolvulus family, especially the bindweed
Situated within or suitable for inside a building or room
An object, such as a tool, ornament, or weapon of archaeological or historical interest, especially such an object found at an archaeological excavation
A long, narrow cord used to secure a boot
The basic monetary unit of ecuador ( 1893–2000 ), equal to 100 centavos
The action or process of detaching or separating oneself from an activity or commitment
A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record ( as if issued by a court or judge ) that is binding on the parties to the suit and observable by a third party
( especially of something undesirable ) come upon or affect ( someone ) suddenly or unexpectedly
Exceed the amount or rate of ( something ) so as to come or go beyond it or surpass it in quantity, rate, or extent
The numbers from 70 to 79, especially the years of a century or of a person's life
A player who plays in a central position on the field in soccer, rugby, and field hockey
The action of stabilizing something or the process of being stabilized
Mark with a flag or flags for a variety of purposes, such as to indicate a holiday, to mark a business closure, or to show support for a cause
Lag behind
The nilo-saharan language of the fur, with about 1 million speakers
The skin of an animal with fur on it, especially when made into a garment or accessory
To accept as legally binding and valid, to assent to the validity of, to admit the legality of, to concede the justice or validity of
Receive or accept ( a letter, document, or message ) as valid or true
Import ( a product ) again, typically after it has been exported to a third country and then imported from that country back into the original importing country
( of a cattle drover ) gather or round up ( cattle ) for sale
A document with the details and terms of a legal contract written out in full by a solicitor
Work hard at a task or activity ( usually for a long time ) for a purposeful result or in a set period of time
A frame from a film or videotape, or a still picture, held on the screen for viewing
A bridge carrying a railway line or road over a river, road, or other obstacle
Impinge or infringe upon
To travel through the air or space, especially in waves or pulses or successive discontinuous chunks
( of a weakness or illness ) existing in a person's constitution or genes, and not caused by environmental factors
Relating to a constitution or the structure of government
A building providing shared accommodation for students or other people, typically with communal dining and other facilities
( of a magazine or film ) containing or depicting scantily clad women and/or portraying them in a frivolous or sexual way
Condemn to certain punishment or death by damnation
Condemn ( someone ) to eternal punishment in hell
Praise ( someone or something ) enthusiastically and unreservedly, especially in spite of the views or behaviour of others who are critical of them
Relating to or denoting odonates
Intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor on it
Highly specialized in a particular area
A pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished in intensity ( as in a battle ) or suspended ( as in a strike ) or quiet ( as in a storm )
Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
A garment worn by women or girls, typically covering the hips, thighs, and bottom
Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing ( duties, questions, or issues )
An associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest or action or of common ownership ( especially an associate in a business )
To furnish a justifying analysis or explanation for some action or belief etc.. to give a reason or explanation for
A formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services between a bank or other financial institution and its customers or between a customer and a supplier of goods or services ) and the associated records and statements ) and the activity or items associated with it ( such as a loan, mortgage, or credit card ) and the rights and obligations of the parties ( such as the right to cancel or to obtain a refund ) and any associated procedures or penalties
Importance or value
A formal statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument or premise or a chain of reasoning in which a matter is investigated and concluded or proved
Pertaining to something that portends of great change
A confused mixture of things or people
Any of a class of saturated hydrocarbons containing a ring of atoms in the molecule, examples of which are cyclobutane, cyclopentane, and cyclohexane
Direct all one's attention or resources towards ( something )
A fixed point to which other points or lines are referred, e.g
Excessively proud and boastful talk, typically about one's achievements or possessions
Intended for use in a procession
A binary compound of boron with a metal or other element, especially a hydride of boron
Bring forward and put before ( a person or body ) for consideration or judgement
Portray in a particular way in a film or book
Appear or become visible
Give someone ( a cheque, award, or other document ) in a formal manner or ceremony as a gift or as the result of an action or event
Now in use or operation or being the current topic of interest or activity
The tense or aspect of verbs and other forms of speech that expresses an action now going on or habitually performed, or a condition now existing
A gift given to someone, typically on a special occasion or holiday
Being present at the time something happens or is done or being present as a participant ( as in a meeting ) or witness ( as in a court of law ) or by a person's side ( as in a duel )
The state or quality of not being fair or fair-minded
Unwilling to accept or tolerate strangers or foreigners
Distort or disfigure the shape of ( something )
Alter the shape of ( something ) by stress or pressure or by a chemical reaction
A region in a spreadsheet that contains data
( of water ) become calm after disturbance, especially as part of a tidal flow or after the addition of something that makes it turbulent
Ready money
Made suitable and available for immediate use or consumption or sale etc
A state of extreme poverty or destitution
Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused up or feel great emotional upheaval
Advocating or engaged in political revolution or action beyond the bounds of what is generally acceptable or possible in a society or state, especially through the use of force or violence
( of an artistic or literary movement or style ) seeking to depart radically from established ideas and practices
( especially in 19th-century politics ) favouring fundamental change, or the use of violent methods to achieve it
A shield on a helmet
An act or the action of sweeping something with a brush, cloth, or similar implement, or with a current of air or water
Hit ( the ball ) round to the on side with a horizontal or slightly upward swing of the bat at shoulder height
Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom, especially at a distance or in a particular direction
A wide scope or extent
Win every event, as in a contest or competition
A series of radio or television programmes broadcast over a number of days and usually covering the same topic, especially in an advertising campaign
Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
Split or divide ( something ) forcefully or violently
An australian tree of rainforest and scrub, which yields timber and oil that are used in perfumery and medicine
The range of the eye
Mental impression of a person or thing
A place of interest, especially a famous building or monument, that is worth visiting or worth seeing when in a particular place or area
( of a situation ) be developing in a way that is likely to lead to trouble or anger
Make ( beer ) by mixing malt and hops and fermenting the resulting mixture
Relating to or denoting the group of celtic languages ( erse, gaelic, and manx ) spoken in ireland, scotland, and isle of man
A small child who skins fruit or prepares it for cooking
A pair of something, especially two tickets for the same event
An desire or preference that is not necessarily backed by determined effort to achieve it
Hope that ( someone ) will do something or that ( something ) will happen, especially for the sake of that person or thing and with a degree of dissatisfaction over the present situation or lack of it in the future situation
The rescue of materials from a wrecked or discarded ship or structure, especially with a view to reusing them
Manage to save ( something ) from loss or destruction
A soldier of a former regiment of the british army stationed in india
Advocating a system of government in which the state has substantial centralized control over social and economic affairs
The students admitted to a school or college for a particular year or term
Represent in or produce a caricature of ( someone or something )
The arrangement of pages in a book or periodical
Something that results or comes about or is derived or obtained or concluded from a process or operation or by a mathematical calculation
A piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing
A collection of rabbinical commentary and discussion on the hebrew scriptures, especially the oral tradition
The generation of electricity by pressure
Order to return home or go back to a certain place, as for a job or for a vacation, etc
Bring ( someone or something ) back to a particular state, situation, or memory by association or suggestion
( of a manufacturer ) withdraw ( a product ) from the market and repair or replace it, typically because of a safety problem or manufacturing defect
A person who is given to excessive indulgence, especially in sex and alcohol
A crystalline amino acid which is a major constituent of many proteins
A salt or ester of glutamic acid
Make visible by means of an image produced on a screen or on paper or in some other visual medium
Imagine
Be monarch of a kingdom, as of England or France or Spain, etc
A period during which a particular person or group holds power over a country or region, especially a long and oppressive one
A chairman or chairwoman, especially in a business or professional context
A situation or set of circumstances, especially one that is complex or which involves many elements, factors, or possibilities
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it
The property of being ample or enough for the purpose
Happening after death or after an event or process has finished or ended
A service of morning prayer to be said at six o'clock
Rob ( someone ) forcibly of something, especially land or womenfolk
Develop industries in ( a country or region ) on a wide scale so as to become industrialized or more industrialized and to take on the social and economic characteristics of an industrial nation or region
The act of repudiating something ( rejecting it as invalid and untrue )
Depict ( someone or something ) in a work of art or literature
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen or be the case, typically something that is not currently happening or is difficult to achieve
A naturally occurring substance which is present in connective tissue, especially in the skin and lungs, and is used as a drug to prevent blood clots
Black in colour like ebony
Sexual attractiveness ( especially when pronounced )
The state of being blessed or happy
A musical instrument resembling an octave mandolin, having paired metal strings plucked with a plectrum
Something a person or object or scene selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation or carving etc
The subject matter of a conversation or discussion ( especially when it is repeated )
To make accountable for actions or lack of actions
( of a domestic animal ) not fully grown or strong enough to work
Fear or apprehension about some uncertain event or situation
Play in such a way as to ( establish a long suit )
Make ( a contact or connection ) with someone or something new or unexploited for the first time
Set up or lay the foundations for ( a new organization, system, or practice )
To subject to travesty
A metric unit of weight, equivalent to 2
Inform on someone to the authorities
A large, open area in a warehouse, factory, or other large building that has been converted into living space
A small sweet baked cake, typically crisp, flat, and sweet
The fifth pillar of islam is a pilgrimage to mecca during the month of dhu al-hijja
( in telecommunications ) a device for varying the path of an electrically conducted signal
Large-calibre guns used in warfare on land
A petal of a flower, especially a modified petal forming a segment of the ovary of a papovirus-infected plant
Reach or gain access to ( a place, website, etc
Connect to and make use of ( a computer, database, or file ) by means of a path or address
( of a division or army ) equipped with tanks and other armoured vehicles, especially as a fast-moving unit of attack in the second world war
A new soldier or other person joining a military or other force
A person who stows away
An enzyme which cleaves a nucleic acid molecule by a process involving the sequential removal of single nucleotides from a strand
A form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
A film
The study of the nature of ideas and beliefs, especially with reference to their social origins and function
The upper part of a side of beef
A marine fish that is typically laterally compressed with a row of spiny scales along each side, important in many places as food or game fish
An inn or pub
A small boy
Of the most contemptible kind
Relating to the huron or their language
An undertaking by the authorities to take no action against specified offences during a fixed period, provided that the offences are fully disclosed
Feel sadness when parting from
Leave undone or leave out, or fail to do something
Fail to catch ( a bus or train ) as it leaves the station or stop
A stopping ( of something ) that is temporary or reversible ( as of a weather condition )
Refuse to acknowledge or believe or accept the existence or truth of ( something )
A measure of length equal to 160th of an acre, equivalent to 25 yards ( 23
Be situated or fixed in a specified place or position, especially in a high or conspicuous position
A high, narrow, often precipitous rock or cliff, especially one on the sea coast
Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air
An informal alliance or friendship, especially between france and russia or france and germany
A local congregation of a christian church, especially one in the anglican or lutheran churches
Insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized by others
A road or path lined with trees or other plants
( in new york city ) a street that runs east and west, especially one in the central business district
A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
A recurring series of events or metabolic processes in the lifetime of a plant or animal, or in a natural phenomenon, such as the daily cycle of sleeping and waking
Used to express surprise, dismay, or other strong emotions
A small oval dumpling or croquette
A spaceship, especially one with a crew
A part of a leaf, especially one of the smaller leaf-like divisions of a compound leaf
A car radiator
Very good
Of major significance or importance
In an advanced stage of pregnancy
The system whereby customers select goods for themselves and pay at a checkout before leaving a shop or supermarket
The external appearance of someone or something, especially as distinct from the interior or true nature
A short-sleeved garment
Pay one tenth of income or produce to the church or charity, as required by ecclesiastical law and as qualified by civil law in return for divine blessings, such as protection and prosperity for the tithe-payer and his family, and, in some cases, admission to heaven after death
A game in which a frisbee is thrown and caught
Abandon or renounce a religious or political belief or principle
Without qualification
Complete
A tuft of long, coarse hairs on a plant, or a similar tuft on a decorative item such as a cape or a bedspread
A minor or insignificant person or thing
A form of pneumonitis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres, which may lead to lung cancer
Provide ( a place ) with a group of troops to defend it against attack or rebellion
Relating to or engaged in the study or treatment of mental illness or disorders of the mind
A native or inhabitant of moldavia
Look at again
Appraise critically or evaluate with care or detail, as of books, plays, films, etc
( logic ) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition
A body of water that has been created by deliberately flooding an area of land
Denoting or relating to an extremely high-security prison or part of a prison
Speak with continued involuntary repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants, and with much difficulty and hesitation, as a result of nervousness, excitement, or congenital defect
A person who is guided by sensory experience in their choice of pleasures
Put ( a list of items ) in alphabetical or other systematic order
Take ( something ) back by force after losing it or failing to hold it initially
A new recording of a piece of music or a film scene, or of an entire show or performance
Form fissures or breaks, especially through large-scale faulting
A unit of length equal to 220 yards, used in measuring distances in horse racing
Not in accord with established usage or procedure or discipline or code of conduct or accepted standards or rules or principles
A wind of moderate strength, typically 11-20 mph ( 18-32 km/h ). it is the second-strongest wind on the beaufort scale
Any undertaking that is easy to do
Make ( sugar or other food ) into crystals
A large round yellow-fleshed gourd, the flesh of which can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable
A situation in which people or things are forced into a small or restricted space, causing them to be uncomfortably close to one another
The action of applying a primer to a gun or explosive
Very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
A person who accompanies a group on a package tour
A component in an electric or electronic circuit which possesses inductance
A war using computers and information technology, especially against an enemy's computer systems or networks
The plant which yields okra, native to the old world tropics and widely cultivated in the us
A financial officer, especially in a german-speaking country
Involving financial matters ( especially the public treasury )
A flash of lightning
The chemical element of atomic number 51, a brittle, shiny, silvery-white metalloid
Make ( someone ) used to or comfortable with something by repeated exposure or practice over a period of time
A public instance of reciting or repeating ( from memory ) something prepared in advance ( as a poem or speech or song ) so as to entertain or instruct the audience or for the purpose of a ceremony or celebration etc
A book or other piece of writing, especially one intended for study or teaching
A pipeline for conveying gas or liquid through the air
A meringue-based dessert, typically with a fruit topping
To act as a quarterback for
A person who directs the actions of others, especially in the manner of a quarterback
An antipsychotic drug
Lacking the skill or practice that is needed to perform a task well and confidently
A brief stay in the course of a journey ( usually for rest or refreshment )
The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization or legislative body and who controls the agenda and proceedings of the meeting
Carry someone in a chair or on a chair-shaped seat, especially as a ceremonial gesture
A permanent or long-term post held by an individual in an organization, typically with executive or administrative duties
A position as a professor or lecturer in a university or college
The process of wearing away or gradual destruction of something, especially by friction
The state of being far
A section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance ( as in a television show ) or assigned to a specific scene or sequence in a movie or play etc
A militia unit raised and trained for service in a particular colony by the british in the 17th and 18th centuries
The part of a harbour next to a quay
Of or required by religion
A member of the clergy
( of a person ) utter a religious phrase, typically one of praise or thanksgiving, with the sign of the cross as a symbol of the christian faith
Endow with a particular quality or ability
A piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning or dressing something or for tying something up
To break into lumps before sorting
The action of grazing animals or the land on which they graze
( of a liquid ) cause ( something ) to become extremely wet
A habitual drinker, especially one who is alcoholic
Revoke or annul ( a law, decision, or agreement ) formally and officially
Cancel officially
The branch of medicine concerned with the use of drugs in the treatment and prevention of disease
The state of being weak or delicate, especially from age or illness
Incapable of being recovered or regained or repossessed or rectified or amended
Unable to find one's way
Having lost clarity of meaning or intent or connection with a target or goal or reality or normalcy
Excessively long or technical speech or writing
A road or section of road built to divert traffic from a town or other built-up area
To circumvent or evade, especially regulations or official orders
A piece of advice or information aimed at helping someone to do something or to avoid something undesirable
Touch or strike with a light, quick blow, often with an audible sound
( of rain ) fall heavily and noisily
A v shape
The language of the cheyenne, related to the algonquian languages and now with few speakers
Having a modest rank or status
An infinitesimal difference in a variable quantity, used in the methods of calculus
A human being
A distracting diversion that prevents someone from perceiving the truth or reality of a situation
Relating to the tigrayans or their language
A chunk of meat or fish cooked on a skewer
An instrument or implement, especially one for precision work, such as a screwdriver or spanner
The ability to look after oneself or to rely on one's own abilities and resources
Travel in or use a canoe or kayaking as a sport or recreation
A division of a larger space, or a separate space, enclosed by partitions, for the purpose of storage or travel
The oval seed of a tree of the cashew family, with a hard shell that is pale brown or reddish, and an edible kernel ( also called a pistachio ). pistachios are rich in oil and protein and are eaten as a snack, chopped and added to foods such as ice cream, and ground to make sauces and dips
A tortoise-like formation of ancient roman legionaries
Later in time
A shrub or small tree of the pepper family, with glossy black berries and spikes of cream flowers, native to tropical america
To push against gently or gently touch, push, or poke, as with the elbow or knee, or to prod, as with one's finger or elbow, in order to attract attention or give a signal, etc
The time taken for a radioactive substance to lose half its radioactivity
A channel at the edge of a roof, down which rainwater can run
( of water ) flow in a gutter or channel
A channel at the side of a building down which rainwater drains away
A member of a people who are neither jews nor muslims nor sikhs nor christians but who follow some other religion ( or no religion at all )
A formal dance, especially a ball
Cause to become morally depraved and degenerate
A kind of clay containing bentonite, used as a thickening agent and in the manufacture of paper and textiles
An item of information that is typical of a class or group of things or events or people or situations etc
A command, bidding, or request to do something
A large plate for holding food, typically used in a church or monastery
As much or many as will fill a house
Have as a necessary feature or result or effect of some cause or action
Send ( a letter or parcel ) by post
A man who dresses or behaves in an ostentatious or effeminate way
A pivoted crosspiece that engages with a loop at one end and with a catch or bolt at the other, forming a fastening for a door or gate
A particular period of history, especially one considered to be marked by significant events or achievements
Set apart ( a specific place ) for a particular purpose or use, such as a tomb or chapel or monastery or cathedral
Make ( someone ) a priest or bishop by the rites of the christian church
The regulation of a physiological process in the body so as to maintain equilibrium
Of or from outside the earth or its atmosphere
The total body of an artist's work
Having been defeated in a battle or contest or other competition
Having been defeated
A heraldic fleur-de-lis
A thing that is added to or forms part of a whole but is not essential to its nature or survival
An open square in an italian town or city
A style of dance music characterized by a fast beat and dreamy or hypnotic quality, originating in the clubs of britain and popularized by the dj and producer paul van dyk
A lily of the arum family, with a large solitary flower and ornamental strap-like leaves, native to africa and asia
The quality of being simple or uncompounded in structure or nature or character or purpose
Inconsistent or unable to be harmonized because of fundamental differences in nature or philosophy or purpose or audience etc.. for example serious drama is incompatible with comedy as its purpose is to provoke tears or suspense rather than laughter
( of computer programs, hardware, etc
A cutting or hurtful remark
An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
A female fellow countryman or fellow national
The scientific study of caves
A severe form of malaria causing darkening of the skin, especially in black people
A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction or honor etc
12 oclock at night ( the middle of the night )
Bend or lay one's body, limbs, or wings in a particular position, typically so as to fit into a small space or to rest comfortably in a particular position
A surface or line of intersection marking a bend in rock strata or a layered structure
A valley or hollow between hills or mountains
Cease to operate or cause to cease operating by shutting down or laying off or putting out of business or reducing the staff of a business enterprise so as to cut costs or reduce the risk of loss
( of a piece of furniture or equipment ) be able to be turned into a flatter or more compact shape for transport or storage
Supervision or management of a person or activity to ensure that everything is as it should be
Declare illegal
An air-filled cavity in rock, especially in volcanic rock
A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light
Aggravation or annoyance
Aggravation or annoyance or friction resulting from the inability of two people or things to coexist in harmony or agreeable proximity
A facility on a computer which allows a document to be displayed on screen before it is printed
Coming to a place to play a sporting match or perform a concert, etc
Complete confidence in a person or plan etc
To exhibit or display something in a threatening manner
To reach orgasm
A feather as regarded by a falconer
Prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises where it was prepared
A meal or dish bought from a shop or restaurant to be eaten elsewhere
A very large indefinite number ( usually hyperbole ) of something unspecified ) `` a jillion '' is sometimes used informally to express the idea of a very large number ( of people or things ) ) `` a jillion flies '' ) `` a jillion dollars worth of merchandise '' ) `` a jillion people were killed during the war '' ) `` we made a jillion in profits '' ) `` she has a jillion dollars '' ) `` we have to feed a jillion '' ) `` a jillion and one '' ) `` a jillion and two '' ) `` a jillion and three '' ) `` a jillion and four '' ) `` a jillion and five '' ) `` a jillion and six '' ) `` a jillion and seven '' ) `` a jillion and eight '' ) `` a jillion and nine '' ) `` a jillion and ten '' ) `` a jillion and eleven '' ) `` a jillion and twelve '' ) `` a jillion and thirteen '' ) `` a jillion and fourteen '' ) `` a jillion and fifteen '' ) `` a jillion and sixteen '' ) `` a jillion and seventeen '' ) `` a jillion and eighteen '' ) `` a jillion and nineteen '' ) `` a jillion and twenty '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-one '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-two '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-three '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-four '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-five '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-six '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-seven '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-eight '' ) `` a jillion and twenty-nine '' ) `` a jillion and thirty '' ) `` a jillion and forty '' ) `` a jillion and fifty '' ) `` a jillion and one hundred '' ) `` a jillion and two hundred '' ) `` a jillion and three hundred '' ) `` a jillion and four hundred '' ) `` a jillion and five hundred '' ) `` a jillion and six hundred '' ) `` a jillion and seven hundred '' ) `` a jillion and eight hundred '' ) `` a jillion and nine hundred '' ) `` a jillion and one thousand '' ) `` a jillion and two thousand '' ) `` a jillion and three thousand '' ) `` a jillion and four thousand '' ) `` a jillion and five thousand '' ) `` a jillion and six thousand '' ) `` a jillion and seven thousand '' ) `` a jillion and eight thousand '' ) `` a jillion and nine thousand '' ) `` a jillion and ten thousand '' ) `` a jillion and eleven thousand '' ) `` a j
Come about by accident
Occurring by chance, and not planned or intended
A eurasian and north african songbird related to the warblers, with a black cap, white cheeks, and yellowish underparts
Grandfather ( a person or a rule, policy, etc
Reach the summit of a mountain
A state of inactivity in business or art etc
Inactivity or lack of change in a situation or condition over a period of time
A state of mental confusion as to your surroundings and the state of things around you and your relationship to them
A device used to produce a horizontal or vertical line of reference
( of prices on the stock exchange ) showing no change from the previous day's closing figure
( of a room ) have a common wall with ( another room )
Transmit thoughts or feelings to another individual or group, or between groups or individuals
To transmit from one person or place to another
A person or animal with both male and female sex organs
Encourage someone to attack or fight someone else or to continue fighting when they are tired or afraid, especially in a sporting contest
A reddish-brown colour like that of cinnamon
Having a powerful influence on someone or something
A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.. or by stating the essential features of something abstractly or in terms of its essential features or characteristics etc.. or by using analogy or comparison etc.. or by postulating or assuming a mechanism or process etc
A unique thing
A bracket used to support a cornice
To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
The new zealand tree which bears kowhai
A bottle stopper made of cork or a similar material
A small pocket or pouch-like cavity
A building in which ice is manufactured or stored
Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn or a sharp tooth, and cause to bleed or wound slightly
Consisting of or made up of bone or bones
Word ( something ) differently, especially for the purpose of clarification or concealment
Outside a building or inside a building
Very unlikely to occur or be the case or to come about or be the case by chance or through a miracle
On or toward the outside of an object or area or surface
A toilet
Capable of being seen or noticed or perceived by the mind or senses or intellect
Careful with money so as to save a lot
A dessert apple of a variety with red skin and sweet flesh, originating in the us
Register formally as a participant or member of an organization or support a candidate or party in an election by enrolling your name or by casting a vote for them
Relating to or characteristic of the english county of northumbria or its inhabitants
Change ( a substance ) directly from the solid to the vapour state when heated, typically producing a gas of molecules in an excited state that recombine on cooling to form a solid deposit
Alter the characteristics of ( a wave, especially a radio wave or light wave ) by modulation
A person, especially a child, associated with the british criminal underworld or involved in petty crime
A language unit by which a person or thing is known
Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Relating to the thyroid gland
Make reference to
Get or derive information from a source or a collection of sources
Send or recommend ( someone or something ) to another, typically on account of being unable to deal with them oneself or because further action is needed that one is not equipped to provide
Be friendly or friendly with
A golf course
Not widely distributed or encountered
Of a rare gas or element
Adherence to a set of ideas with inflexible certainty, especially in religion or philosophy
A small, enclosed space
A person, thing, or part of something hoped for or expected to happen in the future
The optimistic belief that this world is the best of all possible worlds or that good must ultimately prevail over evil
An animal of a breed of large grey beef cattle from brazil
A horse considered to be certain to win a race, or an easy race
A small plant, especially a grass, set into the ground at intervals to form a lawn or for erosion control
A type of lure consisting of a rigid or semi-rigid body and one or more hooks
Fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug or stopper or stuffing to stop the flow of liquid or gas in or out of a pipe, tube, etc
A device for admitting air into a closed system, especially one in a motor vehicle
A member of the episcopal church of america
( of a vehicle ) make an abrupt stop or change direction suddenly
A small business, especially one run by one person or a very small team
Deal with ( something ) clumsily or incompetently
Make a mess of, destroy or ruin ( something ) by using excessive force or pressure
Worthless or nonsensical talk or ideas
Common and ordinary
Well informed about or knowing thoroughly or having a good command of or being knowledgeable about or skilled at some subject or activity or region or field or language etc
Occurring often or regularly
A close friend or associate
Powerful and effective language ( spoken or written ) that is likely to persuade or convince a person or group to do something
A person or thing that is the cause of humiliation to someone else
Stretched out and lying at full length along the ground or floor or other surface
The first or highest in an ordering or series
The lowest or earliest gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle or other machine
The first eleven players in a team
Coming or encountered next after a specified or implied time, event, etc
A mark used as a target in archery, shooting, and other sports
A person who earns money to support themselves or a family
The power of retaining liquid or heat etc.. especially of soil, absorbency
The action or fact of retaining or being retained
The action of retaining someone or something or the state of being retained
The action of retaining something or the state of being retained
( in systemic grammar ) an obligatory or optional adverbial functioning as a constituent of a clause
An added item of expenditure in a budget
A thing which is added to something else in order to enhance or complete it
A sequence of film made using the technique of montage
The act of closing something or someone
Relating to or characteristic of the us state of washington or its inhabitants
Increase the price of ( a stock ) by manipulating the market
A road or railway gradient
Make allowances for or compensate for
A plant of the pea family with prickly shrub-like stems and globular seed pods, native to north temperate regions
Loyalty to a different person or cause
A technique for skiing in which the skis are pointed inwards towards the other ski at the top of a turn
The quality or state of being obscene
An act of bombing a place or object
A large migratory tuna which is found in warm seas and is very important to the fishing industry
A hairstyle in which the hair is combed back from the forehead without a parting
( of a drug ) producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings of euphoria or sometimes hallucinations, typically lsd
A machine that automatically provides a supply of some material, such as food or fuel
A cinema film containing news items, typically shown at regular intervals in a cinema or at a news theatre
A dark brown mass, the contents of the fetal intestines during the later stages of mammalian gestation, that forms the first faeces of the newborn
( of an achievement ) be due to ( a particular person or factor ) as a major contributor to it )
Have a certain location
Cause ( someone ) trouble or difficulty
The state of being annoyed, troubled, or disrupted
The official language of romania, a romance language descended from latin
One of the four divisions of the academic year ( or the period of time in which they occur ) used by universities and colleges to indicate the time of year or the terms in which classes are held
( used with mass nouns ) a quarter of a pound, ounce, or other unit of measurement
One of the four divisions of the year ( three months or seasons ) into which a year is divided by the equinoxes or solstices or atmospheric conditions such as the monsoon in india
Put a girdle on ( something )
An oyster reared for food or used for food or pearl production
A pale grey or cream colour like that of an oyster shell
Debase oneself by doing something for unworthy motives, typically to make money or gain fame or notoriety
A measure of frequency equivalent to 1,000,000,000 hertz
An occupation for which you are well suited or have a special aptitude or skill for or a particular job or profession or work environment that you are suited for or have an interest in or are good at or enjoy doing etc
The mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female fish or shellfish, especially when ripe and used as food
Blow up ( something ) with dynamite or a similar explosive substance, typically in order to break up rock or to demolish a building
Equip ( an experimental vehicle ) with instruments for measuring performance or other properties
A machine or implement, especially one for precision measurement or for scientific or technical work
Denoting a method of scanning an image, one line at a time, from a stored pattern of dots
Perform a perfunctory task without putting in much effort or showing much enthusiasm or interest, especially so as to make the performance seem inadequate or sloppy and the person performing it seem lazy or unprofessional
( of a place of confinement ) strict, especially in regard to security or discipline
A long, narrow area or object of a specified kind, especially one that is flat or low in comparison to its width or height
( of a company ) acquire ( a subsidiary ) in order to gain access to its assets at a later date
Cure by drying and removing the leaves or stems from a plant, as of tobacco or hops
( embryology ) a layer of cells forming the outer wall of the blastocyst
A political or geographical area or community, or to a large extent, a group of people living in a particular area or having a particular culture or history
Rural areas, as opposed to towns and cities
A politically organized body of people under a single government or with a common history or culture or language or politics or religion etc
Put at a disadvantage or hinder the progress of ( someone ) in some way, especially by making unreasonable demands or by being slow to act or show sympathy
( in golf and other sports ) a number representing the number of strokes a player is expected to need at the first tee
To mark or number the folios of a book
Develop foliage
A long, soft woollen yarn spun from combed long-staple wool
Relating to or denoting the bank of a river or stream
A photograph
A person or company that bottles drinks or other liquids
An activity that you like or at which you are superior to others
Give out ( something ) in portions or hand ( something ) over to someone for a particular purpose or in a particular way
A specific type of prepared food
Denoting securities, investments, etc
For a long time
( of a person's hair ) reaching below the shoulders
A long syllable or vowel
Of considerable or relatively great length, extent, or duration
An impression or stain made by a finger
A substance used as a propellant, especially in a rocket engine
A substance used to propel something, especially a rocket or missile
The state of sticking together or to a surface
A state of readiness in an engine, computer, or other device that is kept running or on alert in case it is needed quickly
A state of readiness without immediate involvement
A spanish colonial institution whereby communities held land in communal ownership
The part of the world to the east of an observer
Towards the east
Take or use ( something ) dishonestly or without permission
The quality of being inapt or unsuitable or ineffective for a purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs, or circumstances, etc
A low-pressure area or depression, especially a cyclonic weather system with an open centre
A thing that hinders someone or something
A period of time considered in relation to its duration or to the extent to which it is occupied or used for a particular purpose ) how long something lasts or is done or happens
The rhythmic pattern of a piece of music, as expressed by a time signature
An occasion or period, especially one remembered with a particular emotion or significance
Move heavily or clumsily in a certain direction, typically with a great deal of effort or noise
The squandering of resources, energy, or time on frivolous or wasteful activities
A position to be won or defended in battle or as if in battle ( usually with the enemy lines )
Restrict ( someone ) to a specified place as a punishment or precaution
A rational motive for a belief or action or reaction
Hit a ground ball that is fielded by the batter or is a double play on a fly ball
The solid surface of the earth
The creative or artistic aspect of something, in particular a graphic or piece of music, regarded as a product of human creativity and skill
A painting, sculpture, or other piece of creative, visual artistry
A person who buys and sells goods, services, or ideas
A lightweight cotton fabric, typically with a soft sheen
Take the opinions of ( a group of people ) by means of a questionnaire or survey
A hornless goat
Cut off the top of ( a tree ) to encourage new growth at the top
A short musical composition with words
Relating to or being musical drama or opera or a song or poem in such a work or being in such a style as to suggest such a work
Denoting a genre of poetry characterized by the expression of emotion ( often in a songlike way ), typically in stanzas of irregular length and rhythm
The words of a popular song or musical–theoretically at least, they should rhyme and scan
Of or like a serpent in form or movement
Of or resembling a serpent in form or movement
( of a number ) not divisible
Giving off smoke
The act of smoking tobacco or other substances ( as cigarettes or cigars or pipes )
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and ( often ) smoke ( and sometimes fire ) as a result of burning ( and sometimes a build-up of combustible material )
The action or process of working together to produce something, especially when creative or intellectual skills are shared or applied in a combined effort
Cooperation, especially of an enemy with an occupying force
Act of working jointly towards the same end or goal or in a common effort to achieve a goal or result
( sports ) the act of preventing an opponent from scoring by deflecting a ball or shot that was headed toward the goal
( in pool and billiards ) pocket ( a ball ) or cause ( a ball ) to pocket
The state of being open or unobstructed
A statement or account that is not literal but is intended to convey a particular impression
A scene in a play in which a character changes dramatically in appearance and personality
Serving to set in motion or to start an event or prepare the way for something more to come later ( especially a first act or first maneuver )
Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused up or feel great emotional tension
A songbird of the american red-winged blackbird complex, the male of which is mainly black with a red or orange wing patch
A route or journey that is taken instead of the usual one, typically because of road traffic or other delays
A person who flies an aircraft
Trim ( a plant or tree ) by cutting off branches or stems, especially in order to maintain a desired shape or size
A small flat case for holding banknotes
A fast-swimming deep-bodied fish of warm seas, which is a highly prized game fish
A pattern of arrangement of bricks or stones in a wall
Establish a strong relationship with ( someone )
Bring two objects, ideas, or people together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation or condition
The weather in some location averaged over some long period of time or in terms of its frequency of occurrence
Move about aimlessly or at slow speed, especially in search of something to do or say
Support ( an event, activity, or person ) by paying a fee or contributing money in return for advertising or publicity
To become constricted or constricting
Cause obstruction of the circulation of ( a part of the body ) by compression of a blood vessel or nerve
A feeling of deep sorrow or regret
The act of moving with great haste and speed ( and often in a panic )
( of the wind ) blowing gently and causing no strong currents or turbulence
Give birth to piglets
A domesticated boar, kept for its fat or for slaughter
A wild boar
Eat greedily or in large quantities
A pig roasted whole or as a joint
Walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud or snow or sand, etc
A dance in which the dancers stamp their feet
A heavy, loud step or tread
Have the idea for
A rubber boot or shoe
Food chopped into small bits
Make less severe or harsh or extreme
( of a man ) walk in a dainty, effeminate way
A person who behaves in a comical or irritating way, especially in a playful or teasing way linked to one's own advantage or pleasure
An electro-acoustic guitar
The highest point in the ceiling of a room or building
A tennis racket with a wide head
A person who increases prices, especially abruptly or excessively
A universal proposition
Applicable to or common to all members of a group or set or category or all elements of a class etc
A thing that has grown out of something else, especially in an abnormal or unwelcome way
Unpleasantly cool and humid
( of the air or atmosphere ) cold and damp
The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously ( especially by ridicule )
Separate ( hair ) into strands and comb it in different directions to make it look thick and lustrous
A cup used for drinking tea, typically having a handle and a saucer
A yellow-flowered plant of the parsley family, the seeds of which are used for flavouring and as a source of oil
A young woman
A ball of metal fired from a cannon
A portion of a larger whole that has been lost, destroyed, or removed, especially a part of land left after the removal of soil or rock
A ringing sound made by metal objects being shaken together
A bipedal animal or human
The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism, or in each cell of a multicellular organism
Repair by adding pieces to
A piece of sticking plaster used to cover a pustule or scar
Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole ( especially in a garment )
A period of time characterized by a specified degree of success or difficulty in a particular activity or situation
A british dandy in the 18th century who affected continental mannerisms and gallant manners
Trick ( someone ) into doing or believing something by lying to them or flattering them in order to gain their confidence or advantage them in some way
Deprive of by deceit or fraud
A convict
The process of producing an etching
A score that is one point ahead of the opponents ( in a game of more than 15 points ) or one game ahead in a set ( in a match of more than 3 sets ) or one set ahead in a match ( in a game of more than 3 sets )
Cease an action temporarily or permanently
Give way to another person or cause to give way to another person, as of rights or privileges, especially in a contest or conflict
( of a vowel ) be pronounced with the voice broken, especially after a consonant
Force to give way or surrender
( of a school or college ) cease classes for a holiday or at the end of a term
( of a person's composure ) give way under strain
Fail to agree with
Change from a monosyllable to a polysyllable
An emotional or psychological crisis or difficulty
( of the ball ) deviate in flight in a specified direction, typically after striking an object such as a rock or a patch of grass
Interrupt or terminate ( a strike ) by persuasion or force
Unreliable or unsound in construction or operation
Give birth to
Throw ( something ) hard or carelessly
A small nocturnal forest-dwelling rodent with a shaggy coat and very small eyes, found in both eurasia and north america
The ability to maintain a stable state or condition
A continuous period of employment with an employer
An alpha particle
An interpretation or presentation of a particular situation or theory from a particular viewpoint or perspective
A written work ( as a novel ) that has been recast in a new form ( as a play ) or rendered into a different language
A particular edition or translation of a book, piece of software, etc
Adapt ( a book, film, etc
The study of diseases of the ear and throat
The act of using someone to your advantage ( especially by deceit or evasion )
Avail oneself to one's own advantage, for one's own use or profit, etc
A medical hypodermic injection ( of a drug, vaccine, etc
Stab or pierce with a sharp pointed instrument or weapon or tool
The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties
A generalization that describes recurring facts or events in terms of their essential features or characteristics or relations
Being the second of two or the second on a side of two or the second in a group of three or more
A lightning bug
Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children
Waste material of animal origin, especially parts of a carcass not used for human consumption, that is rendered or used for fertilizer or animal feed
Unalterable or unmanageable because of its pervasiveness or strength
A person or thing that can not be cured
Form a general statement or conclusion from a particular case or instance
A device for measuring the sensitivity of a photographic film, or of a part of a photographic apparatus, to light
Purgation
A sleeveless waistcoat or cardigan
Annoy continually or chronically
A u-shaped bone in the neck which supports the tongue
A large solitary carnivorous mammal with a shaggy golden-brown coat, a long tail, and tufty ears, native to africa and india
A man's penis
All the men in a particular area or group, considered collectively as being brave or available for military service
Not do or have ( something )
A mischievous sprite, especially a malevolent one
( criminal law ) an act punishable by law
The action of making something that was previously illegal legal, especially the decriminalization of prostitution or cannabis use
A search for a person or thing, especially when using dogs or other animals to assist the search
( of a circuit or device ) oscillate about a desired frequency
Search for something needed or desired and make sure of finding it or getting it eventually by persistent search or effort
An example for others to follow or imitate
A cold sore
An imaginary or real person or thing used as a focus for fear, suspicion, or ridicule
Trouble or annoyance caused by a person or thing
Trouble or annoyance caused by a person or thing
Write under the name of another ( especially of a celebrity )
Write ( a book or article ) for someone else who is the named author
Discontinue contact with ( someone with whom one is no longer interested in communicating ) by stopping to reply to messages or calls from them
A map, especially one showing the layout of a town or the layout of a tract of land with the boundaries of plots or building lots marked
Undo the ties of
A follower or admirer of the german composer richard wagner or his music
Transfer from one place or period to another
District consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area or a body of water ( especially the border between england and wales )
An area of land bordering on another country or an area of land with a distinct geographical or cultural identity of its own
To reanimate as a zombie
Make ( someone ) into a zombie
The area near the basket, especially the backboard
Depict ( someone or something ) in a picture or portrait, especially with oil paints on canvas or other surface
Unwell
A natural deposit of gold or other precious metal, formed by erosion
A synthetic compound with a bitter taste, used as an anthelmintic and antibiotic
To subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
( of a speech or other sound ) indistinct or mumbled, so that the words are hard to hear or understand
Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass or knot or tangle or snarl
( of rain ) fall heavily and continuously
A quantity of postage stamps, especially one affixed to a sheet of paper for convenience
Enter ( a place ) with an armed force with the intention of conquest and occupation or to cause political change by force of arms
March aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation, or to establish a colony or settlement in
A shrubby aromatic north american plant of the daisy family
A member of an ethiopian people living mainly in the highlands
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "oromo" in the following sentence: Boof claims she was born naima alu kolbookek on the nile to egyptian archaeologist atmu bahri kolbookek and his only wife jiddi, a blue-black gisi-waaq princess of somalia's oromo tribe
A person, especially one formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline
The quantity contained in a carton
Canvas or other material used for making sails
An educational institution where children are taught a particular subject or group of subjects by a teacher or teachers
Excessively sentimental
Based on or using reason or logic
Easily handled or managed
Soft and mild
Quiet and soothing in effect
Having or showing a kindly or tender nature
A polynomial expression
A saclike membrane in higher vertebrates that attaches the fetus to the uterus
The edge of a piece of fabric, especially where it has been cut from a wider piece
A substitute, especially for a medicine or drug
Make someone or something posh or more posh
Cause to turn brown or browner than usual, as by exposure to the air or age or illness or stress etc
A being or entity, especially an intelligent one, which has been created by someone or something
A progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging
A structure using wind to generate electricity or draw water
( of a propeller ) rotate in the airflow, especially when an engine is shut down
A person with whom one has a connection or friendship, especially one who supports or helps another person
A diagram representing the hierarchy of relationships within a cluster analysis, with the most similar elements at the top
A small nocturnal raccoon-like animal with stripes or spots on the body, native to africa and asia
The act of someone who picks up or takes something ( especially the choice of a victim )
Put a child into bed and pull the covers over them to keep them warm and comfortable
A people carrier
( of a garment ) fitting closely to the body, especially in order to reduce bulk
A small vein, especially one of the fine branching veins that converge to form a larger vein
The act of starting something for the first time
The beginning or resumption of an activity or event or a period of time
Apply oneself to a task or perform an action, or work at a particular job, etc
The product of someone's creative thinking or workmanship or artistry etc.. a result produced by working ( especially if it is odd or unusual )
Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence of some effort or action or by chance
Earned income from labor or employment or the product of one's labor or efforts or achievements etc.. it is a source of income
Drive or operate ( a vehicle or machine ) in a way that is tiring or demanding to it, especially in an attempt to gain extra power or performance
Operate or perform as expected when applied to a machine or apparatus
Prepare for crops by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make suitable for cultivation
Be effective or successful in the way intended or expected to be
Have a high or ambitious aim or hope
Used as a term of address to a female stranger or a female fellow member of a race or profession, especially one who is perceived as having a particular degree of authority or superiority
A female person who plays a significant role wife or mistress or girlfriend in the life of a particular man or boy
Make ( a piece of wood ) thicker, especially by planing it
Become damaged or broken
Harm that impairs the value, worth, or reputation of something
Not literal or strict in interpretation or interpretation
Tolerant, especially of other people's beliefs and opinions
( of an interpretation ) inclined to freedom of thought or action
( of a policy or law ) allowing freedom of thought and expression
A tall pile of objects, especially books, papers, or boxes
A tall piece of furniture or equipment with several levels or shelves, typically one used for storage or display
A loose-fitting garment worn by certain peoples of the coast of east africa
Knowledge of one's own character and emotions, especially as reflected in one's actions
A loud, explosive sound
Very hot
Something which is intended to be impressive or striking, especially an item of architecture or a public event
Establish ( an idea or feeling ) in someone's mind, especially gradually or by suggestion rather than openly or forcibly
Introduce into an environment or situation and establish firmly or cause to take root, as of an idea or theory or emotion or skill or habit or pattern of behavior
An operator of a telegraph
A strap or band fastened around a horse's nose to prevent it from biting or chewing
Please ( someone ) or attract ( their interest )
Cause ( someone ) to believe something that is not true
A mistake in counting something
A kind of light-woven fabric used in dressmaking and upholstery
A person or thing that serves as a contrast to another person or thing
Favouring peace, especially by refraining from violence or by advocating peaceful solutions to disputes
( of a person ) habitually drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
A cause of dissatisfaction or disquietude
Be better than ( a competitor ) in a particular area or activity
( of a passage, staircase, or road ) serve as a means of reaching ( a place )
Not connected to the internet or another computer system
To put a drug in ( food or drink ). To use a drug to incapacitate ( a person ) or to make ( a person ) more susceptible to suggestion
Make a loud, high-pitched sound or cry, especially as an expression of extreme fear or anger or in response to sudden pain or danger
Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain, or as a reflex response to a sudden extremely painful or frightening experience or stimulus
Denoting articles of clothing that can serve a variety of purposes or be made from a single piece of cloth, as opposed to fashionable items designed for a particular season or occasion
Fees for services provided by public utilities ( electric power or water or transportation )
A kind of blue-grey stone, typically used for building walls and monuments
Subject to harsh criticism or censure
A washbasin, especially one fixed to a wall
Relating to the damara or their language
An instrument designed for visual examination of the eye
A dense cluster of flowers or foliage in a central cup-like or rounded receptacle
A yellowish or brownish waxy hydrocarbon, the main constituent of petroleum
Harsh or cruel or uncivilized
( in sport ) score a goal or point to cancel the score of an opponent's goal or point
A heated argument or fight, especially one involving several people or occurring in a public place
Notice or perceive ( something ) and comment on it, either verbally or in writing
Explicit notice or expression
Make or write a comment on
Cover as if with clothing
Fully considered and perfected and ready for execution or use
( of food ) fully developed, especially to the point of being ready to eat or drink
A person who receives a service or product from a business or professional organization
A race or journey over relatively flat countryside, as opposed to a track or mountainous terrain
In a crosswise direction
Involving travel across the whole of a country or territory rather than just a particular region or area
Each of four equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable
A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides and a flat bottom, especially one formed by the action of water
A wrench or socket wrench
Set out on a journey or in a specified direction, typically without delay or planning and in adverse conditions or secrecy )
Cause ( sparks ) to be produced by friction
To produce, as by printing
Collide with ( something ) with force and impact, especially in order to cause damage or injury to it or to oneself
Drive something violently into a location, especially the ground or another object on the surface of the earth or other planet
Scrape gently with a sharp implement or instrument, as if to remove a surface or to clean or smooth something
( of an idea ) occur suddenly to ( someone ) as a result of a particular situation or stimulus or of one's own thought or reflection
Move ( the bait on a fishing line ) up and down to make it more attractive to fish
Sound ( a musical instrument or a bell ) so as to produce a clear, resonant note or chord
A groups refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions or lack of privileges etc
Call for and obtain payment of ( a debt or obligation ) from someone
A unitary package
Bet money on ( a racehorse or game ) in return for a share of the winnings if the bet wins
Be performed or shown on a stage or theater or movie or television etc
Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
Free and spontaneous activity of the mind
Act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome in mind or as a purpose or design
The extent to which the terms and conditions of a transaction can be varied by the parties concerned
Compete in a sport or game in an entertaining or casual way, as opposed to taking part in a serious match or tournament
Engage in games or sport
Perform in a sporting match or contest
Perform on a musical instrument
Act in a pretend or make-believe manner
A piece of ceramic from pottery, often found on an archaeological site
The distance from the base of something to the top, as measured in vertical distance or altitude
A menu that drops down from the top of a screen
A pop-up advertisement
Kitchen refuse or scraps of waste food mixed with water for feeding to pigs or other animals
Perform in a dull, sluggish way or to a substandard level of quality
Walk through mud or mire
A person or thing that is equal to or comparable with another in quality or nature
Old-fashioned or decrepit
Force somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment
Bind by an obligation
Any clever maneuver or expedient that facilitates success especially with cunning or craftiness )
To fascinate or charm, as if by mooning
The natural satellite of the earth that orbits the earth in about 28 days and is the only moon of the earth
A mark such as an accent or circumflex used to distinguish between similar letters or words
Take on or begin ( a task or responsibility )
Reverting to an earlier stage or condition
( of loss of memory ) affecting only events prior to the onset of the illness or injury which causes the loss
Decomposing organic matter
Humorous or joking, often in a forced or contrived way
Happen simultaneously
A response to something said or written by someone else
An expert in or student of astrophysics
A lengthy improvisation or informal performance, especially in jazz or blues, during which the musicians extend the basic theme to provide an opportunity for soloing
Block passage through or across
A cloakroom
A business or professional organization, especially one with several partners or employees
Strong and sure
Loyal and dependable through thick and thin
Distinguish oneself from others by doing something better than them
Shining intensely, as if with rays of light
A layer of coarse material spread over a road or path to form a solid surface or to reduce drainage
A transformation that preserves the shape of an object but possibly changes its orientation or location
Become more cheerful, lively, or buoyant
Relating to a machine or machinery
A member of any of several american indian peoples, including the northern paiute, southern paiute, and bannock
The action or process of conceiving or being conceived
A state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
Ornamental stitching with long, straight stitches worked alternately to the right and left of a central rib
A person's point of view or attitude towards a particular subject or situation
The situation in terms of financial strengths and weaknesses at a particular time or over a particular period
The relation of things ( or especially persons ) in a particular order or arrangement
A place on a team or in a game or sport
The way in which someone holds their body when doing something, especially when playing a musical instrument or participating in a sport or game
A trouser leg
A person or machine that makes bales, especially of hay or straw
A square of fried dough eaten hot sprinkled with icing sugar
The hollow inside of something, or the space that it encloses
A person's stomach
Granite-ware
A type of heat-resistant kitchenware made of graniteware
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "maid" in the following sentence: On the eve of st valentine, a number of young folk - maids and bachelors - would assemble together, and inscribe upon little billets the names of an equal number of maids and bachelors of their acquaintance, throw the whole into a receptacle, and then draw out one billet, upon which the name of a maid and a bachelor would be found, who were thus happily united
Prevent from entering or being present in a place or thing
Put out or expel from a place or community or group of people, as of a suspected criminal or a student who has failed a test, etc
A device for summoning attention or announcing something, typically one consisting of an electric circuit that activates a ringing sound when pressed or activated by a switch
Provide with bells, as of livestock or horses
A process of taking up or using up or consuming ( also metaphorically )
( of a quantity or amount ) small or insignificant in comparison to something else
A loud, harsh cry or shout
A large drum beaten with the hands, used in north african and indian music
A superscript letter, figure, or symbol
Relating to the evenki or their language
A hat with a long brim at the back, worn by men in the 19th century
( of a plate ) moving over another plate
A person who is the most important or skilled in a particular area or group
A person who snoopes
Work hard
A distinctive design representing the name of a company or product, such as a trademark or an official stamp
( of a vehicle ) tend to turn less sharply than intended when braked or when the steering is turned
A flavoured sweet dessert made with custard, set in a mould and chilled
Move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side with a rapid, jerky motion
Explain or analyse ( a subject ) by means of theory or hypotheses
Think or speculate about something, usually in a abstract way
An apparatus used in sonar, consisting of a transducer that converts sound pulses into electrical signals and vice versa
Pour or drink in a steady stream
A roll of paper
Impress greatly with fear or awe
Inspired by a feeling of awe
The action of using something or the fact of being used
A small swelling on a plant stem, caused by a cluster of buds
A broadcast news bulletin
( of an organism ) undergo conjugation
Having a molecular structure in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by an acyl group or other organic group
A close friend
A metal tube that makes a melodious ringing sound when struck, especially one forming part of a set tuned to produce a particular sequence of notes when struck in succession
( of food ) brown ( the surface of food ) by frying at a high temperature so that it crisps and then becomes dry and brittle
A dog of a german breed with a slender body and silky, typically silver-grey coat
A withdrawal of funds from an account
An informal motorcycle race held on a public road or over rough ground
Move hurriedly or awkwardly in a specified direction by scrambling with one's hands and feet or by crawling on one's hands and knees or stomach
An enclosure of graves, as in a cemetery
To bring ( a ship ) into a specified position relative to the wind and waves
Death of a person ( as a member of a social group ) viewed as a professional achievement ( especially in the military ) or a tragic event
Prepare ( a fire ) for lighting by placing fuel in it and allowing it to burn for a time so that the draught is drawn through the fuel, making it burn more easily and steadily
Not connected with the clergy or the church
Send an email or other message to ( someone ) in quick succession, especially in order to elicit a response or obtain consent
Fix in place with cement or another adhesive substance
Make ( something ) into a liquid or soft mass by agitation or friction, especially milk into butter or cream into curds and whey
Good wishes
Cause to happen
Move with a shovel
A piece of jewellery that hangs from a chain worn round the neck or the ear lobe
Terminate a pregnancy before the birth of the child ( by aborting the fetus ) or after birth ( by killing the child )
Fall or descend to a lower place or level
A sudden sharp decrease in some quantity or value ( as in a drop of 57 points in the stock market ) or a sudden sudden fall or decline ( as in a drop of 5 degrees in temperature ) or a sudden reversal ( as in a drop of 3 points in a basketball game ) or a sudden failure ( as in a drop of 1000 feet in altitude ) or a sudden decline in strength or number ( as in a drop of 25 % ). A drop is also the amount by which something falls or declines
A small indefinite quantity ( especially of a liquid )
Let fall to the ground or down from an elevated point
A steep high face of rock or cliff ( or a steep high mountain ) that is a source of rock, gravel, etc
An execution by hanging
A structure of piers and quays for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships, especially in a harbour
A plant of the pea family, which is grown as a fodder crop in the tropics
All the descendants of a particular person, especially in successive generations of a family
Make small movements from side to side or up and down, typically in order to attract attention or express impatience or anxiety
To confine in a kennel
A dog's basket or cage, especially one in a kennel
A large, heavy vehicle, typically a long-distance lorry
Attach the rigging of an aircraft to ( a hangar ) or remove it from ( a landing field ) with a view to making repairs or inspections
A set-up or configuration, especially of electronic music equipment
A set of equipment required for a particular sport or activity, especially windsurfing or parachuting
A coarse term for defecation
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "pygmy" in the following sentence: Looking like a pygmy version of the old atari 2600, the atari flashback 2 ( $ 30 ) is a retro-inspired collection of atari games, 20 classic and 20 new, along with two joysticks in one easy-to-use package
A person of very small size, especially one who is much smaller than a normal human being
A person who arrives or is present, especially at a particular event or in a particular place
The act of colonizing
Let for a shorter period of time than the original lease provides for, usually to a tenant who is not a lessee of the lessor, and usually without the knowledge of the lessor
A gum resin obtained from the bark of a tropical african tree, used in perfumery and medicine
A long, flexible shoot of a climbing plant, used as a rope or in basket-making
Relating to the xhosa or their language
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
The state of being illegitimate, or not having a legal or legitimate parent
A gradual accumulation of something, especially one that is unwanted or unexpected
Relating to the greek philosopher pythagoras or his followers, especially in their belief that all numbers are ratios of whole numbers, or relating to a theorem discovered by pythagoras that the square on the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal in area to the sum of the squares on the other two sides
An area of grass, typically one used for grazing or hay
A small spiked plate nailed to the sole of a boot or shoe for grip
A tuberous root, e.g
Having a woven pattern of variegated threads or colors
A servant assigned the most menial tasks
A t-shirt
Lessen the intensity of or calm or pacify
( of a place or period ) without any movement or sound
Cause to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation or emotion or to arouse an organism to functional activity by means of a stimulus or agent
Very hot
A number of lines of text in a newspaper or magazine, used as a measure of advertising space ( one page being approximately 20 linage, one column being approximately 5 linage ). one linage is equal to 12 points ( approximately 6
Mark ( an examination paper or piece of academic work ) again, typically with a different result from the original mark awarded
The act of irreverently treating god or sacred things with contempt or disrespect
Call together or summon ( an assembly or council ) to meet for a particular purpose
Used to express mild protest, sympathy, or affection, especially to a child
A portion of time forming part of a cycle, especially that between two successive occurrences of the same event, such as between the birth and death of a person, or between the beginning and end of a game or race
A phase in the development of something ( as in a persons life ) marked by some distinctive feature or characteristic
A time in the school day when lessons are not being held in a particular class or when an individual can be absent without losing teaching time
A division of time that is a subdivision of a larger period and that is itself divided into ages and stages and that is recognized on the geologic time scale as a subdivision of a system and is usually named by a series of numbers ( as in the pleistocene epoch ) or by a descriptive name ( as in the jurassic period )
A division of time, especially one of the major divisions of the earth's history ( such as the jurassic or cretaceous ), subdivided into ages
Concerning one person exclusively
A processed food made from vegetable oils, typically beef tallow, that is used as a substitute for butter
A plant of a genus that comprises the erythroniums
A hood forming part of a nun's habit
The equipment used to provide illumination, especially in a building or vehicle
An abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle especially in the front wheels when the vehicle is moving at speed on a rough road or when the steering wheel is vibrated by the engine when idling
A component part or element of something complex, especially a foodstuff or dish and its constituents
Of the color intermediate between green and violet
The chemical element of atomic number 70, a silvery-white metal of the lanthanide series
The word or phrase to which a pronoun or other noun phrase refers back
An advocate of the theory that all phenomena in nature are ultimately explicable only in terms of natural causes
Stop ( someone ) from performing a particular action or from holding an office or post, typically as a punishment or until an investigation is complete ) for a specified period of time or permanently
Temporarily set aside ( an unpleasant or difficult thought ) and forget about it or postpone consideration of it until a later time
Stop providing ( usually ( of a government ) with resources or support ) so as to limit or undermine or destroy an enemy or potential enemy by depriving them of resources or support )
A variety of dwarf hop with a strong aroma, used in brewing and perfumery
Consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story or a chain of events
A form of nonfiction writing that tells a story
A representation of an event or story
Relating to fluids at rest
A composer of ballades
An indirect suggestion of something ( especially something bad ) by a slight mention or indirect reference in speech or writing
A single exhalation or inhalation of wind, or a short blast of wind
Of or located in an affluent area of a town or city ( especially in reference to residential areas ) or in an exclusive neighborhood in a large city
The monetary amount of three pence, in pre- or post-decimalisation currency
Smelling of beer
A fringe of tassels on a cushion or chair
A solution sprayed on to a finished piece of furniture or other object to give it a smooth, hard coating for protection and decoration
Cause ( something ) to come into existence
Become real or concrete
Calculate again or differently
Calculate again, usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data or to change the method of calculation
The part of a garment that passes between the legs
A heavy curtain, especially of silk, used to create a dark background for a picture or scene
Acting with official authority
Someone who administers the rules of a game or sport or referee or umpire
Relating to or denoting a theory of learning which emphasizes the importance of active construction of mental models rather than the passive acquisition of knowledge
The act of starting something for the first time
Secondhand
The report of another person's words by a third person, especially when the first person is not present to confirm or deny the report
Lose or mislay ( something ) and so be unable to find it again
Confer or grant ( a privilege, gift, etc
Let saliva drivel from the mouth, often uncontrollably, as from exhaustion or anxiety or boredom or when one is asleep
A number of islands, mountains, or cities in a more or less straight line, especially in an archipelago or along a coast
A necklace made by a stringing objects together
A necklace made of linked metal rings or a similar metal strand, typically worn round the neck or wrist
A quadrille figure in which the dancers join hands and form a linked chain which winds its way round the dance floor
A series of things depending on each other as if linked together or as if following one another in a series of things
Cause to sit
Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position, especially the presidential office
A member of an azerbaijani people living mainly in azerbaijan and adjacent regions of iran
A male cat
Make or become animal-like
The central trunk of the spinal cord
Very good
Having or showing a great deal of skill or aptitude at a particular activity or occupation
In excellent physical condition
Strong, sound, or valid in structure, argument, or fact
A female native or inhabitant of the netherlands, or a woman of dutch descent
A european plant of the nettle family, with greenish flowers and leaves that are said to resemble the teeth of a comb
Write or print as if by means of a keyboard with types or characters of a specified alphabet or language, as in manual typing, electric typing, or printing from an engraved plate or from a computer file onto paper or film, etc
( of an accused person ) enter a formal plea of guilty or not guilty to a criminal charge
Enter a plea, as in legal proceedings
An act of countertrading
Someone who calls out instructions in a game or dance or wrestling match etc
A smooth, flat surface of ice or snow down which people and vehicles can slide
An act of sliding, especially headfirst
( genetics ) a population within a species that differs in trivial ways from another population within the species
Difficult, hard
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm or injury
( of an architectural style ) austere and simple
A member of a sioux people formerly living in northern nebraska and now on a reservation in north dakota
The siouan language of the hidatsa, now virtually extinct
Squeeze into a small or restricted space
Relating to the mande or their languages
( of a flower or leaf ) beginning to grow and appear
Show one's appreciation of ( someone ) with a party or celebration
An author's handwritten manuscript
The marriage of people belonging to different races, castes, or religions
Remove water from ( a substance )
A person or thing that is eligible or suitable for a particular position or purpose
A tendency to prefer abnormal and unacceptable sexual behaviour
A moth caterpillar which has a tough, leathery coating to the body
Become hot or warmer or get heated, as due to an external source of heat or fire or radiation or internal heat generated by a body's metabolic processes, or chemical reaction, or by irradiation, or other process
A synagogue
A protestant church in france during the 16th and 17th centuries
An ornamental moulding resembling a stylized representation of a lion's claw
Where you live at a particular time or in a particular place
A public area or building, especially one of historic interest or cultural importance, attached to a particular name, address, or location
A general vicinity or neighborhood or community or urban area with some distinctive features ( especially one forming a political or administrative unit )
Arrange for someone to go to ( a place ) and look after someone or something for them, especially as a paid employee or foster parent
A body of people associated together for a common purpose
Refuse to accept or agree to ( a request, idea, etc
Instant coffee
A dark green or black mineral consisting of a fluoride and chloride of beryllium, typically occurring as tabular crystals
A variable quantity or component
A congenital or acquired abnormality of shape or form that is ugly or displeasing, especially of the body or a part of the body
Looking back on some event or situation to consider it more fully or to draw lessons from it or to find some meaning in it
Relating to or denoting a group of gulls that breed in arctic and subarctic regions, including the glaucous gull
A group of people working on a ship, aircraft, or rescue squad, etc
Attack in speech or writing
Make a surprise attack on ( a place or person ) with armed force in order to capture or damage it or them
( of an unpleasant sound ) assail ( someone's ears or eyes ) forcefully or repeatedly
The action of taking out something especially using effort or force or the effort required to take something out ( as of teeth ) or to remove something ( as a factor of business ) and bring it to a new location ( as a new job ) or condition ( as a new state of affairs )
A long seat in a church, usually part of a gallery, for a number of people, typically divided into compartments
A special interest or tendency or liking for something or someone
A business, organization, or undertaking of a specified kind or level of success or failure ( typically used in a descriptive or allusive way )
A vaguely specified concern or situation or object or place or position etc
The situation or state of a specified type or category of people or things
Make ( a stitch or stitches ) in sewing, knitting, or crochet
A poem or other set of words written in runes
Pass on stealthily or quietly or secretly
A person who is furtive, dishonest, or underhand
Repeat ( information ) after memorizing it, without necessarily understanding it
Feed ( a young animal ) by regurgitating previously swallowed food
Bring back ( a former practice, custom, or situation )
The ability or tendency to take initiative and be accountable for one's actions and decisions
A proposition that is accepted as true and from which others can be deduced
Maintain or assert without evidence or argument
An interval or chord which is the same as another ( e.g
Make concordances of ( a text )
Remove ( data ) from a computer's memory or hard disk
A small spoon, especially one used for measuring in cooking
A scheme of classification, especially of the organisms in the natural world
The nineteenth star in a constellation, typically one that is relatively distant from the sun
Cabinets collectively, especially as a feature of furniture or architecture
Replace or reconnect the electrical wiring of ( a building, vehicle, or machine ) with new wiring
A group of people who sing together in a church or other formal setting, especially a group of children or girls who sing together in a church service
A group of people who sing together in four-part harmony, typically in a church or cathedral
Move or search in a furtive or cautious way, typically in an attempt to find something out or someone to do something for one
( of a person or animal ) draw in and smell ( the air, a scent, or something held in the hand ) through the nose, especially in order to determine its origin or freshness
A close friend ( often used as a form of address )
Given or giving freely or generously
A term of endearment
A preferential treatment or privilege given to a favored person or organization, especially on the understanding that they will support or help each other in the future
The part of an email before the message, containing information such as the subject and sender
A brick laid with its long side along the face of a wall
Relating to akkad or its language
Something that is free ( usually provided as part of a promotional scheme )
A rich dessert made with milk, cornflour, and vanilla
An impulse disorder characterized by the repeated pulling of one's own hair
Release from a chain or chains
A venture off the beaten path
The act of dividing anything, especially the dissection and study of the parts of a body or a plant or a mineral
A pointed part at the edge of a leaf, valve, or shell
The pointed end of a leaf or of a lobed leaf
A single short burst of a phenomenon, such as electrical activity in the brain or a hormone released into the bloodstream
Emit regular throbs of ( a specified quality )
Gather together ( resources or information ) for a particular purpose or task
The formal expression of the beliefs of a particular religion, especially christianity, in response to objections ( especially from other religions ). the chief concern of christian apologetics is to prove that the christian faith is reasonable and true
An expert marksman
The quality of being mild and insipid
To execute by bowstringing
The act of distributing by allotting or apportioning
The action of making a false declaration
Very good
A man concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way
Appear as a vague indication of something not clearly visible or understood
A distinctive feature of hebrew language or culture
To express in song
Perform ( a song ) by making musical sounds with the voice
( of a person or a group ) perform a song or songs, especially as a musical performance or entertainment
Mashed potatoes with scallions
A native or inhabitant of the us state of tennessee
A tube used for blowing air or other gases, especially into a fire or furnace
Military measures or resources for protecting a country or force from potential enemies or threats
A means of protecting someone or something from harm or attack
The team on the side of the court without the ball
Move with a sliding motion, as through mud or a similar substance
Make slimy or sloughy, as with the saliva of snakes or spiders or certain other animals
A rumour or piece of gossip, especially one spread anonymously or in secret
A headstone marking a person's grave
A member of the umayyad dynasty
The separation of a substance into components by means of a partition wall or membrane
Of lesser rank or importance or value
Of a scale which has lowered scale degrees three, six, and seven relative to major, but with the sixth and seventh not always lowered
The act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes ( usually in quantity ) or the product so provided
The action of supplying or distributing an item for use or sale, especially a new product or publication
The act of competing as for profit or a prize or winning a position in a contest ( as in a race or other sporting event ) or for a job or a contract etc
( of a garment ) having a line which curves outward from the waist
A second or subsequent reading of a text or book
Tread or stomp heavily or roughly, as with the feet, or as if with the feet, often in an uncontrolled manner, as in anger or excitement, or because of the crowd or pressure of people
A concentration on or interest in one particular area or subject, especially at the expense of others
Influence or bias by a certain direction, inclination, or prejudice
A group of people living in a particular local area or neighborhood or community or sharing a particular characteristic or interest or use of a building or group of buildings etc
Rewrite ( a passage or piece of writing ) in different words, especially without losing the original sense or meaning
Remaining after other parts or amounts have gone or been taken away
Relating to or indicating a remainder or surplus after other parts have been taken away or used up or consumed
Atmospheric moisture as measured by the degree of saturation of the atmosphere or a gas
Cause to become awake or conscious again, as from a dream or a state of shock or anesthesia
Cause to move, usually with force or pressure
A point, line, or figure regarded as the result of transformation of a given point, line, or figure by a given transformation
The way in which someone or something is seen or represented in a particular context or by a particular group of people
Relating to the duties and activities of people in relation to their town, city, or local area
Of or relating or belonging to a city or civil government or the people of a city or civil government or pertaining to the affairs of such a city or government or the people thereof or the rights of the people thereof
Walk or move in a leisurely manner, especially with a swaggering gait as a result of confidence or complacency
A insoluble protein which is the main constituent of blood clots and is generated from fibrinogen by the action of the enzyme plasmin
A part or attachment that is fixed to the nose of something
An aircraft powered by a turboprop
The action of inundating or the state of being inundated
Move or be arranged in a zigzag fashion
To make something by hand
Regain ( money paid out ) from a person or source to which one is entitled
The sum of the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure
An instrument designed for viewing objects that are too small to be seen by the unaided eye, typically using a microscope slide to magnify the image
A tropical american bird of the hummingbird family, with iridescent green plumage and red underparts
A large quantity of something, especially something desirable or valuable
The room or area in a house where food is prepared and cooked
The quality of being slow
Draw slowly or heavily ( as through mud or water )
A drag queen or drag king
A form of attire that is extravagant or outlandish ( usually for theatrical purposes )
A lure for a greyhound or other animal in a race
A slow inhalation ( as of tobacco smoke ) into the lungs deeply and slowly through the nose or mouth, and then exhalation of the smoke through the nose or mouth
An open railway freight wagon with a low frame and no roof
A swelling resulting from the accumulation of fluid in a cavity in the body, especially in the sac surrounding the testicle
A kind of large pin used to hold parts of a machine together while it is being assembled
A member of a muslim ruling family which governed india in the 16th and 17th centuries and installed the capital at delhi
A sharp hand gesture ( resembling a blow ) delivered with the fingers pointed inward or upward or downward ( depending on the context ) with the palm of the hand facing outward or upward or downward respectively
A rigid body or mass of rock or other material that has been pushed or forced into a new position, especially by faulting or other crustal movement
The force used in pushing something away or in driving something away ( especially the force of a wind or of water )
A force that pushes something in a specified direction or causes something to move in a specified direction with a specified force or speed
A throw or cast of a ball
A pin or bolt fixed in a board or other surface, on which something may be hung or rested
A federal program providing benefits to those considered deserving on the basis of need or merit
The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted ( especially into an area of conflict )
Provide medical care for ( an illness or injury )
Provide with choice or abundant food or drink, as for a special occasion
A design or symbol that represents an organization, product, or idea and is used as a distinctive emblem or trademark
The act of rotating rapidly ( usually with a turning motion ) or revolving in a circle, or orbiting around a center or axis or a center of rotation or revolution ( as in the motion of a spinning top or a cyclone )
Spin or rotate rapidly around one's own axis, especially in a playful or dancing manner
Indulge in daydreams or fantasies about something greatly desired but not likely to happen
A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, or a period during which such mental activity is dominant
( of a horse ) playfully skip and dance
( in the house of representatives of israel ) a member of the legislative committee
Hairs growing from a person's skin
Relating to laos or its people
A coded message
A television or radio image
The general impression that something ( a person or organization or product ) presents to the public or to a given audience
The cinema
A feeble hissing sound, resembling the sound of a fizzing fuse
Gradually decline in intensity or effectiveness
A fricative sound ( especially as an expression of disapproval ) made by forcing air through the mouth with the tongue against the palate or uvula or the teeth or gums )
Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind
An indefinite or unknown location ( often used as a euphemism for a specified location )
In or at some unspecified place or position
A stupid or worthless person ( often as a general term of abuse )
Power of endurance
Something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate or disk or something resembling such a plate or disk
A cup-shaped concave piece of china used with a tea cup or coffee mug
A corpse, especially one that has been mutilated
A corpse or dead body, especially that of a human being rather than an animal
Provide ( a vehicle ) with a bodywork shell of a specified type or design
To give reality or substance to
A mental representation of some haunting experience that causes fear and anxiety by arousing a feeling of terror or horror or dismay or uneasiness
Frighten
Sew a hem on to ( a garment or piece of cloth ) or reinforce a hem with stitching or tape
To sew together the edges of
The saale formation
Place in a bottle for storage or transport, as of water, milk, or other liquids
Shame, nerve, or resolve
To cause to be carried by a current of air or water, especially in a river or harbor or delta
( of a person or their attention ) digress or stray to another subject or place, especially for a short time or in an unconscious manner
Push or pull ( something, especially a garment ) up or down sharply
Of or relating to or completing a period of 200 years or two centuries or the anniversary of an event that occurred 200 years ago or the anniversary of the founding of a institution that is 200 years old or the centennial of a bicentennial
The condition of being insane or the state of insanity, regarded as a medical condition or a legal defence
Make less dense by removing water or other volatile substances from a mixture, usually by heating it under vacuum or by using a solvent to extract the water or other components of the mixture and then removing the solvent from the resulting concentrate
To increase the strength or concentration of, often by removing or reducing the other diluting agent or by using a magnetic field
Make central or more central or unite in one place or system or organization or under one authority or control
Complete and without restriction or qualification
A shrub of the heather family, with spikes of creamy-white flowers and edible blue-black berries, found chiefly in north america
A violent hit or blow with the hand, arm, or fist, or from a hard object such as a cricket bat or baseball bat
A loud sound caused by a violent impact, or the impact itself
A fragment broken off from the edge or face of stone or ore
The government of a politically organized body of people under a single government or with a common culture or history or language or religion or the status of a sovereign nation ( according to the criteria of international law ) or a formally recognized government that is not a member of a federation ( as the case of the Vatican City ) or a territory that is politically or economically dependent on another country ( as the case of Puerto Rico )
Officially recognized or accepted
A state at a particular time or place or with a particular purpose or in a particular position or condition etc
A device that counts the number of steps taken by a person walking
Used to indicate a contrast with what has just been said or is about to be said, or with the norm or usual situation
With the exception of
A judgement or opinion, especially one made by a judge or jury
A railway worker responsible for operating signals and points
The remainder
The amount of money owed, or payable, as shown by a balance sheet or credit card bill
Conceal, protect, or shelter from view or from the weather with a screen of foliage or a physical barrier such as a wall or fence
Examine ( a large number of things ) in order to select those that possess a particular property or satisfy a particular condition
Relating to the plantagenets
A store or supply of something kept for use as needed
Confuse completely
A remarkable event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency
A period of one hundred years, used with a numeral to indicate the number of years since a specified date or event
A brownish-black mineral consisting of a sulphide of nickel and cobalt
A sum of money to which a person is entitled, especially a tax-free amount or a child's allowance
About, concerning, or regarding ( someone or something )
Used to indicate the number by which a quantity is to be multiplied ( equivalent to a multiplication by the number specified ) or divided ( equivalent to a division by the number specified )
So as to bend or hang downwards
A hot southerly wind blowing in egypt and the adjoining regions of the mediterranean
Relating to or denoting numbers ( as distinct from imaginary numbers ) which can be represented on the real number line
The point at which a ship's metacentre would be if it were to capsize
A person who is present and participates in a meeting or assembly or concert or other event or ceremony
A carnivorous bog plant with a bladder-like yellow or red trap for capturing insects
An opening shot in a battle or campaign
A document releasing a person from a requirement, obligation, or liability
Walk with slow, shuffling steps, typically because of old age or illness or while carrying a heavy load or wearing uncomfortable shoes
A rhythm in which the feet move laterally with an undulating motion
To avoid dealing with something by passing it off to someone else
Walk by dragging one's feet or shuffling the feet while walking
An official document indicating that an application has been accepted
The action of accepting something as valid or true
A large mass of things that happen or come one after the other in rapid succession, especially an overwhelming number of things that happen at the same time
Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time or era or period or year etc
The telephone
A woman who inherits property or a title
Prejudice or discrimination based on sectional or regional differences
Create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
The state of being a god or God
The state or quality of being divine or godly
A pile of records placed on a turntable in such a way that they can be played in succession
A tall slender tree or shrub with smooth grey bark, native to asia and australasia
A thin, all-cotton fabric with stripes or checks, especially a light cotton fabric with narrow stripes
The dialect of spanish spoken in andalusia
Restrain ( a person or part of the body ) with handcuffs
To operate a pedalo
A member of a group of english painters who favoured a romantic style of landscape painting in the mid 19th century, influencing the later work of the pre-raphaelite painters
An almost pleasurable sensation of fright or exhilaration or elation or awe or terror or nostalgia that is usually accompanied by a slowing of the heart rate and a rise in blood pressure and is often followed by euphoria or melancholy or trance-like states and that is typically triggered by something unexpected that upsets the equilibrium of the central nervous system and that is often accompanied by a feeling of being unbalanced or disoriented or intoxicated or that is sometimes followed by relief or wonder or awe or fear or loathing and that is sometimes accompanied by tears or laughter or screaming or hyperventilation or paralysis or hallucinations or delusions or suicidal impulses and that is often remembered as an important or life-changing event
A formal, usually lengthy, treatment of a subject by a mathematician or astronomer
To form granulations
( of a wound ) form new tissue at its edge or surface
Cinema considered as a genre or medium
A dark red colour
Lighted by or as if by twilight
A shrub or climber with white flowers and bright red or yellow berries, native to eurasia and widely grown as an ornamental
A person who controls or influences others in a clever or unscrupulous way
Electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds
Liable to sudden changes of mind
( of a transformation ) without change of shape or size
Become half of the original amount or number, especially roughly so rather than exactly so as the result of a halving process or event
Lead to as a consequence of a particular action or other cause
Inclined to help or support or cooperate
A method of painting using opaque pigments ground in water and thickened with a glue-like substance
A heavy footfall
A small fast-moving north american freshwater fish of the sunfish family
( of a thing ) previously used or owned by someone else
( of a thing ) previously used or owned by someone else
( of a liquid ) be dashed or scattered over a surface or object, typically with force and in irregular drops or patches
A mass of broken rock fragments formed by a landslide or avalanche
A sudden collapse of a structure such as a tunnel or mine shaft
Inflammation of the liver, which may be caused by viral infection, alcohol, or other toxins
The state of being able to survive
Deficient in amount or quality or extent
To burden too much
Cover completely or make imperceptible by or as if by submerging in water
A person or thing with great power or ability
A thing that serves to indicate something else
Weakening in force or intensity as a result of being diluted or spread out
The spot on the green where the pin is positioned
An idea or feeling about something that is not explicitly stated but can be inferred from the way it is presented or from background knowledge
A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection by someone in authority ( as a nomination or an offer or a demand )
An act of forfeiting something
The action of depicting something in a work of art or literature
A hind leg of a pig cured for eating
A piece of peat used for fuel
A swift-flying insectivorous bird with a long pointed bill, typically feeding on flying insects
Make or become blurred or dim
Invest ( money ) again in the same enterprise or project from which it was gained
To make something no longer usable
Lack of logical connection or consistency in a story, argument, etc
Relating to the poles of a sphere
Relating to the poles of a magnet or the north and south magnetic poles of the earth
Of or relating to the poles of a region, or the north and south poles of a sphere
Extremely cold or icy cold
Be beautiful to look at
A prepaid mobile phone that can be replaced when the credit runs out
The state of being extremely wealthy or extravagant
Shape or influence
Compress into a wad or bundle so as to make more compact or convenient for storage or transport, as of paper or cloth or hay or straw or rags or potatoes etc
Push one's way
The production of films for the cinema
Cause to remember or take note of something by calling to their attention or by prompting them to remember or recognize something
A dark green mineral consisting of a basic hydrated aluminosilicate of magnesium and iron, occurring chiefly as a constituent of mica or as a separate mineral in metamorphic rocks
Shadow cast by an object, especially a tree
A seat or location of something, especially of an abstract thing such as an idea or memory
A curve or surface consisting of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given relation
Make strong or stronger, as by adding weight or strength
Reinforce ( a place ) with walls, guns, or other defences, so as to make it impregnable or very difficult to attack or capture
A female sorcerer
A rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, such as those made by a mass of hail or by a stampede of hooves on a hard surface
The flow of information or communications
Withstand the force of something unpleasant by resisting it or by bearing it up or away from something else
( anatomy ) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ or part
The living part of a plant cell, including the cytoplasm, nucleus, and vacuole, enclosed by the cell wall
Land that is ploughed, or suitable for ploughing
A naturally formed area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in the arctic
The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound or intensity
Gossip
A formal reception of visitors or petitioners by a sovereign or other person of high authority
A benign tumour of connective tissue, typically in the uterus
A tall slender coniferous tree which is the only one of its genus in north america
Cheerful and optimistic
A person who believes in and is devoted to christ and his teachings
Past due
A person employed to clean the rooms and corridors of a building, especially a school or hospital
Tire ( someone ) out so that they are no longer able to function properly
Wear away by rubbing
To gain an advantage with cunning or wiles
A movement of a piston in an internal combustion engine
Propel a boat along ( a stretch of water ) with a single oar or a pair of oars held vertically in the rowlock positions and moved in a circular manner by the rower or rowers at one end of the boat
A person or thing that arouses curiosity or interest
A state of curiosity or eagerness to know or learn more about something
Clothes, bedlinen or soft furnishings that have been, are currently being, or are to be washed
The chemical element of atomic number 94, a radioactive metal of the actinide series
Information about the quality or quantity of something provided by a customer or client to a supplier or service provider
Decorate ( a room or table ) with swags of fabric or flowers
Merchandise associated with a celebrity, often sold at concerts
Take away the legal force of or render ineffective by withdrawing one's support, approval, or permission for it
A void or empty space or period of time
Wanting in form or substance
An empty area or space in which something is absent or has been removed or is not present or available
A liquid preparation containing a medicated ingredient for application to the skin
A deep ravine, especially one in a limestone formation
An unstable form of oxygen containing three atoms in its molecule, formed from normal oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light
Non-existence
A state or condition of non-existence or unimportance
Make amends or reparation for ( guilt or wrongdoing )
A person who is part of the goth subculture
A cancellation or postponement of a punishment, sentence, or measure, especially the execution of a condemned person
The little grebe
Renounce or give up ( a belief or practice )
A toy
Look at someone or something in a long, fixed, and vacant way, especially in a way that shows one is impressed or surprised or has strong feelings for the person or thing concerned )
Have a domicile in ( a place )
Of or denoting a person of low social status, especially one who performs routine or humble duties
Take and use ( an idea, style, or attitude ) from another source or influence without acknowledgement or payment, especially in literature and art
The sound of a cock's cry at dawn
An unborn child
Have greater or the greatest influence, power, or importance in relation to others
Weigh more heavily than another consideration
A small american songbird of the thrush family, with a slender bill and typically brightly coloured plumage
A person or company that sells goods or services on behalf of a manufacturer or supplier
A person related to one by blood, especially a first cousin or an uncle or aunt
A word in a different language that has the same linguistic derivation as another
Hot and humid
The fact of adjoining or being next to each other
A peculiar aspect of a person's character or behaviour
Divide ( something ) into parts and share out among a number of people
A person who looks out for fires, especially in forests or during a fire alarm
A float attached to the bow or stern of a boat to keep it afloat when moored or at anchor
Cause to float in a liquid or gas
A warship with a moderate size of guns ( typically 24 to 32 ) and a mixed sailing rig, larger than a sloop and smaller than a ship of the line
Cause an eclipse of ( a celestial body ) by intervention of an opaque body between it and the observer, or between it and its source of illumination
Roll ( a ball ) along the ground towards a batsman as an act of play in cricket
A hydrolysate protein
A photograph taken through a microscope
A person who promotes the interests of another person or group, especially by covert or fraudulent means
Determine the position of ( a point ) by measuring its distance from three known points
The process of socializing a person to the customs and norms of their culture
In a state of sexual virginity
A group of people who are related through male ancestors but do not necessarily live together or have a common territory
A group of people related by blood or marriage, especially one consisting of several generations of a family and their spouses, considered as a unit
Of, concerning, or typical of an academy or academy of learning
A poisonous compound present in calabar beans, used as a drug to contract the pupils and relieve glaucoma
A certain degree of unwillingness ( as to proceed or begin something )
Restrain
Curl ( hair ) using crimps or a crimping iron
An option available to an employee to withdraw from or not become involved in a company or organization scheme, typically a pension or insurance scheme
Arrange according to a system or reduce to a system or order or arrangement
A trial period during which a new product is tried out and paid for before a final decision is made to buy it or reject it
A person who has lost a game or contest to another person or team
Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity or development or a youthful lack of restraint or responsibility
In the state of development between puberty and maturity especially in the 13th through 19th years of life
The husband of one's child
A thing that serves as a prelude or introduction to something else
Relating to or denoting swifts
A large store of valuable or interesting objects or information
The art or practice of filming movies or videos
A disagreement or dispute, typically a protracted one between two people or groups
A person who lives outside their native country
A person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
( of a letter ) small in size and in particular form, as distinct from capital
To prepare in a percolator
To operate as a laser, to release coherent light due to stimulation
An opening in a wall or roof for ventilation
The action of preserving a specimen for scientific study by treating it with a preservative substance such as a salt or alcohol solution
The conversion of inorganic nitrogen into a form usable in the biosphere, especially in the nitrogen cycle
A salt or ester of bicarbonate
A south american plant of the genus `` alstroemeria '' in the antheraceae family, cultivated for their showy flowers
A native or inhabitant of aberdeen
A variety of pasta in the form of tubular pieces, similar to penne
Formally begin business or a new venture or enterprise
Make ( a building, place of business, etc
Permitting free passage or access between or through them or to them ( especially between buildings )
( of a fabric or knit ) not close or compact in texture
An electric circuit or device with an open circuit
Begin with a specific action or activity, event, etc
( of a stringed instrument ) with the strings unwound and the tuning pegs slackened so that all the strings play in the same key
( of a vowel ) pronounced with the mouth relatively wide and the tongue relatively flat, e.g
Cause to open or to be opened or move open ( from or between ) a closed or blocked state, for example by lifting a lid, opening a box, or breaking a seal )
Where the air is unconfined and the views are open and bright and the sun shines in a clear sky
( of a city ) not besieged and therefore vulnerable to attack
The act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement or operation ( as of something abstract )
Able to repel someone or something
Serving or tending to repel or offend or hurt the feelings of another
A person invested with a mandate
A piece of tape or leather for covering the skin of a ski or snowboard
Strip the skin off or remove from its outer covering, as of fruits or vegetables
A thin layer of something, especially a hard outer layer or covering
A formal march or gathering of troops for inspection or display
A succession of people or things of a particular kind proceeding in an orderly fashion, especially in a ceremonial context or in order to impress or entertain an audience or the media
( of an article ) cost at least ( a specified amount ) when bought new
Have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
Begin a journey or process of doing something
( of a season or other period of activity ) be due to begin or is beginning
An act or instance of setting out from a starting point on a journey or activity, especially early in the day or in good time for a scheduled event or activity
Indicate the beginning of something by means of a signal or a raise of a flag or a sound of a horn or a bell, etc
Begin a journey or piece of travel or transportation
Bulge outward, as of one's eyes, with wide open lenses
Comprising the whole number or amount possible, and nothing more or less
The siouan language of the lakota, with around 15,000 speakers
Mention indirectly or covertly
A person's closest friend or associate
Having mutual interests or affections
A textile fabric
A person in charge of a hunt, especially a fox hunt
A person who hunts, especially for recreation
Push for something
An orange roughy
A person who has been excommunicated from the christian church or a particular church or sect
Lost or used less than efficiently
Kill or seriously wound ( someone ) with a gunshot or explosion, especially needlessly or for no obvious reason
Used to emphasize the extent or abundance of something, especially something undesirable or difficult to deal with ( e.g
To play a pipe or pipes as a signal
A bagpipe or a similar musical instrument with reed pipes
To trim with piping
A tube for conveying gas or liquid, especially one forming part of a machine or instrument
A title for a woman of noble rank or high office
Engaged in an activity, especially a sport, as a main paid occupation rather than as a pastime or hobby
Relating to or denoting the dialect of greek spoken in ionia
Move forward by leaps and bounds, as if in the manner of a springbird or kangaroo
A person who reports others'wrongdoings or reveals their secrets
A branch of an organization or company, dealing with a particular activity or serving a particular area
A negative vote or opinion
A portable telephone held in the hand
Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
A clever or cunning device, scheme, or argument
Plain and unpretentious in appearance or manner
( of a person ) unattractive or plain
Dance the charleston
A vigorous jazz dance popular in the 1920s
Information, especially in the form of pictures, sounds, or printed material, used to promote a particular cause or aim, especially in a way that is perceived as misleading or biased
A rank of officer in the army, above lieutenant colonel and below major general
A succession of things of the same kind, each of which triggers or initiates the next
( of a plant ) hang or droop over a cliff or other steep slope, especially in a long, hanging mass
A sudden increase in something, typically to a higher level that is also sudden
The action of admiring someone or something
A member of a fraternity or religious order of men
Used as a form of address between men and boys, especially to express surprise, worry, or sympathy, or for emphasis
( in christian contexts ) a male fellow christian
A tropical american plant which is widely grown as a greenhouse or indoor plant, having large glossy leaves and typically holes and tears
A very small car or other vehicle, especially a toy one
A ride on a sledge, especially a toboggan
A legal document certifying that a company or corporation has been incorporated
A method of restraining someone by holding an arm or neck tightly around their throat
The study of art as an academic subject, as opposed to the practice of art as a hobby or career
Support or strengthen ( a statement, theory, or finding ) by providing additional evidence or testimony
A relation between people ( especially between persons of the opposite sex )
The way in which two or more people or groups regard and behave towards each other
A showroom window
A native or inhabitant of the us state of nebraska or its inhabitants
A highly nitrated form of cellulose, used as a basis for gunpowder and in the production of cellulose acetate
A member of the anglican church
Relating to or denoting decapods
A bacterial disease causing fever, inflammation of the membranes, and abortion in cattle, sheep, and pigs
Touch gently and lightly, as if with a kiss, or as if by kissing, on the face or other part of the body, especially in order to express love or greeting or to give comfort
A man or boy, typically a young or relatively young man ( often used as a friendly form of address )
A corrosive substance
A chinese criminal organization, especially in the us
Style ( hair ) using a tong
A coin worth ten cents
A politically organized body of people under a single government or supreme authority
The point on the path along which the cue ball is directed
Move into a desired direction of discourse, action, or thought
A rented holiday home
An aviator or aircraft sent ahead to locate and mark the route for others to follow, especially in adverse weather conditions
The narrowing of blood vessels, typically as a result of cold or of disease
A member of a modern religious movement incorporating beliefs or practices from outside the main world religions, especially nature worship
( chess ) the act of moving a piece ( or pieces ) forward from its original position
A turning aside ( of your course or attention or concern ) to another direction
( in brazil ) a shanty town or slum
The process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid that cools the body and regulates the amount of water in the body and its salts and acids and bases
Construct ( a roof ) in the form of a vault or vaults
A jump over an obstacle in a vaulting horse
Bringing again into activity and prominence ( especially at a higher level of intensity )
A complimentary ticket, especially for a sporting event or a show
A syncretic religion of brazil, developed by slaves in the 19th century and incorporating elements of catholicism and various african beliefs
A young man, especially one who is gallant or impetuous in his courtship of a young woman
The cognitive condition of someone who understands something vaguely or by inference or intuition rather than by explicit means or concrete facts
To to put down by force or authority
An enclosed area of water in a port where ships are built and repaired
A natural propensity or skill of a specified kind, especially one not based on or influenced by rational conscious thought
An informal term for a youth or man
Make commercial
Having a wire that is positioned underneath the wearer's clothing
A permanent trading post, especially in africa
An abnormal sexual desire for an unusual body part, item of clothing, etc
Having a sharply uneven surface or outline
Being very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
A sheet or sheets of text or other data printed from a computer
A greyish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 49
A small, hard rubber disc used as the ball in ice hockey
A corrupt or evil society or institution
Give heed ( to )
Refer to ( something ) for consideration or decision by a court
A percussion instrument ( usually with a taut membrane ) that produces a loud sound when struck
A stick with a shaped or ridged head used for beating out a rhythm on a surface or object
A group of people living together and related by blood or marriage, comprising two parents and their children living as a unit
A group of nations or groups, especially those sharing a common origin, history, culture, or language
Cause emotional anguish or make miserable in any manner
A dried hot chilli pepper
Having or displaying great dignity or nobility or authority or excellence etc
A grand piano
A step in a ladder
( of a speech sound ) made by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it, as in the consonants p, t, k, and b, d, g
A small stool for resting one's feet on, typically with a back and arms
A representation of a particular entity or class of entities, especially one of an abstract or theoretical nature
The christian festival celebrating the descent of the holy spirit on the disciples of jesus after his ascension, held on the seventh sunday after easter
A good person
Used to express enthusiasm or delight
( of a person present at a vote ) choose not to vote for or against a motion or proposal
Of or relating to or characterized by hysteria or the uterus or childbirth or menstruation or labor pains etc
Uncontrollable laughter or crying, typically as a symptom of nervousness or excitement
Worship
Make loose or looser or less tight, as of a garment, a belt, or a rope
A mixture of lime, cement, and water that is applied to a surface or moulded into shape and hardens into a solid mass, used in building and sculpture
A flat, dry preparation of an adhesive substance such as glycerine, used to be applied to the skin to relieve pain or to reduce inflammation
A mixture of lime, cement, and water, with or without sand, used especially for coating walls and ceilings and for making mouldings
A surface of hardened plaster ( as on a wall or ceiling )
Occupy the mind of ( someone ) in a pleasant and entertaining way
A playing card with four pips on it to represent a diamond
A type of italian motor scooter
The part of the throat leading from the back of the soft palate to the oesophagus and larynx
( of a process or agent ) affecting some things and not others in a discriminating way
A black or dark brown volcanic rock consisting of a glassy mineral ( obsidian ) and typically occurring in igneous masses or as fragments
Give food to
The act of gambling
Adapt ( a novel or story ) for the stage or screen
A disc of metal that fits closely within a tube and is moved by air pressure to produce the sound of a trumpet, organ, etc
A function that is equal to the ratio of the hypotenuse ( in a right-angled triangle ) to the side opposite an acute angle
A cloth spread over a patient's body during an operation
Cover ( something ) with cloth, especially for decorative effect or to conceal something else
Quickly and without warning
( of a telephone line ) having broken down or been disconnected
Complete and without qualification
Dwell permanently or for a prolonged period in a place said of both animals and men
Make ones home in a particular place or community
Be distant in nature or degree from ( something )
Cause to be no longer in a certain position or condition, either physically or in an abstract sense
Be far off or different in nature or quality from ( something )
Covered with or consisting of frost
A sunken enclosure giving access to the basement of a building
A slit in a garment, typically in the neck, through which a button is threaded
A sign of something about to happen ( especially a portent of good or evil )
Be a fan of ( a celebrity or other public figure )
A small stream, typically one that flows into the sea
Allow no room for
The lead male singer in a pop or rock group
Having or displaying a due sense of what is owed to oneself
Work done on the road, especially by a touring musician or performer
A small, dark brown, hoofed buffalo native to the swamps of malaysia
A plant grown for its edible leaves, stems, or roots, rather than for its flowers or fruit
A compact mass or group of things, especially cells, organisms, or particles
A compact mass of a substance or objects, especially one that sticks together or is fastened to something else, or one that grows or is formed in a particular way
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "same" in the following sentence: He broke down the tape, same as usual. he went through the goods and the bads, same as usual. he saw plenty of things that went wrong in monday's game 5, starting with losing the puck twice on the first shift, and ending with 40-plus shots against
Enjoy oneself at a party or parties
A social gathering, especially one held to celebrate a particular event or anniversary, or to mark the beginning or end of an occasion or period of time
Forceful prevention
A path for pedestrians
A native or inhabitant of panama, or a person of panamanian descent
A moulding resembling a series of rounded teeth
A job in an organization
Commit to memory
Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally or by chance rather than through deliberate effort or intention
An overwhelming rush or flow of people or things
A clever or cunning plan or trick
A native or inhabitant of senegal, or a person of senegalese descent
Relating to latvia or its people or their language
Become emaciated
A period of training in which a medical or other student has supervised experience in a particular field or location, or a course of such training
A single complete turn ( axial or orbital ) of an object relative to a fixed point or axis or direction
A theoretical approach that regards social institutions as having a function to perform in maintaining the stability of the social system
A large edible mushroom with a broad scaly or gelatinous cap and a tall, slender stalk
A passage intended to be repeated
Do ( something ) again or more than once, especially unproductively or with less success than before
A supporter of the british during the war of american independence
Take a sample or samples of ( something ) for testing or inspection purposes or to demonstrate the quality of the whole
Take a small part of ( something ) for examination or analysis, the results of which will be representative of the whole
Permit ( someone ) to do something or to have something
Make provision or provide scope for ( something )
Create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
A means of attacking or defending oneself, especially a piece of equipment designed for use in battle or as a means of defence
Any instrument or means of attack or defence, especially one designed for the purpose of causing injury or death
A muddled or mishandled situation or device
Stop, especially of a teardrop
Mental unbalance ( with specific symptoms )
Involving risk or danger
The top of a person's head
A circular ornamental gift or award, especially one made of or resembling precious metal and worn on the head as an emblem of authority, achievement, or celebration
The top of a hill or mountain
A thing that projects from something else
Coarsely ground maize kernels
Very good or pleasant ( used for emphasis )
A centre of commerce, industry, or art and science
Insert ( words ) into a text or conversation in order to give a false impression as to the date of the text or the time of the action it describes
Depressingly dark or sombre in colour or appearance
( of a person ) having precise and distinct features or qualities
Cruel or oppressive rule or government
Leave in the open air or make accessible to the elements
A drink made from oranges
A marine coelenterate of an order that comprises the sea anemones and corals
A member of a religious sect of central america and the caribbean who worship a supreme being and use magic
A remark that calls attention to something or someone ( usually with the intention to recommend them )
The use of a source of information in order to ascertain something
A basis for comparison
An instrument for measuring the oxygen content of the blood
The final examination for a degree in any subject at the university of cambridge
The state of being depressed or comfortless because of being alone or unable to communicate with others
The nominative case
Swim under water using a fin or fins
A cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
Exceptionally good or great
Cast a spell on
Cause to load ( an operating system ) and start the initial processes required to run it
A solid figure with eight plane faces, especially equilateral triangular ones
The insertion of a vowel into a word to improve its pronunciation ( e.g
Lasting a very short time or seeming to last a very short time
Success in satisfying a test or requirement or condition etc
The end of an event, process, or period of time
Sufficient to pass an examination or a test
A french noblewoman corresponding in rank to a british marchioness
A person from the same country as someone else
A large butterfly with boldly marked reddish-brown wings, found in southern europe
Leather with a velvet surface
Harm or injury
A subject or word that is avoided or restricted by convention or custom
A stupid person
A member of a group of 17th- and 18th-century english dissenters who sought the overthrow of the catholic church and the establishment of a republic based on democratic and secular principles
Make, create, or perform something without planning ahead or preparing in advance, especially as a response to a particular situation or stimulus
Make or gather together ( a collection or amount of things ) by assembling or bringing together parts or items that are already available or known to exist, especially over a period of time or with an intended purpose in mind
To put together out of existing material or data
A farm and its environment considered as an ecological system
( of a white person ) darkened to make themselves look black, especially for performance as a minstrel
An act of delaying
Serve as a means for expressing something
Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission of
The ideal in terms of which something can be judged
For two people or things, usually in an intimate setting
The week before passion week in the christian year
An instrument or condition by which a result is achieved
A low rumbling sound like that of thunder or hungry stomachs
Make a low noise, as of thunder or a hungry stomach rumbling
A muslim religious endowment, the property of which can not be sold or given away
A hobgoblin
A preoccupied state of mind
The action of making something clear
A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances or events or persons
An act of aborting a flight, space mission, or other enterprise
Having a very small or thin texture or diameter or cross section
The way in which a situation affects or is affected by human mental factors, especially by the attitudes and behaviour of individuals or groups
To become worn or damaged at the edges
A size of garment or other merchandise denoted by six
A hit that reaches the boundary after first striking the ground, scoring six runs
A part of a play in which a character speaks to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience
Combine or unite ( two things ) to form a single entity or activity
Perform a marriage ceremony for two people or join two people in marriage
A judge's private room, especially in a law court
Walk with a flounce or flounces
Affect emotionally
Perceive via the tactile sense
A line on the ground marking the furthest forward position of the ball or a player in a game
Be equal to in quality or ability or extent or degree or force
Have anything to do with
Consume ( food or drink ) by biting or sipping it with the lips, as opposed to eating or drinking it by other means such as a straw
To have physical contact with
An assertion of something, especially a denial or a plea of justification
A stadium containing a banked cycle-racing track
To make unmanned
Relating to the practical execution of a task or activity rather than its theory and ideas
( of computer hardware or software ) consisting of several layers
The natural produce or resources of a region or place, viewed as a gift from god or nature and often regarded as inexhaustible
An edible greenish-grey wrasse ( fish ) which lives along the atlantic coast of north america
A room or building for the storage of corpses prior to burial or cremation
A large amount or number of something, especially of something desirable or interesting
A small falcon of the genus Falco
( of a part of the body ) not relating to the soul or spirit
Expressing excitement or delight, especially at a perceived success or achievement
To pass through a hole or opening
A portable toilet
A powerful antibiotic used especially for severe systemic infections
Without subtlety or evasion
Having a broad or rounded end or tip
Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Consisting of more than one element or part
Thin and fit
Become stable or balanced in flight, or on the ground or water, by regulating the control surfaces so as to counteract the forces acting on the aircraft and to adjust to a desired altitude or airspeed and direction of motion
Each of three equal parts into which something is or may be divided
Following the second position in an ordering or series or degree or magnitude or time etc
Constituting number three in a sequence
To use drugs
The peers in the house of lords
( chiefly in christian address ) god
A title for a ruler, or for a man of high rank or authority
The act of departing politely ( as at the end of a visit )
Write sonnets
A small, shallow metal dish used in certain scientific apparatus
A pair of short, broad, blunt-ended sticks used for lifting food in asian cooking
A stock car
A type of firework which makes a loud bang
Pay a rebate for purchase of a product when making a subsequent purchase of another product, service, etc
A sum of money paid back to a person who has spent a certain amount of money on a product or service, typically in the form of a voucher or coupon given with the product
The structure of anything, the way in which the parts of a thing are arranged
The explosive or nuclear head of an artillery shell, rocket, bomb, or missile
Lacking incisor and canine teeth
Put ( a question ) to a vote by ballot
The system of electing a person or body of people by means of a ballot
A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation
A list of dishes offered in a restaurant
A chimney stack, especially one on a factory, or a similar vertical exhaust pipe
A style of painting, literature, music, or film marked by the free expression of emotion, often with distortions in scale and perspective
Be too hot
The quantity a tub will hold
At or to or from a great distance in space or time or having elements far apart in space or time or having far between them in a series or sequence or degree or magnitude
At or to a certain point or degree as in a process or progression
To a considerable extent or degree ( often used for emphasis )
The combined effect of all the elements in a group, especially of the instruments in an orchestra or choir
The art of conjuring up the dead
A person who stakes a claim to land or mineral rights
A trustee
Having a short or shortened tail
A painting, sculpture, or photograph of a naked person, especially a woman
A snake of a species native to central and south america, noted for its ability to constrict its prey
To make certain of something by planning for it or taking care of it in advance
To cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light or great brightness
A person or thing used or sacrificed for the sake of an objective, typically at the expense of their interests or well-being
The statement of a person who is believed to be authoritative or reliable on a particular matter
A large bottle for holding liquids, typically wine or water, with a capacity six times larger than that of an average wine bottle
An ass ( donkey ) with a docked tail
Make larger or more intense or more frequent or more nearly complete
A highly immoral or cruel act or practice
A small antelope with a reddish-brown coat and short thick horns, native to southern africa
A piece of music played between the acts of a play
A short piece of music between the acts of a play
A change made in a text to improve the sense
Having a high value
Undo the link or connection of ( something ) by detaching it from another thing
An early type of firearm, typically a musket, which has a relatively simple lock mechanism and is fired by a spark
An alcoholic person
Lacking in activity
A broad, level expanse of land or water
Having a level surface
A substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film
Like or suggestive of fire or burning strongly and brightly
To insert between other elements or parts
Distribute or disperse widely
The quality of being cheerful and confident
Be typical of
Express indirectly by an image, form, or model
Operating in or between two or more nations or nationalities or savoring a transnational quality or character
Incapable of being avoided or prevented or escaped or prevented from happening or developing
A member of an american indian people of paraguay and parts of argentina, brazil, and bolivia
The right or chance to choose between two or more alternatives
The action of putting something in or into a machine or system for processing, recording, or use
Contribution to a discussion or decision-making process
A violent blow, especially one given with a stick or fist
Grow plants in a garden, as in a greenhouse or a flower garden
Work in a garden
( of a problem or difficulty ) affect ( someone ) suddenly and unexpectedly harshly or severely
A small amount of food, especially a snack or light meal
Deliver a sting to, as by a bee or wasp or hornet, typically in order to administer a narcotic or to defend oneself from attack
Not shared by or among others
Provide with a new sole or soles
The competitor in a race who is in the lead or is closest to the leader
The chief figure or one of the most prominent figures in a group or organization, especially a political one
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished from one another and perceived as having certain characteristics in common
A quality or characteristic regarded as a feature or characteristic of something abstract, especially of a person or idea
Most recent or most up-to-date in importance or news or developments etc
A record of a website or other data stored on a web browser or other computer system, allowing quick access in future
Move in or out of view horizontally or vertically on a computer or other display screen, typically in order to display new data or to allow the user to read older data
The practice of publicly revealing that a person is homosexual or transgender without that person's consent
Make or become more intense, stronger, or more marked in colour, smell, or flavour
A feeling of restlessness or impatience, especially while waiting or in a boring situation
Difficult or impossible to discern
Infection of the mouth or other parts of the body with candida, typically causing thrush
Denoting a series of alcohols used as solvents, including ethyl alcohol
A piece of towelling or other absorbent material wrapped round a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and faeces
A white or greyish aluminosilicate mineral which occurs as tabular crystals in some igneous rocks
Turn ( a ship, aircraft, or vehicle ) to a new course by turning its head or stern in the direction of the new course
Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner or without warning
A bedspread or other cover used to keep the occupant of a bed warm
A person who regularly takes drugs, especially cannabis
Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner or within a short period of time, as if by an explosion, especially with respect to a population's growth or a nation's economic growth
( of a plant ) spread rapidly and invasively
Collide with ( another vehicle ) in a side-on impact
The action of pretending
Of or relating to or characteristic of the planet earth or its inhabitants or products or culture etc.. terrestrial planets like earth are those whose mass is appreciable and whose surface gravitation is substantial ( greater than 10-6 times the surface gravitation of the earth )
A brood of chicks or eggs produced at one hatching or laying
Take hold of
A lawsuit or other legal action, especially one already in progress
( of a person ) reduce in size as if through fear or embarrassment
Kiss and cuddle amorously
A score of three goals or more by a single player in one game
A hard, level area on the ground for a helicopter to land on
The flat part of the finger next to the nail
Be dressed in pads for cricket or hockey
A soft sound, especially one made by the footsteps of an animal or the fall of light objects
A composition of text and illustrations pasted up in advance of printing
Cross ( different species or varieties ) to produce an hybrid
( of vegetation ) thick and green and growing profusely
The part of the foot next to the ankle
Put a new heel on ( a shoe )
( of a boat or ship ) lean over to one side, typically because of a misbalance of weight or a gust of wind
A group of people or things of a particular kind, especially when gathered together or engaged in a common activity
Dig a trench, as for military purposes or to channel water or rain
A line attached to the parachute of an aircraft to control its descent
A basket made from osier twigs
A small eurasian bog shrub of the willow family, which is usually coppiced
Based on the meter as a standard of measurement or used in making measurements
A function for the measurement of the `` distance '' between two points in some metric space : it is a real-valued function d ( x, y ) between points x and y satisfying the following properties : ( 1 ) `` non-negativity '' : d ( x, y ) \ge 0, ( 2 ) `` identity of indiscernibles '' : d ( x, y ) = 0 \mbox { iff } x=y, ( 3 ) `` symmetry '' : d ( x, y ) = d ( y, x ), and ( 4 ) `` triangle inequality '' : d ( x, y ) \le d ( x, z ) + d ( z, y ). The metric induces a topology on the space, and two points are said to be `` close '' if the metric between them is small
A thorough search for something ( often causing great destruction )
A leaf of a book, or one side of a leaf
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves ( four pages ) of a book
A sheet of paper or parchment, especially one in a book that is folded to form two leaves ( four pages ). the size of a folio page was originally determined by the size of the sheet of paper on which it was printed, which in turn was determined by the size of the type size used
Used to express the ability of a person or thing to do something or to be used for something, especially in an effective or successful way
A cylindrical metal container, typically round, made of tinplate or aluminium, used for storing food or drink
Used to suggest that something is possible or likely to be the case, especially in view of the facts or circumstances concerned or previously stated
Plate with gold
A period of quarantine of a person or group
A line, cord, or chain hanging freely from a boat or other structure, to which objects may be attached to sink below the surface of the water
A small ornament worn round the neck on a chain
The south-eastern part of an area, country, or town or its inhabitants
A duty levied on particular goods, especially alcoholic drinks, and ( formerly ) on licences to exercise a profession
Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing by covering the nose and mouth with a hand or a cloth, or by suffocating, smothering, or choking, or by covering the body of the victim with a heavy blanket or by closing the air passages of the victim by compressing his neck, or by drowning, asphyxiating, or strangling the victim
Conceal or keep hidden ( a feeling ) within oneself so as not to show it or let it become apparent to others
To envelop completely or make imperceptible by covering with a liquid or solid substance
Depraved or perverted conduct or character
Cause ( a horse ) to move at a gallop with the rider on its back
Cunning or deceitful skill or craft
Reconstruct or put together again from parts or elements
Relating to the syrian orthodox church, or to its patriarch or members
A specialized division of a large organization such as a government or business or university where particular activities are carried out or where particular groups of people are employed or where particular products are manufactured or distributed or sold or used or researched etc
To study very hard, especially at the last minute
An official appointed to serve in a diplomatic capacity in a foreign country
A unit of weight used in the middle east and north africa, equal to 100 dirhams or 1,000 rials in iran and 1,000 dinars in iraq
A point of great importance or change
( of a door or other object ) be able to open and close by turning around a central point or axis
A pin or pivot forming one of a pair on which a door or lid turns
A demand for something to which you are legally entitled ( as a right )
An established or recognized right to land or to a property or to a position etc
A demand for something as one's own, especially in legal contexts or with regard to a prize in a game or contest
A demand or aspiration to have or do something, especially on the part of a country or other entity towards a territory or resource
An assertion of a right ( as to money or property ) claimed or demanded by virtue of law or contract
The land along a shoreline
The practice of buying goods and services in large quantities and on a regular basis
Dare to do something that may be dangerous or difficult
A risky or daring undertaking or journey
The chemical element of atomic number 3, a soft silver-white metal
Make ( someone ) less sensitive or emotional in response to something painful or distressing
A person who works full-time
( of a solid substance ) disappear and be absorbed in a liquid when added to it or when heated with it, typically to make a solution
A semiaquatic, carnivorous mammal with a long body, short legs, and a musky smell, valued for its fur
Relating to the delaware or their language
Unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place or the people who wear it
A thick or substantial book
( in bridge and whist ) the bidding process at the beginning of a hand
The public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Customers collectively, especially of a particular type or class of business or establishment
Any of various small insects that resemble and sometimes bite humans and other large animals, e.g
Conceal a miniature microphone in ( a room or telephone ) in order to eavesdrop on or record someone's conversations
A concealed microphone used for eavesdropping
A person who knocks as seeking to gain admittance or gain attention or deliver a blow etc
That may exist or be the case
That may be possible but is not certain to occur or exist or be the case or happen or be true or probable or likely in the future
Not based on fact
A dull sound of impact, as of something falling heavily to the ground or striking a solid object
Prodigious in size or scale or extent or quantity or number
Full of
Strong or intense in smell or flavour
Having a mass greater than average for its molecular weight
Of great weight or pressure
An important or powerful person
The act of closing something or someone
Occurring at or forming an end or termination
Say or do the opposite of ( something )
Say or do something that opposes or is contrary to ( something already said or done )
( of a mammal ) living together in groups, typically in a hierarchical system with complex communication
A member of an organized group that opposes a government or political policy
A plant of a genus that comprises the campions, especially ( in gardening ) those that are cultivated for their bright flowers
On the side away from the wind or on the downwind side
A chicken, especially a hen
A chain or rope to which a boat is fastened
The right or appropriate time to do something
A very short time
A person who attends a funeral as a relative or friend of the dead person
A bird of the american warbler family, the male of which has a black throat with a white or pale-coloured spot in the centre
Relating to elasticity
Rubber or other material that has elastic properties
A plant of a genus that includes the wood sorrels
A pale purple colour
A colourless volatile liquid with a characteristic pungent smell, formed by nitrating glycerol and used as an explosive
A fine silky cobweb, especially one spun by a spider at the end of a thread to catch its prey
A person who is needy or destitute
A shrub or small tree of the rose family, with clusters of small white or pink flowers and edible fruits that are used to make rhus wine
The state of being unhappy
A microcomputer
Wipe ( a surface ) clean with a mop
An unruly lock of hair
Support ( an organization or activity ) financially, especially by granting a subsidy
Cut off ( a limb or other part of the body ) surgically, typically when it is no longer functional or is diseased
Recently dead ( used in respectful reference to a dead person ) or gone ( used in reference to a person who has just died )
To suit to a special purpose or market or region
Being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series or sequence or range of values
A building for sleeping in, especially one in a school or university that is used during term time
An instrument for measuring the intensity of diffracted radiation as a function of angle, especially one used to determine the structure of crystals
( of food ) refined or processed to remove coloured germ and husks, or made from milk that has not been mixed with any other liquid
The white part of an egg, which is clear and contains little nourishment
Unsullied by any approach of impurity
Of the colour of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light
Form into a compact mass
A rough road with a surface of hard ridges
A passage by which a bodily fluid especially blood is diverted from one channel to another
A european woman living in india
The action of imagining or creating a mental image of something not present or real
A row or series of objects ( as of people or things ) arranged in a more or less straight line or according to a gradient
Write or print ( a word ) with an incorrect spelling
A spire on the top of a church tower or roof
The sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract and the articulation of the lips and tongue
A skilful movement, especially one that is carefully planned or performed in a confined space or under difficult conditions
A surgical operation to cut and seal the vas deferens, usually to prevent the spread of infection or as a method of contraception
To give impetus to or get started
An act of launching something, especially a new product or publication, or a ceremony to mark the occasion
Explore caves as a pastime
( of genes ) become separated on to different chromosomes during the formation of gametes
A soldier or regiment positioned on the flank of a main force
A final examination or test
Challenge ( someone ) to do something that one thinks is impossible or very difficult to do
Make a weak, chirping sound, as of a small bird or an insect
The rental of accommodation
Relating to or denoting ruminants
Go beyond or exceed ( a limit or standard ) in an unwelcome or undesirable way
A submerged aquatic american plant which is grown in ornamental ponds
Grey colour or pigment
Turn grey or grey-haired with age
A grey-coloured person or thing
An old man
A joint made by splicing two ropes or cables together
A band passed under the belly of an animal and attached to the back of a saddle or harness, used to keep the saddle or harness in place while the animal is being ridden
A short-acting sedative and hypnotic drug of the barbiturate class, used to control epilepsy and as a mild sedative
A watch worn typically on a strap on one's wrist
A horse with irregular patches of two colours, typically black and white
A plant of a genus that comprises the winter aconite and its relatives
A choice between two or more possibilities or courses of action, especially one that is made on the basis of convenience or practicality rather than necessity or principle
A member of a people inhabiting nubia
( of a computer program or system ) able to be transferred from one machine or language to another with little alteration
Easily or conveniently transported, especially by hand or on a vehicle
Water collecting in the bilge of a ship
The vocabulary of a language or a text
A large cardboard box for fragile articles
Come or bring to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration or discussion
Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets
Having a high proportion of fuel to air in combustion, and thus burning more efficiently
Containing plenty of fat, or eggs, or sugar, or other ingredients of which fat is the chief constituent
( of a deposit or source of material ) yielding a large quantity of something of value
People who have possessions and wealth considered as a group or class
Having a great quantity or quality of something desirable
Of great variety or quantity
Possessing material wealth
A female teacher in a dominie
Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position, where one can rest easily, especially in a bed or chair or nest
Decorate with or as if with smocks of paint or embroidery
Clean oneself with a scrubbing brush or similar implement, typically as part of a toilet break
Cancel or postpone an event or plan, especially because of an unexpected problem or change in circumstances
Denoting a breed of sheep of a hardy, scrawny type
Clean with hard rubbing and pressure in a circular motion, as with a brush or a scouring pad or hands and elbows
The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching filaments or hyphae
Drive or urge on with or as if with a quirt
Be able to deal effectively with something difficult or unpleasant
Support or strengthen ( something ) with a bolster or with padding or reinforcements of a similar kind to a bolster
A state of connectedness between people ( especially an emotional connection )
Join or combine or unite or link together, as by intermarriage or by a shift in emphasis or opinion, etc
An incarnate form of a deity, especially of vishnu in his various avatars
A clear appearance of something that is not directly perceptible ( as a visible clue that something has happened )
A narrow lace edging, especially of a kind used to finish the ends of seams
A signature that validates something ( as a deed or contract ) by attesting that the signer actually signed it and thus it becomes legally valid and binding in the eyes of the law ( or the signer may be held liable for perjury if he signs it falsely )
The payment of an amount by a number of people to support a project or activity, typically on an annual basis
A large brownish moth that is often active during the day
Correspond or agree exactly with something else, especially in terms of content or meaning
The state of being deprived of hope or consolation
A person who herds cattle, especially in open country
A soldier skilled in shooting at long range
A piece of pork or veal that is coated, fried, and then served hot with a salad or potato dumplings
A piece of animal or fish bone used in cooking, especially in making soup or stock
Move back and forth very rapidly and repeatedly from side to side, as in tremor or convulsion, with a rising and falling motion
Demand by stipulation or as a condition of agreement
A person who is new to and has little knowledge of a particular activity or subject or who is learning it for the first time
State too weakly or modestly
Gain through experience or learning
To gain knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught
Come to have or undergo a change of ( physical features and attributes ) by a process of development or a change of posture or operation
A tree or shrub which yields balsam
A rejection or repudiation of an approach or offer
Physically toughened
Of or relating to a day's work or use
A writer of essays
A person eating in a restaurant
An enzyme secreted by the pancreas, stomach, and other tissues which breaks down proteins into polypeptides
Place ( a seed ) in the ground to grow or to be grown in a specified place or position )
To place into a river or lake
( in a moss or liverwort ) a slender stalk supporting a capsule
Squeeze or press together or compress with violence, out of natural shape, etc
Make ( someone ) short of money by continually demanding payment of a debt or other expenses due at a time when income is limited
Manage to include or fit in, especially by making an effort or a sacrifice or by taking advantage of a small opportunity
The proper sphere or extent of your activities or responsibility
Inflict ( revenge ) on someone or something
A broad muscle on the front of the thigh which helps to flex the leg and is used for walking
A house or other building held from a superior, especially in feudal tenure
A band of fabric round a hat
Relating to or characteristic of opera or its performers or productions
A synthetic compound which promotes hair growth and is used to treat alopecia
A native or inhabitant of the republic of tajikistan
A liquid used for washing the hair or other fibres
An air of secrecy surrounding a particular activity or person, which adds to their appeal or attractiveness by suggesting that they are intriguing or difficult to understand or explain
A person who is rowdy
A mixture of variously coloured powders or pastes used for preserving wood
Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope or extent especially in making judgments
A person who steals goods or money
Shameless audacity
A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon or event or circumstance or person or thing or event etc
To burn a dead body until it is reduced to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony
A chariot
A wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad tracks
A dry, sweet, fragrant substance produced by the drying and pulverization of certain plants, used as a cosmetic or medicinal substance or as an additive to food or drink
Cause ( a substance ) to become fully impregnated or combined with another substance
The action or process of excreting something, especially waste matter, from the body or any biological system
A thin, flat piece of unleavened bread used in the eucharist
A very thin slice of a semiconductor crystal used as the substrate for solid-state circuitry
A style or movement in the arts that aims to depart significantly from classical and traditional forms and structures, especially in its emphasis on experimentation and abstract expression
The quality of being current or of the present time
( in the context of physics ) keep constant ( a quantity such as mass, energy, or linear or angular momentum ) in a system which is not subject to external influence
Preserve with sugar or salt as by canning or drying and then store for later use, as in the case of fruits or vegetables or meat and fish
One who nurses
A person who wishes another well, especially on a special occasion
A widely distributed herbaceous plant of the mint family, with a distinctive scent and taste of peppermint
Publish ( a statement ) that is false and damaging to a person's reputation
Defame ( someone ) by publishing false statements about them
Any of a number of sharks and other fish that are noted for their long gestation periods and suckling of the young by the mother after birth
( of a woman ) feed ( a baby ) from the breast
( in sport ) protect or keep in play ( the ball ) with gentle touches or pokes at it
The cylinder and piston assembly in an internal combustion engine
Lying, standing, or jumping with the arms and legs stretched out in a line in one direction
Persuade or attract ( someone ) to one's point of view or side in an argument or dispute, typically with difficulty or effort
An act of defeating an opponent in a game or contest
Be the winner of ( a championship or other competition )
The quality of being domestic or domesticated
A fight or quarrel involving blows, especially among boxers or wrestlers
Belonging to the nobility or aristocracy
Characterized by moral restraint and propriety
Of a colour intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day
A sport played at a university, typically an amateur one
A turkish or ottoman palace, especially one containing the harem
The general character or tone of something, especially a piece of writing or a person's remarks
An adult male singing voice between alto and baritone, or a part written for one
A person who records the time at which various events occur, especially in a sporting contest
Food poisoning and other diseases caused by infection with listeria
A dog of a small african breed with a silky coat and a tight curl to its tail
Of or pertaining to mnemonics
The degree of rapidity of a nuclear reaction
Used to imitate the sound of a motor vehicle engine or aircraft engine roaring or running at high speed
Write to a person or organization to express an opinion or apply for something, etc
Write computer programs or code for a computer or other machine
Compose ( a text or work ) for written or printed reproduction or publication
To stitch or sew together, as of a bedspread or a quilt or a saddle blanket, by sewing together alternate layers of fabric and filling, usually with decorative stitching
The world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
The economy of a particular country or area as it affects the sale of goods and services, especially with regard to the level of prices or wages
The upper horizontal edge of a roof
A grant made by a law court ( or other legal authority ) to someone ( as a compensation or restitution or damages )
A substance produced during the processing of a main product
To arrange in a systematic order or arrangement
A written or printed direction to do something
Logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements or parts or ideas in a succession or order
A condition of neatness, tidiness, or arrangement
A person who is inducted ( into a group or institution ) as a member or fellow member or officer or director etc
The quality or fact of being white or of having white skin, especially in contrast to skin of a different colour
The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
The action of causing interference, or the state of being subject to it
To complain
Free from any effort to soften to disguise or to conceal
In a clear or straightforward manner
( of language ) without literary style or figure
Extensive tract of level open land ( usually with reference to a river or lake ) that is typically covered with grass or clouds of weed ) or subject to flooding ) or ( in the arctic ) covered with snow or ice )
A false or exaggerated belief or statement of fact, especially one based on superstition or a misunderstanding of the way things work
Play boisterously or roughishly, as in a lively manner, provoking laughter or merriment among others
A falsetto voice or tone of voice
Make oneself knowledgeable about a subject by reading or otherwise researching it
A written or spoken account of a subject, especially one intended for use in a school or college examination
The time devoted by a particular person to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, typically at school, college, or university, or through private study
Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, typically at school, college, or university, or through private study
A person who learns quickly or easily or in a short time ( often used as a combining form )
A reversal of the normal decrease of air temperature with altitude, or of water temperature with depth
A figure in which the direction of motion of a melodic line is reversed, or in which the relative position of two notes or parts is reversed
The transposition of a word or phrase from its usual position, especially for the sake of emphasis or to create variety in speech or writing
A person who spends their time idly and irresponsibly, especially one who is unemployed and without a home
Bachelor of music
A person who forms an opinion or judgement about something or someone based on available information or evidence
The part of a garment that covers the elbow or the area around it ( especially in coats or jackets )
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm, or the corresponding part in other mammals
A movement in art, literature, and music which sought to free forms of artistic expression from long-established conventions, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries
To blow away or off with a current of air, or as if with a current of air
A person or sight of unusual beauty, especially one regarded as a perfect example of something desirable in the future or in an ideal world
An annual event celebrating a particular activity or interest, such as music, film, or theatre
A lively party or festivities
A native or inhabitant of the south of a specified country, region, or town or of the southern hemisphere
A light kiss
Make or enlarge ( a hole ) by repeated sharp blows with a beak or other hard bill or implement
The place designated as the end ( as of a race or journey ) or as the goal or purpose of a journey or effort )
A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm or void, especially in an underground setting
Give support or one's approval to
The time at which something is supposed to begin or happen
Formally support or endorse ( a nomination or resolution or its proposer ) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion
The second in a sequence of a vehicle's gears
A 60th part of a minute of arc or point on the earth's surface or in the sky or on a map, equal to 1/60 of a minute of angular distance
A quantity obtained by dividing one number by another
A modern scholar or expert in a broad field, who is not an specialist
Rate or award ( a performance, examination, or score ) a specified number of marks or points out of a possible total
State or say further
Pass on to another
Give as a signal or as a compliment or expression of approval or love or whatever is appropriate to the situation or occasion or the person's character, needs, or desires
Make, formulate, or derive in the mind or set up mentally
Give or convey physically or intellectually to another person or place or thing or to a specific location or position, according to direction, supply, or demand or necessity or charity or duty or by accident or force or natural causes
Transmit ( knowledge or skills ) to someone or something
A process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work or activity or the result of such a series of acts
An animal that feeds mainly on carrion or refuse
( of a sum of money ) large
A theory or principle that applies to a particular case or instance only
A fishing boat or fisherman using longlines
A call to rally that is issued to the members of a group ( as a rallying cry ) to come together again in pursuit of a common goal ( as of a political group ) or in response to a call to action ( as of a labor union ) or an appeal to patriotism ( as of a wartime slogan )
Utter impulsively or without due consideration or reflection or the ability to control one's actions or words, or without regard for the consequences of one's behavior or words
A steep high face of rock or sand or other material on which to stand or walk
The feeling of having been treated unfairly or with hostility and resentment, especially over a long period of time
Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
A love affair
Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification or proof
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
A plan or intention with regard to a particular action or purpose
A machine for laying track, especially on railways
A bird of prey of a group distinguished by long, narrow wings and a short, broad tail
Quick and energetic
Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances
An oxide containing three atoms of oxygen in its molecule or empirical formula
The state of being constrained or restricted in terms of financial, material, or other resources
An act of pulling back, especially a withdrawal of troops or an attempt to withdraw them
To slow down or delay needlessly, as if in a bog
A blue-flowered herbaceous plant with slender leaves, cultivated for its seed ( linseed ) and for textile fibre made from its stalks
The chemical element of atomic number 85, a radioactive halogen occurring in small amounts in pitchblende and other ores
A god or goddess
An additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base material or substance to produce a desired result '' - j.b.kirchner '' an admixture of cement '' - r.w.emerson, works, 1906, v
A large rock that is detached from a cliff or mountain
A mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens system and lets in light as needed for exposure of the film
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "maggot" in the following sentence: There's a strange maggot hath got into their brains, which possesseth them with a kind of vertigo, and it reigns in the pulpit more than anywhere else, for some of our preachmen are grown dog mad, there's a worm got into their hearts, which makes 'em love the smell of incense, and to be well besniffed with the fumes of brimstone
An exchange that occurs as a compromise between two conflicting options ( especially between financial and nonfinancial considerations )
Two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
A line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about or referring to ( usually at the beginning of a written work )
The fruit of the jujube tree
A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country
A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country or by the descendants of such settlers
A man of great wealth or power in business or politics
A coarse cake of rolled or flattened oats, typically baked over a fire
The act of flexing
Of or relating to behaviorism or its adherents
Make into bales
Cry or whine in a weak or cowardly way because of fear or distress, especially while breathing in sobs through the mouth
( in ancient rome ) a rostrum in a forum
Put in a corral or enclosure so as to collect and hold them for later use, as of cattle, sheep, etc
Discharge ( air, gas, etc
Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
Make ( someone ) very tired, especially with mental or emotional strain rather than physical exertion
Use up or get through the whole of ( a supply or resource )
( in scotland ) grassy or boggy land that is too wet for arable use
A light-sensitive material used in the manufacture of microcircuits to create an image of the desired circuit pattern
Something apparently sensed but having no physical reality or substance ( as a ghost or a vapor )
Commit to memory
The act of wasting
Express ( something ) in clear or distinct terms
Able to express thoughts and feelings clearly and fluently in speech or writing
( of a bone ) be connected to another by an articulation
To form a joint or be joined or united in some way, or be hinged so as to move freely
Reveal the true character of ( someone )
A former monetary unit and coin of the uk, withdrawn in 1961, equal to a quarter of an old penny
Confer ( a fief or crown ) on someone by will or lease
The gradual beginning or coming forth of something ( as a new development )
The process of emerging from something, especially from a liquid or from a confined space
A condition in which a loop of intestine has abnormally twisted on itself
A device for reading or obtaining information by electronic means
Do as ( someone ) asks or desires in order to keep peace or avoid trouble
A movable top or cover hinged or separate for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.. This is a lid in the generic sense
A prostitute
A small nocturnal african primate related to the lemurs and bush rats, with a pointed snout and typically a long tail
Give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Relating to or advocating the assimilation of immigrant or other cultures into a mainstream culture
Accidentally disclose ( secret information ) to someone else
A small quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilt
Decrease in phase
Grow smaller or lose vigor or vitality
A patrol car
A machine or part of a machine having the shape or function of a scoop
A story or fact
Without a mixer or adulterant
Without evasion or compromise
In proper or neat order
A bottle of spirits
A short, pithy saying, especially one expressing a general truth or piece of advice
( of a bell ) ring slowly and solemnly, typically to announce the death of someone or to call people to church for a service
Mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
Herbaceous vegetation
A large group of people or things moving together or regarded as moving together : a crowd, herd, or mob
( of a number of people or things ) move as a group towards or away from a place, especially in response to a particular attraction or disturbance
A dish served before a meal to stimulate the appetite
A kind of rough, absorbent paper used for printing newspapers
The curled top of a young fern
A substance consisting of a large number of bubbles produced by agitation of a liquid, especially when the liquid contains soap
Cover something with liberal amounts of ( a substance ) as if with a lather
A minute particle of matter, especially one regarded as composing light or other electromagnetic radiation
A arrangement of lines or curves which intersect to form a number of equal areas or spaces
A small square or wire opening in a screen, fence, etc
Showing little skill or coordination
An incompetent or lazy person ( often used as a general term of abuse )
A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, especially of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, raquets, sutures etc
Call and response in music or song
An infectious agent consisting of a small RNA molecule, sometimes with a capsid, that can replicate independently and cause plant diseases
A small madagascan bird related to the sunbirds, with a long downcurved bill and typically brightly coloured plumage
Make a sound like that of a blow or a slap, usually with the palm of the hand or a flat object on another object or person, or on the ground, etc
A condensed version of a film or broadcast, consisting of the most important or interesting parts
A member of an american indian people of the yakima river valley in washington state
Abounding in rocks or stones
A discussion or investigation into something that has happened, especially something undesirable or unexpected
Prepare for an examination, test, or task, especially at school or university
A bird of prey of the old world, typically with a broad bill and a harsh call
Wickedness as defined by law or by the ten commandments
The quality of being evil or wicked or dishonorable or harmful
Unfasten the buttons of ( a garment ) to show it is not being worn correctly or to reveal the wearer's state of dress
A software program that detects and removes malicious code, such as a virus or worm, from a computer system
Sharp, loud, piercing cries or screams, especially as the sound made by an animal in distress or a person in extreme pain or terror
A high-rise building
A lexicographer
A general assembly of the tenants of a manor, held by the lord of the manor
The basic monetary unit of sweden, equal to 100 øre
Sayings or teachings of confucius and his disciples, recorded by his followers soon after his death ( in the 3rd century bc ) and forming the basis of confucianism
A substance used to inoculate, especially a vaccine
( of a road or other surface ) free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
Make ( a graph or other diagram ) less jagged by connecting adjacent data points with a curve
A member of a people of west africa, the majority of whom are nomadic pastoralists and farmers inhabiting a wide area from senegal to lake chad
Of a brownish-yellow colour
A pack-horse
To make a dent or impression in, as with the beak of a bird or the horn or antler of a deer or elk
A person or thing situated away or detached from the main body or system
The number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros
A million million ( 1,000,000,000,000 or 10¹² ). this term is not used in scientific or technical contexts, where the terms million and billion are used instead
A person held in captivity, especially as a prisoner of war or for ransom
To bring order and organization to
Create ( as an entity ) by organizing and combining parts or providing with a unified function or structure or purpose or agency
Arrange ( a set of things ) in a systematic way so as to form a unified whole
An x-ray photograph of a woman's breast, used in the diagnosis and location of tumours
A unit of perceived loudness, equal to 40 phons or 1/6 bel
Persuade or cause by coercion, threats, or crude means
The finishing point in a race or competition
Make mention of as a fact, reason, or justification
The action of mentioning someone or something as being noteworthy, especially in a formal report or statement
Emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation or distillation
A complete enzyme, especially one consisting of a protein and a prosthetic group
The protective and nutritive membrane in higher vertebrates that attaches the fetus to the uterus
The external appearance of someone or something
Harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
The quality of having few obstructions to movement or action
( of an appetite, desire, etc
A member of a cadet force
A fly of a large family ( `` trichoptera '' ) that has hairy or furry wings and two or three long filaments projecting from the tail
A small state, especially one that is completely surrounded by another state
A situation of rough and tumble, in which people or things bump into each other
Insolent and shameless audacity
Self-restraining especially regarding indulgence in sex or food or drink
A state of agitation, confusion, or excitement
A person who operates or is associated with rockets, especially those carrying satellites into space
Commit to memory
A device for separating and arranging fibers ( as cotton ) by means of a comb-like tool to separate the fibers before spinning or weaving them
A small mollusc which adheres by its broad foot to rocks and other objects below the high-water mark
( especially of an insect ) extend the proboscis
A large flat stone used as a building material
A group of chinese dialects spoken by the min, especially the southern one spoken in fujian province
Something, especially a film, video game, or website, containing explicit sexual material
Pornography
A place where dead bodies are kept
A place where the bodies of those who have died are kept until burial or autopsy
A piece of dung
Relating to or denoting the period of courtship in the life cycle of an animal, corresponding to the engagement period in humans
A woman in charge of a household or business
A lament for the dead, especially one composed by a piper
Become tight or tighter, especially with emotion or excitement
A vaccination
A party or social gathering at which alcohol is served
Move or stir about violently or convulsively, as in sleep or fever or epilepsy
The supervision of a convicted criminal by a probation officer, to help them avoid further crime
A pleasure trip or outing
Be silly or tease one another in a good-natured way, often by gossiping or spreading rumors
A sour or sharp-tasting liquid containing acetic acid, obtained by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids, typically wine, cider, or beer, and used as a condiment or for pickling
A person of high social standing, especially a peer or aristocrat
To satisfy minimally, to the least extent, to the point of being merely adequate
A masked person taking part in a mumming performance
Fail to fulfill a hope or expectation
A set containing a single element
A group of countries under a single authority, especially a political unit under the control of one state or group of states ( especially the british or roman empires ) or a number of countries or territories under one supreme ruler or government
Due to become successful or important in the future
The quantity of something ( as a commodity ) that is created ( usually within a given period of time ) by someone or some process or system or natural phenomenon
To bargain
A coup d'état
A continuous rattling sound, such as that made by an empty milk bottle against a pavement
Make a sudden violent attack on a place or person
Go or move down a staircase or escalator or along a slope or stairway to a lower level or place
The induction of an electromotive force in a circuit when the current in that circuit is varied
A non-conducting material which can be polarized by an electric field, such as glass or air
A person who withholds
Crouch down in fear or shame, typically with the head and shoulders drawn back and the body bent forwards and downwards
Relating to the tagalogs or their language
Remain poised uncertainly in one place or between two states or opinions
That signs or has signed something
( of a consumer product ) made by a famous and prestigious company, or of a type widely regarded as fashionable or of high quality
A member of an early school of economic thought which regarded agriculture as the most important sector of a society and believed that economic activity should be freed from artificial constraints, especially government intervention and taxation
The state of being repaired or in good working order ( especially of a building )
( of a disease ) spread to other sites in the body by metastasis
A rich sweet made of almonds, sugar, and egg
A regular scheduled halt by a train, bus, or other vehicle
Prevent completion of a project or activity by cessation of work on it or by termination of funding for it
Make ( something ) stop
Come to a stop
An obstruction in a pipe or tube or canal or natural body of water ( as a river ) that impedes or blocks the flow of water or other fluid )
A large body of igneous rock, especially granite, intruded between and parallel with the existing strata
A person flying a hang-glider
A chicken of a hardy asian breed
Remove or reduce in amount or extent, as by abstaining from certain foods or drinks, or by reducing the size or number of something
Form a spike or spikes
Style ( hair ) so that it stands upright in small bunches, using water, gel, or mousse to keep it in place
A heavy sharp-pointed implement ( wood or metal ) with a tip that is wedge-shaped on one end and pointed on the other
Having the opportunity or means to do something
A person chosen to settle a dispute between two or more parties by making an authoritative decision or award
The action or activity of gambling money or something of value on the outcome of an unpredictable event such as a race or game
The arawak language family
Guide ( someone ) in developing their career or skills
A large, chiefly aquatic salamander with a greyish or brownish body and a dark stripe across the eyes, native to north america and eastern asia
Make more lively or interesting or more briskly paced or exciting by the introduction of more action or activity or emotion or imagination etc
Represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like ( a person or character )
Make believe with the intent to deceive or trick somebody ( often with the intent to gain an advantage )
A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group of people or computers that allows access to a computer system or network or a program or service on a computer system or network
Something that causes feelings of wonder or admiration or surprise
A new word formed by combining two others and combining their meanings, for example motel from motor and hotel
Make final
A person who vigorously supports or defends a cause, activity, or group of people
A statement that represents an exaggeration of the truth
Hold within limits and control
A spacecraft, especially one designed for carrying crew
A sudden intense feeling of an unpleasant emotion or sensation, especially pain or anxiety
An isotope of an element that is radioactive
A large butterfly with mainly black wings that are marked with white spots and stripes
Sign ( a document ) with one's initials instead of one's full name
A close observer
A social gathering at which people bring food and drink to share and eat alfresco, typically in a park or other open space
A long scarf or shawl, especially as part of a clergyman's vestments
A horror film
Biotechnology considered as a field of study or industry
( of a person ) speak with a regional accent, especially one in which the letter r is prominent
A lightweight tropical american wood, used in model making and for constructing boats
The denial or invalidation of one's own needs, interests, etc
A strong bag in which hops are carried to and from the fields
A place remote from human society
A fragrant gum resin obtained from a tropical tree and used in perfumery and medicine
Publicly mention the name of ( someone ) in acknowledgement or for publicity purposes
The terminal part of a nerve fibre
Relating to spain or to spanish-speaking countries, especially those of central and south america
Move ( something ) into a particular position in order to make room for or to suit oneself or another person or to enable one to perform a particular action or task, especially one that is awkward or uncomfortable or requires a particular degree of flexibility or support
In or to a place that is regarded as more remote or familiar to the speaker or is being referred to as a point of comparison with the present situation or action
In a reverse direction or position or order
( of a musician ) provide musical support to ( another musician or group ) during a performance or recording
A support for a telescope or other optical instrument, allowing it to be pointed in the same direction as the person carrying it
Move or shake violently or repeatedly, especially as a result of an explosion or impact
Cause to move back and forth or sideways, or to oscillate or swing from side to side regularly, typically in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern of motion
A precious stone, especially a diamond
The feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising or unusual or remarkable or exciting etc
A loud cry of pain, surprise, or delight, or as a signal or encouragement in a crowd of people
A crystalline alkaloid drug C10H15NO obtained from adrenaline by hydroxylation and used as a decongestant and in the treatment of haemorrhoids
A substance used to convey another substance, especially a medicine or pesticide, in a controlled release
A member of a legislative body
Around the middle of a scale of evaluation or measurement
Calculate the mean value of ( a set of data ) by adding together the values in the set and then dividing this total by the number of values in the set
The armed forces of a country
Brass, especially in the context of jazz or rock music
Unmitigated in fierceness or grossness or unpleasantness
The characteristic crying sound of a cat or kitten
A code word representing the letter z, used in radio communication
That which should not be mentioned
The area on either side of the front or rear wheels of a vehicle or aircraft where the wheels can be seen when looking at the vehicle from the front or rear end
The action of sedating someone or the state of being sedated
Covered with dense often matted or curly hairs or down
A member of a muslim religious order similar to the whirling dervishes
A concentrated liquor resulting from heating or boiling a substance, especially a medicinal preparation made from a plant
Alter ( a photograph ) digitally or with an airbrush to remove blemishes or unwanted features
Paint with an airbrush, as in portrait painting, or apply a paint spray to ( a surface ) with an airbrush, as in sign painting
A large loaf of bread which is typically egg-shaped and braided, traditionally eaten by jews on the shabbat
Very unpleasant or tedious, especially in a way that seems deliberately intended to be so
An evergreen tree of the citrus family with small leaves and orange-yellow flowers, native to asia and australasia
Able to stop bleeding from minor wounds
Relating to acadia or its people
The welk
The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries
Wash or flow against with a lapping sound
Cover with waves or a liquid
The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs of a seated person or the lap of a seated person's trousers
The time when something ends or is destroyed or dies ( as of a dream )
Extremely wet or saturated with a liquid ( usually water )
Provide with weapons or military equipment for the purpose of defense or attack
A place considered to be dirty, run-down, or dangerous
Exaggerated, as in style or manner of speaking
( of a building or other structure ) having several storeys and reaching a great height
Relating to or denoting a category of words which serve to organise and give structure to other linguistic units
Practical and down-to-earth rather than idealistic or theoretical
Artificial as if portrayed in a film or photograph or sculpture
The action or process of collecting something, especially for reuse or recycling rather than for disposal as waste
A dressing gown
An act of changing to a higher gear in a motor vehicle
A social theory based on the mutual benefit that results from mutual aid
Fire a shot, as with a gun or other weapon
Move suddenly and quickly in a specified direction or respect or perform an action in this way ) up, out, away, etc
Cut ( the edge of a board ) with a sharp tool so as to make a clean, straight edge
Water or foam held in the back of a glass by the rim
The action of transferring data to a remote computer, typically one that is accessible by the public via the internet
Make a grimace indicating disgust or dislike or discomfort or pain etc
A contorted facial expression indicating disgust or dislike or discomfort or anxiety etc
Relating to the official power to make legal decisions and judgements
Inhale recreational drugs through the nose, especially cocaine, heroin, or amphetamines, and exhale them after they have been absorbed into the bloodstream, thereby producing a euphoric effect on the user
A tropical american tree or shrub with clusters of fragrant white, pink, or yellow flowers
In a boastful manner
( of a person ) older
( of an event ) very large or powerful or destructive or extensive in range or effect or importance
A french type of salami
A person who goes birdwatching
( of two things ) rub or scrape together with a crushing or abrasive action
A tedious and arduous routine task or way of life
To reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
Dynamic reality
( of a tense ) formed with a full verb
A state of widespread public outrage or anger at something regarded as wrong or reprehensible
A clear and systematic explanation or account of a subject or theory
The act of diluting something ( especially alcohol ) with another substance ( especially water ) to make it weaker or thinner or less concentrated or more dilute or viscous etc
A person born in or having citizenship of a foreign country
Markedly different from the usual or expected in character or nature or appearance
To pour or convey through a funnel or into a funnel
A device for pulling something such as a bobsleigh or sledge along a track
The state of being sure about something
An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position
A political or social change, especially one brought about by violent action or forceful demonstration
Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning or rationalizing logically or logically with justification or justification for the sake of defense or apology or explanation of some aspect or behavior or some response
Bad-tempered
Get rid of ( someone who may be a threat ) by killing them off surreptitiously and quickly
Construct or operate railways
A bag designed to hold an overnight quantity of clothes and other items
A refusal to accept an offer or request ( usually accompanied by an apology )
Of or denoting an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something or someone
Having the quality of property
Let saliva drivel from the mouth, to the lips, or down the chin, as from exhaustion or boredom or nervousness or sleepiness, etc
Intend ( something ) to occur or be the case
Excellent
Have in mind as a purpose or intention
Be important or significant to
Unwilling to give or share things, especially money
( of behavior or especially language ) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity or consideration for others
A disease of horses and other animals, especially the paralysis of the hind legs caused by a deficiency of vitamin e in the diet
Pay out ( money or goods or services ) for something
( in spain and portugal ) a country house or estate
( of god ) ordain ( something ) in advance, especially in accordance with his foreknowledge of the choices of individuals
Grossly cruel or uncaring behaviour or attitudes
A distinct structural or functional part of a large biological molecule or complex structure
Intense dismay, horror, or fear
A genre of fiction dealing with horror, especially in a supernatural or preternatural manner
A film, book, or other artistic work dealing with a particular subject or theme
A soft, silvery-white metal of the zinc family, used mainly for coating iron and copper to prevent corrosion
A period of not speaking during which a group of people show respect or mark an occasion of sadness or reflection
Bad-tempered and aggressive
Continuing or remaining in a place, position, or situation for an indefinite or long period of time
Direct ( a film or television programme )
Be in charge of ( a project or organization )
A native of great britain or the united kingdom, or a person of british descent
A pause between the acts of a play or the verses of a poem
Come down to the earth or other surface
To cause to come to the ground or to land on a surface or in a structure, either by falling or by being lowered by a rope or cable or by being brought down by an aircraft or spacecraft or by a parachute cord etc
Material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow ( especially with reference to its quality or use )
To cause an aircraft to contact the ground during a landing
Unload or unload from a ship or aircraft
The solid part of the earth's surface ( as opposed to the liquid or gaseous parts )
A silver coin and unit of weight used in ancient israel and the middle east
Make ( a view or habit ) deeply ingrained and difficult to change or escape from
Any of a group of small dna viruses, most of which infect animals and can cause serious disease
Change the form, structure, or appearance of ( something ) in a more suitable or attractive way
Place ( seed ) in the ground to be grown into a plant or crop
Plant ( seed ) in the ground for future growth or harvest
( of a photographic image ) produced by the action of light on a photosensitive surface, the areas of which are darkened in proportion to the intensity of the light
Having a detrimental effect on something
Vote against
( of the results of a test or experiment ) indicating that a substance or condition is not present or does not exist or is not true
A result of a test or experiment indicating that something is not present or does not exist or is not the case
A photographic negative, especially one that has not been printed
A negative quantity
Give spiritual or intellectual enlightenment to ( someone )
A humus-rich soil characteristic of northern conifer forests, typically consisting of an oxic horizon over a clayey horizon
Household utensils
Clothes suitable for wearing around the house or at a leisure centre
A university scholarship
A man who is sexually attracted to boys, especially a man who abuses boys sexually
A surface or curve on which a function takes its maximum or minimum value
Burden with something disagreeable or disadvantageous as if with a saddle on a donkey's back or a child on a parent's shoulders or a spouse on a marriage partner's shoulders ( figurative )
Relating to or expressed in speech or sound
Become aware of something
A loud, ringing sound such as that made by metal objects striking together
Turn or twist around a center so as to rotate in a horizontal plane, often so as to cause motion along a spiral path
The sound made by a shrill sound-producing device ( such as a whistle or trumpet ) or by a high-pitched voice
Every seven days or weekly ( either Sunday or Monday )
Get ( something ) by chance, especially when playing poker or bragging rights in a card game
Each of the two curved parts of an anchor
Diarrhoea
A member of a roman catholic church
A copy or collection of books or other items held in a library or museum
Any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
A device on a vehicle that causes its lights to flash
The condition caused by frostbite
A tropical storm in the region of the caribbean, north atlantic, or south pacific
Formal polite behaviour or procedures, especially on official occasions or when a particular rule or custom is observed
Including many different people or things of many different kinds
Slang term for a woman
Lacking subtlety or evasion
Obvious or clear to anyone
The position of a vehicle transmission when it is not engaged with the engine
Chemically inactive
A person who takes no part in a conflict or controversy
A medieval poet who sang songs praising the beauty of women and the virtues of love, typically expressing the emotions in terms of a formulaic code of behaviour
Clean ( something ) by rubbing hard with a scouring pad, especially to remove dirt or scale
The activity of cleaning a house
The act of making a house neat and tidy by cleaning and removing unwanted things and persons
The removal of unwanted people or things
The action of proving that a theory or calculation is correct or justified
The act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.. A vindication of a claim or right etc.. A vindication of a person's honor or reputation
A nomadic person of romanian origin, typically a woman, who makes a living by fortune-telling and petty theft
A person who carries or holds something, especially a ceremonial object, on their body or in their hands
A wading bird of coastal areas and rivers, typically having a long bill, lobed feet, and a cryptic plumage that typically includes white or grey
A left-hand punch or stroke in boxing or other sports
A period of three years
A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data
The action or process of aggregating or being aggregated
A slightly different but still functional form of a gene
A university or college teacher responsible for the teaching and supervision of assigned students
Reel from or recover after a blow or shock
Take violent action against an established government or ruler
A pirate, originally one operating in the mediterranean
Total forgetfulness ( as of something unpleasant ) or loss of consciousness
A sequence of numbers or letters that opens a safe or is used to gain entry to a place
Having extensive information or understanding of a particular subject or activity
A tall plant of the mint family, with spikes of blue or purple flowers and leaves that resemble those of the fig, native to western ireland and the hebrides
A person who travels on a boat for pleasure
A very successful or popular person or thing
A very hot day
Used to indicate that one is about to contradict or qualify a previous statement or assertion
Used to express necessity or certainty in relation to a following verb, clause, or expression : ‘ can not but ’ means ‘ must ’
Quickly or rapidly ( often used as a combining form )
Loyal to a cause or principle or party or religion or other group or nation
Quick in movement or action
To render a device unusable by bricking it
A mobile phone that has been rendered inoperable, either by a software bug or by a deliberate act of destruction
A person who is very reliable and helpful in a practical way
Relating to the capets or their dynasty
A district in certain countries of europe, especially france, typically consisting of several communes
A later concluding time period ( as of a historical period ) or a state to which a system has returned after a previous state ( as of a cycle )
A social event held in the evening, for example a dinner, dance, or theatre performance
The time from the evening meal to bedtime
A sloping surface or structure
A person or other entity who is first or among the earliest in any field of inquiry, enterprise, or progress
A period of increase in price, amount, etc
A sudden, quick movement ( usually of the fingers or the head ) that is done with a flick or a snap
Go mad
A somersault or cartwheel
A kind of mulled ale or punch, originally made with herring's head and other scraps of fish
A standard or typical example of a certain person or thing or category of things
A product or service for sale or available for use, especially as presented by a company in an advertisement or as considered by a potential customer or user
An area of moor, heath, or boggy grassland
An oxide containing four atoms of oxygen in its molecule or empirical formula
A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance or example
Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
A person qualified in a branch of engineering, especially as a professional occupation
Containing two sulphur atoms
A conical-shaped device with a ring of small holes, towed behind an aircraft to provide a means of refuelling in flight
Formulate in a particular style or language and express in words or an art form, of writings, music, or a movie, etc
A kind of thick soup or stew usually containing meat, seafood, or a combination of the two and typically served over rice
A kind of soft, sticky black earth found in some swampy areas of the south-eastern us
The trait of being cautious
A very light and porous type of volcanic rock formed when a gas-rich froth of glassy lava solidifies rapidly
An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity of a sequence or activity ( as in a television program ) or the time during which something is delayed or interrupted )
A singer with a bass voice
A writ or order forbidding an act
The prevention by law or social pressure of a specified practice or habit, especially the drinking of alcohol or the taking of drugs
The absence of agitation or strong emotion
An old world shrub or small tree cultivated for its large, typically red, flowers
A state or fact of being one in number or in kind
An extremely famous and successful film or pop star
Move about or travel in a leisurely manner, especially for pleasure or in search of something of interest or value
Work lightly, especially with the hands or fingers
Corn or other grain ground at a grist mill
Inflammation of bone and marrow, typically caused by infection
Relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
Plan the sequence of events in a literary work or play or movie or opera or ballet or even a stage production and make the necessary preparations for its presentation, such as designing the sets and costumes and rehearsing the actors so that they know their parts well
The story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.. the characters and events that comprise the plot of a literary work or play or movie etc.. the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.. the characters and events that comprise the plot of a literary work or play or movie etc.. )
Relax
Vegetables ( often used in plural, and always in reference to the non-meat food eaten as part of a meal )
A dice thrown in a game of craps
( of an animal, especially a deer ) engage in a rutting ceremony
A v-shaped indentation, or a u-shaped indentation if open at the top
Achieve or record ( something ) as a notch in a tally or on a list of achievements
Form a bridge over ( something ) with or as if with a span or spans of timber or metal
The distance from side to side of something
Supporting or confirming
( of a part of the body ) supplying an organ or part that is not in the direct line of the main blood vessels
The central cylinder of a plant stem, especially a palm or tree fern, consisting of vascular tissue only
( of an event or circumstance ) that will or is likely to happen in time to come
A bookmaker
A pair of modified pedipalps that function as pincers, typical of arachnids
A branching and bony structure on the head of deer, moose, and elk, normally in pairs
A unit of weight of a bullet or powder charge, usually expressed in grains or grams
Produce a grainy effect in ( a painting ) by applying paint thickly with a brush
A fine-grained sediment that is carried by water and deposited as a sediment, typically in a channel or delta, and may in time become consolidated into rock
A summary of an event or text
Summarize briefly and give the gist of something, usually at the beginning or at the end of a discussion, speech, etc
Infested with lice or other parasites
A burning sensation in the chest, caused by excessive secretion of acid in the stomach and often accompanied by pain in the oesophagus
Involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position
A streamlined covering or attachment on an aircraft or motor vehicle
Front part of a vessel or aircraft or train or bus
Relating to both england and france
Of english and french origin or descent
( informal ) small and of little importance or influence or power
( of a matter ) of little importance or concern
( of a dispute ) trivial and unworthy of serious attention
( of a crime ) involving theft or minor damage, rather than violence or murder
Contemptibly narrow in outlook or scope or extent of concern
Unpaved and rough or muddy, especially a dirt road or a dirt track used for motor rallying or off-road cycling
( of a colour, design, or pattern ) striking and noticeable, especially in a showy or tasteless way
Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret or not shared with others
The number equivalent to the product of seven and two
Shrewd in statecraft or management
The decorative treatment of an object or work of art, especially the addition of minor decorative features to a building or piece of furniture
( of a colour ) very light
( of a person's voice ) weak and scratchy or ( of a thing ) sounding as if it were made of reeds
Abounding in reeds
Exempt from payment of duty or tariffs
Excessively sentimental or mawkish
Effusively or insincerely emotional or sentimental
The chemical element of atomic number 109, a radioactive metal of the actinide series
Hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove, as for ease of digging or to hold seeds or fertilizer
A person or thing that protects someone or something
The process of keeping someone or something safe or secure from harm or danger
An official weighing of contestants in a sport, especially boxing, before a fight
( of a consonant ) pronounced as a velar plosive ( as c in cat ). compare light
An unilluminated area or object or condition of being unilluminated
A missile or spacecraft designed to intercept and destroy another missile or spacecraft in flight
Force ( someone ) to have sex against their will, especially when the perpetrator uses physical force or threats to compel the victim to submit to sexual intercourse
Especially of the hands
Quick and neat in action
An act of stepping to one side
Relating to or produced by lithography
A connecting link between railway vehicles or tracks
A marriage
An instance of two things being connected or joined together
A method of restraining someone by holding an arm or leg tightly behind their back
Relating to or denoting ornithischians
Enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
A district defined for the purposes of police administration
An area where voting takes place in an election
Remove the ovaries of ( a female animal or person )
A person who is injured or killed in an accident or conflict, or who has died of illness
The process of adapting a wild plant or animal to live in close association with humans, especially as cultivated or kept as a pet or for catching pests
The process of settling down permanently in a particular place and adopting a conventional lifestyle
A word or phrase that is considered to be ugly or unsuitable for use
The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively ( especially of gunfire ) or the noise of something striking a hard surface ( as of a car hitting a pavement ) or the noise of something being poured from a container ( as of liquid ) or the noise of something hitting the ground before it lands ( as of a bullet ) or the noise of something being ripped apart ( as of fabric ) or the noise of something being hammered or pounded ( as of a smith at his anvil ) or the noise of something being splashed or scattered ( as of liquid ) or the noise of something being smashed ( as of crockery ) or the noise of something being chewed ( as of food ) or the noise of something being ground or crushed ( as of grain ) or the noise of something being torn ( as of paper ) or the noise of something being inflated ( as of a balloon ) or the noise of something being evacuated ( as of a vacuum cleaner ) or the noise of something being compressed ( as of air ) or the noise of something being decompressed ( as of air ) or the noise of something being heated ( as of a stove ) or the noise of something being cooled ( as of a refrigerator ) or the noise of something being frozen ( as of food ) or the noise of something being thawed ( as of food ) or the noise of something being boiled ( as of water ) or the noise of something being poured ( as of liquid ) or the noise of something being sprinkled ( as of sugar ) or the noise of something being splashing ( as of water ) or the noise of something being splattering ( as of paint ) or the noise of something being spattering ( as of blood ) or the noise of something being sputtering ( as of steam ) or the noise of something being spurting ( as of water ) or the noise of something being gushing ( as of water ) or the noise of something being spraying ( as of water ) or the noise of something being sprinkling ( as of water ) or the noise of something being spouting ( as of water ) or the noise of something being splashing ( as of water ) or the noise of something being splattering ( as of paint ) or the noise of something being spattering ( as of blood ) or the noise of something being sputtering ( as of steam ) or the noise of something being spurting ( as of water ) or the noise of something being gushing ( as of water ) or the noise of something being spraying ( as of water ) or the noise of something being sprinkling ( as of water ) or the noise of something being spouting ( as of water ) or the noise of something
Extremely cold and icy cold
A tailwheel aircraft
A greyish-black mineral which consists of a silicate of lead and is the chief ore of lead
Convert into or express in the form of currency or something else that can be exchanged for money
Pack ( something ) again or differently, typically in a smaller space or container than previously
Winds that blow from east to west in the lower latitudes ( usually between 30 degrees north and south ) and are generally cool and moist
A particular instance of buying or selling
( of shares, currency, or other financial products ) be bought and sold at a particular price or under particular conditions
Give ( something ) in exchange for something else of a similar kind or value, especially as part of a regular commercial transaction or activity
A light two-wheeled carriage with back seats and a coachman's seat in front
A large eurasian sandpiper with a long downcurved bill and greenish legs, breeding in northern eurasia and alaska and migrating south for winter
A small metal tube with a flat top and a hole through which a finger is inserted to hold a playing card
A nocturnal australian marsupial that has a grey and black coat with stripes on the rump
Relating to africa or its people
A native or inhabitant of africa
The blocking of a physiological action or process by an agent which interferes with it
Render unsuitable for passage or travel by blocking a passage or road with obstructions or by rendering it impassable through natural causes, such as a snowdrift or a flood or a landslide
Bring ( someone or something ) to silence, especially by threats or reproof
Relating to or characteristic of jazz music or dance
A leisurely walk, especially for pleasure or exercise
A written request for a job or admission to a college or other institution that is submitted to a person or organization for review and possible acceptance or admission
The work of applying something
Excited anticipation of an approaching climax ( especially in a literary work )
The study and interpretation of charts, especially those relating to financial markets
A member of the british order of honor ranking below a baron but above a knight
A small contrasting part of something that is otherwise uniform or bland or regular or set apart from others by its appearance or texture or color or shape etc
A magistrate of a royal court
A co-chairperson
Vigorously active and energetic
Resist expressing, or keep from expressing, feelings, emotions, or reactions
A mouthful of liquid drunk in one action or by one movement of the throat
Accept without question or criticism
A rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling or the axis of a wheel or the wheel itself
A circular band of metal or stiff material, formerly used to shape and support women's skirts
( of a gas turbine engine ) operate with the propeller or fan at reduced speed
Collectively, the structures that constitute a bridge
A member of a group of peoples inhabiting northern europe, consisting of the scandinavians, swedes, and norwegians
An evergreen south african shrub of the pea family
The carotid artery or carotid body
The action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone as a participant in a scientific or other study or experiment
The ability to get to a place quickly
A written statement of facts, especially as a petition or memorial
A small foothold, especially in a steep or slippery place
The fact or degree of sloping
The process of gradually permeating or becoming a part of something else
Void of expression or intelligence
Refuse to acknowledge ( someone ) by not returning their greeting or telephone call
Obliterate or delete ( something ) from one's memory or a text or surface, especially in order to conceal something embarrassing or distressing
An aromatic south american plant of the mint family, the dried leaves of which are used in perfumery
A small ulcer or sore at the site of infection by syphilis or other bacterial diseases
The education of boys and girls together, especially at the same school
A tendency to dwell on a single theme, especially one of a personal or sentimental nature, in an unproductive and/or obsessive way
Chewing the cud
Beg ( someone ) earnestly or desperately to do something or give something, especially in prayer or desperation
Move with a rushing sound or motion
Take ( someone or something ) somewhere with great haste or urgency, especially in an attempt to avert an emergency or disaster
An offensive or defensive maneuver in which players move toward the ball carrier or the quarterback at the line of scrimmage
Cause to occur rapidly or suddenly or intensively ( often used as a combining form )
Coming back from the dead
( of a person ) ride ( a horse ) in a particular place or position, especially sidesaddle
A projecting bracket under the wing of an aircraft, typically one carrying a bomb or missile
Relating to force, energy, or the science of mechanics
Positive in attitude or action or style ( especially when it comes to self-promotion )
Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color or texture
The belief, especially in christianity, that christ is the incarnate son of god
A bell on the door of a house, which is rung by a handle or pull to announce one's arrival and summon attention
An organized, forceful subversion of the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government
Get or gather together
Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs
Any of the large number of tropical and subtropical grasses of the genus Bambusa, or related genera, having hollow stems which are jointed and flexible
A tall, fast-growing tropical and subtropical grass-like plant with a hollow stem, yielding fibre and timber
The dialect of albanian spoken by the gheg, with about 2 million speakers
A back door
A publicity-seeking ploy or gimmick
Obtain or secure ( an advantage, point, or territory ) in a battle or other competitive situation
Make progress and get closer to ( someone or something ) in a competitive situation or a race
Wind ( thread ) on to a spool or bobbin by means of a spindle
To make up a story or lie, often with the intent to deceive
Twist and wind together or into a single thread or yarn, as of wool or cotton or silk
Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis or orbit or circle and return to the starting point on the circular course, as if revolving on an axis or pivot
A short drive in a car ( usually an expensive car ) to show its features and quality to a potential buyer
To be different in an opposite way or degree or condition or effect or function
A man of noble birth
The action or process of grading something or being graded
A condition in which a person feels unreal, detached, or unable to feel emotion
The action or process of speaking or talking
( of a number, such as 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 ) divisible by neither 2 nor 4 ( in British English
Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected course or pattern
About an unspecified number or amount or extent or degree or magnitude
Slightly or perceptibly different from the usual or expected type or condition
Strike forcefully against something with a sharp or resounding noise and a degree of impact that causes vibration or shaking
A hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows from the desert, especially during the dry season, and is often harmful to health
The capacity to appreciate the feelings of others
Insight or awareness of something
Foolish or ignorant talk or writing
A container in which substances can be heated to high temperatures without combustion, used in laboratory furnaces and kilns
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "tanner" in the following sentence: When applying the tanner, you 'll get the most natural look if you dilute the self-tanner with an equal amount of moisturizer before applying it to your feet, ankles, elbows and knees, as well as to the inside of your arms and under your chin
A number of flats or houses built together or used together as a unit
Shape ( a hat ) by blocking
Make more decorative or ornamental
A parcel of land, especially one sold as a unit
Decorate ( a design ) by carving it in relief on a printing block or plate
Make or form a block used in printing or binding or carvings or engraving
A form of the hebrew name of god, consisting of four letters ( yhwh ), which is pronounced by jews as ‘ yahweh ’ and by christians as ‘ jebovah ’
The odds offered by a bookmaker on the outcome of a race or other event
The absorption of one company by another
To take up with a snaffle bit, of a horse, to control or guide it
( of an agreement or statement ) final and conclusive
Affording pleasure and welcome comfort or happiness or advantage or pleasure to someone or something
( of a person ) gladly received or admitted
To accept gladly what is offered or offered or accepted with enthusiasm or without hesitation
Combine ( two almost equal frequencies ) to produce a lower frequency difference signal and an upper frequency sum signal
A synthetic compound derived from sulfonamide, used to treat leprosy and dermatitis
A coffee made with espresso and hot milk, milk foam, and cocoa powder
The common people, especially the mob
A turkish veil covering all of the face apart from the eyes
A doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative by some religious group or organization or individual and regarded as authoritative for the purposes of guiding conduct or thought or reasoning within the group or organization or by the individual
A film or video in which action is shown as having occurred previously, as in a flashback, but in which the setting is real and the action is not necessarily consistent with what has gone before
Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
A large burrowing salamander with a slender body and long limbs, native to north america and europe
A layer of soft material used to insulate a quilt or to shape it when stitched
An american plant of the daisy family, which is cultivated for its bright yellow daisy-like flowers
A group of troops or naval or air forces under the control of a single officer
The power to direct or determine the behavior of something
Look down on from a height
A position of highest authority over others ( especially in the armed forces ) or in some joint or combined operations or training activities or ( formerly ) over a naval squadron )
An authoritative order or instruction to do something
A person with whom one has a sexual relationship
Cause to become malignant or cancerous
A blow or stroke with the right hand or foot
Correct in position, direction, or manner of doing something
( in the us ) a member of a gang, especially one of mexican origin
( of a place ) resound with or reflect back a sound, especially a loud one
Obscenity in speech or writing
Pretend to be someone you are not
A playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red diamonds on it to distinguish it from the major suit cards or the 7 in the suit of hearts or diamonds or clubs or spades
Clap, as of applause
A person's power or ability to act or influence events or people
The cards held by a player in a card game
Reduce to bankruptcy
Expressly spoken rather than written
A statement or account of something spoken rather than written down
Expressly spoken rather than written
Make legal or binding by a religious ceremony, especially a marriage or a child's birth
Conformable to or allowed by law
The quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose or use or occasion or a certain person or place etc
A small insectivorous australian bird of the honeyeater family, with a long frog-like mouth
Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises or undertakings
Become sober or more sober after drinking alcohol or taking drugs
A short, angry argument or disagreement, especially one between two countries or organizations
A harsh discordant sound or a confused mixture of sounds
Widen ( one's nostrils ) in anger or excitement
Adapt ( a piece of music ) for performance with instruments or voices differing from those originally specified
To make arrangements for something
The act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining good thing that was bad or inadequate or useless or frontier land that has been developed for settlement or agriculture or industry etc.. )
Have faith or confidence in
Depart from usual or accepted standards or rules
A quick light movement back and forth
Move quickly in an apparently random or uncontrolled way, especially with a series of light, quick movements of the hands or wings
Beat or throb rhythmically and lightly
Agree to or accept something as true or valid
( of a gene ) determine the order of assembly of ( a protein, nucleic acid, etc
An associate who provides cooperation or assistance and shares the risks and responsibilities of a venture or operation with others
A friend or associate, especially a fellow member of an organization
Not usual, typical, or regular
Having a material form or substance
Especially physics
Make romantic in style or character
Of a road, curving or bending
A lamp emitting ultraviolet rays used as a substitute for sunlight, typically to produce an artificial suntan or in therapy
Relating to or characteristic of australia or its people
A type of dive performed in an aircraft in which the nose is pushed down towards the ground while the aircraft remains level
A theory that views the study of law as a practical rather than a moral science
A ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death, usually including the person's burial or cremation and often incorporating the person's favorite music and flowers
Used in the title of a person's present home or workplace, as distinct from former residences or places of business
A benefice, especially a parish living
A means of earning money
A substance which is to be measured in a chemical analysis
Serving or used in place of another or others
Relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle
Fill or permeate with a quality or feeling
To place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight or in a straight line with the end touching the other end
A small door or window set within a larger one, typically one that can be opened for ventilation
A batsman's innings or turn at batting
A written order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account, which is then forwarded to the person named in the order
A preliminary version of a document, plan, or design, especially one subject to consultation before finalization
Enlist ( someone ) to serve in the armed forces, especially temporarily or as a reserve
A kind of person or thing or category of things or persons or phenomenon that resembles something else in some respect or has the same or similar characteristics or qualities or is a member of a group with common characteristics or qualities and is distinguishable from others by those characteristics or qualities or is associated with them
Be left in a festering condition
( of a wound or sore ) become septic
A person who hijacks
A person who hijacks an aircraft, ship, or vehicle
The action of providing or supplying something for use or sale
The action of providing or supplying something for use or sale
Remove or abolish ( a law, government, or institution )
The soft inner part of bread or cake
Slowly and gracefully or in a relaxed manner
The hindi film industry, based in mumbai ( formerly bombay ). bollywood produces over 500 films a year, mostly musical melodramas with song and dance sequences
A small tropical marine fish that is frequently found in large shoals
Give birth to a young animal, especially a seal, rat, or elephant
A shot in a ball game that travels a long distance or at high speed
Operate or control a vehicle or mechanism, as of a machine or equipment or a vehicle with a transmission system, in which the driver controls the speed and direction of the vehicle
( of a person ) operate and control the movement of ( a motor vehicle ) by means of the steering wheel and pedals or other controls
An organized event at which people meet to take part in a particular activity, typically a sport or game, for which they pay a fee to the organizer
Hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally with maximum force
A slight ring of vapour or shadow around an object, especially a halo around the sun or moon
A member of a city council who represents a ward or district or group of wards and is elected by the voters of the ward or district
Stimulate or become aware of ( an emotion or feeling ) after a period of dormancy or suppression
Make ( a muscle or part of the body ) stronger and firmer through exercise or massage
The general effect of colour, light, or shade in a picture or design
Make ( a person or part of the body ) lean and fit by means of regular exercise
The elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc
Say again or imitate ( a word or phrase ) in a characteristic way, especially with slight variations each time it is repeated
The degree of tension of muscles, arteries, or other organs, especially as an indication of health or fitness
Press ( fabric or paper ) between rollers to smooth and glaze it
The quality of being inscrutable, or of difficult interpretation
( in 17th and 18th century politics ) a supporter of the british government and the church of england, as opposed to the whigs
A piece of fabric worn over the head and shoulders, especially by muslim women as a religious obligation
Dirty and disorderly
Involving or resulting in trouble or difficulty
Someone who ascends on foot by climbing
The twenty-sixth letter of the greek alphabet ( φ, φ ), transliterated as ‘ ph ’
A group of three related things, such as books, films, or paintings
Making captious arguments or remarks
A separate page or section in a comic book or manga
A group of people or things, typically experts in a particular field, who are assembled to discuss a particular topic or issues
A process in which waste products are removed from the blood by means of a membrane, typically as part of treatment for kidney failure
Occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
A strong current of wind, especially one blowing in short intermittent bursts
A sudden blast or flow of wind or air
An annual or other regular estimate of national revenue and expenditure put forward by a finance minister or treasury secretary to a legislative body for discussion and enactment into law
A quantity which, when multiplied with another, gives the difference between the two terms of an identity
Produce ( neutrons ) by the fission of radioactive fuel in a nuclear reactor
Jump while attached to a bungee cord, as a form of recreation or to escape from a high place
Hand over ( a person accused or convicted of a crime ) to the authorities of another country for trial or punishment
Full of seeds
A woman or girl who sews for a living
A person who lived during the reign of king edward vii
An american indian tepee
Unacceptable or contemptible behaviour, typically of a greedy or selfish nature
A large herbivorous dinosaur of the late jurassic and cretaceous periods, with a long neck and tail and small forelimbs
A small firework that makes a loud bang
Turn away from
The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the sternum and the two clavicles
The part of a feather, especially the shaft with barbs attached, as distinct from the calamus or quill
A mirror that reflects sunlight in a fixed direction, used to provide illumination or to focus light on to an object
A device for rewinding something such as a film or tape
The sound made by heavily weighted objects falling on a hard surface
Printed material, especially in books or magazines, that is suitable for reading matter
Rent or lease ( land ) to be used for agriculture, typically on condition that a fixed rent is paid in return for the use of the land, the produce, or both
Come together to form one whole, especially in a harmonious or effective way
A twinned crystal or organism
To make ( something ) identical to something else
( in computing ) a process or thread that is created by and under the control of another process or thread
Someone entirely dominated by some influence or person or thing or feeling or idea etc
Link ( a piece of equipment ) to another piece so that the first follows the movements of the second
A path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass or flow or by which something may be removed from one place to another, especially a passage for air in a building or for a bodily fluid in the body
The action of emulating something, especially a foreign operating system or a hardware device
A naive person
The part of a baseball mitt between the forefinger and thumb, or between the two pads of a catcher's mitt
Make ( something ) better or more enjoyable by adding extra features or elements to it or by removing unwanted or unnecessary elements from it
A container with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as salt and pepper
A small anchor
The action of repeating something, typically for emphasis or clarity, or because the audience has not understood it the first time
( physics ) a stress vector that expresses the force per unit area of a surface
A source of anxiety, frustration, or worry in someone's life or work, or a mental or emotional strain or difficulty
A state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
( of hair or clothing ) hang down from a person's head or body in a specified way or place
Decrease in number, size, or amount
Occur on a certain date or at a certain time
Trip or stumble and fall down
Come down as if in flakes, drops, or pellets, as of rain, snow, or sleet falls from the clouds to the ground, or as if in drops, as of tears, blood, or saliva falls from the mouth to the ground
The biblical story of adam and eve being led by the serpent to eat of the apple of knowledge of good and evil, as a result of which they were expelled from the garden of eden
The season when the leaves fall from the trees
Of or involving institutions or people of the same level or type within a hierarchy or organization
A member of the cabin crew on an aircraft
A body of students who are taught together ( usually in a school )
Social status or position conferred by a system based on class or category rather than on individual merit
A division of a certain kind of thing that is grouped together based on shared characteristics or qualities or functions etc
( in the uk ) a chief inspector in the police
Overturn or capsize ( something ) so that it is on its side or upside down
The state or condition of being equal or having the same quantity, value, or measure as another or others
A float for a ball valve
A professional expert who gives advice within a particular field
Make a discovery, make a new finding
Cause ( someone ) to feel shame or guilt
An undesirable and embarrassing fact or situation that one wishes to keep secret or is forced to acknowledge publicly
A state of dishonor or disgrace or shame or humiliation that you have brought upon yourself ( especially by some foolish act )
Denoting a curve or surface that lies in a plane
A level of understanding or development
An amorphous white or translucent form of silica used in glassmaking, ceramics, and as an filler in paints and rubber
A person who behaves in an annoyingly foolish or intrusive way
Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
Serve as the inciting cause of
Heighten or intensify ( one's emotions or imagination ) by picturing something exciting or appealing in one's mind
Butt ( someone ) with one's head, especially as an aggressive or competitive action in a fight or match
Make small changes to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose or audience, or simply to satisfy oneself or others
Try to fix or mend, usually by improvising or patching rather than by using established means and resources
A piece of absorbent material, typically a disposable paper product, used for wiping one's nose
A fine, light fabric, especially silk
A buttock
Having an indicated pole as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges or magnetic poles or the distinction between attracting and repelling forces '' - michael faraday ) or the direction of flow of electric current or of magnetic flux or the direction of action of a force or influence or the orientation of an object relative to a direction or position of reference ( as the distinction between up and down or left and right ) or the distinction between the roles of a cause and effect or the distinction between the source and the recipient of a communication or the distinction between the subject and the object of a sentence '' - john dewey ) or the distinction between the inside and outside of a container
The quality or condition of having poles or being polar
The quality or condition of having poles or being polar
A person who makes sales calls
A substance which changes colour in response to a particular chemical or physical condition and so indicates the presence or absence of a particular constituent or condition
Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Traveling around something by ship or plane or foot or bicycle etc
Intensive and exaggerated publicity or media coverage of a person, product, or idea, used to create a sense of excitement and urgency about it
A loud, harsh laugh or cry, especially of a hen or goose
Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
A small, round, bright orange japanese persimmon with sweet flesh
( in ancient greek mythology ) each of three goddesses who preside over the avenging of crime
A special way of doing something that is characteristic of a person or group of people or a certain period of time
A mark of disapproval ( especially a child's )
Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary with another or be contiguous with another
A squeezing or crushing embrace, especially as a sign of affection or greeting
A tight or amorous embrace ( usually with the arms around the neck ) of two people, or a similar embrace with a third person ( usually with two arms around the neck and one arm around the waist )
The action of abandoning someone or something or the state of being abandoned
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement in someone or something
A chronic mental disorder, not of organic origin, characterized by a distorted view of reality and a tendency to harmful behaviour
( of water ) move over and carry away ( something ) by erosion or flooding
( of a substance ) allow ( a gas, liquid, or particle ) to be absorbed or adsorbed and held in the pores or cavities of the substance
Reduction or loss of pigmentation in the skin or hair
( in india and tibet ) a natural or artificial shelter used by troops
The process of inoculating or vaccinating against a disease
A pale lager beer brewed in the style of the pilsner beers of the bohemian region
Compete for ( a position or title )
Confront ( someone ) with a demand to identify themselves or explain what they are doing in a particular place, typically in a threatening manner
( of clothes ) comfortable and suitable for wear on a regular basis
A shrub or small tree of the rose family, with red or pink flowers and berries, native to eastern asia and north america
A male peafowl, renowned for the dazzling display of colourful feathers spread out from its tail when in courtship display
A low square-topped stone used as a support for plant pots, garden furniture, etc
Broadcast ( a program ) by television
The passage by which the cerebrospinal fluid of the brain drains into the spinal canal
A cap or hood for a loom
The number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had in previous games or contests especially in a particular season or championship game or tournament
The sum of recognized accomplishments or goods or services
The rank or position of a commissioner
Combine ( two or more things ) so that they are mixed or connected together or one on top of the other, especially in a complex or intricate way or so as to form a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts
Any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
A public display of a product or skill, typically accompanied by a commentary or explanation
The quality of being contrived or false
The feeling of being uncomfortable, nervous, or anxious
Something that is worthless or unpleasant
A north american indian tent, traditionally of brushwood with a pointed roof, or a structure of similar design
Become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of something such as text or fabric or clothing or rope or nets or weavings of any kind especially when done in order to free something caught in them or to remove them from something they are attached to or to unravel one's thoughts or emotions and come to a more elementary level of awareness of them and thus be able to deal with them in a more effective way ( as by becoming more aware of one's own thought processes and emotions and how they are related to each other and to one's basic values and beliefs and the like )
Used to indicate the location of someone or something that the speaker is pointing out or is easy to see, or that is well known to the listener or is being shown on a map or diagram
Used to indicate the place where something happens or is found or to focus attention on it ) there, you see it ) or to introduce a statement about it ) there, as i was saying… ) or to express agreement or confirmation ) there, exactly! ) or to refuse to accept an excuse ) there, that's not true
A person who wins a prize, especially in a competition
A telephone directory
An animal that feeds in a particular way or on a particular food
A device that automatically provides a supply of some material
A friendly, informal atmosphere
Follow in or as if in pursuit or search of game or prey or for the purpose of catching or defeating someone or something
Chase or hunt ( someone or something ) in order to catch or catch up with them or it
Treat badly or unfairly, usually towards women or children or sick people or animals
Fail suddenly and completely, especially as a result of a sudden reduction in price or value
The act of throwing yourself down with your arms and legs extended and your back on the ground or on a bed or chair or other support
Separate or cause to separate abruptly or forcefully, as of a tear or of something broken or busted
Relating to turkey or to the turks or their language
A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus
Develop through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment etc
To stand on a podium
To make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of
Any vehicle that is uncomfortable and unpleasant to ride in ( because of its age or low quality ) a jalopy or an old jalopy
A rough and uncomfortable vehicle
A timescale of a particular phenomenon, such as the timescale of the rotation of a star or planet, or of a nuclear process
An instance of boldness or daring ( especially in talking ) that helps to gain an advantage for the speaker
Be in an state of agitation or turbulent change or development, as in a political situation or a literary or artistic movement
Constituting number one million in a sequence
Very steep
A race in which runners must clear hurdles and water jumps
A small pedal-operated vehicle
Become aware of ( an idea or situation ) through reflection or experience
Convert ( a work of music ) into a different key, tempo, or instrument
Earn on some commercial or business transaction
Try out different ways of doing something to find out what works best or to find out something new, especially by using scientific methods to test hypotheses or theories
Squeeze ( something, especially a wet cloth or towel ) tightly to remove as much liquid as possible from it
An act of wringing
An act of removing something, especially money, from a larger amount
A section as though cut through by an intersecting plane
A ceremonial feast or festival among some north american indian peoples, at which gifts are exchanged
Excellent
Set ( a typeface ) in a particular style or size
A series of hills or mountains, typically one running parallel to a coast or following a similar direction
The scope of values of a variable or of the arguments of a function
A position adopted by a person or organization in a situation or dispute, typically a public one concerning a political, social, or moral issue
Become blocked by a blood clot
A powerful effect from drinking or a drug
The policy or practice of expanding a country's territory by encroaching on that of other nations
A straight track for running races
A sheer silk or rayon fabric
The auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality
A cooking apple of a red-skinned variety first grown in the us
Impart skills or knowledge to
Inform or tell the details of something to somebody
Give information to ( someone ) about how to do something
A person who commits arson
Deliver ( a joke or story ) in a deadpan manner
Have one's home or residence in a particular place
Become a member of or regular patron of ( an institution or activity )
A set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets ( especially the set of elements common to two or more sets )
Become a member or participant of ( an institution, organization, or activity )
Cooperate in order to achieve a common goal
Rub or file ( something ) with sandpaper or a sanding block to smooth or shape it
The material of which sand is composed, especially quartz grains
Fortitude and determination in pain or adversity ( especially as an aspect of character )
A small brooch or clasp for fastening a tie
Make ( something ) less distinct or clear in outline or detail
The lower part of the atmosphere, extending from the earth's surface to about 8 km above sea level ( the lower boundary of the stratosphere ). the troposphere is characterized by decreasing temperature with altitude, except for a layer of relatively constant temperature near the surface known as the tropic layer
A fat person
A horse bred or trained for pacing
Showing smugness, showing self-complacency, self-satisfaction
Put, fix, force, or implant in a certain place or position for a specific purpose or effect
A meaning or concept, as opposed to a signifier, which is a form or sound that represents it
( of a bird or flying insect ) fly or glide downwards suddenly so as to alight somewhere quickly and gracefully
Interfering in other people's affairs in an overbearing way
The property of being without strength or vigor
The action of paying someone for work or an injury or loss of income, property, or rights
Allow ( something, especially a sound or infection ) to pass from one thing to another or from one person to another
Send ( something ) from one place to another, especially wirelessly or through a communications network : broadcast or relay ( a message or signal ) from one point to another
Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
A large, strong beam of wood or metal supporting part of the structure of a building, typically forming part of a roof or ceiling
A comfortable room or dwelling
Loose change
Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment or a place to stay the night or engage in shady dealings
Mix ( an ingredient ) into a liquid by stirring or whisking it in a circular motion
The process of making a country or society more democratic
Sagacious in adapting means to ends
The language of the lahu, belonging to the mon-khmer family
A set of predetermined ideas or attitudes that limit debate or thinking on a particular issue
Make ( a wild animal ) docile and manageable by training and care
( of land ) easy to cultivate
Not exciting or stimulating
An artist who produces miniatures, especially of portraits or illustrations in illuminated manuscripts
Relating to a profession or occupation as a way of life or for gain or advancement, especially in the armed forces or a public service
Make inactive or unusable, as by a process of deletion or by rendering inactive in a repository of information, such as by archiving or purging the records
A bridge on a fishing boat or whaler
Provide with a belt or belts, typically around the waist as a means of fastening a garment or holding up trousers
Be connected by a marriage within a family
Be relevant to, be pertinent to, be applicable to, have bearing on, be connected with, be associated with, be in conformity with, be consistent with, or be pertinent to, as in an argument or discussion )
Make use of or draw upon
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions or procedure
A group of medieval french cathars, based originally in albi ( in present-day france ) and subsequently spread throughout europe
The state of being synchronous
A foot-operated lever used for controlling a vehicle's speed or direction, or for operating an organ or piano
Receiving or eligible for compensation for services rendered ( especially as opposed to volunteer work )
A member of a group of peoples speaking semitic languages, including the arabs and jews
Cheerful and confident
In a bright manner
Destroy, abolish, or root out ( something undesirable )
Remove ( a speck of dirt or moisture ) with a quick movement of a finger or cloth
A small quantity of something moist or liquid
( of a pest or parasite ) live in or on ( something ) in large numbers and cause damage or discomfort to it
Protect or support ( someone or something ) against criticism or attack, especially in a court of law or other formal forum
Be an advocate for
Make money by prostitution or drug trafficking
Add up the number or amount of ( a collection of items ) by counting them, especially to check that it is correct or complete
A coal mine
A boyfriend or male partner
Show disapproval by shouting ‘ boo ’
The supposed perception of events before they occur
Make a report about someone or something
Make a report or complaint about somebody or something to a higher authority or person in authority, such as a teacher or boss or parent, for disciplinary action, etc
A formal statement or official account of something, especially one intended for publication or for use by a particular audience or purpose
The process of dying or being killed
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization
Make a honking sound or cry, especially as an indication of protest or dissatisfaction
The sound of a horn or similar noise
Make a loud noise, as of a horn or trumpet or siren or warning signal
A plant of a large genus of succulents which includes the spurge and castor oil plant
Be compatible, similar or consistent
An alveolar consonant
Pertaining to a socket or the sockets of the teeth
A formal list, certificate, or inventory
( of difficulties or problems ) cause great distress to
Sturdy or powerful
Bend one's back forward from the waist on down to the knees or hips, as in a curtsy or bow, or as a concession to age or fatigue or illness or injury, etc
A curve or angle in a road, river, or coastline
Decorate or adorn with flowers, leaves, or other ornaments
A criminal woman, especially a prostitute
The belief that the present is the only time that exists, and that the past and future are merely mental concepts
Present ( a story ) from a particular point of view or in a particular light, especially in order to give a particular impression to the reader or audience
Lacking confidence or assurance
Move away from something, especially quickly or nervously
( of a fish ) approach ( a bait or lure ) warily and at a distance
Make tight or tighter or more tight
A compressed cake made of fish and spices, fried or baked and eaten hot or cold
Later
Behind
( of a part of the body ) gradually degenerate and shrink, especially as a result of disease or lack of use
( of an object or situation ) change rapidly in size, amount, or degree
( of an emotion ) be felt very strongly and briefly, typically through loss of self-control
Enclose in, or as if in, a case or covering
Repayment or compensation for a wrong or injury
A sensitive perception or intuition
Relating to or denoting a christian movement which claims to derive its authority from the gifts of the holy spirit, especially speaking in tongues
( of a ewe ) give birth to a lamb
An order of insects that comprises the grasshoppers, crickets, and related insects, distinguished by having two pairs of wings and long hindwings that are used for jumping
Having six straight edges or sides, or arranged in sixfold symmetry
An exchange of ideas via conversation or correspondence ( usually with an intended purpose )
( in general use ) extreme right-wing, authoritarian, or intolerant views or practices
A device for measuring the amount of a particular substance consumed or produced, especially water or electricity, by means of a rotating impeller or vane connected with a register
A shaft or spindle on which a wheel revolves
( of a process or activity ) done in advance, especially with a view to future developments or changes
To worry, irritate, or perplex
Be a mystery or bewildering to
The property of having a positive or negative charge or magnetic pole or the direction of flow of electric current or water or other fluid ( as distinct from zero )
An indication that something has happened or will happen soon, especially something undesirable or unexpected
Engage by written agreement
A symbol or gesture used to convey information or an instruction, typically one used in a particular profession or situation and understood by those who are trained in it
Provide with furniture or fittings or equipment, as for a house or a room or a car
Designate or set out the place, time, or manner of ( an event ) to be carried out
Make a parody of something, especially a movie or a musical, in order to create a humorous imitation of it or exaggerate its characteristic features for comic effect
The degree of transitivity of a verb
Pay back money to ( someone ) for a product or service that has not been provided or is not satisfactory
To pay back money to someone, usually on demand but sometimes only after an evaluation of the claim has been made
Any fungus of the phylum Ascomycota, characterized by the production of a sac, or ascus, which contains non-motile spores
The action of defending from or resisting attack
A person who victimizes
Bold and confident in a way regarded as typically male
Partly conceal or obscure ( something ) with a veil or other covering
A greenish-yellow variety of chalcedony ( quartz ) containing nickel
A bride's dowry
A marshbird, such as a heron, that wades in shallow water to feed
A member of a secret society, especially one founded in france in 1718 and engaged in political intrigue
A meteor which explodes in the atmosphere
The action or process of decorating something or making it more elaborate or attractive with additions or embellishments
Act as the officer in charge of ( a unit ) or as an officer in ( an organization )
Someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust or authority in a government or other institution or organization
After deducting all applicable taxes, duties, depreciation, etc.. ( especially in the phrase net profit )
At or constituting a border or edge
( of an area ) with only a small majority of one party or faction
Prepare ( written material ) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
The quality of being final or definitely settled or fastened etc
A bird that frequents the shore, especially one that feeds on the shore or just above the water
A dollar
A set of techniques or principles governing the use and creation of something, especially in language or film
Pray or reflect seriously, especially as a religious discipline
Three times as great or many as before or after
Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet of liquid or gas
An ornament at the top, end, or corner of an object such as an arch, a pillar, or a chest
To put on leaves
To turn over pages of a book or magazine quickly and easily
Tie ( a rope or string ) in a knot or knots
A tight cluster of people or things or Hellenic letters ( as the letters that begin a word ) or ( in chess ) a group of pieces that have been moved out of their original positions on the board and are ready to be moved again
A simple fastening made by looping a rope on itself and tightening it by pulling a loose end through the loop
A shop assistant
A place of punishment in the afterlife
A place or state of confusion, ignorance, or deception
A young man from the same area or of the same background as oneself, especially one who is a fellow member of a street gang
A member of an american indian people of maine and southern quebec
A group of people of doubtful social standing or reputation
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers
A device used to dampen vibrations
Something that dampens or stifles emotion or enthusiasm or vitality as if with a dampener
A preparation of the juice of the mithrida plant, formerly used as a poison antidote
A line on a map connecting points having the same atmospheric pressure
A line on a map connecting points having the same atmospheric pressure at a given time
Relating to or denoting numbers or numerals
Made or produced artificially, especially as a substitute for a natural product or by a chemical reaction not occurring in nature
A yacht or racing boat of a class in which all the boats are identical, so that the results of races are determined solely by the skill of the crews
A remote uninhabited or sparsely inhabited area, especially in australia
Hit ( someone ) with a hard blow, especially on the head or stomach
A plaster cast applied from the elbow to the forearm, or from the wrist to the finger, with the hand in a position of extension and the forearm supinated
( in scotland ) a deputy or substitute, especially a deputy schoolteacher
Relating to, resembling, or produced by glaciers or ice sheets
Consecrate or declare holy
( of a sound ) extremely loud
Land that is remote from a main road or settlement, or that has no frontage on a main road
Firmly or closely fixed or fastened or constrained to a purpose or condition
( of radiation ) having a short wavelength and high energy
( of a run, route, or map ) including many roads or other features of varying difficulty or steepness
( of weather ) cold and miserable
Develop and grow
A movement forward or onward in space or time or order of succession ( as toward a goal ) or of a wave or fission etc
Develop in a positive way
An unexpected change in the sound or picture of a recording, caused by an error in the tape or disk
A problem or fault in an arrangement or plan
A system of writing in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips
A plant of the genus `` hemerocallis '' in the lily family, especially ( in gardening ) daylilies
A piece of fine material worn by a woman to protect or conceal her face or hair
Morally correct in character and judgments and trustworthy in purpose and action
Well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force or effect or truth value
The distinctive quality of the music of a particular composer or performer or of the sound produced by a particular instrument or group of instruments, regarded as characteristic of a particular genre of music or period of time and used to evoke a particular image or mood in the mind of the listener
( of sleep ) deep and peaceful
The distance to which one can hear or a voice can be heard, especially under favourable conditions or with the aid of a megaphone or other device
( of a person's mind or judgement ) well able to discern reality and reason
An athletic contest comprising five events, typically the 100 metres sprint, long jump, shot-put, high jump, and 1,500 metres
A savagely violent man or animal
Make ( a computer, mobile phone, etc
Undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession, as of a student of medicine or a pilot, or a person preparing for a career as an entertainer, e.g
A sudden failure which causes great damage or loss, especially to a computer system or a natural phenomenon such as a hurricane
To extinguish by crushing or pressing firmly on, as of cigarettes and cigars and pipes and candles
The short, blunt end of something such as a pencil or cigar
A member of a group of radical dissenters in england during the mid 17th century who called for the abolition of the monarchy, social and agrarian reforms, and religious freedom
An ancestral woman, especially one from whom one is descended through the female line
The part of the mind that imagines things
Serve as a precondition for ( an argument or statement )
Serve as a basis for
Intervene in a transaction or process
Causing or able to cause motion or action
Force ( someone ) to leave a place or position, typically in a sudden or unceremonious way
A sofa or sofa bed used during the day for sitting or lying on
To expel air through the nose or mouth, as in sneezing or blowing one's nose
( of a horn, whistle, or similar instrument ) make a loud sound as a signal or to attract attention
( of a person ) lose one's temper or coolness
Forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
Provide a cure for
The action or process of curing a disease or condition, or the state of being cured
To be or become preserved or prepared for use by drying, salting, or chemical processing
The study or use of diagnostic tests
( of a line, surface, or solid ) meeting a given line, surface, or solid and forming a common part of it
A public disturbance ( especially a riot ) that results in disorder or confusion
A member of the european parliament
The state or quality of being material
A group of atoms, molecules, or other objects that are closely associated with each other, either permanently or temporarily
A person who controls others in a way reminiscent of a puppeteer
Acknowledgement or acceptance as valid or true
Swell or protrude outwards, as with pressure or distension or both
( philosophy ) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful and appealing ( and how it can be recognized )
Condition and soften ( leather ) with dubbin
An anagrammed word or phrase
Make ( an animal ) senseless, especially in order to kill or butcher it
A laboratory
The action or process of capitalizing something
A prolonged conversation
Erotic literature, art, or other such work
( ethnic slur ) extremely offensive name for a black person
A person's mood or state of mind, especially as it affects their behaviour
A sudden, surprising development of events or an unexpected turn of fate
A interpretation of a text or action or region and the basis for a deduction or a conclusion drawn by a person from a set of circumstances or facts
A small quantity of something, especially tobacco
Cord or thread used for stitching a buttonhole
Form ( yarn or thread ) into a strand by turning it on itself and holding it taut between two pins or rings
Light and confidently active and alert
A person's stomach or abdomen, especially a large or fat one
A person with a specified degree of courage or determination ( often used as a term of abuse )
Tamper with ( a figure or statement ) in order to make it less accurate or to conceal the truth
Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing ( duties, questions, or issues ) by misunderstanding, refusing to comprehend, or ignoring them
Deal with ( a problem or difficult issue ) by using evasion or trickery rather than facing the reality of the situation
A compromise which is considered to be unsatisfactory or evasive
To provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
Fill ( a container or garment ) to excess with soft material, typically making it bulge or sag conspicuously or uncomfortably
Submerge
A kind of braid used for trimming
An outbreak of a disease among a large number of people or animals at the same time or over a short period of time
The act of working too much or too long or at too great a pace
A knight of the templar order
To express great joy
A piece of music to be sung or played in a joyful manner
A method of firing a shotgun in which the gun is held almost horizontally and the barrel is swung in an arc
( of a person ) so as to encircle ( someone's head ), especially for punishment or amusement
On all sides of ( a central point )
Approximately, but not exactly, 100 ( used to give an indication of number without precision )
Make perfect or complete or with perfect accuracy and harmony
( of a person ) short and sturdy rather than tall and slim
A single serving of a beverage or snack that is usually served with others in the same container or plate
Make a curve or bend in order to reach a new place or to avoid an obstacle or hazard
From place to place, or from one side of something to another
Move with a buzzing sound
A time of life ( usually defined in years ) at which some particular qualification or power arises or is possessed or acquired or ( especially ) at which some particular function or duty attaches or is possessed or engaged in or completed )
The period of time to which a rock, fossil, or other deposit belongs, as determined by geological means such as layer thickness and relative position
A doctor or other medical practitioner
A person who plays recorded popular music in a club or at a party
A metal joint made by welding
The feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort or repeated effort to accomplish something ( especially when you have been weakened or beaten )
Gather or bring together or unite in one place or condition, or bring into a common center or focus ( for a common purpose or action ) or bring together for a common purpose or action, etc
A sound or movement caused by rapid revolution of an engine or other mechanism
Make someone or something more eager or enthusiastic about doing something, typically by whipping up excitement or anger in them
Fill or place a load on or in ( a vehicle, container, etc
A person who originates something
The body of a dead animal, especially one that is to be used for food
Relating to or composed for or performed by a choir or chorus or group of singers or voices or musical instruments or a combination of these
A quick alcoholic drink
A book, document, or message written in a code
A number of things, such as bullets or blows, fired or delivered simultaneously or in quick succession
Hunt with falcons, as for sport or in a hunt
Needlework done using cross-stitches, typically used to embroider pictures or letters on fabric
A strap or cord with which a hawk is tethered
A substance that can be measured in body fluids or tissues to indicate the presence of a disease, infection, or other condition
A conceited or uppity young woman
Grow distant or faint in memory or imagination
Take up mentally into the conscious mind
Become similar to one's environment or to a dominant culture or group
Usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area a modern version of the traditional marketplace where goods and services are bought and sold and people congregate and socialize
A motor car with a folding or detachable roof
A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
An unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true or that a certain consequence will follow )
Make certain of something by planning for it or taking care of it in advance
Stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
An idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others
A person whose tastes in a particular area are considered to be influential
A cut of beef from the thick end of the foreleg
A eurasian plant of the daisy family, which is sometimes grown as a garden weed
Utter a sudden loud cry, as of pain or surprise or anger or fear
A dull or boring person
A corpse
Not moving or flowing easily ( especially when it comes to something that should be smooth and fluid )
Marked by firm determination or resolution
A governor of a colony or of a commonwealth state
Cause ( someone ) to do something or ( something ) to happen by the exercise of force or authority
Cause ( someone ) to do something by using threats or promises to influence them
Create or design, often in a certain way or with a certain outcome in mind
Create or produce from other, typically simpler, elements or materials or by a process or action
Write out or draw ( something ) as a record or for decorative effect
( of wind or rain ) moving very fast and forcefully
( golf ) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club from the tee box
The action of demolishing a building or other structure
Of or relating to the medical profession or their practices
A record of the members of a family and the dates of their birth and death
A salmon parr
Assign great social importance to
A horizontal painting or sculpture depicting a scene or figures
Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head, as a sign of respect or greeting, or to hide one's face in a gesture of shame or humility, or to indicate assent or agreement with a statement or proposal
The curved part of a letter such as a 'b ', 'p ', or 'q '. A quill is a type of 'b '. A bow is pronounced as part of the letter
Yield to ( pressure ) in deference or submission
A small plastic or metal tube inserted into the eardrum of a young child to allow drainage of the middle ear
A further application for a patent or trademark, maintaining the original application with additional material
To postpone
Make a catalogue, compile a catalogue, or include in a catalogue
Make a systematic list of ( items of the same type )
A lotion or poultice applied to a part of the body to relieve pain or reduce inflammation
Extremely drunk
Give new life or energy to
The act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment to an audience ( whether stage or screen ) for the purpose of entertainment or instruction or both ) and the audience's reaction to it
The belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe, and which is seen as the source of all life and fertility
A boat designed for carrying freight
A large amount of money
( of a fire ) no longer alight
Higher than ( an estimate ) by a specified amount or percentage
Not possible
Released for sale or viewing
Available for purchase or use
A way out of a situation, typically an embarrassing one
No longer at school
So as to be no longer burning or alight
A small container for the wine or water to be used in the celebration of the christian eucharist
A set of shelves for storing bottles, jugs, or other containers
A set of antlers
To stretch on a rack to dry or cure
A flat, broad beam for a boat or canoe
Beat ( someone ) with a paddle
Capable of catching fire and burning readily
Repellently fat or ugly
A set of twenty-four straws for binding in a bale
Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent or obscene
Lacking fine distinctions or detail or precision
A preliminary event or introduction to something more substantial
A coarse-grained sedimentary rock consisting of quartz, mica, and other minerals, typically red or grey in colour
An opening formed by an ileostomy
No longer participate in or be associated with ( an activity or organization )
Break from a meeting or gathering, as of a meeting or a play, by retiring or leaving the place, or by dismissing, and usually, without taking any action toward a resolution of the matter at hand
Place out of sight
An area that is approximately central within some larger region ( especially a region marked by its accessibility or by its position in an array )
The piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher's position
A baleen whale with a bow-shaped head, found in arctic and subarctic seas
A habitual drinker in bars
A person who is guided more by emotion than by reason
The property of being bold ( intense, vivid ). A bright, vivid colour
A special compartment or building in which poultry are kept until they are old enough to join the main flock
Characterized by or constituting an obsession or compulsive desire
Supernatural practices and techniques claimed to have been derived from magic or from secret knowledge accessible only to a few persons or groups and not generally known or understood by the larger society
Gleam or glow intermittently
Merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance ( especially of the eyes )
The heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target ( as in the approach to a siege ) or the shells fired from such a barrage
The catcher and the pitcher, considered together
A match between the first teams of two colleges or schools
The indo-european language of albania, spoken by about 2 million people
A nail designed to be hammered into a door frame to hold the door on its hinge
The state of being related or connected
A natural attraction or feeling of kinship with someone or something
The size and style of type used for a particular piece of text
A plant of a genus that includes the tobacco plant
An argentine fish
Ignoring detail in order to deal with a subject in a general way
A four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle with a box-like body, used chiefly for carrying hay
A silicified plant structure, especially a fossil leaf or stem
A silicified plant cell, especially a fossilized pollen grain
A device which formulates and expresses thoughts, ideas, or plans in speech or writing
A person who expresses something in words or music
That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law or morality or religion or any combination of these
A person who swims
Lack of organization
Become dead or extinct, as in a dying of a flame or a person's deathlike state of oblivion, or as in a metaphorical death, such as a loss of identity, or a death of hope, etc
Gradually cease to exist or function
Relating to the sorbs or their language
A hard, dense, dark brown or black rock consisting largely of hematite, used as an iron ore
A spore-bearing cell in the fruiting body of a fungus, typically arranged in a linear fashion on a specialized hypha
Causing physical or especially psychological injury or pain
A very ancient or permanent feature of the unconscious mind, or of the collective unconscious, which is said to be the source of corresponding symbols and images in the conscious mind
To cause to be in a certain relation or condition or state of mind
Surround so as to force to give up a position or cause to submit to one's authority or power
The sum of money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated
Used in names of other plants that are related to the pepper or produce a similar spice, e.g
Of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator or within a few degrees of it
Of or at the equator
A large refrigerator
Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
A character indicating a relation between quantities, as in mathematics or linguistics or music or art or science or engineering etc
A distinctive feature or characteristic indicative of a particular quality or condition
A unit used to express the number of something, especially the number of people or things reaching a particular standard or achievement
A person who is easily deceived, especially by being cheated in gambling or by falling for a confidence trick
Be a sign or indication of ( a particular position, state, or event )
Introduce ( a body of rock ) into the crust of the earth by intrusion
( of a body of rock ) be embedded in or project into another body of rock
Be free of or separated from ( someone or something unwanted or troublesome )
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "succotash" in the following sentence: Spoonbread, crab cakes, corn pone ( corn bread ), corn pudding, greens, and succotash - cooked over an open pit or fireplace - became common items in a black cook's repertoire in the late 1700s and the 1800s. Succotash, a dish of corn, beans, and pork or beef, was a staple in many New England households
To arrange in a container or in a specific place for a specific purpose, usually with some degree of neatness or orderliness
A whitish or yellowish thick fluid containing white blood cells, which forms at the centre of an abscess or other inflamed area and drains through a hole in the skin
A yoga posture in which the body is stretched out flat on the ground with the arms and legs extended and the back arched
Make light, repeated taps on a surface or object or the ground, with a regular alternating motion, as on a drumhead or a railroad track '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the brakes of his car '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her foot impatiently '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the glass with his fingernail '' ( simile ) `` the tapping of the man on the door was loud '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her companion on the shoulder '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the brakes of his car again '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her foot again impatiently '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the glass with a fingernail again '' ( simile ) `` the tapping of the man on the door was louder this time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her companion on the shoulder again '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the brakes of his car one more time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her foot one more time impatiently '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the glass with a fingernail one more time '' ( simile ) `` the tapping of the man on the door was louder this time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her companion on the shoulder one more time '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the brakes of his car again '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her foot again '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the glass with a fingernail again '' ( simile ) `` the tapping of the man on the door was louder this time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her companion on the shoulder again '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the brakes of his car one more time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her foot one more time impatiently '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the glass with a fingernail one more time '' ( simile ) `` the tapping of the man on the door was louder this time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her companion on the shoulder one more time '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the brakes of his car again '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her foot again '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the glass with a fingernail again '' ( simile ) `` the tapping of the man on the door was louder this time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her companion on the shoulder again '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the brakes of his car one more time '' ( simile ) `` she tapped her foot one more time impatiently '' ( simile ) `` he tapped the glass with a fingernail one more time '' ( simile ) `` the tapping of the man on the
Strike ( someone or something ) with a sharp blow or series of blows, especially on the knuckles or with a knuckle
A house standing by a gateway, especially on a country estate
Use up ( resources or materials ) at a rapid rate )
A collection of clothes and costumes
A large and imposing building of a specified kind, especially one that is strongly fortified or is a military academy
A set of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions or behaviour
Relating to or denoting the philosophical system of utilitarianism proposed by the english philosopher and jurist jeremy bentham ( 1746–1832 ). according to bentham, utility is the foundation of all moral and political theory, and the supreme principle of legislation
A sulphur-containing organic compound with a general formula of the type rsh, where r is an organic group
The tree that bears the cherry, native to north temperate regions and widely cultivated elsewhere
A broker who deals in ships
Spend the winter in a particular place or in a particular way
( of a cell, organism, or virus ) reproduce by division or budding
( of a feeling or situation ) continue at a low level of intensity after an initial outburst or confrontation and without any immediate resolution or compromise
An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed or failure
Harass with constant criticism or carping
An article of clothing consisting of two parts, especially a suit consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt and top
( of an item of clothing ) consisting of two separate parts, typically a jacket and trousers or a skirt and jacket
Belonging to the present time
Belonging to the present time
A contrast to an existing situation, tendency, or theory, typically one that opposes or reverses it
The set that is the union of two or more sets ( especially the set of all members of two or more sets )
A person who believes in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture in a religion, especially islam or protestant christianity
The quality of being rash and foolish and devoid of good sense or judgment or discretion or sound judgment
An order to an offending party to rid itself of property or rights ( especially in a divorce settlement )
A farmstead with a house and outbuildings
A formal undertaking by a prisoner of war to not engage in combat if released
A boat designed for dredging the seabed
A eurasian plant of the mint family, with large leaves and heads of small white flowers, formerly used as a culinary and medicinal herb
Cooperate on a project or activity, especially when this involves people from different organizations or with different areas of expertise
Engage in recreational activities rather than work or study
A person who dislikes or is prejudiced against men
A thing which is caused or corresponds to something else in a mechanical or automatic way
Keep ( someone ) company
Drive ( someone ) insane or mad
An interest followed with exaggerated zeal
A pack of cards with pictures and symbols, used in tarot readings
A pack of cards with pictures and symbols, used in tarot
Train ( a part of the body ) too much, causing fatigue or injury
The cathode of a thermionic valve or the anode of a thermodyne transistor
The fact or quality of a word or part of a word having the same sound as another word or part of a word
Process ( material ) so as to reuse it or return it to a natural or usable state, typically after processing or manufacturing a product from it
A person who is unable to read or write
A copy of a document sent by fax
A person's grandmother ( especially as a child's term )
Relating to or denoting a style of european classical music of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed the renaissance and is characterized by ornate detail
Hit with a pop or a light, quick blow, often on the head
Make a sudden explosive sound and release of pressure, especially in the ears when changing altitude or in a fast-moving vehicle
Put in briefly or temporarily, as for a holiday or vacation
A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring ( usually carbonated lemonade )
To surround or encompass with ill
Take over from or replace ( someone or something ) in a role or position, especially in a way considered undesirable or unfair to the person or thing being replaced
Of heaven or the sky
A bacterium of a genus that includes many pathogenic kinds that cause pus formation, especially in the throat ( and sometimes meningitis ) and vagina
Gossip about other people, especially involving details which are not confirmed as true
The transfer of a material from one surface to another
The action of transferring something from one place to another, especially the enforced transfer of people from their homes
The total cylinder volume that is swept by the pistons in an internal combustion engine
The amount by which something is moved from its position, especially in a vertical or horizontal direction on a screen
Concerned with physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological matters
The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object or that is the result of a chemical or manufacturing process or that is produced by a natural force like erosion or deposition or weathering '' ( as distinct from mere potential ) ''
The paint, plaster, or other substance used to create a work of art
Thoroughly work in or through something, as by digging or prying, or abrading, etc
( medieval medicine ) one of the four bodily humors ( blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile ) thought to be responsible for the characteristics of a person or disease or condition etc
The quality of being funny or amusing without intending to offend or harm someone ( or being capable of being so interpreted )
Confer an academic degree on ( a student )
A device that allows the user to move around a route or through a database on a computer, internet, or other map display
A person who navigates a ship, aircraft, etc
Cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Relating to the doctrine of libertarianism
The emission of light without any perceptible heat, as by fluorescence or phosphorescence
A corpse buried in the ground, especially with funeral rites
( of a person or their actions ) cause continuing distress to ( another person ) after their death or separation, typically by appearing or becoming manifest to them, especially in their dreams
Be a regular patron or visitor of a certain place or establishment, as for entertainment or shopping
An event or person of lesser importance than others mentioned in a text or account
To have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen or environmental condition
A red wiggling worm-like larva of a fly, especially a mosquito
Decide upon or fix definitely or authoritatively the variables of a situation, such as the time or place or cause or nature of something
Polite behaviour or habits
Having color or a certain color
A thin sheet of nerve tissue forming the innermost part of the thalamus
Cut into slivers or thin strips
Reach or cross by means of a train or other vehicle
A plant of the nightshade family which is cultivated for its flowers and leaves, which are used in brewing beer
Travel by aircraft, especially on a relatively short journey or for leisure purposes
A large aquatic diving bird with a long bill and a long flexible neck, typically with black or dark green plumage
Add color to, as with dye or paint
To modify or bias by adding an interest or inclination or sentiment of a particular kind
To bring order and organization to
( in the roman catholic church ) an annual payment to the pope from a cathedral or collegiate church
A device in a computer which performs a logical operation on an input signal
A person who forcibly takes someone away against their will
The southern slavic language spoken in slovenia, related to croatian and spoken by around 2 million people
( of a fire engine ) supply water to ( a fire ) from a reservoir
Discharge ( a bullet ) from a gun in rapid succession
Move rhythmically
Operate ( a bicycle pedal or a brake ) rapidly and repeatedly
A grass producing edible grain that is grown as an agricultural crop and used as food
A practitioner of acupuncture
( of a ship ) come to grief at sea
( of a word or name ) expressing smallness or youthfulness, especially in a quaint or affected way
A person's mental powers of reason, imagination, and memory
A natural or artificial deposit of material that has gradually gathered or been added over a period of time
Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
An abyss
Provide ( a book ) with a preface
A player who scores a goal or goals
Make less sharp or harsh or extreme
Of a medium size, amount, or level
A person who tends sheep
( of a person ) accompany or guide ( a vehicle, animal, or boat ) in order to keep it in a particular place or direction or to move it in a desired direction
( especially in chamber music ) playing the first of two or more parts for the same instrument or voice
A frenzied or violent attack or spree of killing and destruction
A complete change or reversal of policy, opinion, or of a situation
A fortress or other fortified building, especially one used as a last resort by an army or other force
Unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources in a hot and humid climate
A monetary unit of laos, equal to one hundredth of a kip
The bringing back of profits earned abroad by a parent company to an investing company in the same country
The induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction
At a low price
Lacking in quality or value
A boat or ship for carrying freight
( of an animal ) sniff or blow ( its nose ) noisily
A strong desire or craving for something, especially something essential for survival
Steal
The basic monetary unit of japan, equal to 100 sen
A rough, bad-mannered, or uncouth person
Unkind or cruel or uncivilized
Unpleasantly stern or forbidding in atmosphere or appearance
Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc
Any of a number of cabbage-like plants, especially broccoli, cauliflower, or brussels sprouts
The ridge of flesh at the inner or outer corner of the eye socket
A type of smoked salmon
A maori meeting house
A recreation ground
A recreation centre
A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts ( usually pleasantly )
A thing shaped like a saddle
Not affected by water
A venomous american pit viper
A vehicle that is propelled by the action of a rider's feet upon pedals and is typically equipped with two wheels, one behind the other
Commonly used or sold or distributed or advertised
A fruit tree trained to grow as a single stem of full height
( of a tree or shrub ) growing on an erect stem of full height
Having the usual or regular size, shape, or type
A rule or principle of good behaviour that is accepted by an individual or a social group as a guiding principle for conduct or as a means of judging the conduct of others
The upper petal of the flower of a papilionaceous plant, often distinctively coloured and shaped
Conforming to an accepted or prescribed norm or level of achievement
A piece of rubber used to stamp a design on a surface
A long tube used to convey water, especially as part of a fire hose
A person who favours a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially on principle
A gene that is involved in producing a quantitative characteristic, such as a morphological characteristic that varies continuously within a population
Not of natural origin
( of a manner or style ) constrained and unnatural
Post office
A heavy fall of rain
A horny or bony plate forming part of the skin of a fish, reptile, or insect
A sequence of seven notes, starting and ending with the same note and including all the notes between, in particular ( also harmonic scale ) the sequence of notes produced by repeated shifts in pitch of an interval cycle of an octave, a perfect fifth and a major third
A series of marks at regular intervals in a range used in measuring something, typically one from 0 to 100
The ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
Remove the scales from
A person who subscribes to the tweets of another user on the microblogging service Twitter
( of a colour ) not bright or intense
( of a sound ) not loud or clear
( of a period of time ) characterized by a lack of interesting or exciting events
Slow to learn or understand
Lacking in visual brightness
Relating to alexandria in egypt
The quality of having a keen understanding and insight
Take to task
Receive or acquire ( a title, property, or responsibility ) by right of succession or bequest after the previous holder's death or retirement
The system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building
Filamentous hairlike growth on a plant ( especially on a young apple )
Imitate ( a feeling or state ) in order to deceive someone or to give them a false impression
Painfully congested with pus or mucus or other discharge and difficult to breathe through
To eliminate the odor from
A person who predicts disaster
A cavity, aperture, or empty space in something, especially one that is large or that admits passage or access to what is inside or behind it
Moved or operated or effected by liquid water or oil or another fluid
Relating to or using liquid that operates a hydraulic system
Move to a better position in life or to a better job or social status or profession
( of a flight of steps or a slope ) lead upwards to ( a higher place )
Feeling hopeless and abandoned by God
Leave empty or deprived of people or goods
Cause ( someone ) to feel hopeless and abandoned by the loss of something valuable, especially a loved person or a secure, happy state of mind
A subway system in a city
A subway system
A short-acting hypnotic drug used as a sedative
A tall eurasian plant with a rosette of leaves and a tall spike of yellow or white flowers
( of a company ) branch out into new fields or products in order to reduce dependence on a single market or product
Call witnesses and elicit testimony in a court of law
A high-temperature form of quartz found as colourless hexagonal crystals in some igneous rocks and stony meteorites
A set of principles or beliefs concerning a particular subject or situation, especially one used as the basis for instruction or argument in a particular field or situation
Worship of the devil
A large fast-moving oceanic fish with a long pointed bill and a dark metallic grey back
The fluid used on the other side of the membrane during dialysis to remove impurities
Cause friction or rubbing
Feel or cause to feel agitated or worried, especially over something trivial
A red wine made from the merlot grape
A device for setting images of characters on a photosensitive plate or film, especially in offset printing
To remove part of the lens of the eye in cataract surgery
A small separate piece of a different substance enclosed in a larger piece of another substance, as in a gem or piece of amber
A process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important etc
Make larger or longer or more extensive or more important
A quantity that is added ( to an existing sum or amount ) so as to increase the total value or number ( as of a price or wage or salary etc
A stipulated condition that limits or restricts some claim or demand or course of action
A cancerous growth produced by the uncontrolled division of cells in any part of the body
Fame or celebrity within a particular sphere or community
A projecting part of the body, especially a part of the skeleton
Full of or showing high-spirited merriment or gaiety or fun
Take the lead or initiative in
Capable of changing quickly from one state or condition to another
Having knowledge of a particular field or activity
The fact or state of agreeing or harmonizing with another or others
Fall heavily, especially on one's head
A group of amplifiers, speakers, or other sound equipment arranged one on top of another
A group of books, periodicals, or manuscripts placed in a pile or in a vertical arrangement for storage or for use
The chemical element of atomic number 249, a radioactive metal of the actinide series
A plant grown for food or fodder, especially on a large commercial scale
A pouch in the throat of birds, from which pieces of food are passed to the gizzard
A point at which customers pay for their goods before leaving a shop or supermarket
A late baroque style of decoration, marked by an ornate, playful, and sensuous use of curved lines, especially in furniture and interior decoration ( 18th century ). it is represented in britain by the work of chippendale, hepplewhite, and sheraton
A celebrity who is photographed naked or semi-naked for a magazine in order to promote a product or idea
A very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk, long curved ivory tusks, and large ears, native to africa and southern asia
Have the possibility of doing something harmful or unpleasant and be likely to do it unless certain conditions are met or a particular course of action is taken by someone else
Pose a threat to
Provide with bunks or hammocks for sleeping on, as in a camp or barracks
Humble in spirit or manner
The special and distinct purposes that something serves or is used for or the particular action or activity that something is used for or is designed to perform or handle or operate or control etc
A distinguishing feature which marks a species off from other members of the same genus
The main issue or point at stake in a discussion, argument, or situation
Mark with a stake or stakes or posts so as to define or fence in, or to support, or to mark something as a boundary or a goal, etc
A pole or stake set up to mark something ( as the start or end of a race track ) or to mark something in the ground so as to facilitate navigation or to bound the area of an object or activity ( as a yard or garden ) or to mark a goal line in games such as soccer and basketball
A drinking glass with a stem and foot
Any material used to thicken a liquid ( as in cooking ) or to stiffen a fabric or paper or other material and make it less prone to tears or wrinkles etc
Spectacles or a pair of glasses
Run for exercise or training while jogging, typically at a fast pace with one's knees bent and one's arms moving in a forward and backward motion
A rightful concern or responsibility
A trade or profession
A commercial operation or company
Something very good or impressive of its kind ( typically used in expressions registering surprise or delight )
A small japanese goldfish with long flowing fins and a variety of coloured markings
A disease of humans caused by a pathogenic organism that is normally found in animals
The cost of an airline ticket or flight
Heat ( coal ) in the absence of air so that the volatile components are driven off, leaving coke
A person or thing that is equal to another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc
( of a computer or a process ) using several independent processors to perform several tasks simultaneously
Denoting a port, cable, or other device which connects two microcomputers or other machines so that data can be transferred between them simultaneously ( as opposed to a serial connection, which transfers data one bit at a time ). parallel processing is also known as multiprogramming
A roller for winding a rope
A person who has more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time
An act or expression of criticism and censure
A sudden desire to buy something ( usually something expensive ) that you don't really want or need but are buying anyway because it's a bargain or you think it's a good investment
A round or eye-like opening or design
A person who runs a hotel
A situation in which people, countries, or organizations exchange ideas, information, or goods and services, especially through direct communication
Hold a raffle for
The chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms
Of or relating to the second period of the stone age ( following the eolithic ) and characterized by the manufacture of more sophisticated stone implements
Regard ( something ) as likely to happen or be the case
Look forward to the probable occurrence of something ( as a disaster ) and prepare for it if it should happen )
Let for a shorter period of time than originally intended
A harsh noise made by scraping ( as by rubbing two objects together ) or by rubbing one object along another object's surface
The state of being a smallholder
The temporal property of two things happening at the same time or having the same period or phase or interval ( as two pendulums )
Drive faster than the speed limit in a zone or on a street or highway or on a rail line or canal or river, etc
The state of being thrilled or aroused emotionally or sexually
( of a question ) asked merely to make a point, without expecting an answer
Of or relating to rhetoric, especially in a style that is overly dependent on rhetoric
A mental disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which the person may refuse to eat or maintain a dangerously low weight
A dark colour or shade, especially of brown or black used as a background or contrast to lighter colours
A minor crime, especially one punishable with imprisonment for a period of less than one year
Capable of adsorbing molecules of a particular substance
A small dog of a breed with a flat face and large eyes
Engage in conflict or contention
Long and bitter conflict, typically of a violent and confrontational nature between two opposing groups or individuals
Provide with an excessive quantity of something, especially goods for resale
Convey ( goods etc
Not easily broken, disturbed, or destroyed
Powerfully felt or experienced
Of verbs not having standard or regular inflectional forms
A tool with a blade or a curved head, used for removing dirt or surplus material from a surface
Come into existence and be sustained or repeated over a period of time
The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something ( for example, the a in aardvark is the initial element of the word ) or that is used as the basis for inflection or derivation of a word ( for example, the un- of uninterested is the prefix of the word ). a form may be a noun, adjective, verb, or function word
An animal's previous record of races run and won
To create as an entity or a new whole
The structure of something, especially a literary work, in terms of its style, rhythm, or organisation
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Make something, usually for a specific function or purpose or abstract work of art etc
A particular mode in which something is manifested or expressed or done
( physical chemistry ) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium with each other
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality or function
A pillar or column representing a figure of atlas
The tree that bears pears, with hard pale timber that is used in carpentry and to smoke food
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience or theory etc
A central or essential part of an idea or theory, especially one which is useful or valuable
A band or chain around an animal's neck used to restrain and/or identify it
The extent downward or backward or inward from an outer surface or backward from a center
A remote or very inaccessible place or part of an area or subject, especially one considered to be uninteresting or boring
A word or phrase borrowed from english into a foreign language
The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization )
A red, swollen mark or scar
( of a horse ) have a weal or weals
The general welfare of a community or nation
A corner formed by the intersection of two walls
Purify by removing impurities or unwanted elements, as by filtering or distilling
The action or process of transporting something or someone to another place
Hunt or catch mice
A handheld device used to move the cursor around on a computer screen and select commands from a menu
To move stealthily or furtively, or to lurk in ambush
Stimulating influence among diverse elements
A semi-fermented chinese tea
A polymer containing ionizable groups, which can be protonated or deprotonated depending on the ph of the environment
( in the netherlands ) the chief magistrate of a town or city
Move or cause to move from side to side with a rapid, jerky motion
Move or cause to move to and fro with a rapid back and forward motion
Used in reference to a force regarded as having power over a particular sphere or activity, especially one that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws ( e.g
Expressing a desire or inclination concerning a past or unactual situation or event or a future possibility or intention
Expressing a suggestion or inclination in a polite or hesitant way
A passage selected from a larger work or from a writer's works
Relating to belarus or its people or their language
Clean ( metal, especially iron ) by heating it in a furnace with a flame, followed by quenching in cold water or oil
The process of adding colour to something, especially to a person's hair
A character or sign used to represent an idea, concept, or object
( of a bank ) accept ( a bill of exchange ) at a stated rate and pay the customer the amount due on the bill
The rule or reign of a caliph or chief muslim ruler
The tree that bears the persimmon
A person who receives treatment from a doctor or other medical practitioner for an illness or injury
At the same time but in another place or context
Tending to cure or restore to health
An austrian pastry of several layers, filled with fruit and nuts and baked
A dessert apple of a variety with a mildly tart flavour
A euphemism for urination
A slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by the mucous membranes and glands of animals for lubrication, protection, etc
Crazy
Go together well
A title given to the wife or husband of a monarch
Treat as real or concrete when it is abstract or imaginary
A wolf
The act of constructing something ( as a building ) from raw materials
Use ( a drug or alcohol ) to excess, especially regularly or habitually
Use foul or abusive language towards people or use them to bad purpose or manipulate them in a contemptuous or dishonest way, usually with the intent to anger or hurt the person or to make them more vulnerable to exploitation or abuse
Of superior grade or quality
( in bridge and whist ) decline to follow suit when one is led
Transmit information or communicate
Change to a different ownership, use, or category
( of a legislative or other official body ) approve or reject ( a proposal or bill ) by voting on it
( in an examination ) mark ( an answer ) as incorrect or without awarding marks
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
You advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent ( as in a bye or default )
Reject or refrain from taking advantage of ( an offer or opportunity )
Go past or across
A young goat
Declare invalid
An edible bivalve mollusc with a rough irregular shell
To move in a twisting or contorted motion, ( especially when struggling )
The offspring of a female donkey ( ass ) and a male horse ( stallion )
The denial or contradiction of a proposition, statement, or theory
Immoral or unchaste behaviour
Be uncomfortably hot and humid as from the heat of the day or from being enclosed in a stuffy room or building
A person hired to take part in a sporting match on behalf of a team
A person or thing that is an exact copy or imitation of another
A postponement or delay in the performance of a duty, payment of a bill, etc
Alive or still in existence or use
A sudden sharp pain in a part of the body, typically lasting for a short time
Feelings of great warmth and intensity ( especially of passion or enthusiasm )
The quality or state of being willing or eager to do something
The state of being fully prepared for something
( of an electrical device ) have a specified value of electrical resistance, conductance, or inductance
To get rid of, abandon, or leave for another in exchange for something else, usually of a similar kind or quality
( of light or heat ) give off or pour out from ( a source ) in copious amounts or in rays or waves
Compensation for a wrong or injury or loss etc
Compensation for a wrong or injury
A machine for cutting grass on a lawn
Being totally different in nature or quality or significance
Located directly across from each other
Eat lightly, usually between meals
A small, mean, or squalid house or room
The number of people walking in a particular area or at a particular time, as an indication of the level of activity or trade in that area
Ready
At or to ( a place )
( of water, snow, etc
Prevented from winning a competition or achieving a goal or objective
Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
Sit down
In or through the course of ( time )
( of a player ) hole ( a putt ) successfully
( in a crossword ) indicating the direction in which the next clue is to be filled in, or the position of the next clue to be filled in
Scepticism or doubt about the truth or accuracy of something
Be undecided about
A passage of runs in classical music for a solo virtuoso, especially a singer
A person who enjoys the sun
The application of a medicine or other substance to the skin or another body surface by rubbing or smearing it on
To move from one state or system to another
A process or period of transition from one state or system to another
Cover with smut
A colourless, pink, or greyish mineral of the feldspar group, typically occurring as tabular crystals
Marked by skill in deception or evasion
( of a surface ) smooth, glossy, and slippery or wet
An characteristic of an organism which is adaptive in one environment but maladaptive or even lethal in another
Give preference to ( one person or group ) over another or others
Consider as the favorite to win a competition
Promote over another
A person who makes or repairs upholstered furniture
Exceptionally good or great
A person who exercises control over workers in an industrial enterprise ( especially a factory )
A large moulded projection at the apex of a vault or on the top of a pillar
A person or organization that releases a substance into the environment
A device that releases electricity from a storage battery or capacitor
Emit long loud cries, often of animals, for example, the roar of a lion, the howl of a wolf, or the wail of an ambulance siren
A person who shoots a gun or similar weapon
Entice ( someone ) to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
Dispose or incline or entice to do something through ( often false or exaggerated ) promises or persuasion or trickery, and often with quaint or attractive phrases or forms of speech
A greenish igneous rock containing feldspar and hornblende
Wicker
A groove or set of grooves along which something can move or be moved
Relating to running races or other athletic events conducted on a track
A road or path that is little used or remote
State again or from scratch or in another words, usually in a stronger voice or with greater emphasis than before
A man serving or skilled in the handling of artillery
A small drum with a taut membrane stretched over it, typically played by being struck with a stick or by being rotated in the hand
A scene in a play involving two actors
Keep or maintain in unaltered condition
Offer ( a person or animal ) as a religious sacrifice by killing them
A loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value or by buying something at an inflated price or on unfavorable terms etc
A freeman of the lowest class
A curve resulting from the intersection of a parabola with a plane, or of a parabolic cone with a plane cutting completely through it
A colourless liquid made by catalytic ammoxidation of propylene, used in the manufacture of synthetic resins
A rare chronic autoimmune disease marked by muscular weakness without atrophy, and caused by a defect in the action of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions
An official inspector of something, especially a building or a land boundary
Release ( a person or place ) from imprisonment or occupation, especially by force or military conquest '' the allies liberated paris in 1944 '' `` the prison was liberated by the inmates '' `` the children were liberated from their abusive parents '' `` the slaves were liberated by the abolitionists '' ). see liberate
A member of an american indian people formerly living in eastern wisconsin and now mainly in southern wisconsin and nebraska
A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident ( as with some deal or offer )
Be drawn into ( an activity or situation ) in an unwilling or unthinking way, especially to the detriment of one's character or interests or the public interest
Disreputable
A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made or a crucial action taken
A small block with a hole through it, forming part of the mouthpiece of some bagpipe, and covered by the player's lower lip
Form a boundary or separation
Discontinue an association or relation
To sort one thing from others and leave it in a group apart from those other things
Forming or viewed as a unit apart or by itself
A banner or standard, especially one carried by a knight in a medieval joust
A very small quantity of something ( compared to what is needed )
The most important or difficult point of a matter or problem, especially the point at which a decision must be made or a difficulty resolved
Failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis or mitosis
Move swiftly and ruthlessly through ( a place ) causing damage or harm as one goes
Relating to or characteristic of a single person or thing rather than two or more people or things
A person acting or considered alone and apart from others, especially in relation to their own personal affairs or interests
Maintain law and order in ( an area ) by the use of the police force or other agents of the state, such as the military or special police in exceptional circumstances
A notebook for making notes in
A social unit living together
A window at the side of a building
A soft, light-woven fabric of silk or cotton, typically having a cross-ribbed texture
Mix ( different materials or substances ) together to form a single substance or product, especially in order to achieve a particular texture or colour
Employ for a short time to do a particular job or task, typically for an agreed wage or fee rather than a salary
Offer or be available for paid work or services on a temporary basis
A ghost or phantom
One of two or more contesting groups or parties ( especially in a family ) or the members of one such group or party ( as distinct from those of the other ) or the side that he or she supports in such a contest or conflict
Either of the two longer sides of a road, as distinct from the middle or verge
The part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer or listener or reader or audience
A dish served on the side
An interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint or based on a particular set of facts or circumstances or opinions or biases etc
Either of two opposite halves of a thing, container, or space, or of the two surfaces of an object when viewed from the front or from behind
A bag, typically with shoulder straps, used for carrying shopping or other loads
Carry ( something ) with one, especially as a weapon or a burden
A plant with long stems supported by tendrils, growing on walls or overhangs and typically bearing small white or yellow flowers
A feeling of liking and respect for someone or something
A private tutor who gives extra teaching
Train ( a team or player ) for a sport, especially in a methodical way that emphasizes technique
Beat ( someone ) heavily in a fight or contest
The quality of being indecent
An agent that operates some apparatus or machine or system
A person who works in an office by operating a switchboard or telephone exchange
A money order or postal cheque
Pack ( a product ) in shrink-wrapped packaging
A person who is knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects
A formal written offer to carry out work, supply goods, or buy land, shares, or another asset for a stated fixed price
( of a part of the body ) easily injured
Young and immature emotionally or sexually
The acting out of a theory or idea in practice
Near the beginning of the day or a period of time
Near the beginning of the day or night
A person who draws a cheque or bill of exchange
A noisy clearing of the throat
The active placement of pieces, or the process of achieving it
The manifestation of a disease, quality, or condition over a period of time
A depository for goods ( especially provisions ) stored in a warehouse to await transportation or sale or processing or manufacture etc
Used in names of places that are associated with a particular activity or thing, to suggest that they are a centre for it or that it is a product of the place
Black, especially with regard to hair or skin
A taxonomic superclass
The practice of robbery at sea, or the state of being robbed at sea
A neurological or psychological phenomenon whereby a particular sensory stimulus triggers a second kind of sensation
An occasion for excessive eating or drinking ( usually alcoholic ) beyond the bounds of sobriety or moderation
A thick sock worn in bed
( of a solution ) consisting of crystals or capable of depositing crystals
Abstinence from an addictive drug or behaviour
A dear or cherished person ( often as a form of address )
A kind of heat-resistant glass
The front or forward projection of a tool or weapon or other object
Shine with a soft, slightly wavering light or glow
( of a person ) generous or lavish in spending money, especially other people's money
Used to invite or permit someone to do something that may be inconvenient or unwise, or that may cause them some discomfort or trouble
A tibetan or sikh scripture, or any of the sects based on them
A mexican agave with large fleshy leaves, cultivated for fibre production
In vogue
A citizen of a town or borough
Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control by others or to be easily dissuaded from a course of action or view or the like
A cocktail made with gin or vodka and lime or lemon juice
A dna molecule into which a gene is inserted in order to study or express it
A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction
Relating to or denoting graphics in which objects are represented as sets of coordinates defining their position and shape, rather than as bitmaps
Having worth or merit or value
The value of something
A condition marked by sudden rigidity and fixation of posture, caused by disorders of the nervous system
Deserving respect
The act of binding yourself ( intellectually or emotionally ) to a course of action or view of life
Commitment to some purpose or cause or person or thing or activity etc
A priest or minister of religion, especially a member of the clergy in the church of england
The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store ( or that are stolen from a store ) and then selling them as if they were your own property
The nature or features of a disease or disorder as studied in pathology
The study of the nature and causes of diseases and other aspects of health
Little and insignificant
An electronic noise-reduction system used in tape recording to reduce hiss
A person who dresses in the hippy style
Decorate ( an object ) with scrimshaw
Award a subcontract to ( a firm or person ) for work to be done on one's behalf
( in ancient greece ) banish ( a citizen ) for a specified period by popular vote
Draw or scribble ( random or meaningless lines or patterns ) for amusement or as a way of relaxing or concentrating the mind
An old woman
A small, slender-bodied freshwater fish with a terminal mouth and a single barb on the upper jaw
An estuary, especially in south east asia
Characterized by organization and efficiency
Devoid of violence or disruption
A court order directing that money or property of a debtor be seized and held until a debt is paid
The quality of being pleasantly new or different
The quality of being pleasantly cool and invigorating, especially through the medium of the air or wind
A ceremony at which university degrees are conferred on successful students
The rate at which goods or services are produced by a standard population of workers or machines or during a standard period of time
Interpret in the wrong way
( of a duty or responsibility ) resting on someone, especially by virtue of their office or position
Four-channel sound reproduction
Inability to sleep
Bind by or as if by a pledge or oath or promise to do something or to behave in a certain manner
To give as a guarantee of one's word of honor
A formal undertaking to give a certain sum of money to a charity or other cause
A thing pledged
( especially of a symptom ) appear
Join one in dancing or playing a game or sport
Be supplied or provided with something extra as a bonus or as part of a package deal
Develop into a distinctive entity, attribute, or quality that is regarded as characteristic of a person or thing
Reach a destination
Travel or be transported, as by a vehicle, railway, etc
Move or be moved towards a place or person and arrive there
The length of time for which someone or something lives
Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine of a car or the motor of a bicycle or motorcycle
The act of exhibiting in a court of law
A very difficult task or contest
A lord's chief manor place with its lands and rights
At the most
Appear at the head of ( a list )
A cord or wire for tightening a rope or cable
A common eurasian and north american thrush with a reddish-brown back, wintering in southern ireland
Free of dirt or unwanted substances
Prepare ( a fish or an animal ) for cooking by removing the scales or feathers and washing it or gutting it, as appropriate
Not addicted to drugs or alcohol
Completely
Morally pure or innocent
In conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
A cushion for resting the head on or for propping oneself up with
Rest ( one's head ) on something soft and raised, such as a pillow
The quality of being adaptable or variable
A trinket or toy
Earn or obtain ( an income or profit ) from an activity or enterprise
Swallow ( a tablet or pill ) with or without liquid, especially when medicinal or recreational drugs are involved
( of seed ) germinate
( of a player ) capture or remove ( an opposing piece ) from the board by moving one's own piece into its position
Accept or arrange to have ( someone ) to meet one at a particular time and place or to deal with one at that time and place
Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere away from others or into a new or different place or situation, often in one's company or under one's control or supervision
Engage for service under a term of contract to be determined by the nature of the service or the agreed length of service
An honorary title given to a monastic bishop
A low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water ( as where the mississippi river divides into the atlantic ocean ) or where a river divides in a delta region ( as in egypt )
Squeeze tightly between the fingers or thumb and index finger or the thumb and a finger, as if to squeeze a wedge out of a v-shaped receptacle
Make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record ( as if issued by a court or judge ) that is not filed with the court for enforcement
A decision or judgement of a law court or council
Order ( something ) by decree, especially in a foreign country
A long, low-pitched musical note
The property of being unable to think or react rapidly and clearly and with full awareness
Be of benefit to
( in sport ) a pass that directly leads to a goal or run
( of a room or building ) being used or available for use by others ( as a place of business or entertainment or travel )
( of a telephone line ) engaged at the other end
Move down on as if in an attack, as of a bird of prey or a missile
A piece of music arranged for a different instrument, voice, or group of these from the original version
A brownish gum or resin which exudes from some australian trees and is used in tanning and medicine
A small container for holding oil, especially for use in a lamp
A work of art, literature, music, or dance with an imaginative or fanciful theme
A musical composition with a free form and often an improvisatory style
Criticize harshly or violently, as by ridicule, insult, or criticism
A number of things achieved or acquired in a specified way or period, typically regarded as desirable or successful
A person who practises sorcery, especially as a malevolent influence
An instrument for measuring the difference in the force of gravity from one place to another
The language of the tsimshian, which may be related to the tlingit language
A room in a school or place of work occupied by people who are unwell
A thing of little value that is included for the sake of completeness or to fill out a set or collection or for decoration or adornment and that is not intended to be used or function as the thing for which it is substituted
Enclose ( land ) with a dike
A low wall or causeway, especially one in a river or canal, built to prevent the water from overflowing the surrounding land
Enclose with a dike or a barrier of trees or other posts or stakes driven into the ground, as to prevent water from flowing over it
A person who is opposed to change or new ideas
Interfere with the continuous progress of ( an activity or process ) by intruding or interrupting with questions or comments
Provide relief for a disease or injury by applying a medicine or a physical remedy to the body part affected by the disease or injury
Heal or recover from a wound, injury, or illness
Extend beyond ( a limit or boundary )
Of the nature of a confederation
The state of being strong and active
A metal block placed in contact with a mould to cool it
Relaxed and informal
An almost pleasurable sensation of fright or horror or shock or awe
Cause ( someone ) to feel horror or fear
A small field or enclosure where horses are kept or exercised
Allow to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of a member of an organization or group
To have as part of a set or group
Comprise
Smile in an affectedly coquettish or ingratiating manner
Move by pushing against or from with force or pressure or forcefulness
( of a person ) exert force on ( something ) in order to move it away from oneself or towards someone or something else, especially with one's hands or feet against it or with a pole or other implement against its surface or base
Strive and make an effort to reach a goal or objective
The face value of a cheque, bill, or bond
The quality of being faithful and loyal in a marriage or relationship
Someone or something that is without equal, a peerless achiever
Keep ( someone or something ) in a specified condition or state, especially by providing necessary support or nourishment
( of a bishop ) be transferred to another diocese
Convert ( the text of a book or document ) into another language
A fish of the drum family ( `` sciaenidae '' ), whose members are the drumfishes and croakers
To tear into shreds
Bring to a close or completion ( an event, activity, or period of time ) in a final or conclusive way
Have as its final part or result ( something specified )
The concluding parts of an event or occurrence ( as the finish of a race ) or the outcome of an effort or contest ( as a score ) or the part played by a person in bringing to a conclusion ( as the final chapter of a book ) or in resolving ( as a problem )
Equipment, materials, and other items necessary for an activity or purpose, especially in a workshop or laboratory
Providing backup, especially in the form of temporary replacement
A large antelope with a chestnut coat and lyre-shaped horns, native to the desert regions of africa and arabia
A feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented or teased or criticized ( especially by children )
Make into a mosaic
Something resembling a mosaic in its multicoloured nature, such as a patchwork quilt
The diploid zygote of a fern, formed by the fusion of two gametes
A form of early christian doctrine based on the supposed secret knowledge of christ's true nature as an emanation of the supreme being, and held by a sect of christians in the 1st to 4th centuries
The ability to make sound judgements and take wise decisions
Cause to start burning
An arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
The act of forming or establishing something
Having knowledge of something specified
A person given to moralizing
Relating to or denoting a state of three unpaired electrons in close proximity to each other in a molecule, which gives rise to a stable species
( of a synthetic solid ) capable of softening and fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled
Used in names of flying insects of other orders, e.g
Be blown or carried quickly through the air, especially by the wind or an aircraft or missile in flight
A difference or inconsistency between facts or statements
Recognize or treat ( someone or something ) as different or distinct from others based on their characteristics or qualities
A crossbar in a cart or plough
Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pinkish pink
Transport someone or something by means of a beam or similar mechanism, especially in science fiction by means of teletransportation or ( formerly ) a beam of energy
Of first importance
( of a disease or lesion ) arising or occurring directly, not as a secondary or metastatic growth
( of a source of information ) original rather than secondary or tertiary
A rack placed on a draining board to hold crockery and cutlery while it drains
An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity of something ( as an activity ) or the smooth and continuous progress of something ( as time ) or an interruption in the regularity of something ( as a conversation )
An entertainer who attracts large audiences ( especially by television or radio ) and can draw crowds to a venue for a performance or show or rally and who is usually paid for his appearance ) ) or the event itself ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may also be involved in other activities ( as a promoter ) ) ) or be the star of a show ) ) and who may
( of clothes ) smart in appearance
The act of walking somewhere on foot
To be a companion or associate of, as in a journey or a cause
Move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once
A pointed metal tube forming the head of an arrow
The action of restoring a damaged or neglected area to a healthy, safe condition, especially by replanting vegetation or by constructing new buildings and roads
( of a period of time ) forming an end or termination of something
A device allowing a user to enter commands and receive output from a computer
A man who works on a boat
A voyage made on a sail or sails
Bring an accusation against
The action or process of moving or being moved from one place or position to another, especially in a purposeful or rhythmic manner
The development or progression of a story or argument
An expert in or student of anthropology
An area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
An early stage in the development of something
The action or process of destroying oneself, especially as a result of mental or emotional problems or the effects of alcohol or drugs
Any of a number of plants, native to warm regions, which yield a bitter medicinal tonic
A person who receives holy communion
( of a ball or other object ) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it
Springiness or elasticity in something, especially in a person's hair
Force ( someone ) to do something they are unwilling to do by putting them at a disadvantage or catching them unawares
The general form or appearance of something
An indiscriminate gathering of people for social purposes ( usually including food and drink ) at which conversations are unlikely to be very deep or meaningful and at which one is likely to meet people who are not well known to one
A metal ring or plate used to distribute the load on a rope or chain
Aid given to an ally ( a country that does not have sufficient resources to defend itself ) by supplying it with war materials and food and other supplies to be paid for later ( usually after the war )
A marked natural ability or skill in a particular area of activity or on a particular task
Reduce ( a material ) to flakes by crushing or flaking it
A narrow road or pathway lined with buildings or trees
A member of an iroquois people, originally inhabiting oneida in new york state
( in christian art and literature ) the devil
A reptile, especially a snake
Diligent and thorough in searching or examining
Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect
Suggest ( something ) in a subtle or oblique way, typically in order to gain an advantage or make an accusation against someone
The dried stalks of cereal plants, especially wheat, used for making thatch, bedding, etc
Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
People collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
A person whose job is to cut and style hair in a salon
A computer program used for checking the spelling of words in written text
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals
Satisfactory
Relating to or denoting the third year of a four-year college or high school
A young player
A pupil in a junior school
In the normal order
Relaxation of standards or rules, especially in sexual behaviour or political affairs
In an inefficient manner
( used especially of timepieces ) indicating a time earlier than the correct time
A highly toxic protein obtained from the pressed seeds of the castor oil plant that is a powerful allergen and can be used as a poison or in the production of vaccines
An assistant to someone in a position of power or authority
An assistant to an officer, especially a deputy in an administrative capacity
A warning against some event or circumstance, or a request for information before proceeding with a course of action
A word in an archaic or literary register that has a different vowel from the standard form
Consider or regard as being of a specified quality or having a specified value or importance
A section inserted within a newspaper or magazine, typically as an advertisement or supplement
Put in between or among other parts or things
A ribbed fabric used for trimming
Relating to or denoting a professional sport or sportsman
Invent ( an idea or story ) by combining various elements in an imaginative way, especially in order to deceive someone or gain an advantage over them
The quality of being true, valid, or worthwhile
The subject matter of a text, speech, or work of art, especially as contrasted with the form or style in which it is presented
Stretch ( something, especially a muscle ) too far or too much
A kind of soft limestone used for building
A pragmatic philosophy which supposes that thought is an instrument for solving practical problems, and that truth is not fixed but changes as the problems change
The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole, especially when parts are interrelated or work together to produce a particular effect
Make more humane or civilized in character or appearance
Vary or change, especially within certain limits, in quality, quantity, or value
Estimate the value, number, quantity, or extent of ( something ) by careful examination or calculation
Without subtlety or evasion
( of a photograph ) taken unposed and informally
A battle or struggle between armed forces or people
A contest between two boxers or other combatants, especially for a championship title or as a entertainment for an audience
A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things
A population of organisms that act as hosts for a disease agent but that are not affected by it ( as a reservoir of rabies virus in bats )
A large artificial pond or lake where water is stored for power generation or irrigation
A large iron pot with a lid and handle, used for boiling or stewing food over a fire
A person who uses or is expert with a computer network, especially the internet
A period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something or fulfilling a purpose or satisfying a need or appetite
The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on and that is located below the lowest ribs
A person's buttocks
( of a person's eyes or expression ) mild and expressionless, especially in a way that is regarded as characteristic of a particular profession or social class
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable
The act of coming together again ( especially of a country ) after a period of separation or divorce or disagreement ( as between countries or parties )
A person who arrives after others have departed or assembled, or after an event has begun
Colour film or television, as opposed to black and white
A person's complexion or skin tone, especially as an indication of health or mood
Change or cause to change to a different or more intense colour, especially by the addition of a substance or dye
The pigment, typically brown or black, that gives colour to human skin
The raised piece at the end of a bow to which the string is attached
The notch at the end of the shaft of an arrow, in which the bowstring is fixed
Offering or feeling safety or reassurance
A frame in the shape of a capital letter a
Cover with a veneer of fine wood pulp to make it appear more valuable than it is
A robot resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and functions automatically
The feeling that someone or something is inferior or deserves to be despised
A large stone used for grinding corn
The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal, or a part of this substance
( in a polychaete worm ) each of a number of fine, silky bristles which project from the body and are used in locomotion and sensation
A woman who is conventionally feminine
The action of renegotiating something, especially a contract or debt
Nonexistent
The ability of a material to be stretched
The angular distance of a planet from the sun, or of a satellite from its primary
Impart colour to ( a surface or object ) with a pigment or pigments
To color with pigment
Tools and other items used in a manual trade, especially those of a machinist or carpenter
An act of naming numbers in ascending order, up to the specified number reached before a particular action is taken or a state is reached
An instance of counting something, especially to determine the number of items in a collection or the amount of time spent doing something
A member of a group of peoples inhabiting parts of the balkans and mediterranean in pre-roman times
The period of a pope's office
A container of liquid in which something is immersed, especially for cleaning or dyeing
A flaky brownish or reddish-brown substance formed on iron or steel by oxidation and consisting of hydrated ferric oxide
A woman's garment consisting of one piece, typically with a collar, buttons, and a skirt, or a similar garment for a baby or very young girl
Apply bandages or medication to ( a wound ) to promote healing and relieve pain
Suitable for formal occasions
Requiring formal clothes
Provide ( someone ) with clothes of a particular type or for a particular occasion, especially as part of one's job or in order to impress someone else
To prepare for use or consumption by drying, salting, or chemical processing
( of a person ) put on clothes in a particular way or to a particular standard, especially for a special occasion or to impress others
Clothing in general
A dual-carriageway road designed for fast traffic with relatively few places for joining or leaving
Decomposable
A platform for the development and execution of programs written in java
A person who moves from one job or activity to another, without any long-term commitment
Express or feel disapproval or annoyance by pulling one's eyebrows or face into a frown
The action of personifying or making into a person ( especially a personification of a quality or concept )
Without anyone else or anything else
The practice of witches
A separate element or story in a complex or compound narrative
A single thin length of something such as cotton, wool, or hair, especially one that is untangled or not twisted together with others
A connected group of people ( as in a chain or series ) or a connected group of things ( as in a bundle or set )
An object which impacts another
A russian monarch between the 10th and 19th centuries
Signal to ( someone ) by moving one's hand to and fro or by nodding or winking at them
Signal to ( someone ) by waving one's hand or arm, especially as the person departs or the train leaves the station
Signal with the hands or nod to indicate greeting or encouragement or to acknowledge someone or something or to direct attention to something or to express approval or agreement or abandonment or fear or anger etc
A cheap article
Make ( an unpleasant feeling ) less intense or painful
A form of aerobic exercise involving the use of a spinning bike
Of or relating to or resembling the eye or vision or light perception
To work embroidery using a needle and thread
( of a building or other structure ) tower over ( a surrounding area ) so as to appear to be looking down on it
Be or get extremely enthusiastic about a subject, typically one of specialist or minority interest
( especially of a christian ) converted to a personal faith in christ through a spiritual experience, and regarded as a new creation
Divide into separate parts or sections so as to study or deal with them individually or separately
A greek-speaking person in the ancient world, especially a greek citizen of the hellenic world ( i.e
An act of shooting someone or something with a gun or other weapon
Killing someone by gunfire or shooting ( especially with regard to gunfire or shooting that is indiscriminate or random )
A thing that stings
The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
A subsidiary telephone on the same line as the main one in an office or other institution
A part added to a building to enlarge it
A short prayer, especially one said at the beginning of a religious service
A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer or network, especially by attaching itself to incoming email and replicating in multiple copies
Work or move slowly and laboriously into a position or state of mind
Treat ( an animal ) with a wormer
A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
The action of questioning someone closely, aggressively, or formally, especially in a prison or police station
To cast a spell upon, to use magic on
A fishing float
An airfield ( an area designated for the take-off and landing of aircraft ), especially one which also has passenger terminals for commercial air transport
Characterized by joy or gladness
A left-handed bowler
A sweeping brush
The ability to withstand wear and tear and damage from weathering or use
The distinctive skill or talent of a person or group of people regarded as a possession or quality belonging to them by virtue of their profession or some other quality or achievement etc
The goods kept in hand by a business for the purposes of its trade
( of a number of things ) placed or arranged so as to overlap like roof tiles
A person with whom someone is or has been romantically involved, especially when this relationship is considered to be ideal or perfect
A steamship propelled by a screw propeller
Leave ( someone ) in an inescapably difficult situation, especially one from which they will suffer severe consequences
An order or command authoritatively imposed on others
A five-petalled flower
( in catholic doctrine ) the spiritual cleansing of a soul in purgatory
The extent of a building's front on a particular side or along a particular street
Cause to puff up with a leavening agent, as if to rise
Food poisoning caused by bacterial infection, especially by Clostridium botulinum in canned or otherwise preserved food
A nocturnal insectivorous mammal with a long snout and large claws, found in the warmer regions of africa
A portion of the bible ( originally, from the books of joshua, judges, samuel, kings, jeremiah, ezekiel, isaiah, and the twelve minor prophets ) read in the synagogue on the shabbat
The distinctive property of a complex sound a voice or noise or musical sound that is produced by the vibration of an object and that is perceived by the ear as a single tone and that is distinguished from other tones by its pitch and volume and quality and especially by its resonance and by the way it is articulated by the vocal organs in speech or song or by an instrument or organ or the like
The news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television news programs or news magazines etc
The part of the floor of a theatre in front of the stage, especially the part beneath the proscenium, used for the orchestra in ancient greek tragedy and for the opera pit in modern theatres
A kitchen maid's domain
Harass or worry ( someone ) continually or severely
A passage to the right place
Play a wind instrument, or a keyboard instrument, in a manner pertaining to a certain style of music, usually by blowing into the mouthpiece of the instrument, or by depressing keys on the keyboard, or by both
An event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event ( especially a rescue mission ) or that is added to an existing event ( especially a test ) to make up for a deficiency or to make the event more complete and satisfying
The composition of something or someone, especially a person's character or identity
A small burrowing lizard with a slender body and large head, native to north america
An instrument for recording variations in electrical potential as a trace on a cathode ray tube
How something is done or how it happens or is supposed to be done or how it differs from something else
The supposed ability to influence the physical world by mental power
Capable of being recharged
Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm or emotion or urgency or affection
A lift for carrying people in sitting positions, typically in chairs with backs and seats facing forwards
A tool with a shaped cutting edge, used for making holes in the ground for planting seeds or young plants
A ridge of land formed by ploughing in this way
A period of inactivity or sleep, especially by a person who is fatigued or ill
Euphemisms for death based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb
To place in a horizontal position for support or balance
Used to express one's reassurance of someone, especially a child, that everything will be all right
Leave ( land ) fallow or unploughed for a period to allow its fertility to recover
Be in someone's power or custody
A person who has committed a crime, especially one who is subject to punishment by the state for that offence
A chronic hardening and contraction of the skin or other tissue, typically as a result of disease or injury
Make ( fears, suspicions, or worries ) less intense or serious
A classification into two opposed parts or subclasses or groups etc
A person's missionary work or ministry
The work of an apostle
A tendency to be negligent and uncaring in regard to your obligations ( especially your financial obligations )
To assign too low a value to
Form too low or inadequate an estimate of ( someone or something )
Play on a violin or a violin bow
A man, typically one who is large, strong, or tough
An epistolary novel
A type of climbing equipment used to create a temporary shelter or anchor
Begin again or continue after a pause or interruption
Make ( a sound or signal ) less clear or accurate, especially by electronic interference or malfunction
An instrument for detecting and measuring electric charges and electric potential differences
An academic or intellectual of a renaissance university
The head of a chapter in a cathedral
Opposite in nature or effect to something else already mentioned or implied
The opposite of a fact or of an assumption
Of two propositions, such that both can not be true, and both can not be false
A relation of direct opposition or contrast between two things ( or persons or ideas etc
A collision or a jolting blow, or the point at which such a collision occurs
A group or range of values or achievements, typically one used as a standard of classification or as a target for measurement
A flat ring of precious metal, typically of gold or silver, for setting a gem in
A group of musicians playing popular or jazz music
A range of wavelengths for which a spectrum is dominated by emission or absorption from a particular molecule or other source
To lift with a pitchfork
The act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location ( especially the introduction of a plant or animal to a new habitat )
Having been killed or destroyed or wounded seriously
To gather berries
Fashionably elegant and sophisticated in an ostentatious way
( of a player ) shoot ( a shot ) in a stylish and confident way, typically scoring a goal or point
Entwine ( something ) with or as if with a garland of flowers or leaves
A movable model of a human being that is typically moved either by strings controlled from above or by a hand inside it
Disfavor or disapprove of
Offensively malodorous
A representation of a cherub, typically in the form of a winged child's head or a child's head with wings but no body
A person of a specified kind or with a specified occupation or attribute, typically one encountered with a particular frequency or in a particular context ( e.g
Used to refer to a white person or to a person in a position of authority regarded as oppressive or exploitative
Of or pertaining to women
Believe to be the case
A startling event or news
The distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity that is unique in its members and that can survive even when its members change constantly
Make an effort or attempt to reach or attain something or someone
A casual or unexpected convergence of people or events or circumstances ( especially one that is awkward or unpleasant )
A point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch
The act by someone having the authority of annulling something previously done or enacted
To bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of heating or cooling
Adjust the pitch of ( a piano or other musical instrument ) by means of a system of levers and screws
Capable of being influenced or formed by environment or experience
Not favorable or approving or pleasing or profitable
A small drum with a taut membrane over one or both ends, beaten with the hands
Make a murmuring sound as of water flowing in a stream or creek
Minimal or marginal resources for subsisting at a minimal level orbarely adequate income or resources to meet at least minimum standards of nutrition or housing or clothing etc.. subsistence farming is a rural phenomenon in which the agricultural product is sufficient only for one's own use or consumption
( of a river or stream ) overflow its banks
An occasion for a favorable or advantageous action to be taken
( of a flood ) force ( someone ) to move to higher ground
Add poison to ( food or drink ) in order to kill or paralyse someone who consumes it
Having or covered with blotches
The action of preying on other animals to obtain food
Officially recognize ( an invention ) with a patent
A government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a specified number of years
Required reading
Remove by the pull of a liquid from a container or a well or spring
Move or cause to move away from a particular place, especially over a long distance or a period of time
A playing card or dice with no point or value, or a playing card used as a stake in a gambling game
Thread on or as if on a string or thread
Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes or forces etc
Come to an end
( of a container ) have a hole in the bottom through which liquid can pass into a smaller container placed beneath it
Earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher after four balls have been thrown outside the strike zone or by a hit by a batter on a pitched ball that the catcher does not catch in time to tag the runner out at home plate
Attract or invite ( someone ) to come closer or into a particular place or situation, especially by offering pleasure or reward or by using persuasion or charm
Evoke or provoke to appear or occur, as of a reaction, or a conclusion, or a consequence, etc
Engage in secret or underhand diplomatic activity or plotting
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives and with the aim of protecting the rights of the individual
A tall pointed object or structure, such as a steeple or a minaret
The brother of one's wife or husband
Attempt to deal with ( a difficult issue or problem ) in a determined and vigorous way
Grasp or seize someone in a wrestling match or fight
The police
Difference
A situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless and without purpose or value ( as when nothing makes sense and nothing can be counted on )
A violation or infraction of a law, rule, or code of conduct
The faculty through which the external world is apprehended
Ending on an unaccented beat or syllable
To require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice something as payment for an action or situation
The disadvantage or sacrifice incurred in order to obtain something else
Speak with a lisp
A strong, coarse linen or hemp fabric used to make sacks
A word ( such as and, but, if ) that connects clauses or sentences
A board game for two or more players in which letters are drawn and placed on a board to spell words, the aim being to score points for the words spelled
Feel about uncertainly or blindly, as for prey or a mate
The bottom or lowest part
The bottom part of a wall, pillar, or other structure, especially one that supports a superstructure
To use as a basis for
A thing on which something is founded or established
To situate as a center of operations or management
Declare unanimously that something is acceptable or true or satisfactory after thorough investigation or consideration or debate etc
Establish firmly or strongly in or as if in a fixed state or condition
Strengthen ( a person or their views ) by providing evidence or proof of the truth of something
Someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
A particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution that is not immediately obvious to a person of average intelligence
Attach or join ( something ) by stitches or thread, especially with a sewing machine or over a long period of time by hand stitching
Of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe or the stars or planets etc
Prepare for social life
A building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry or purpose
Denoting or relating to a person below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible ( 18 in most countries ) or relating to offences committed before that age
Relating to or denoting the young of an animal or plant
A synthetic drug with more rapid and lasting effects than amphetamine, used illegally as a stimulant
The removal of a written or printed word, sentence, or section by cutting or by a process such as word processing
Diverging from another or from a standard or norm
A society of scholars or writers, especially one established on a royal foundation, for the promotion of literature, science, or art
A school in japan or france that is funded by the state but is not controlled by the state
A piece of smooth-bore artillery
A large-calibre automatic gun used in a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
A member of an indo-european people who invaded northern india in the 2nd millennium bc
Lack of agreement or harmony between people or things
An adherent of hasidism
Characteristic way of bearing one's body
A bond issued by a government or a public company and denominated in euros
A coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of quartz, diopside, and plagioclase
Infiltrate or permeate with something, especially in a way that is damaging or undesirable
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
A poem of three or more lines with the same number of syllables in each line, and with the last line usually a repeat of the first
A person who is not engaged in combat
A large manor house in france
Clean with a vacuum cleaner
Suck up with a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand
Assigning some quality or character to a person or thing
A title or description applied to someone or something, especially a name by which someone is known or revered
A large migratory diving duck, the male of which has a black head and whitish body with a purple gloss
Expel gas from the stomach through the mouth
Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
Make or become better or more satisfactory
Get better, stronger, or more active than before or yesterday or last week or month or year
The horn of an animal, especially that of a rhinoceros or unicorn
Consisting of interconnected parts or aspects or individuals that are not necessarily alike
An act of reading aloud or a written text that has been read aloud
A small burrowing rodent with a rounded muzzle, found in north and central america
A secret agent working for an enemy in a spy organization
Harm or exploit someone, especially by using deception or cunning, and for one's own benefit or entertainment, rather than for purely economic reasons
A quantity measuring a material's resistance to elastic deformation, equal to the ratio of the stress to the strain
The square root of the sum of the squares of the real and imaginary parts of a complex number
A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses or shortcomings in something ( condition or attitude or operation )
To treat or process in order to render more efficient or more tractable or to remove unwanted elements
Fragments of wood or other material broken off by force or decay or wear and tear or fracture and found in a pile or heap or scattered on the ground or on a beach or in a forest etc
The first of two or the first mentioned of two or more people or things or events etc
A person or group that is strongly defended against attack or criticism
A blue-flowered plant of the teasel family, which was formerly widely grown in europe as a source of blue dye
Absurd or silly because unlikely or impractical or impossible
( of a hope or intention ) warmly held
A form of capital punishment involving strangulation by a rope around the neck ( often accompanied by a drop from a height )
Ban or suppress, as of publications or speeches, by official order or government authority
A strong and sharp corrosive quality
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real
A very thin, flat piece of metal or other material, especially one used to cover or protect a surface
A faint or wavering light
An area of darkness or obscurity
A member of a reformed benedictine monastic order founded at cluny in eastern france in 910
The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin or muscles or other tissue
The branch of science concerned with the use of microscopes to study microorganisms and other small structures and particles
Opposed to a particular policy, activity, or idea
A horse of a golden-brown colour with a dark mane and tail
A kind of folk music with a blues or jazz flavour that was popular in the 1950s and 1960s, played by a small group and often incorporating improvised instruments such as washboards
A person or thing that steals the show or the attention of others
Pull by means of a tow line or cable, for example, a ship into a dock or a boulder out of the way of a stream or channel
A pull on a rope or something else hard to move or pull
To struggle or contend in or as if in a tug-of-war, as between opposing ideas or factions, or between different courses of action
Pull or haul heavily with a tug or by tugging, as of a ship or a wheel or a pullcart, etc
Draw the cork from bottles or other containers, as of wine, champagne, or beer, so as to open them for consumption
An inactive substance secreted by the stomach wall which is converted into the digestive enzyme pepsin by gastric juices
Relating to or denoting the political and economic theories of karl marx and friedrich engels, later developed by their followers to form the basis of communism
A person who shows how a piece of equipment works or how a skill or craft is performed
A crystalline alkaloid drug C10H15NO obtained from a Chinese ephedra or synthesized that has the physiological action of epinephrine
( of a scent or trail ) fresh
Being pursued or chased by the police
Very intense or passionate
A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically moulded into sticks
A gem, especially a diamond
Exceptionally clever or talented
A large domestic fowl native to asia, the male of which has distinctive bare skin on the head and neck and is typically escaped from the wild
A person who is not very bright or is not enlightened or is not aware of things ( especially with regard to money or fashion or language )
An exchange of views on some topic ( usually following a question )
Add sauce to ( food )
Pass over
A section of a road or railway passing over another road, railway, or other obstacle
Deal with or treat ( a problem or task ) in a superficial or inadequate way ) with apparently casual ease )
Free from evil or guilt or suspicion or blame
A person of spanish descent born in a country where spanish is the language ( especially in central and south america )
The act of presenting a dramatic account of something ( a play or a novel or a poem ) as a theatrical performance or a radio or television program etc
A play, film, or broadcast in which a story is represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
Commit a crime or offence against ( a person or society )
Act against
A noisy, gregarious parrot found chiefly in australia and new guinea
Test or explore ( something ) by dowsing
Informal terms for a difficult situation ( usually involving trouble or unpleasantness ) that is not easily resolved
A confused, untidy, or unpleasant collection of things or people
A person who dies without making a valid will
Place too much a load on
A group of female animals kept for breeding by a particular male
The quality of being human or characteristic of humanity ( especially in being sensitive and emotional )
A plant of the genus `` geranium '' ( family `` geraniaceae '' ), especially ( in gardening ) a pelargonium
Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
A court of law
A small fish of the herring family, found chiefly in the north atlantic and baltic sea
A signal for the end of a watch or duty, sounded on a bugle or drum
Pierce ( a tree ) in order to draw off sap
A large, powerfully built great ape with a short tail and a red or orange face, native to the forests of malaysia and indonesia
A statement of allegiance or affiliation
The making of a law or laws
The decline or demise of something
A shine given to a shoe
Legally free ( a minor ) from the custody of their parents
A lotion, cream, or liquid used for beautifying the skin
Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Outwit or defeat ( someone ) by using one's superior cunning or strategy
Play tricks on
Deceive somebody by convincing them of the truth of something merely by tricking them into believing it
An iron support for logs in a fireplace
Capable of reversing or being reversed or returned to the original condition
Dismiss ( a batsman ) by stumping him out
( in cricket ) a set of three upright pieces of wood which are placed in the ground to act as wickets
Make or become silver in colour
Turn silver in color, as if oxidized by age or exposure to light, especially in the hair or fur of an animal
An arabian
A dark, coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting largely of olivine and calcic plagioclase
Defeat ( someone ) by superior force or overwhelming power
Be wary or distrustful of ( someone )
Feel uncertain or lacking in trust about ( someone or something ) because of a lack of evidence or previous experience of deceit or betrayal
An underarm pitch or throw
A cultivated plant of the goosefoot family, with large leaves and green or white flowers
A plantation of trees, especially coconuts or olives
The movement for boys ( and now girls ) aged about 10 to 18, whose members wear a uniform and take part in outdoor activities and personal development
( in a card game ) an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten
The quality of being honorable and having a good name
Accept responsibility for ( a debt or other obligation )
Show respect or courtesy to ( someone ) by doing something for them or on their behalf or by treating them with deference or respect
A small glass of beer
A loud ringing of a bell or bells, typically to announce the time or an event such as a wedding
A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer system
A trailing european plant of the cucumber family, with woody stems, white flowers, and a berry-like fruit
A decrease in the level of prices or wages
Surreal and bizarre, especially when experienced while under the influence of drugs
Record the details of ( something ) on a chart or map, especially with reference to geographical features or navigational details
A thing that is greedy in its consumption of energy or other resources
A native or inhabitant of iberia ( now spain and portugal ) in pre-roman times
Demand something persistently and loudly, especially in protest or opposition to something else
A synthetic compound with a sympatholytic action, used to treat hypertension and as a local anaesthetic
The climate of a former period, as reconstructed by scientists from geological data
A tropical grass that is widely grown for fodder and turf
A list of the relative positions of competitors, based on such factors as ability or wealth
Secure a position for a teacher, usually for a long time, in return for services rendered in teaching, research, or both, and often with a promise of continued support, usually for a specified period of time, beyond the first contract period
The permanent appointment of a teacher or lecturer to a post, especially on the basis of merit or seniority
A greyish-blue colour
Attach or connect to a person or thing or place, also metaphorically or figuratively
Make tight or tighter or more tightly connected or fastened or tied or secured against something that may shake or move around or turn or pull apart
A plant of the goosefoot family, which grows in salt marshes and has leaves covered with salt-exuding glands
A person who carries out a decision, plan, or course of action
To skip or dance along with quick, light steps
Move with a prancing gait, as of a horse or pony when excited or keen to go forward
( of a group of players ) having a close and effective relationship, especially in a scrum or line-out
( of an object ) firmly fixed in place
Set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration or attack
Unwilling to give or share with others or give up one's own possessions or rights
Having a narrow margin between winner and loser or between success and failure
Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
The act of finding a home or job for someone or something
A person who is in charge of an agency or department of the government ( especially a department of the us government ) that is concerned with the conduct of public affairs and the implementation of law
Work as a minister of religion
An extremely successful or impressive person or thing
A skidding or sliding movement of a vehicle or aircraft
Payment for work or services
A process of reasoning or calculation
The study of the structure and diseases of bones
A piece of photomontage
Have as a purpose or be used for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose or function or purposeless
To put the ball or shuttlecock in play by striking it with a racket or bat or hand or some other implement or by hitting it against the ground and returning it to the other player in a game such as tennis or badminton or squash or racketball or table tennis or billiards or snooker or carom or ping-pong
Deliver or serve, as of a writ or summons, a declaration, or other document
Provide ( customers ) with goods or services in a shop or restaurant
Wait on ( a customer ) in a shop, bar, or restaurant to attend to their needs
( of a person ) spend ( a period of time ) in a particular capacity or office, especially as a member of an armed force or a holder of an elected office
Provide ( usually but not necessarily food ) in large quantities for a group of people or a special occasion, and charge a price for it
( in tennis and similar games ) begin play by hitting the ball or shuttlecock in a specified direction
An instrumentality that connects two things together ( as a bridge ) or brings two things into contact ( as an electrical switch )
The production of schizonts
( of ceramics ) having a smooth, shiny surface
( of a person's eyes ) bright with tears or excitement
( of a colour or design ) weak and insipid in effect
To handle and cause to function or operate properly or according to rules and laws or principles
( of a military force ) take part in an operation or campaign, especially in a specified area or against a specified enemy
Establish and run ( a business ) on a profitable basis, especially on a large scale and with a view to making a profit
A cat
A manuscript in book form
An italian dessert consisting of egg yolks beaten with sugar and wine or other liquid
The largemouth bass ( Micropterus salmoides )
To clear away ruthlessly
( in the christian church ) a period of forty days ( excluding sundays ) preceding easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures
Make a rustling sound as of something made of silk or cloth or paper etc
Steal ( livestock ) by taking advantage of the owner's negligence or lack of fencing
A passage of music played between the acts of a play
Becoming infected or ill or dying from an illness or injury or environmental exposure
Have a specified attitude to a proposal or idea and be unwilling to consider an alternative or reject it outright
A person who takes part in a debate or argument
The practice or system of owning slaves, treating them as property, and making them do forced labour
The quantity that was produced ( especially during a given period of time )
Fail to resist pressure, especially by surrendering to a demand or threat
Relating to a style of architecture based on colonial buildings of the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by the use of white-painted woodwork and classical detailing
The property of being extremely abundant or plentiful
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself
A depository for goods ( as a warehouse ) where they can be stored until needed for use or sale again ( as a reserve )
Accept as true or valid or upon agreement or acquiescence
Make over as a return on investment or in satisfaction of a debt or legal claim or for the support of a court action
Clothing worn under other clothes, typically next to the skin
An ornamentation or embellishment made with a sweeping movement
Signs collectively
( usually followed by to or for ) habitually or customarily do something
Come back into activity ( as of a disease ) after a period of remission ) and erupt with renewed symptoms
Come into existence
Become active and spew forth lava and rocks through the mouth or vent of a volcano or other opening in the earth's crust, as from a volcano or a geyser
The bitter aromatic juice of white horehound, used especially in the treatment of coughs and colds
Strengthen ( a fact, belief, or feeling ) by force of argument or example
A little-known or rarely used route
( of water or snow ) fall in considerable quantities from the sky or from a cloud in the sky
A very large organization, in particular one that is active in more than one field and is regarded as having a major influence on society, the economy, etc
A brief, unsteady, or intermittent movement or expression of emotion
A brief or unsteady movement of light and shade or of a flame
Convert ( an amplitude-modulated signal ) into an unmodulated form
Remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
Each of the 100 equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable
The formation of small fragments ( spalls ) from the surface of a star or planet or other body as a result of violent activity ( as from a meteorite impact ) or rapid rotation ( as in a spinning planet ) or from the effects of a supernova explosion or the accretion of small particles in the solar nebula
Appear in a certain way
A diagram or collection of points and lines representing the topographical features of an area
The property of being wild or turbulent or violent in behavior or appearance or attitude
The brother of one's father or mother
A person or thing that is tedious or boring
A thing that is boring or tedious
Have a bowel movement
A quadrilateral with no sides parallel
A quadrilateral with no sides parallel
Graft a shoot on to ( a plant ) by inserting it in a slit in the bark of the stock and securing it with a clip
A compact cluster of cells which develops into a new plant, organ, or other structure
The excessive use of violence or other aggressive behaviour to assert one's masculinity
Write about ( an event, situation, topic, etc
To interrupt, to break off
A person who frames something ( such as a document ) in draft form before submitting it for consideration to a legislative body for enactment into law or for consideration by an executive branch agency for incorporation into a regulation or ordinance )
A person who forms or shapes something
A semi-parasitic european plant of the mistletoe family, with orange berries and hairy leaves, which is dependent on the presence of mistletoe on the same tree for its reproduction
A cartridge containing a bullet or explosive, for use in a gun or artillery
A person's emotional defence mechanism
The housing or outer covering of something ( as a piece of electronic equipment ) or someone ( as a doll )
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes or other articles ( usually with a handle )
A layer of something that covers something else uniformly and completely or almost completely
An immortal being who feeds on the blood of the living, especially a corporeal being that feeds on human blood
To take forcibly from legal custody or from a person who is holding them captive
A threat to use such a power
Defeat utterly in battle
Relating to or denoting a style of ancient egyptian art depicting scenes from the life of christ and other christian subjects, found in churches in egypt and syria and dating chiefly from the 5th to the 7th centuries
Religion
The relationship between two variables when the value of one is not fully explained by the value of the other
A woman who designs or makes fashionable hats
Someone who obtains or acquires something for a specific purpose or use or intent or belief or intention and who is not necessarily the ultimate user or beneficiary of the thing obtained or acquired
The quality of being consistent
A bramble that bears blackberries, which are widely eaten as food
Bring ( a legal action ) or initiate ( a process ) by taking the first steps necessary to obtain a particular result
Set up or lay the groundwork for
Denoting a style of rock music characterized by a raw, unpolished sound and typically featuring improvised lyrics
The act of traveling by foot ( especially on a walking expedition )
A change from one state to another ( usually with a concomitant change in circumstances )
Distorted and unnatural, especially in a way that is horrific or comic
A artificial channel for carrying off rainwater or other liquid
Relating to the dayak or their language
To reach agreement on a settlement of differences
A surgical incision in the lower wall of the abdomen
A substance added to food to give it a particular property or to replace a natural ingredient lost during processing
( of a system or situation ) consisting of two polar opposites
( of a cell ) having two polar regions
Plan or conspire to carry out ( an illegal or harmful act )
The limit of capability or knowledge or familiarity or responsibility
( of a heading ) form the title of ( an article or section ) in a newspaper or magazine
A unit of measurement equal to 4 inches ( 10
A supply of steam at high pressure in a steam engine
A bad mood or state of mind
The striking surface of a drum
A person considered as a unit as in the counting of a crowd or an audience or a headcount of a group of people ( especially in a voting context )
An easy task
Belonging to a particular place or area by birth or origin
Useless
Underpants worn by women ( usually under a skirt )
16 ounces avoirdupois ( equal to 0
To break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle or mortar or by trampling
A doctor's prescription
Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
The device used to transmit telephonic communications ( usually in a building ) to and from the public telephone network or between private lines leading to the same private telephone
Produce a mottled effect with spots of color or light, as if with stippling
A silly, annoying person
Reduce ( someone ) to a lower position or rank, especially as a disciplinary measure or on the grounds of poor performance
Subject to laughter or ridicule or scornful treatment, especially by drawing attention to weaknesses or shortcomings of others
A large soft fruit consisting of a raspberry and a blackberry grown together
A feeble or furtive sound or utterance, especially a complaint or criticism
A movable property, such as a vehicle or furniture
A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times at which they are to take place, especially in the context of business or domestic activity
A continuous change, development, or variation in conditions, attitudes, etc
An illness, especially dysentery
The flow of a fluid or gas into or out of something, especially through a porous membrane
A substance mixed with a solid to lower its melting point, used especially in soldering and brazing metals or to promote vitrification in glass or ceramics
The rate of radiation emission per unit solid angle in a given direction from a unit area of a source
Move along, of liquids, air, etc
An american
A corner of an object, usually one that is projecting
A curved recess in a coastline
A mental representation of some haunting experience that is so vivid it seems real and not imagination
( of wine ) be less sweet than ( another wine )
A slight degree of difference between colours
A slight degree of difference between colours, especially as caused by slight changes in the relative amounts of the different pigments present
Affect or modify ( something ) subtly or slightly, especially for protection or concealment
Relative darkness or obscurity
( especially of a number of companies ) combine to form a single large organization
Give too much food to ( an animal )
The requirement that certain information be shared, especially between parties to a lawsuit
Offensively curious or inquisitive
A girl considered to be foolish or annoyingly lively and high-spirited
A small piece of paper given as a voucher for goods or services
A comfortable chair for sunbathing
The deliberate, unscrupulous, and offensive exploitation of people for sexual purposes, especially in the film industry
( of a film ) using a small amount of light and so requiring a long exposure
( of movement or progress ) taking a long time
The act of drawing or pulling
A long, curved yellow fruit with a large central cavity and a thin skin
A native or inhabitant of somalia
Free ( something, especially hair ) from a tangled or knotted condition
Clutch at something with the hands as if with claws, especially in a desperate attempt to get hold of or escape from something else
( in tonic sol-fa ) the fifth note of a major scale
A person who checks something, in particular a person employed to check the identity of people entering a nightclub or similar establishment
A swallowing movement of the throat or a sound made in doing so
Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted or excited or afraid or choked and making a great effort to draw air into the lungs
Very small of its kind or relative to its surroundings or expectations
Whip with or as if with a wire whisk or whipcord, usually until thick and fluffy or until strands are separated and the mass is stable enough to hold its shape on its own
The blocking of a vessel or opening in the body, especially by a clot or an aneurysm
Cause to lean to the side of the body, or to be inclined in a certain direction, as by giving an inclination to
Not conforming to rules or practices
Not even or uniform as e.g
A member of an irregular military force
Make ( a process or facility ) operate by means of machinery or machines, especially in order to increase efficiency or productivity
To look attentively at something for a long time, or with close attention
Put too much weight on ( a vehicle or a structure )
A signal passed between devices to regulate the transfer of data
Consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor
A thing of little value
A tidal swamp which is dominated by mangroves
To cause to tip over
Weigh more heavily than contrary considerations
Compensate for or outweigh by an opposite effect or quality of a greater force or value
Choose a site for ( a structure or object ) or allocate a site for ( an event ) or ( a country ) to ( a particular activity ), especially one considered undesirable
A computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the world wide web or that is accessed via the web
The quality of being truthful and fair
Free from a tangled or twisted state
A person who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer
A person who tunes something, especially a motor vehicle engine
A person employed to gather information on behalf of a government, competing with a hostile agency in doing so
Infallible or unfailing in accuracy or performance or success etc.. not liable to failure or error etc
Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty
Silly or worthless talk or behaviour
A situation in which supply and demand are not matched
A set of binary digits which indicates the address of a storage location
Whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all '' potluck '' is chiefly used in reference to food and drink offered to guests or inmates of a boarding house or college dormitory or prison '' potluck '' is sometimes used to refer to the food left over after a meal and saved for later consumption but more often it refers to the meal itself consisting of such items as are available and can be spared from one's own meal and often also such as are contributed by guests or inmates for their own use and consumption on the spot and on the occasion and without formality or ceremony and often also consisting of scraps and leftovers and odd bits of food and drink that are not fit for a regular meal but that are sufficient to satisfy hunger in an emergency and that are eaten in a casual and leisurely manner and without ceremony or formality and often also consisting of such items as are left over after a regular meal and that are saved for later consumption and used in soups and stews and the like
A peregrine falcon
A person or organization from whom information is obtained
A place or spring from which water or other liquid flows or has flowed historically
A place or thing which is the origin of a stream or river
Get or obtain from a source or through a source ( for something )
Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed by an ongoing process of erosion or disintegration
A female mayor
Grow feathers
Form ( a surface ) with brushstrokes resembling feathers
A horse that falls
Poke or thrust abruptly, as with the finger or elbow or head ) or force ( a way ) into or through an area or a body part, often in order to gain access to something, or to make room for something ( for example, to move a hand into a small space ) or to exert pressure or force on something
Examine or test ( something ) by poking at it or touching it lightly and repeatedly
Criticize severely or angrily, often in writing or through the media
Make ( two or more things ) equal or similar in value, amount, function, meaning, etc
Danger of loss, harm, or failure
The basic form of a word, from which inflected and derived forms are historically developed
To download a webpage or other data in order to index it for searching
A single location or resource where a large quantity of something can be found
A depository for goods ( as a warehouse ) where they can be stored until needed for use or sale again ( as a reserve ) or for the purpose of reducing taxes or insurance premiums on the items stored ) or for other purposes )
A large migratory sandpiper with a downcurved bill, breeding in northern canada and greenland
Call to ( a dog ) to recall it or to urge it on
A thing that is needed, especially for daily use or comfort and convenience rather than for luxury
Denoted by \int, the operator that gives the integral of a function
A young frenchwoman
A form of tissue consisting of small cells, found in the nervous system
A sporting event or other public festival
A marriage or other romantic pairing between two people
An encounter between two sports teams or players, especially in a tournament or league
Satisfy or fulfill a condition or restriction of ( a need or a requirement )
Relating to the third stage of something, especially in reference to education ( typically, after secondary school ) or business
Reprimand severely and criticize forcefully
The ammunition carried by a machine gun or repeater
A copy of an original artistic work or artifact made by a process such as casting or photography, especially when made on a smaller scale than the original
The chemical breakdown of a substance within the cell
A sweet red wine originally produced in bordeaux
( in the christian faith ) devotional contemplation and abandonment of the will as a form of worship
Sounding as if pronounced low in the throat
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "hashemite" in the following sentence: In 1921, the british made faysal ibn hussein al-hashim, the third son of lawrence of arabia's friend, sharif hussein of mecca, the new king of iraq, beginning a 37-year rule of the hashemite dynasty
Lacking in rigor or strictness or firmness
In a relaxed state or to a relaxed degree
A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality or quantity or condition etc
Become slow or slower
Lacking tension or stress
Not fully developed or mature
Make loose or less tight or relaxed by pulling and loosening the fibers or cords or wires, or by friction, or by heating and cooling
Make less active or fast
A savage or greedy person
An opening in the hull of a ship or aircraft for loading or discharging cargo, fuel, etc
An instance of transferring software from one system to another
A lucky dip
A meeting at which spirits are invoked and supposed to communicate with the living, especially through a medium
( of a person ) release wind from the anus
An emission of wind from the anus
Relating to or made from a chemical or chemicals
( in chicago ) the elevated railway system
The writings of a particular author, publisher, or type of writing, especially when considered as an activity or tradition in a particular country or language or at a particular time or place
To place in a place of confinement, such as a prison, or a place having the effect of a prison
Be willing or eager to do something
Repeat ( a word or phrase uttered by another person ) as a response or in imitation of them
To repeat a word or phrase uttered by another person
Assume, as of positions or roles, especially on an interim basis ( usually followed by `` for '' )
Occupy the whole of
Give, especially as an honor or reward
Give ( a contract ) to an organization or person, especially after competitive tendering
The state of being cultivated or prepared for planting
Excess material in a book or article, serving only to increase the thickness or word count
( of water ) wash against ( something ) with a gentle rippling sound and movement
The part of a dog's mouth that extends between the canine teeth and the back of the jaw, used for licking and tearing at flesh, etc
A short solo passage in a jazz or blues song
Make reparations or amends for
( of a number or quantity ) free from error
To treat a defect in a bodily organ, typically by surgery
Introduce someone to ( a particular activity or skill ) by instruction or participation in it
( of a disease ) characterized by the gradual wasting of the body
A person who keeps records and performs arithmetical calculations
Seal ( a gap ) with caulk
To a higher position or level
Into a position for action or use
Towards or in the north or the upper part of the country
In operation
To an operating level or state
The time at which something ends or is supposed to end or is due to end
Vomit
Ahead in score or status or position etc
The removal of dead skin and other debris from a wound
A smoky or misty appearance in the eye
A cloud of gas and dust in space, typically one consisting of hydrogen and helium and emitting light mainly at red wavelengths, as a result of the radiation from nearby stars
A light or amusing performance, talk, or activity, especially in the form of a short play or ballet within a larger theatrical work
Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace or threat
To seize or reproduce by means of artistic expression
A fast car or aircraft
Honest
A written symbol that is used to represent speech or writing ( may be a letter or a picture or a symbol )
A single written symbol representing a unit of sound or other feature of speech
A relation between things or events as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it or its components or its outcome
Very irritable especially by reason of having to deal with difficult people or situations
Lack of foresight or intellectual insight
The basic rules or procedures of a particular activity or situation, especially those of a job or organization and the way in which it operates or is run
Be shiny, as if wet or greasy or covered with a thin layer of liquid or powder
Shine brightly, especially with reflected light
The action or fact of pronouncing words, especially aloud and with a particular intonation or effect
A large mixed choir
A sustained military operation, especially one involving large numbers of troops or warships and lasting for a considerable time
Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
Let ( something, especially a property ) again on lease
A flat, round cake of yeast dough or unleavened bread, typically of fruit or bran, and sometimes cooked on a griddle
An event, product, etc
The rim or frame round the face of a clock or watch
As a representative of someone or something
Of or at or near the equator
The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence
A wooden post with a flat top and round sides, used in pairs to support a stringer in a violin or guitar
Particularly significant, enjoyable, or pleasant
Of particular significance or importance to a particular person or group
A supervisor
Very
Concern with sacred matters or religion
Destroy completely
A bowl used for washing or rinsing clothes, or for holding water for this purpose
A liqueur flavoured with maraschino cherries
Walk unsteadily, as if unable to control one's movements, or balance one's body, or walk on weak or untrustworthy legs, or hold up with difficulty and laborious effort, like a person who has been drugged, intoxicated, or exhausted, or who is unable to see clearly, or is mentally confused, or is unable to walk at all, etc
Attack with gas
A gaseous state of a substance, especially one that is normally liquid or solid
Talk at length in an aimless or boring way, especially about something one is not qualified to discuss
Denoting or relating to a computer system owned and used by an individual or organization for private purposes rather than for commercial purposes
To your home
A result predicted for the team that is playing at home
To the end of a racecourse, especially in order to win
The country or state or city where you live
A native or inhabitant of guyana, or a person of guyanese descent
A type of cigarette
Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical
( of a mass of ice ) move over ( a rock formation ) and leave a mark on it
Have priority over ( a previous rule, decision, etc
Freedom from doubt
The bringing of goods or services into a country from abroad for sale or use there
A small explosive missile designed to be fired from a ship or submarine or dropped into water from an aircraft to attack a target
An airline
A day of thanksgiving and religious celebration held in the us on the fourth thursday of november
A rubber garment worn by divers, consisting of a full-length dry robe and undergarments
The earth or another planet, especially when regarded as a globe
A particular environment or walk of life ( as among criminals or prostitutes or terrorists ) regarded as having its own laws and customs and language and institutions and political and economic systems and cultural activities )
A member of a local service organization, the rotary club
An administrative division of a county, with its own elected council
Play a trumpet
The loud cry of an elephant or a trumpet
A bright yellow flower which is shaped like a trumpet and opens wide at the mouth
Reduce to small shreds or particles by pounding or abrading, as to facilitate cooking or to reduce to a fine texture for further processing, as in making pickles or sausages or pottery clay or mustache wax
Strike ( something ) repeatedly and violently so as to make a loud noise and cause damage or pain to it or to an adjacent thing or person
A blow on the head
A piece of a person's hair that falls across their face
Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body, so as to increase the length of the body, or to straighten from a bent position
Cause to cover a wider area or extend over a longer period of time
Vibrating slightly and irregularly
More unhappy, upset, or in pain
( comparative of `ill') in a less effective or successful or desirable manner or to a lesser degree or extent or amount
Be too absorbed in something to do or think about ( oneself or one's manners ) properly or at all )
A malleable modelling clay made of a mixture of plaster of paris, oil, and powdered chalk
( of a person ) full of energy and life
Full of life and energy
Full of energy, activity, or excitement
A series of pleasant daydreams or fantasies
Be extremely excited or happy about something, especially after having heard some gossip or rumours about it or, formerly, after taking an illegal drug
A telephone call
A confusion of activity and gossip about something or someone who is not present ( often caused by rumors )
Be noisy with activity, confusion, or excitement, as of a place where people are busy doing different things or getting ready for an event
Move quickly through or over, as if in an air current or vortex
( of an insect ) make a humming sound as it flies or hovers
A plant of the daisy family with yellow flowers that have dark centres
A disease of the heart muscle
A set of articles or items of equipment required for a particular purpose or activity
The state of being a slave or servant
Start to be in a specified state or condition as a result of one's own behaviour or through a process of development or change
Relating to barbershops or their music
( of a wind ) blowing from the north
A wind blowing from the north
Relating to or denoting a family of north american indian languages spoken from the great lakes to the great plains, including crow, hopi, and blackfoot
A measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return from an object beneath the surface
A version of a software product that has been configured for a particular purpose or user
The process of compiling a program from source code
Create or develop ( something ) by putting parts or material together over time or with effort or skill
Alternative names for the body of a human being or animal or plant or mineral
Construct, make, or erect as by making an addition to something existing
( of water ) make a continuous bubbling sound as it flows or is poured
The achievement of fame, wealth, or social status by a person or group of people
A line on a map connecting points having the same temperature at a given time or on average over a given period
Form a fringe around or on
An irregular border of small projections or hairs on a plant or animal
A strip of hair cut across the forehead
A festival or event held during the fringe, or as part of it
A piece of music written for or in the style of a waltz, typically in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat of each bar
A ballroom dance in triple time, in which the dancers usually move round the floor in a counterclockwise direction
A difference or disagreement between two or more people or groups, typically producing tension and conflict within a group or between groups
The ratio of the hypotenuse ( in a right-angled triangle ) to the side opposite an acute angle
Relating to the udmurt or their language
A step leading up to the outer door of a house or flat
A binary compound of gold or silver with a telluride
A light, narrow canoe, typically pointed at both ends, used by the north american indians
A person who types
A large tree which bears acorns and typically has lobed deciduous leaves
Being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series of things
Intervene in the relationship between ( two other things ) so as to alter or facilitate communication between them or to form a link between them
Of, pertaining to, or making repairs
Influence or power derived from one's position, status, or reputation, and used for advancing one's own interests or those of another person or group
Make maximum use of ( a situation or available resources ) in order to gain an advantage over others
The action of restoring something, especially a building, to a good state of repair again
( of pottery ) made with the aid of a potter's wheel, as distinct from hand-built pottery
The melting of ice sheets and glaciers at the end of a glacial period
In a disorganized or chaotic manner
A state of extreme danger or difficulty or harm
Feelings of great warmth and intensity ( usually in passion or enthusiasm )
Bake ( pottery ) in a kiln
A source of heat ( or a combustion device ) on which a fire can be built
( of a line or surface ) joining points which have the same potential
Cause or suffer extreme physical or mental pain or anguish to or for
Boldness
Oppose or contradict ( something )
A single line of survey, usually plotted from compass bearings and measured distances between successive points
Social status or position conferred by a system based on class or category rather than on individual merit or achievement ( as in the caste system )
Treat ( a drink ) with carbon dioxide so that it becomes fizzy
Preserve in a can or tin, as of vegetables or meat or fish for storage over long periods of time before cooking
( of a sound or musical note ) harmonizing with another in a pleasing way
A machine for copying by xerography
The turning of the front wheels of a vehicle to change its direction of motion
A mechanism for keeping the components of a machine or device in position or for preventing their movement, especially one which prevents the operation of a mobile phone unless a correct code is entered
A mechanism for keeping the keyboard, screen, or other part of a computer in a fixed position
Fix or set securely or deeply in a foundation, especially with a fastener or a wedge or in a mold or a groove, or by cement or adhesion '' ( `` plant '' is archaic ) `` the plant of a nail '' : the act of fixing something ( as a post ) in a base so as to make it secure and permanent '' the planting of a seed '' : the act of placing seeds in the ground for future growth '' planting time '' : the time when plants are placed in the ground for growth or for bearing fruit '' plant out '' : to set seedlings in the ground to grow as hawthorn hedges or the like ) or to let them grow as they are '' plant out a garden '' : to prepare and furnish with plants a garden as a place for recreation or for profit '' plant out a forest '' : to furnish with plants a forest in the process of growth or development ) or to let it grow as it is '' plant out a meadow '' : to furnish with plants a meadow in the process of growth or development ) or to let it grow as it is '' plant out a field '' : to furnish with plants a field in the process of growth or development ) or to let it grow as it is '' plant out a farm '' : to furnish with plants a farm in the process of growth or development ) or to let it grow as it is '' plant out a tract of land '' : to furnish with plants a tract of land in the process of growth or development ) or to let it grow as it is '' plant out a park or a square '' : to furnish with plants a park or a square as a place for recreation or ornamentation ) or to let it grow as it is '' plant out a street '' : to furnish with plants a street as a place for ornamentation ) or to let it grow as it is '' plant out a building '' : to furnish with plants a building as a place for ornamentation ) or to let it grow as it is
Of or pertaining to renaissance humanism
Renaissance and baroque philosophy, rejecting scholasticism and reviving classical learning
Treat ( food or a foodstuff ) with heat, enzymes, or a solvent in order to decompose it or extract essential components
Analyse and present ( information ) in a condensed form for use or further study
Especially all but a particular group or minority
A hooked weapon similar to a bill
Pioneering or experimenting in style or technique
( of a set ) having no members
Be sorry
Impudent aggressiveness or audacity ( usually with little regard for consequence )
A brass ornament or fitting
A group of senior military officers
A person who counts votes in an election
A standard or procedure for comparison or contrast, especially in an experiment or test
A person or group exercising control over another person or group
The checking of passengers'passports at an airport or country's border
Exercise self-restraint or discipline
Regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
( of a number ) multiplied by itself
Make sure that someone is on one's side or in one's favour by giving them something
Having an equal distance between opposite sides
( of a planet ) at an angle of 90° to ( another planet or position ) in the sky
Uncool, boringly conventional, or socially inept
A square cap, as part of academic dress
On good terms
Honestly
Make or become square or more square in shape or appearance
A small area with sides of equal length and all four sides parallel
The rear part of the load-carrying area of a motor vehicle, trailer, or railway wagon
A platform fixed to the back of a vehicle, especially a truck, for loading and unloading goods
A large cask for liquids, especially beer
A large tropical marine mollusc with a robust spiral shell which is typically brightly coloured
Bouncing of the ball
A device that raises something
Raise in rank or condition, as for a fee, or in rank or status, as of a person, country, etc
Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Make ( someone ) feel more confident or cheerful
Remove from the earth, as by digging in the soil, or from a bountiful supply source
Assistance, typically of an advisory or practical nature, given to one person or organization by another in achieving a common goal or in responding to a situation or problem
A period of time spent serving in a particular place, especially in the armed forces or as a diplomat
Goods that have been or are to be purchased during a shopping trip or by mail order
Relating to or belonging to the evangelical tradition in the christian church
The star that is the source of light and heat for our solar system
Used with reference to the power or influence of the royal family in the uk, especially the sovereign, and formerly in other countries with a monarchy
The binding of a metal atom by a number of molecules or ions, especially water molecules, in a coordinated complex
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "pluviose" in the following sentence: Out went the old months - january to december - and in came vendémiaire, brumaire, frimaire, nivôse, pluviôse, ventôse, germinal, floréal, prairial, messidor, thermidor and fructidor
Move along, of liquids, gases, etc
Appear as in a manifestation
( of a spirit or other supernatural being ) appear in bodily form
Relating to or expressed in moles
Relating to rays of light or heat or other radiation
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "peperomia" in the following sentence: Some of my favorite windowsill plants include many varieties of trailing ivy, african violets, primroses, pansies and violets, geraniums, gloxinias, cyclamens, coleus, kalonchoes, peperomias, haworthias, aloes and aglaonema
Unite or have or hold together
Tie or secure, with or as if with a rope, string, or cord, or as if with a bandage or ligature, for example by wrapping a bandage around a wounded part of the body, or by tying a string around a package to fasten it or to hang it or by binding a book with a leather binding
Restrain, limit, or restrict ( someone or something ) by tying or holding them with rope, string, or similar cordage
( of a molecule ) combine with and hold ( another molecule ) together with a particular chemical bond or set of bonds
Of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum
The quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions or morale or taste
The conversion of one chemical element into another, especially by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment
A radio or television programme, or a radio message, being broadcast or relayed from a particular source or station
The action of passing something on from one person or place to another, especially the inheritance of an organization, culture, or set of ideas
Work that is done in a day or less
Seal again or differently
( in a video game ) be spawned
To make certain of the failure or destruction of someone or something by some specified agent or cause or condition etc
A small hole that may be used for looking or peering through, especially one in a door through which a person's identity may be checked before the door is opened
Retrieve an object that has been thrown into water or another liquid by fishing it out with a net, hook, or similar device
A compound consisting of a substituted derivative of purine, especially the bases adenine and guanine present in dna
Causing fear
Be a guiding or motivating force or drive behind
The deviation of a vehicle's front wheels from the direction of the road caused by the steering, and depending on the steering angle and the vertical load on the wheels
A deep cut or wound made by tearing or piercing a part of the body
A fabric of cord or thread made in an open mesh similar to a net, used as a trimming or for making articles such as underwear
A brief excursion or attempt, especially into an unfamiliar area or activity
Relating to or characteristic of a totalitarian system or regime
( of a student ) at a college or university other than the one at which they graduated
An inactive substance in the blood which is converted into thrombin by a series of enzyme reactions
Dress in a suit of clothes, especially for a formal occasion or an interview with a potential employer
A set of armour consisting of a helmet, breastplate, and gloves
A set of thirteen playing cards of the same colour or of one particular type, or a card game in which such sets are used
The quality of being luminous
Of a color of a light shade
Of little weight
( of soil ) very porous and workable
( of a vehicle ) having a low weight, in particular ( of a motor vehicle ) having a low weight-to-power ratio
A person's expression as indicating a particular emotion or mood ( often used with reference to stage actors )
Denoting a vehicle with a relatively low weight, especially one which is easily manoeuvrable and has a low fuel consumption
Have faith or confidence in
Think, consider, or believe to be the case, especially on the basis of calculation or experience
Be considered or regarded in a specified way by people in general
Calculate or estimate the number, amount, or value of
To take account of
A travelling salesman, especially one who sells religious literature
A pedlar
A large cat that has a broad round head, a flat wrinkled face, and a very short tail, native to india and malaysia
A telepathic message
Be under the influence of a narcotic drug, especially methamphetamine
A mammal whose embryo develops in a placenta
Relating to the placenta or placental
The quality of being near to the mark or target or standard
A political approach that appeals to the concerns and prejudices of ordinary people, typically by means of emotional appeal or the use of simplistic ideas and rhetoric
In an advanced stage of pregnancy
An important early christian teacher or pioneering missionary
An ardent early christian missionary
A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works
Strengthen with new material or force, often by adding reinforcements such as rods or bars to an existing structure, or by providing additional support for an existing structure
To strengthen or make more robust or effective
Emphatic, forceful, or substantial in nature
Relating to or denoting arachnids
( in shiite muslim belief ) the twelfth imam, who is believed to be alive and in hiding, and who will reappear before the end of the world to establish justice and equality
A jointed model of a human figure used in tailoring and other trades to display clothes
A person who tends a furnace or firebox on a steamship, locomotive, etc
The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally or suddenly or by chance and you are unable to understand it or accept it as real
Unwanted, loud, and unpleasant sound
The mouth of a vertebrate, especially a mammal or bird, or the grinding apparatus of an insect
Chew ( food )
To make a loud noise, as of a car horn or a person shouting
Clothes, especially smart or formal ones
Prevent the spread of ( a fire ) by building a firebreak
An act of interrupting or disturbing someone or something, or an instance of being interrupted or disturbed
Organization of performers and associated personnel ( especially theatrical ) hired together as a unit to perform a particular play or musical or dance or other entertainment in a particular venue ( usually for a short time ) and consisting of actors and stagehands and crew and usually a manager and publicity people and sometimes a director and choreographer and orchestra and singers and dancers and acrobats etc
Stupid
Forty years old or forty pounds sterling/money
Situated in or oriented toward the northeast part of a region or country or continent or hemisphere etc
A variety of white grape grown in france and elsewhere, especially for chardonnay wine
A large plains area in south america, especially in venezuela
Move unobtrusively or furtively
The falling of something, especially tax, on a person or property
The quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
( of an object ) lose balance and fall over
A person who runs a pawnshop or who buys and sells pawned articles
Derive great pleasure from
A thing that happens unexpectedly or by chance, especially an event that is unwelcome or unpleasant
( of a person or place ) habitually neat and organized
Improve or refine ( a skill or ability ) by practice and effort over a period of time
A small prominent bone of the cheek
Jumping from one thing to another
Send by airmail
Often used as a combining form
Place limits on ( extent or access )
Headed or intending to head in a certain direction or toward a certain end or destination
( of a physical extent ) limited by ( a specified area )
A subsidy or grant
Support through subsidies
Be against or in opposition to ( someone or something )
A person, typically a member of the legal profession, who drafts, interprets, and acts on legal documents and gives legal advice
An integrated course of academic studies in a university or college or other educational institution that is organized into a particular field of specialization or profession and that leads to a degree or diploma on completion
The respect with which a person is held ( especially in the estimation of their abilities )
A small gift given as a bonus, especially with a book or record
A drawing made with charcoal
To cause to take on a particular form or appearance
A complex of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, especially during synthesis of rna
Cover ( an area ) with forest or trees
Tastelessly showy or loud in color or design
A person who is trying to lose weight or maintain their weight at a low level
Urge to attack someone or something with force or vigor, as in battle or hunting games
An abstract collection of numbers or symbols or ideas selected by an individual or group and regarded as a unity or class or set of objects having common characteristics or attributes or relations to other things of the same kind or category
To establish as the highest authority or law or normative principle
Estimate or determine the duration, number, quantity, or extent of something
A group of people with a shared profession, interests, or acquaintances, especially one that is exclusive of others not part of the group
A collection of objects, typically numbers, that are regarded as having a certain property in common
To put into a certain state or condition deliberately or through an agent or cause or by chance
Fish from a boat
Withdraw ( a product ) from the market
Remove ( data ) from a computer's memory or storage, typically permanently
Normal
Used to express a strong belief that something is the case or will happen, despite having no evidence to confirm it
Stopping or moving with abrupt, unnatural jerks and pauses
A website or other data file stored for quick access in the future
The state of being complete or whole as opposed to damaged or broken
( of a verb or clause ) used with two or more objects of the same kind, e.g
Move in an irregular way, as in waves or billows or puffs or cascades of something, usually with a rustling sound like that of something dry or crisp, such as leaves or paper
A sudden marked fall in price, amount, or value
Arrange the order of so as to increase one's winning chances in a competition
The chemical element of atomic number 27, a hard, magnetic, silvery-white metal of the transition series
A roll-neck jumper
Liveliness and energy
Make someone or something more lively or interesting
A thing that is an outstanding success or performs exceptionally well
An act of scanning something with one's eyes or a detector so as to detect or read it
A synthetic compound used to treat diabetes
Every year
Of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm and harmony and musical technique and structure '' - r.m.hatcher
An appraisal of the value of something or someone ( as determined by a process of evaluation )
Assessment of the performance or achievements of a person or group of people, especially in education or medicine
A cold north wind blowing in italy or the adjoining regions of the adriatic and mediterranean
A pool of liquid on the ground where the liquid has collected from rain or other sources and is typically smaller than a lake or a river
Mess about
Cause to feel extreme shock or distress
Financial resources provided to make some project possible or to enable the performance of some service or activity or to restore something destroyed or damaged etc
Financial or other help given to a person, organization, or cause, especially by an government or other organization in the form of grants or loans rather than by taxation
The action of bearing the weight of, or strengthening or holding up, something
The action or state of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time, or the state of being looked at in this way
The process or result of changing into a different form or nature, especially a more simple or fundamental form
Obtain the temporary use of ( something ) for an agreed payment, typically in return for a deposit and with the option to buy it later at an agreed price
Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority or power or dominance or intimidation
( of a person ) slightly overweight, especially in a pleasing way
To be transferred to another
Obscene or abusive language
( of a plant or animal ) living in or close to the sea
To spray or sprinkle with liquid
A southern african shrub or small tree with dense rounded flower heads of pink, red, mauve, or white
( of a vehicle or boat ) propelled by a motor
Travel or be transported in a vehicle
A nonspecific agent that imparts motion or stimulates action
The steel edge of an ice skate
A runner's spike
The leaf of a grass or cereal plant
Informal terms for nakedness or the state of being naked
( used especially of commodities ) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
( of an edge or a part of an object ) not cut, trimmed, or finished
( of a person or their speech or writing ) direct and uninhibited, especially in an unpleasant way
An unpleasant or socially inept person, especially a child or a man who is excessively or unpleasantly attentive to women
A gradual development or increase of something, especially to an undesirable extent
Move slowly
To go stealthily or furtively about, as when looking for something or someone
The action of limiting or undermining something
A tropical disease marked by fever and severe pain in the muscles and joints, caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes
Not carefully or expertly made
( of a mineral, oil, or gas ) in a natural, unprocessed state
Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent or obscene or lewd etc
Copy ( something ) closely, especially in terms of quality or effect rather than merely in terms of content or function
The edible acid berry of the lingonberry
Give life to or give energy to or impregnate with life or vigor, often figuratively
A determination of the place where something is ( especially by an instrument or by a rival or enemy )
A person who has been transplanted, especially from one region to another or from one social context to another
To lift and reset in another soil or situation
Move ( someone ) to a new place and establish them there with official permission or assistance
A person or thing that keeps something, especially a domestic animal, in good condition or preserves something in good condition for a long time
A long and complicated and confusing procedure or experience or situation etc
A device for protecting pedestrians by making a vehicle stop if it detects an obstruction in its path
A writ or order to appear before a court of law, serving as a summons to give evidence
Presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it in the media or by posting it on a website etc
A thing that is presented, especially as an award or gift at a formal ceremony
Pile up into a raft
A large quantity of something floating on or in water, especially a dense mass of plants or animals
Cause to be admitted
Surpassing
A substance that is phytotoxic, especially one produced by a parasite
A slab of wood prepared for being made into a stave
Very thin spaghetti
The maximum electrical current that a piece of equipment can handle
Place film in ( a camera ) or a tape in ( a tape recorder or compact disc player ) for recording or playing back
To place a load on or in something, such as a ship or vehicle
A burden or responsibility, especially a shared one
The act of planting seeds or seedlings in the ground for future growth ( especially of crops )
Certainty based on past experience or trust or confidence or reliance on something or someone who or that provides support or assistance or depends on something or someone for support or assistance and who or that relies on it or him or her for support or assistance and can be trusted to provide it effectively or depend on it for support or assistance and can be trusted to provide it effectively or reliably or in a similar way
A woman's loose-fitting short jacket or waistcoat, typically made of fur or fake fur
A large cuddly toy in the form of a bear
Relating to or denoting a conjunction
Provide with the necessary items or machinery for a particular purpose or use, typically for a specific profession or task
Confuse ( someone ) completely
A period of calm weather ( free from storm or wind )
Not talking or noisy
Become quiet or quieter
A taproom attendant
Have or express an unfavourable opinion of ( someone or something )
To deem wrong or inappropriate or unsatisfactory
A close-fitting one-piece garment, typically made of stretch fabric, covering the body from the neck to the knees or feet
A one-cent coin
A sweet-smelling aromatic plant of the mint family, with leaves that are used as a culinary herb
( of a ship ) wait for the tide at a harbour entrance or other narrow passage, especially when waiting to enter a harbour against a strong tide or current
The action or process of tuning something, especially a musical instrument, to the correct or standard pitch
A body of students who are taught together ( especially at a university ) as a unit of education/educationally qualified to enter a particular profession or subject of study or who are organized into a group for instruction or research in a particular subject or field of study or who are assigned to a particular classroom or department for instruction ( especially at a university )
An inclination to question whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile
Hydroelectric power
Method or manner of conduct in relation to others or to business matters
Force ( a place ) to surrender by cutting off its supplies
Place ( something ) at the beginning as a prefix or introduction
Attach a prefix to
Act in a way that is intended to be amusing or appealing to others
Give dimensions to ( an object or drawing )
A particular section of a newspaper or magazine, especially one devoted to a specified subject or activity or designed to elicit a particular response from readers
A leaf of a book or magazine, or of the separate sections of a long document
A particular section of a newspaper or magazine, especially one containing opinion or comment rather than news
Something causing misery or death or pain
An act or instance of beginning or making available something, such as a business, exhibition, or performance
An available job slot in an organization ( especially in a government agency ) that is vacant and waiting to be filled by a new employee ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
First or beginning part of a musical composition or piece of writing or music or a section or period of a larger work or event or activity or passage of time
The action of inflecting or the condition of being inflected
A foreigner ( derogatory ). ( the term was originally applied to the french, and became more general in its application after the french revolution )
The state of being free from danger or injury
Make a shot at goal by ( a penalty kick or free throw )
Change or cause to change from one form or medium into another
A building in which jews meet for religious worship or instruction
Address in an aggressive or critical manner
A fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame
Systematic observation of places and people by visual, aural, electronic, photographic, or other means
The act of indulging excessively ( usually to the detriment of the health ) by gratifying every desire or appetite to excess
Agreement or harmony of action, opinion, or feeling between people or groups
An event that causes death ( especially a sudden or accidental death ) in a particular place or area or involving a particular cause or agent
( of a person's voice ) shake or tremble, especially through fear or emotion
Move unsteadily in a particular direction or manner with a series of uncontrolled movements of the body or limbs
The basic monetary unit of panama, equal to 100 centésimos
Censure severely or angrily
The badness of the weather
A horn-shaped fruit basket
The act of gambling
A person who undertakes to find sureties for someone's appearance in court
An aromatic shrub of the mint family, with small white or yellow flowers and leaves that are used as a culinary herb and in herbal medicine
The front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
( of a building or room ) have the front in a particular direction or facing a particular building or structure
Cover in front, as with a layer of stone or plaster or brickwork, etc
Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize or advocate for them to do something
The public, outward appearance of something
A position giving a good view
Set up or found an organization or establish a new department or program or branch of a firm, or create a new idea or theory or writing or art work, etc
Discover or come upon by chance or unexpectedly
The quality or state of being true, real, or justified
Cause a rupture in ( a relationship, tissue, etc
Position ( something ) again or differently
Concerned with principles of right and wrong behaviour, especially those relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct
Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour, especially those relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct
Paying particular notice as to children or helpless people or sick people or guests or prisoners etc
A water clock or hourglass measuring a fixed amount of time
A written or musical work that has been adapted from a different medium
Against difficulties or in opposition to odds or obstacles
Difficult or challenging
Bound and protect ( land ) with a fence or other barrier
Utter in a bark-like manner, as of dogs
A mammal of an order distinguished by the fact that the female has a single pair of teats, including the platypus and echidna
Provoke the hostility of
A quantity obtained by multiplication
A thing produced by a company or manufacturing process, considered as merchandise for sale
A person who holds a position or office, especially that of the president of the us
Draw a line under ( a word or phrase ) to give emphasis or indicate special type, such as an underline in handwriting or a line under a word in printed text
The act of meeting for social purposes ( usually to get acquainted )
Of or relating to the home or family or household or to household affairs or duties
A domestic servant
Of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation or community or individual and not to other nations or groups of nations or bodies external to it
After that
At that time
At that time or period
Subsequently or soon afterward ( often used as sentence connectors )
Gutters collectively
A cup or other prize awarded as part of a sporting or artistic contest
Appoint or ordain ( someone ) to the office of deacon
To arrange in stacks or heaps or piles
A large number or quantity of something, especially one that is uncontrolled or unwelcome
Provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
A person who is or has been involved in a particular activity or occupation throughout their life
A person who has been officially declared guilty and is about to be punished or executed for a crime or offence
A movement in country dancing in which couples form a long line, each man taking two or three steps towards the end of the line, then turning and taking two or three steps back to their original position
A bishop in the orthodox church
A railway or bus station which is the end of a particular route
A person who looks out for and reports on the presence of someone or something, especially criminals or enemy aircraft
Make into a puddle or mire by stirring up mud or muck
Showy but worthless things, especially small ornaments or souvenirs
Get a taste of
A person's liking for particular things, especially when considered to be evidence of their character or background
A sense of what is appropriate or pleasing in terms of style or behaviour
Have a small amount of ( something, especially drink ) before deciding whether to have more of it or not
A strong liking for something or someone
The enjoyment of oneself in a lively and noisy way, typically with drinking and dancing
Occurring twice a month or every two weeks or at half month intervals
Very good
Be engaged in an activity or occupation connected with ( something ) or affecting ( someone ) directly or indirectly
Be of importance to
A barrier at the start or a turn in a racecourse
To hold fast or prevent from moving
A device used to catch fish or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord
The leaves of the shrub catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea
( of a group ) split into different units, typically as the result of incompatibility or disagreement within the group
An expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone or something or of entreaty for forgiveness or pardon, especially an instance of this behavior on the part of a person who has caused harm or injury to another person or who has failed to fulfill an obligation to that person or to society as a whole, or on the part of a person who has caused a misunderstanding or dispute
A dish of rice cooked in stock with meat, vegetables, or spices
A pool at the end of a waterfall
To pull or pull out sharply or violently, especially at the roots
A decorative fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, woven like tapestry with figures or flowers
Deserving or inciting pity or sorrow
An act of proposing marriage to someone
A person who writes computer programs
A person or organization that promotes a product, activity, or event
The load that can be carried by a transport aircraft, missile, etc
A posture in which the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid being seen or to defend oneself against an attack
Confine ( someone, especially an enemy alien ) as a prisoner, especially for political reasons
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "megatherium" in the following sentence: But cuvier, since then, has fully proved that these so-termed bones of giants were in reality fossil remains of mammoths, megatheriums, mastodons, and similar extinct brutes ; and that the giant's teeth ’ found in many parts of the world, were of the same species as those of the mammoth
To break up into small pieces for food preparation or to separate by passing through a strainer or process in a food processor
Damage as if by bruising
A yellow-flowered european plant of the cabbage family
An artilleryman
Mark with a long, thin line or lines of a different color or texture
A long, narrow mark or stripe of a different colour or texture from the surface around it
A diamond with inclusions that form a rough star-shaped pattern on its surface
The state or quality of being monochromic
A dictation machine
A silencer for a motor vehicle's exhaust pipe
United or combined
Affecting or involving two or more persons or things
A place where two components of a structure join rigidly
Done by two or more people or organizations together
A part of the body where two or more bones are joined, such as the elbow or knee
Make a vow or pledge to oneself to do something
Say that one definitely intends to do something in the future
Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
Having happened or been done before
A small area of dead tissue resulting from failure of blood supply
A salad of shredded cabbage and carrots, typically seasoned with vinegar and oil
The appearance of a characteristic, especially a hereditary one, in an individual
Relating to defence, as opposed to attack
The bark of a dog or fox
The significance of a story or event or a decision as understood by those who are involved in it or affected by it or as interpreted by those who observe it or are aware of it ( and sometimes read into it ) with more or less imagination or understanding or insight
Punishment intended as a warning to others ( especially to children )
Something that is learned or can be learned from experience or an event
A person appointed by a court of law to manage the affairs of another
An expression or manner of expression, especially one that is characteristic or habitual
A bullet or shell, especially one from an aeroplane
A person entitled to vote for the election of a public official
Be equal to ( someone or something ) in quality or excellence
Be equal to in quality or ability or size or degree
A device or utensil used for steaming food
Travel by means of steam power on land or water, especially on a steam locomotive or steamship
Extreme physical or mental suffering experienced by a person before or during death or severe injury
The quality of having a blurred or fuzzy edge or outline
A moderately warm temperature ( especially when pleasant )
Gentleness of action or touch
( of a surface or an area of land ) incline in a specified way or direction
Be at an angle or have a slope
Tending to diminish or disparage or belittle
( especially as a direction ) in a slow tempo and dignified in style
A form of expression natural to a language, person, or group of people
Become motionless, as with fear or awe or astonishment
Turn into ice or ice cream by cooling to a critical temperature and then freezing the liquid or solidifying it by other means
The process of removing nazis from official positions and giving up any allegiance to nazism
( of a person ) become thinner as a result of not eating or of illness
Lose sight of
Lose sight of or lose track of
Move, lift, or haul up with or as if with mechanical help, especially for moving heavy objects or for hoisting people or animals onto a vehicle or into a building
A singer, especially a member of a group or choir
The action or manner of governing a state, organization, etc
The action or manner of governing a state, organization, etc
A group that defends a principle
A knight's attendant
Act as a squire to ( someone )
Attach a tag or label to ( something ) in order to give it a particular name or description, or to indicate its characteristics or qualities
A ticket or sign attached to something to give information about it or to identify it
Pronounce judgment on
Short and thickset
A lazy or sluggish person
A circuit board to which the components of a computer system are connected
( of a person ) suffer from abdominal pain and discomfort, especially as a result of eating something indigestible
A short account of the news as broadcast by radio or television or in a newspaper or magazine or on a radio or television program that is intended to be reported impartially and objective and is usually broadcast on a regular basis
A law student or trainee working under the supervision of a member of the bar in a legal aid clinic or other approved setting
Use hedging language, refuse to commit oneself, try to avoid overprecise commitment, give the impression of unwillingness to take a risk, etc
Use cautious language in making ( a statement ) so as to avoid overprecise commitment
A secondary or additional occupation or activity, especially one that is enjoyable or engaging rather than remunerative
A deep-bodied fish of warm seas, which is a highly valued food fish
A putative or potential put
An increase in the value of an asset over time, expressed as a percentage of its initial value
A critical consideration or assessment of a person or thing, especially a literary or artistic work, with a favourable bias towards the subject matter
Used by the congregation in response to a prayer or hymn, meaning ‘ so be it ’
A sudden quick movement, especially a nervous or uncontrolled one of flight or alternation between two places
A member of a people inhabiting the yucatán region
( of an advertisement ) appearing in a newspaper or magazine in a section devoted to such advertising
Kept in or suitable for official use only and not available to the general public especially for reasons of national security or copyright
Difficult to remove or get rid of
Run or move very quickly or hastily or as if by leaps and bounds, away from some point that is regarded as a center of activity or attention or from a state of being so as to suddenly change one's position, performance, or status etc
Fasten with buttons and buttonholes or with press studs
A thing of no value ( used hyperbolically )
A small disc of coloured glass or other material sewn on to a garment or used as a decoration on furniture or other objects
Make angry or annoyed or infuriated and provoke to anger or resentment by unjust treatment, insult, or annoyance
A group of people living in a particular country or area, or having a particular characteristic in common
Kidnap ( someone ) and hold them captive, typically to obtain a ransom or for use as a hostage
Disconnect ( an electrical device ) from a circuit
A person or group that is isolated or that isolates itself from the rest of the community, especially to protect itself from infection by a disease
Place or treat as unconnected or separate from others or from the rest of the world
In utter confusion or chaos
A native or inhabitant of the ancient region of sarmatia
Make happy or more cheerful
A eurasian grass which grows in wet ground and is sometimes planted for erosion control
The image of something as reflected by a mirror ( or other reflective material )
Give money to obtain or provide ( something, especially something illegal ) or to settle ( a debt or charge )
Make, formulate, or derive in the mind or come up with ( an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle ) or a specific result or product of a mental activity or effort to understand a given phenomenon or learn a new skill or art or technique or to create something, especially a poem or piece of music or theater or dance or the like
Dedicate ( time or effort ) to, as of tasks or responsibilities
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education
A newly hatched bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate
The quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins or newspapers or television news programs etc
Information or reports of recent events
The action of giving a name to someone or something
A spray of water from a nozzle for cleaning the user's body, especially the genital area, as part of a toilet
A part of a building or the ground floor of a building used for a specified purpose or activity or having a specified character or aspect
Relating to the external sex organs or to the region immediately surrounding them
A fold for cattle and sheep, enclosed by a fence of pointed wooden posts
Look down on with disdain or disdainful contempt
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike or disgust or contempt or disdain for someone or something
Refuse to do something that is considered proper or acceptable because one thinks it is beneath one's dignity
The chemical element of atomic number 36, an inert gaseous element of the noble gas group
Make ( land ) productive or fruitful
Have to wait for a particular time or event before one can do something else or before something happens or is revealed
Serve customers in a restaurant or cafe
To come into possession of something concrete or abstract
Of a colour intermediate between red and blue, as of a violet flower or the violet sky at sunset
Achieve a specified time or rate in a race or other competition
An internal mechanism controlling the periodicity of a biological process
Divulge confidential information or secrets through careless talk
Talk foolishly or indiscreetly about something secret or private
Relating to a special skill or area of activity
Tending to praise or promote
( of a person ) making complimentary remarks
Costing nothing because provided free of charge especially as part of a promotional scheme
A bitter crystalline compound present in cinchona bark, used as a tonic and formerly as an antimalarial drug
( of a bill, bond, or other instrument ) not redeemable
An aqualung
Most wanting in quality or value or condition or desirability or suitability
Defeat ( an opponent ) overwhelmingly in a competitive situation
Allocate or recommend ( a sum of money, etc
A collection of portraits or photographs of a group of people, especially the famous or beautiful
( of a person ) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of cold or fear and shock
Break or cause to break into many small pieces, typically in a brittle manner and with a sharp cracking sound or sounds
To move about or proceed hurriedly, as in search of a place to safety, in fear or distress, etc
An ancient kind of hulled wheat, cultivated in the middle ages in europe and north africa
A fragment of a text, speech, piece of music, or work of art that is repeated or echoed by someone else
The rate per second of a vibration constituting a wave, either in a material ( as in sound waves ), or in an electromagnetic field ( as in radio waves and light )
A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures
The longer of the two signals used in morse code, represented on a chart as a vertical line of twice the length of a dot
Crush ( hopes, ambitions, etc
Break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over violently
To communicate with and within a group of people to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts or influence through personal connections and sometimes also to get things done or get access to something by means of these connections
A system of intersecting lines or channels or pathways in which movements can be directed from one point to another
A group of people with a common interest or purpose who communicate with each other to exchange information and ideas and to coordinate their efforts to achieve a mutual objective
An intricate arrangement of intersecting lines or paths
A representation of the nativity scene
The hand of cards left after the deal, or the points scored from it
The period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
Cause ( something ) to be in a particular state or position when one has finished with it or when it is no longer needed or useful to one
An entrance
An infectious disease of sheep and cattle, causing inflammation of the mucous membranes and often fever, coughing, and catarrh
( of a sound ) high-pitched and penetrating
( of a musical note ) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
( of something seen or heard ) clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
( of pain ) intense, especially suddenly so
Gas generated in the alimentary canal
The air moving in a current, especially as a result of breathing or speaking or as caused by a vacuum
Persistently complain about something in a petty way, especially in order to achieve something or to get attention
Restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state to a condition of activity or productivity
Restore interest in or the vitality of ( something )
Make a possibility or provide opportunity for
Time when a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use
A private branch exchange ( pbx ) or similar telephone switching system
To encourage, fan, stoke or feed ( an emotion, fire, etc
An adverse change of fortune or opinion
The action of reversing a decision, sentence, or ruling
A machine for playing compact discs or records, typically one that is coin-operated and located in a pub or restaurant
A theatre
The quality of being polite, courteous, or socially correct
A sitting room in a french house
Conspire to thwart ( a plot )
Towards a lower or inferior state or condition, especially after a previous rise or improvement
An act of chopping wood
A swaggering show of defiance or courage
Not fully developed or mature
A gratuity or gift, especially one given as an inducement to do something or to refrain from doing something
Shift from one side of the ship to the other in a zigzag manner, as when propelled by an unseen wind or wave or current or when trying to steer a ship against the direction of the wind or waves or current )
Bits, especially of horsebit
Showing no weakness or mercy
The ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events often personified as a woman who is believed to control the fate of individuals or nations etc
Take part in a mosh pit
Abnormality in the structure or function of an organ or tissue
Eliminate ( a substance ) from a system or process by means of a pipe, tube, or chimney, as in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle
Play ( a musical instrument ) in a vigorous way, making a strong bass sound
Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument or object, usually on something softer than the agent or target, such as the ground or a surface or someone's hand or arm or shoulder, etc
A plant of a genus that includes the sea holly and sea daisy
The slowing down of neutrons in a nuclear reactor by collisions with moderator atoms, in order to increase the chances of fission
The action of lessening in severity or intensity ( as of a disease or economic depression )
Something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal that is its most prominent feature and that sets it apart from others of its type
Doctor of music
Say that one is sorry for doing or not doing something that caused offence or harm to another person
A member of a nomadic people of the sahara desert, inhabiting mainly mauritania and southern algeria
A framework supporting a boat out of water, typically an adjustable one used in a slipway
Imprisonment or captivity
Relating to the nagas or their languages
Supreme happiness
Given to or marked by fighting
Not refined or elegant
( of a person's voice ) harsh and ungentle in tone, as a result of illness or emotion
Not fully worked out or perfected
( of the sea or another body of water ) disturbed by large waves
A twist or turn, especially one that is complicated or convoluted
A coil or twist in a structure, especially in a strand of DNA
An occasion for excessive eating or drinking ( usually following a period of abstinence )
Alter or improve ( a text ) by emendation
Change by correction or revision, as of a text or music or art work etc
Alter ( a scientific name ) to take account of new knowledge or a change in classification
A bequest of property by a will
Remove from a register or official list
The people, collectively, who are responsible for governing a country, organization, etc
The management of public affairs
Make ( a mark or design ) by pulling a sharp implement over a surface or object, especially with pressure applied to the implement
Manage with difficulty and make do with very little money or resources
( of a voice or cry ) harsh-sounding, especially because of strain or emotion
Ensure observance of laws and rules
A very sleepy state
Advice or guidance given by a professional or expert
A gun, cannon, or other device of a specified kind
A written work or composition that has been created by someone or some group or organization or for some specific purpose or effect etc
( of a person ) trip repeatedly as they walk or run, typically because of drink or fatigue and in such a way that they lose their balance and fall or almost fall over
( with reference to a part of a machine or vehicle ) move or be moved inwards or backwards so as to become concealed or out of use
A state of slow growth or activity or little change ( as in business )
The history or origin of something, especially when proved or shown to be authentic
The quality of relating to acting or the theatre
The act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities and characteristics ( especially with regard to their moral and emotional development )
Aerodynamic
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
A person born when the sun is in the sign of virgo
An artist of consummate skill ( especially in music or painting ) regarded as a member of the highest category of their art
A dominant computer in a network
Make a master of ( a recording ). see also master tape
Have full control over
The presiding officer of a lodge or chapter of the freemasons
Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill in some field or activity ( often used in the negative )
The si unit of luminous flux, equal to the amount of light emitted per second in a unit solid angle of one steradian from a uniform source of one candela
A fairly hot and spicy curry
A hollow or depression between two higher points, especially in the ground or in a road
A depression in an otherwise level surface ( as in the topography of a place ) or a depression that would allow water to collect in it
Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate it
The degree of downward slope of a section of a stratum or of a geological formation
A dipshit
A pickpocket
Draw on a supply of a commodity, especially when it is not expected to be replenished, or when there is no immediate need for it
A small soluble case containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole
A very small and concise description or summary of something
Adaptability of mind or character or action
Guilty of sin
An athlete, especially a sports player
A thick liquid with a slippery consistency, made by mixing a fat with other substances and used as a lubricant or for making things slide more easily
Inform ( someone ) of something, typically in a formal or official manner
A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open and the arms raised ( as when you have a chest cold )
Emit a sudden audible breath, especially as a result of shock or excitement
To sew together loosely, with large stitches
Pour melted fat over ( meat ) during cooking
A formal or official record of scientific experimental observations or findings
Make free from confusion or ambiguity
Surpass or excel ( someone or something ) in quality or excellence
An official employed to collect taxes
( of a duck or a person impersonating one ) make a quacking sound or cry
Grow worse or disintegrate
Of or relating to dialectic and dialectics
The condition of being pleasing or fulfilling to the senses
A device on a microscope or other optical instrument for making fine adjustments to focus
A person returning to a particular situation
( of a traffic light or a weather forecast ) indicating caution or a warning
Not able to be relied on or trusted
A person who is older than someone else, especially one who is wiser or more experienced
Used to give a reason for doing something or to answer a question of why one is doing something, especially in a polite expression or an excuse for an action or belief
For what reason or purpose
Replace ( a censored word or phrase ) with a series of electronic bleeps or a euphemism, especially in a television or radio broadcast
A difference between the scores of the two sides in a game, or between the number of points earned by each side, in which the side with the higher score is losing
A deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning
Make ( someone ) lose ( a sum of money or points ) as a penalty for wrongdoing or because of an infraction of a rule or law
A person who is easily frightened or intimidated
Become softened and watery as a result of chemical action or bacterial growth or by being immersed in a liquid, such as water or oil, or by being absorbed by a liquid, such as a solvent or an acid
Cause to grow thin or weak, especially from lack of nourishment
A person or thing that causes harm or destruction to something else
Not christian
A person who is not a christian
An act of increasing in size or value
Increase the size, amount, or strength of ( something )
A machine for making popcorn
The act of consummating a marriage or other union
Relating to or consisting of the essential or basic parts or features of something
Primarily active during the night
Half asleep and lethargic and unable to be aroused
Defying expression or description or imitation
Destroy or damage ( property or equipment ) in a way that is deliberately harmful and often secret, typically as a form of protest or to cause panic and confusion
A liqueur flavoured with almonds or almond oil
Truthfulness
A flavoured dessert made from cream containing vanilla, or a flavouring made from vanilla
Value ( something ) below its true worth, especially on the stock market
Relating to the ostrogoths
The first light of day ( when the sun rises ) or the break of dawn ( when the first light of day appears ) or sunrise ( when the sun appears ) or daybreak ( when it is light enough to see objects around you ) or dawn ( when it is light enough to see and the world becomes visible ) or morning ( from midnight to noon ) or a dawn ( a daybreak ) or dawned ( has daylight ) or dawning ( is dawning ). It is also used figuratively to refer to a new stage of life or a new beginning
The beginning or earliest stage of something
The production of a number of different plays in rotation, typically by a company at a particular theatre or by a touring company
The plays, operas, or other dramatic works which are regularly performed by a company or in a repertory theatre
The smooth muscle layer of the uterus
Used after the verb ‘ to be ’ and after ‘ than ’ or ‘ as ’ to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
The part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel
A plant tuber credited with various tonic and medicinal properties
To demand authoritatively
A slim hardwood spear with an iron tip, especially those used by the indigenous peoples of south africa
A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island to reach one of the exit roads
The process of burning fuel in an internal combustion engine
( of a vehicle ) move quickly and in an inquisitive or excited manner
( of a part of the body ) feel searing pain or discomfort through overexertion or illness
Feel strongly and intensely, especially with anger or passion
A small river or stream
A person afflicted with arthritis
Place too much emphasis on ( a particular aspect ) of something
A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry or a she-bird's cry ( usually imitated by a car horn or a siren )
( of a person ) utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror or excitement, or ( of something ) make such a sound or cry automatically in response to a particular situation or stimulus
A belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good
A person who enables someone to do something, especially something undesirable
A piece of land held in feudal tenure
A sum of money charged for a service, typically by a bank or other financial organization
A person who enjoys or seeks adventure, especially by travelling to new and unfamiliar places
A synthetic compound with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties, used to relieve the pain of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
A person who treads grapes in winemaking
A man in charge of a forest and its timber
A tool for bending metal or wood or other material ( usually with heat )
A tissue graft from a donor of a different species from the recipient
A medicine or other treatment for a disease or injury
Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen it or to remove odors or moisture from it and make it easier to wear or store
An opening in the ground, especially one emitting steam or gas
An auger ( tool for unblocking pipes ). a plumber's snake is a flexible metal tube that is inserted into the pipe to break up the blockage
A deceitful or treacherous person
Overwrought emotions arising from a particular situation or event or idea etc
A male godchild
Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
A roof of fabric or metal framework, especially a removable one over the entrance to a building
Form a canopy over ( a bed ) with curtains or a canopy
A hood or hatch covering the escape route from a spacecraft or jet fighter
Taking everything into account
An act of spending money freely or extravagantly on something
( of a program or other facility ) activated automatically when a particular operation is required, unless another program or facility is specifically selected
A failure to fulfil a financial obligation, such as a payment on a loan or credit card bill
Not eligible
The subversion of the authority of a state or the disruption of its political stability by those who are sworn to obey it
Score an eagle at ( a hole ) or on ( a course )
Shoot at and force to come back to the hole in one stroke, as in golf or billiards
A line on a map or chart connecting points having a specified date or time
Keep ( something ) secret or out of sight by not letting anyone see it or find it out about it
To prevent from being seen or discovered by obstructing the view of or setting something in a hidden position, etc.. to cover up or cloak, as for protection or privacy
Prevent ( someone ) from knowing something by not giving them information or by concealing the truth about something
A compound of aluminium and silica, especially any of the insulating minerals of the feldspar group
The exclusive right of a country to control such transport
Mark with one's signature
Behaviour or manners that are correct or appropriate in the circumstances
To incline downward
Worry about something, especially on one's own account rather than someone else's, and as a result produce sweat through nervousness
Salty fluid secreted by sweat glands in the skin of mammals that evaporates when exposed to air and cools the body temperature in hot weather ) or when excited or stressed )
( of chopped vegetables ) be cooked slowly in a pan with a small amount of fat until softened
( of a person or their feelings or intentions ) not deceitful or hypocritical
A eurasian vetch which is sometimes grown as a fodder crop
A word of the masculine gender
Electronics in aircraft, especially radar and navigation systems
A person who is a failure or who does not perform well in a particular situation or job
A person who is trained to give advice on diet and nutrition
The state of being unable to be seen
A waitress who serves customers in their cars, typically at a drive-in restaurant
A demonstrative word or expression
An objectionable or unpleasant woman
Surgical removal of a kidney
A feeling of well-being due to a safe and congenial environment
Pay back ( a loan or debt ) to a person or bank, typically in regular instalments over a set period of time
A soft cotton fabric, typically plaided and used to make shirts
Relative consistency or harmony of things or persons in a particular arrangement or pattern
A movement of the foot in dancing or figure skating
The distance covered by a step, especially in walking or running
( in a car with a manual transmission ) the position of the transmission gear selector when the vehicle is standing still and the engine is running
An area devoted to a specified purpose or use, especially a large public garden or area of land for recreational use
Difficulty in articulating speech sounds
Expose to too little, or too late, or in too restricted a manner
Continue talking or writing in a desultory manner or without a definite goal or purpose
An occasion when the ball is thrown in to a line-out
The quality of being direct and pointing straight ahead
The quality of following a straight or short route
The first event in a series or a competition that is a first-round game between two teams ( as in tennis ) or four teams ( as in polo )
An event or person that starts something off or makes it happen or successful
Secrecy or concealment
Cleanse or purify by dialysis
The middle part of a particular period of time, location, etc
A slow song, especially one in a sentimental or romantic style
A piece of writing, especially a long or learned one, produced as a result of deep study or meditation
An unpleasant or distasteful substance or feeling
A formal speech, especially one given as a declamation or set out in pompous language
Increase or cause to increase threefold
Rewrite in a different script or language using the same or similar characters
Write ( something ) in another language or form of writing
A rod, wire, or other device on the outside of a vehicle or building used to transmit or receive radio or television signals
Of or relating to the sky or skyways
Of or relating to the chest or thorax
A defect in a crystal lattice in which a group of atoms is out of place
A person who prefers to stay at home, rather than participate in social events elsewhere
The act of copying or making a duplicate ( or duplicates ) of something
A substance which has been precipitated from a solution
A disorderly outburst or tumult
An addition to a letter or other document made after it has been typed or written
A conductor of a military band
Produce by a machine or machines
A device with several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task, e.g
Perform a machine operation on ( a part or component )
A motor vehicle with four wheels
The measurement of the skull as a means of identifying or determining race, or as a sign of brain capacity
A boat used as a house
Characterized by intense emotion or strong feelings, especially of an artistic or political nature
Someone who is morally reprehensible ( `dog'is sometimes used informally for `dirty')
An annotated list of baronets
A drug of the barbiturate class, used as a sedative or hypnotic
A game in which a ball is propelled by the player through a maze of pins, using flippers to keep it in play
A state of sexual excitement in male animals ( especially elephants ) that is accompanied by swelling of the genitals and a tendency to roam in search of mates
The sheltered side of a hill or mountain
An act of rearranging or reorganizing something in a thorough way, especially in order to dispose of unnecessary things or to put things in order for a particular purpose
Careful and unwilling to take risks
Do all that is required to be done in ( a role or position )
The head of a camp, especially a concentration camp
A sheet of paper at the beginning or end of a book that lists its contents or gives other information
Surround and attack or harass ( someone ) in a violent or boisterous way, especially as a group action
The state of being awake and alert and conscious of your surroundings and condition etc.. ( opposite of sleep )
Make one's way somewhere by physical strength or violence, typically in spite of resistance or obstacles
The influence that produces a change in a physical quantity or the effect produced by such influence or the impetus that sets something in motion or causes something to continue in a state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, either in the abstract or in a specific instance
A branch of a company selling its products directly to the consumer, typically in a retail store or on a website
A place where a particular type of product is sold, such as a shop or department within a shop
A place where a product may be sold or distributed
Occurring in the middle of the week, typically wednesday
Any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavouring, food, medicine, or perfume
Something that is obvious or apparent
Run again or again as if anew or from the beginning
A mark ( × ) used to replace a letter or word in a text to indicate that it is not to be read or is inaudible or to substitute for a forbidden word
The independent variable in a system of coordinates, often the horizontal axis
Used to end a letter or other text, especially as a substitute for ‘ kisses ’
A mark or figure 10 on a map or chart to indicate a starting point or the end of a route
A person who is related to a child by blood or adoption and who is responsible for its care and upbringing
A small piece or quantity of something eaten or done or possessed or taken etc
A small piece cut off something as a sample or for use in a machine
A horse's mouthpiece, consisting of a jointed metal bar with a bit on each end, held in the horse's mouth by a set of reins
Forming or resembling the wing of a bat, especially in having narrow pointed projections at the edges
A colour between red and yellow in the spectrum, coloured like ripe oranges
A loudspeaker designed to reproduce high frequencies ( usually the treble )
A straight line joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape
( of a wine or other drink ) tasting of or resembling foxglove nectar
A feeling of needing or wanting to drink something to quench one's thirst or as a refreshment
A woman who hunts for a living or for sport
A clear and concise description of the components and functions of a patent invention
Drive ( an electronic device ) beyond the range of its normal operation
Relating to the alawi
A capstone
Any member of the hominoid clade, including both extinct and extant primates of the family `` hominidae '', such as apes and humans
The sixteenth letter of the greek alphabet ( π, π ), transliterated as ‘ p ’
A person or thing resembling an earlier version of the same type of person or thing, or a reversion to an earlier ancestral characteristic
A thing that brings in a profit, especially a profitable product or idea
To search for food in refuse or garbage piles
Search for and collect discarded items of value, especially in rubbish or waste
Equip ( an internal combustion engine ) with a supercharger
Moral decline
A sighting device on an aircraft, typically with a viewfinder and controls for adjusting the direction of attack, used to locate and bomb a target
Informal intensifiers used with loud noises or with expletives
Not concerned with or devoted to religion or religious purposes
( of language ) obscene or sacrilegious
Repeated too often
Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
A person who teaches the doctrines of the catholic church
Liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered
A million floating-point operations per second
Having two cusps or points especially a molar tooth that has two points or cusps
A tooth with two cusps
Put an end to ( a nuisance ) by removing the cause of the annoyance
Propel with a pole or poles or as if by a pole
A tall upright post, especially of wood or metal, used as a support or marker
Either of two opposite points on the surface of a sphere or sphereoid that are furthest from each other when the sphere is in its equatorial plane
Serve a prison sentence for a specified offence or crime
Travel at or below ( a specified speed ) in a motor vehicle or aircraft
Suffice or be usable in a specified way or to a specified extent
Travel through or visit ( a place ) for pleasure or business
Not forget ( to do something )
Cheat or swindle ( someone )
Carry out or practice
Spend time in prison or in a labor camp
Cause to happen or be done to ( someone )
Complete ( an activity or task )
( of a birthmark ) resembling a strawberry
The male of the ass, or donkey
Arousing aversion or disgust or intense dislike
A large herbaceous asian plant of the banana family, yielding manila hemp
Give or set aside ( a sum of money or a post ) for a particular purpose or person, especially in an official context such as a government budget
A place where discarded machinery and vehicle parts are sold for dismantling and melting down
Attempt to justify or explain ( behaviour or an attitude ) with a plausible but false or specious argument
( of a house ) joined to another on one side, but not joined at the back or front
Hunt with trained hawks
A person who advocates war or believes that war is inevitable
Sell ( something ) in the street or from a stall, typically without a fixed price and often in competition with others who may be doing the same thing illegally or dishonestly
The small deciduous tree which bears the medlar, native to western asia
Praise, glorify, or honor highly
Any of a group of rna viruses, some of which cause severe haemorrhagic fevers in humans and primates
Not well known
Make less visible or unclear or more obscure or hidden
Located far away from the center of civilization or commerce or transportation
A roof structure over a central chamber in a timber frame
A year or a period of the year ( the season of summer ) regarded in terms of age or length of tenure in office
Move through or across a place or a system, returning to the starting point, as if by a loop or a circle
A tube or canal which carries air, liquid, or other substance in an animal or plant
A gesture, especially one of the hands or arms, expressive of an idea or meaning
A police force
A protein which acts as a store of oxygen in muscles and is responsible for the red colour of raw meat
A vehicle with three wheels, especially a child's tricycle or a small delivery van
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it ( as a handle or a grip ) or to attach it to something else ( as a hilt ) or to adorn it ( as a ornamentation ) or to facilitate its use ( as a butt ) or its movement ( as a axle ) or its manipulation ( as a trigger )
A comic verse of irregular measure
The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound
The quality of being liberal
A point or set of points at which two or more things intersect, especially lines on a map or set of coordinates
A condition in which abnormal quantities of ketone bodies are present in the blood, typically associated with diabetes mellitus, starvation, or other medical conditions
The quality of being clever
A single-humped camel, especially one of a race with a dark brown coat, hump, and legs, and a white belly
A reptile of the family Iguanidae
A large piece of cloth with a design or slogan, hung or carried at a demonstration or procession
An enclosed space in which something is enclosed or located ( as in a pocket or bag )
Be a mystery or bewildering to
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished as having certain characteristics in common
A plant of the horsetail family, typically having a hollow jointed stem which bears whorls of narrow leaves
A person with right-wing political views
Excess fat in a person's body
A journey, especially one made on foot
A plant of a genus that includes the catnips
A whip with a spiked leather thong
The process of adding something to something else that was not present originally, especially as a modification or improvement
A device that is added to something that was not originally equipped with it ( as a retrofit )
A merry-go-round
Indirect in speech or writing
Become broader or wider or more extensive in size, volume, or quantity
A hat with a brim turned up on three sides
Make ready for action or use
The playing of a game as a leisure activity or in a competitive context
A form of social activity or amusement, especially one in which people make bets or pursue a strategy according to a set of rules, with the aim of winning a prize or achieving a specified objective
A contest with rules to determine a winner or best player or team and usually providing an amusement or diversion
Impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
Resist ( a siege, attack, or assault ) successfully
Admit ( someone ) to a hospital ward for treatment or observation
A cinema with several separate screens within one building
( of a television or cinema ) using the technique of multiplexing to transmit or project several separate signals simultaneously
( of a wind ) blowing from the north or north-east in the mediterranean region
Drive or push forward with force
Argue over petty things
( of a hawk ) descend from a height to a lower level in preparation for attacking prey
Turn ( something ) with a wrench or as if with a wrench, especially in a tight space
A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments ( as in rowing or lifting ) that produces a cracking sound
The amount of matter contained in something, especially as measured in kilograms
The heaviness of a garment measured by the amount of fabric used to make it
Criticize or reprimand severely or unrelentingly
Convert ( a substance ) into a polymer, especially by means of heat or catalysts
An ancestor or predecessor, especially one who played an important role in the history of a particular country or institution
The act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
An opinion formed by judging something to be true or valid or proper or desirable or possible etc
A legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
The pointed part of a pen, pencil, or similar writing implement
The turkic language of the karakalpaks, with about 400,000 speakers
The burial of a corpse in the ground or in a tomb, typically with funeral rites
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning or inference, or that is a basic assumption on which something is based or from which something is begun or developed
( of differences or opinions ) so fundamental that they can not be resolved or made compatible
Any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics or to strengthen paper or to form a gelatin solution for photographic processes
Authorization, permission, or an order, especially one given by someone with the authority to make such decrees
( psychology ) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation
Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task or situation or standard
( of a person ) suffer an epileptic seizure or similar convulsion
Measure and provide someone with clothes or shoes of the right size and shape for them
( usually followed by `to') on the point of or strongly disposed to do something ( usually something bad )
Be appropriate or suitable for ( someone or something ) in the circumstances
To put together in a specific order or arrangement of parts or elements
A sudden attack of an illness or a particular physical or mental condition, typically one that is short-lived or recurrent
The inside lower horizontal surface ( as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure )
A graduated plate or screen used to measure the intensity of light or the angle of inclination of a beam of light
Emotional or physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted on another person by someone with whom they are in conflict
A person or thing that outlines something
Act in a pretentious or ostentatious way
Make an exact copy of
An electromagnet consisting of a flat coiled wire, used in a teleprinter
To move like a ribbon, for example by being blown by the wind or by the motion of a waving flag
Control ( others or oneself ) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage or through deceit or intimidation
Having the qualities of a snake
Extremely successful or popular
A biochemical compound or process
A tool for holding something firmly in place, especially an object held in a workpiece by a lathe
To affect suddenly and without warning, as if by magic
Take forcible possession of ( something )
An apparatus for separating particles of a liquid or solid mixture by their different rates of centrifugal acceleration
A type of wooden board used to construct simple buildings such as barns
Make a splashing sound as one moves in or on water or mud
Relating to the tudor period or tudor architecture
A person who cuts up an animal carcass as part of their trade
Make public or known
The ninth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the first month of autumn
A circumstance or condition under which something exists or happens
Improve the physical fitness of ( someone ) through exercise and dieting
Subject to influences that determine or affect the nature or outcome of ( something )
Develop ( children's ) behavior by instruction and practice
Request for a sum of money ( usually for some good cause )
A european freshwater fish of the carp family, which is fished commercially and is also popular in aquaria
A session of play, especially of practice play, in which the teams are mixed and the rules may be varied
Take part in a scrimmage
Something that grows among other things
In an earliest or original stage or state
Reach a destination, either real or abstract
Discover by divination
Revealed by a god or gods
Discover by supernatural means or intuition rather than by effort or skill or direct observation
A member of an army, especially a trained fighter on foot who is equipped with weapons and uniform
Be a member of the armed forces
A group of insects that comprises the dragonflies and damselflies
A person regarded as being of very low moral character ( typically used of a man )
A pert quality or attitude
The quality of being firm and shapely, especially of a woman's breasts
Wrap ( a tree ) in burlap to protect it during transplantation
The hard round object used in cricket, tennis, and other games
Get one's start, as in a particular activity or occupation, or at a certain time or place
Happening before a flight or voyage begins
Draw back, as with fear or pain or danger
The act of extinguishing
To travel toward a destination
A disinfectant and deodorizer containing sodium thiosulphate or a similar compound
A wild choral hymn of ancient greece, especially one dedicated to dionysus
The production of wine
A person or thing that provides a firm basis for something else or that is widely recognized as a source of reliable information or authority
Secure ( a boat or ship ) by attaching a cable or chain to the sea bed or to a rock or other object below the surface of the water
A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation
To or toward the east
Lying towards, near, or facing the east
Bring into action or use ( resources or facilities ) for a particular purpose or task, typically a large or urgent one
A position or location marked on a chart or displayed on a navigation screen
A stopping or resting place on a journey
A bean plant of a variety ( Glycine max ) which is widely grown as a source of protein and oil for human consumption and animal feed
Explain the meaning of ( something ) in more detail or from a different perspective, especially in order to persuade or impress others or to conceal the truth about something
An extinct great ape which lived in the late miocene epoch, having a large head, a long face, and a dryopod-like lower jaw
A form of punishment or torture in which the victim was secured to a rope and made to fall from a height almost to the ground before being stopped with an abrupt jerk
A mantelpiece
A former genus name applied to some of the first apes found in europe
Flowing in drops
The middle of a term or school vacation ( usually around mid-term ) or of a holiday ( usually around the middle of the period )
A numerical value or formula computed to estimate the value of a population parameter based on a sample
A person or thing that estimates something
Relating to the sephardi jews
X-ray examination of the urinary system, especially the kidneys and ureters, after injection of a radiopaque substance
( of a surface or material ) capable of reflecting light or heat
Capable of physically reflecting light or other radiation
A small amount of memory, typically built into a microprocessor, used to store information that is accessible to the processor
Relating to wales or its people or language
Allow oneself to be swept away by a certain emotion or feeling, usually one that is undesirable or uncontrolled
Treat with excessive indulgence
Satisfy ( a desire ) in an unrestrained way or to an excessive extent
A member of the royal canadian mounted police force
A small donkey of a greyish kind found in the western us and mexico
The action of accelerating something or the state of being accelerated
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "cutlet" in the following sentence: So, without preconceptions, this is a brisk, well-balanced, fruit forward, but still avowedly savoury wine, that would be a piquant pairing with the crisp, dry snap of well grilled salmon cutlets - a texture lost in pan roasting
A slice of meat or vegetarian matter, especially a boned lamb or veal chop
A fricative sound ( especially as an expression of disapproval ) made by forcing air through the mouth with the tongue against the palate or uvula or other body part so as to cause vibration of the air stream against some surface or object causing friction and a hissing sound
The upper edge of a gunwale
Carried out unexpectedly and in order to gain an advantage over someone or something
An acronym is a word or phrase formed from the initial letters of a number of words, especially the first letter of each word in a phrase or name
Make rational by providing a basis for logic or argumentation
Belonging to an early stage of technical development
Wet sand that things readily sink in, typically found near rivers or coasts
Clothes suitable for wear at work, typically durable and practical rather than smart
Belonging to or characteristic of a king or queen or their court
Exceedingly, extremely
Being or reflecting the most prevalent or common state or condition
Received or possessed as a fact or reality
A stupid person
A person who is afraid to do or say something that might be unpopular or unpleasant
A long piece of classical music written for a large orchestra, typically in four movements with one or more in sonata form
A device consisting of two electrical conductors joined at one end, which generates a potential difference when there is a temperature difference between the two ends
A fool or idiot
( of animals ) fully developed
Discover or determine to be the case or true
To reach a destination, either real or abstract
Experience or feel ( something ) as a result of seeking it or becoming aware of it by chance
Discover the location of ( someone or something ) by searching or investigating systematically or carefully
Fix in a particular place or position with or as if with glue or tape
Follow, adhere to closely or be consistent with something
Be loyal to
A small branch or twig of a tree
A yellow colour
The si unit of electric charge, equal to the quantity of electricity conveyed in one second by a current of one ampere
A wrap or shawl worn around the head and shoulders
The science which deals with the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, especially the application of the laws of physics to the interpretation of observations made on or just below the earth's surface
That which is denoted
The action of applying pargile
Make ( money ) by minting it or issuing it for the first time as legal tender
A set of stamps issued at a particular time or for a particular purpose or event or anniversary etc
An instance of being appropriate, fortunate, or well judged
A former german coin and monetary unit
A traditional song or story recording a journey made during the dreamtime
A piece of paper with writing on it, especially one conveying information or instructions
A piece of paper money
A comment, explanation, or annotation
Brief written or printed records of what is said or done, especially during a lecture or meeting or after a conversation
A comment or instruction ( usually added )
Each of four parts of a plane figure, or of the circumference of a circle, divided by two lines or arcs at right angles
A wheel or post for turning a rudder
Unintended political or military repercussions
A person who is indifferent to the pleasures and realities of this world and is given to daydreaming
An avid star gazer
A person who takes, occupies, or holds something without necessarily having ownership, or as distinguished from the owner
A country governed by a dictator
A short piece of writing that expresses a person's opinion or gives an account of a subject in a literary and often decorative style
( of a sports team or player ) perform much less well than expected, especially in order to gain an unfair advantage or to avoid playing against a stronger team or player in the next round of a tournament
The police station
Relating to geometry
The lower limb of a mammal or the hindlimb of a bird, especially when used as food
Provide with a badge or badges to indicate rank, membership, affiliation, etc
Full of gas
( of food ) causing flatulence
A place where people may go to eat, typically one that is relatively inexpensive
A large wading bird with a long neck and typically with long plumes in the breeding season
A figure of speech in which an object or action is compared to another object or action with the two being connected by ‘ like ’ or ‘ as ’, e.g
The representation or imitation of reality or nature in art or literature
A sudden heavy downpour of rain, especially in mountainous country
Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions, as in spasm or convulsion, or with a snatching, jerky motion, as in the drawing of a bowstring
Cause to move with a flick of the finger or a light, quick movement of the hand or a piece of cloth or paper etc
Decide that ( an event ) will not take place
Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled or planned, such as a meeting or execution date ) because of a change in circumstances or a realization that it is unnecessary or impossible to proceed with it '' scrubbed '' the execution of the sentence '' scrubbed '' the meeting '' scrubbed '' the launch '' scrubbed '' the landing '' scrubbed '' the rocket launch '' scrubbed '' the satellite launch '' scrubbed '' the spacewalk '' scrubbed '' the landing of the shuttle '' scrubbed '' the launch of the space station '' scrubbed '' the Mars rover mission )
Convert ( a code ) into intelligible language or information
A large phylum of marine invertebrates that comprises the starfishes, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and crinoids
Host or attend a banquet for ( someone )
A mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual or group of people
A person who is humiliated or made to look foolish for the entertainment of others, especially by being the victim of practical jokes or bullying
The sheath of connective tissue surrounding a muscle fibre
A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed steel tip, used as a thrown weapon or in fighting on horseback
A fashion designer, especially one who makes made-to-measure clothes for wealthy clients
An aggressive white working-class male from the southern US
Talk casually or gossip
A large, thick, flat piece of stone or other material, especially one used for building or as a monument
( of a mare ) give birth to a foal
A small boneless cut of meat, especially veal from the neck
A rare and typically benign tumour of a chromaffin cell in the adrenal gland
Draw back, as with fear or pain or grief
A plant of the reed family which grows in marshy places, with a stout rhizome and long stalked leaves
Of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband or a boyfriend and girlfriend
An accounting book in which debits and credits are recorded daily
A scholarly journal devoted to a particular area of knowledge or research
A cabinet or compartment for keeping food frozen
A large gun-like weapon, typically one mounted on a vehicle or ship and used for firing missiles
The head of the georgian orthodox church
Make ( an action ) illegal and punishable by law
A person who lives in or comes from a capital or other large city, especially one who is sophisticated or cosmopolitan as a result
Free from moisture or liquid
( of a route or journey ) without water or with insufficient water
Lacking interest or excitement
Not wet
A plant of the parsley family ( `` umbelliferae '' ). they have a single, often ornamental stem of leaflets growing from a root
Situated at or towards the back of something
The part of a machine or structure that is furthest from the front or the point of attachment or origin
Bring up ( a child ) with care and provision until it is grown up and independent
The side of an object that is opposite its front side or opposite to the side of a building that is facing a given direction ( especially the side of a building that is opposite to the street ) or that is hidden from view by a hedge or other structure
The part of the army that is not near the front line ( the line of combat )
Lift the head or front part of with fear or anger or excitement and raise upright on hind legs or on two legs in humans, standing on the hind legs with the forelegs extended and the head thrown back, as a posture of attack or defence or threat, sometimes with the head lowered or thrown forward
A person who is learning from a teacher or master in a particular subject or skill
A daughter or granddaughter of the emperor of austria-hungary
Of or relating to poetry or poets
An act of making someone or something more cheerful or lively
Of the south or coming from the south or south-eastern part of the world or from the southern hemisphere
Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury, especially a twisted or stiffened leg or foot, or the use of a cane or walker
Restrict the activity or freedom of
Lack of respect or liking for something
Knit ( a garment ) by hand rather than by machine
A garment that has been knitted by hand
Stubbornly resistant to authority or control or discipline or the dictates of reason or law or convention or order
Foolish talk or writing
Prison
A warehouse for stored foodstuffs to be cooled
An enclosure for livestock, especially sheep, cattle, or pigs, on a farm
Write in or on ( something ) using a pen or similar implement, especially a quill or reed pen as formerly used in calligraphy or on a computer keyboard
One of four equal parts of a divisible whole
A large fictional reptile, described in a passage in bleak house by charles dickens
A philosophy based on the belief that this world is the best of all possible worlds
A fine-grained metamorphic rock consisting largely of talc
A cereal and fodder plant of the grass family, native to warm regions and grown in many parts of the world for its grain or for syrup made from its juice
Form or join a union or organize into a union or organize a union for the purpose of bargaining and advocating for the rights of employees, as in a labor union
A person from whom one is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time
A type of automatic pistol
A period of time between midnight and noon or noon and midnight, especially when regarded as having some specific characteristic or use, such as daylight hours or working hours
Distance measured by the distance between two points or places, especially in a straight line or by car, train, bus, etc
A person who carries out a post-mortem examination
A political system or state
An early type of firearm, firing a lead ball from a smooth bore
Lively celebration or festivities
Australia
Of or concerning new zealand
Make a vow
( of property ) come back into the possession of ( the original owner ) after a lease has ended or a mortgage has been paid off
Go back to a previous state after a change or error or loss of position etc
The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store
Yellowing or pale colouring of leaves as a result of a deficiency of chlorophyll
A person who is interned
The state of being a parent
Alter or become altered to suit a new purpose or situation
Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions, or to changes in one's life or circumstances
A strip of cloth forming part of a stocking or sock and attached to the top of the stocking by a garter
A suspender for a sock or stocking
The process of breathing in
A divine influence that encourages and inspires
A feeling of strong eagerness ( usually in favor of a person or cause )
Of a proposition whose assertion is affirmed
( in the us ) denoting a naval petty officer who acts as a liaison officer between a ship and the shore
Emotional and intellectual stimulation that sustains or promotes development
( of a nation, army, or other group ) actively opposed to another
Opposed to or actively resistant to someone or something
A substance that shortens something's duration or lifespan or service life etc
Chop or split with an ax or axe-like instrument, such as a billhook or a halberd
The flow of acid from the stomach back into the oesophagus
Often
A switch consisting of a twig or bundle of twigs from a birch tree, formerly used for corporal punishment
Food poisoning caused by enterotoxins
Relating to the chin or their language
The lower part of the face, the projecting part of the lower jaw, or the skin covering this
A rare reddish-brown mineral consisting of a hydrated fluoride and chloride of potassium and uranium
Cause to stall
Cause to stand still by holding the reins stationary or by braking the animal
A barrier at the start of a racecourse
Come to a stop suddenly, as of engines or vehicles or clocks or machines, as if unable to proceed further, or as if running out of steam or fuel or power
A cubicle with a toilet in a public toilet
The south caucasian language of the georgians
A native or inhabitant of the us state of georgia
The state or condition of being serious or important
Strangle with an iron collar, as in the spanish inquisition
Make a prediction about
A member of an indigenous people of sw burma ( myanmar ) and neighbouring parts of india and bangladesh
Jutting or overhanging
Of or denoting the period of life when fertility and sexual activity are in decline
Stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority or will as by throwing down arms or weapons or confederating with an enemy for mutual benefit or surrendering a fortified place to an enemy by treaty or capitulation and yielding up all rights, possession, etc
( of a person ) easily irritated
Unslaked quicklime
A natural formation of calcite or other mineral, hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave
Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality ( often including at least one deity ), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief
In an unpalatable state as e.g
A toxic compound obtained from ergot, used as a vasoconstrictor and in the treatment of migraine
The part of a lorry containing the driver's seat and providing protection from the weather
Take a taxi
A complex of all the attributes -- behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental -- that characterize a unique individual
Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular or unstable persons
A device used for exercising a particular part of the body
An evil or lustful grin
Grin in a lecherous or greedy manner
A contribution required from a parish towards the support of a church or clergyman
Administer a drug to someone by force so as to induce stupor or render unconscious
Inflammation of the walls of the bronchi and the adjacent pulmonary tissue
A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle or in the framework of a cupboard or piece of furniture
Anything providing a means of access or escape or escape from a place where you are confined or blocked or hidden away
A person who reads a newspaper, magazine, or book for entertainment or information and reports to others on what has been read
Of or relating to or denoting numbers or numerals
A man who is married to one's mother after the divorce of one's parents or the death of one's father
Any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial, considered as a separate entity
An agreement
Used as a cry to attract attention, as an exclamation of joy or welcome, or as a summons to a person or to a group of people
Descended from a specified ancestor
An evergreen east asian shrub of the heather family, typically having showy pink or white flowers and poisonous red berries
Become normal or return to its normal state or condition after a disturbance or interruption
Bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a heat treatment, as of glass or metal
Make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard or level or type or social norm
( of a person ) invested with ( a quality )
Any of a group of sugars whose molecules contain three monosaccharide residues
Cross ( a plant or animal ) with an individual of a different breed, variety, or species
An area of a town or city in which many members of a particular ethnic or national group live
A group of people involved in a particular activity or undertaking, especially when they are in a state of frenetic activity or confusion
A series of events or activities of a specified kind, especially when regarded as chaotic or sensationalist in character or style
Move across the ground, usually at an airport, in preparation for takeoff or landing
A motor vehicle licensed to transport passengers in return for payment of a fare and typically fitted with a taximeter
A thing which completes or makes perfect something else that is lacking or deficient in some way
Something added to complete or embellish or make perfect or complete or make ready for use or action ( especially by adding a complement )
Harmonize with or enhance ( a colour, tone, etc
Careful consideration or attention
Any of the bones in an animal's hindlimb equivalent to the metatarsus
An embankment built to prevent flooding or erosion
Pay the required tax for ( a motor vehicle ) in order to keep it on the road
( in the uk ) assess the value of ( a property ) for the purpose of levying a local tax
A piece of armour covering the chest
An attitude of admiration or esteem or devotion
The ejection of someone through a window
To cause to run off the tracks by means of a derail
A small piece of pasta stuffed with a filling, typically of meat or vegetables
Feel about uncertainly or blindly, as for something lost or obscurely felt or perceived, by groping, fumbling, or feeling one's way around, for example, in the dark or when trying to locate something in the dark or when trying to start the engine of a car that one can not see, and so on
A loose cover or slip case for a cd or dvd
To one side
A small pellet of paint enclosed in a capsule and fired from a paintball gun
A former monetary unit of brazil, equal to 100 centavos
Cause ( something ) to start burning
A colloid, as distinct from a solution
An award for winning a championship or an academic degree or other distinction awarded by a school or college or university to its students or to a qualified teacher or scholar
( computer science ) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in to the system
An object or structure that is worthy of remembrance or commemoration because of its association with a significant person or event
The condition of being financially secure or reliable
A large rounded outburst of coloured material, either free-floating or attached to a structure, used as a decoration or to keep a child's attention
Directly
A sharp sound or series of sounds as of something striking against something else
Regret or be upset about ( something that one has done or failed to do )
The seat of the faculty of reason, understanding, and imagination, often regarded as located in the brain
A clever person or one with a specified level of intelligence or knowledge in a specified area or activity
A person's attention or concentration, especially when focused on something difficult or unpleasant
Be offended or bothered by ( something )
Pay attention to ( something )
Recall or remembrance
To change the boundaries of electoral districts
Built or made to order for a particular customer
( of a disease ) with no detectable organic cause
Practical in the sense of being useful or productive and benefiting from practical experience or training rather than theory and speculation or idealism etc
Relating to the mediterranean sea or the countries bordering it
A plant of the agave family, with rosettes of thick tapering leaves and bell-shaped or tubular flowers on long stems
Of or relating to a disease or anything resembling a disease constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality or community or social group
A person who delivers newspapers
Maintain ( a theory, thoughts, or feelings ) with persistence or stubbornness, despite opposition or refutation
Denoting or relating to an aspect of verbs in slavic languages that expresses duration of action
Relating to or lying near the palate of the mouth
A county of the holy roman empire or empire of the german nation, especially one of the smaller ones
The close and intimate union or interdependence of two or more different things, especially organisms of different species living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both
To mount
An unsurfaced minor road, especially in a rural area
Effort or difficulty taken to do something, or the trouble caused by something
A person who is untrustworthy or devious
Set fire to ( something )
A title or form of address used of or to a young German woman, corresponding to miss
Not asleep
A one-legged support for a camera or similar equipment
A pickle made from the flower buds of a bushy mediterranean plant
Nonsense
A buoy designed to be thrown to a person in difficulties in the water to support them until rescued
A rigid breastplate or corset
A small area of grassland in a forest, especially one cleared for cultivation
Make ( something ) dirty or wet, typically by trailing it through water or mud
Ask for or request earnestly ( something from somebody )
Determination and forcefulness in action or behaviour
A movement of a ski in a sideways direction
Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable to be worth serious attention or thought
( of an appointment ) permanent as opposed to temporary or acting
The ninth finisher or position in a race or competition
An interval spanning nine consecutive notes in a diatonic scale
Cite ( a fact or circumstance ) as evidence in support of an argument or statement, especially when its relevance is disputed
Brilliant
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium levels in the blood and maintains the integrity of the blood vessels
Stain ( tissue ) with a second dye after the first dye has been washed out
The purchase of a business by a management team using external finance
A thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Make a soft swishing sound, as of something moving in the wind or water or through the air
The manner in which something is expressed or done
A distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed or executed or by the way in which it is made or done
A failure to maintain standards or rules
Pass by without being touched
( especially of a body part ) additional to the normal number, especially in a rudimentary or vestigial form
Tap ( a telephone or other communications device ) to conduct surveillance on someone's conversations
A thick triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and used for raising the arm away from the body
A children's game in which one player hides and the other players have to find him or her
A person's sense of right and wrong, especially with regard to their own behaviour
The state of being out of alignment
( in folklore and legends ) a large, fire-breathing mythical creature with a long tail, wings, and a bodily form resembling a huge lizard or snake
One's female parent
The basic monetary unit of china, equal to 100 jiao
A light yellow-brown colour like that of honey
An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law
A style of music with a bass-heavy beat and minimal melody, originating in jamaica in the 1960s and becoming a major international genre
A slow dance in which the dancers seem to be moving in a slow moonwalk
A thing which is fixed or fastened in place, especially a piece of furniture or equipment which is fixed to a building or vehicle
A field in which hay is grown
A woody plant which bears flowers and fruits and has a single main stem, perennial woody stems, or ( in the case of the palm ) a single stem only
Force ( a person or animal ) to climb a tree, especially in order to catch them
The descendants of one individual
Denoting an animal of a pure breed, especially a dog
An oxide containing the anion o₂⁻
( of a person ) concerned only with what affects them directly and immediately
Become shallow or shallower through sedimentation or erosion or a drop in water level or a change in the rate of subsidence
A person to whom a valentine is given or from whom it is received, especially on February 14th
A north american tyrant flycatcher with a grey head and back and yellowish or white underparts
Place out of sight
Set apart from others in order to secure isolation or distinction or removal from danger etc
Load with significance or implication
Stop sleeping
A set of five parallel rows of eight squares each on a chessboard, used in teaching children to play chess
A collection of papers or other information about a particular person or thing, kept in alphabetical or other systematic order
Place documents or information in a specified position in a system of files
A sing-song way of speaking or writing
An artilleryman
Express or give an emotion, especially artificially or excessively
The weight of a package or vehicle, as set by a customs officer for the calculation of duty to be paid
Limited to or in the interests of a particular nation or country or group of countries or individuals
A subject of a nation
Substitute ( one thing ) for another of a similar kind so as to exchange them or use them as needed for something else
Cause ( someone ) to deviate from the right course of action or subject of attention
Concentrating on a restricted field, market, or area of activity
A tall herbaceous old world plant of the daisy family, with leaves composed of many small leaflets
A plant fibre similar to flax, obtained from the leaf of a nettle
A small hole or indentation on a surface made by a meteorite or by erosion
( of the elements ) as if showing violent anger
( of a colour ) having a dark red or purple-brown tone, as of anger or inflammation
A cytotoxic compound present in the madagascar periwinkle, used to treat hodgkin's disease and other cancers
A eurasian and north african songbird related to the chats, with a white throat and typically a black breast
Trick or deceive ( someone )
Produce a fraudulent copy or imitation of ( a document, signature, banknote, or work of art ) with the intention to deceive
Abundant wealth or resources ( usually plural )
The condition in an individual of having only one copy of a particular chromosome
A bus that stops at many places on a route, typically serving as a feeder for a main line
A person who hops
Relating to a particular industry or trade, or to a limited range of such industries or trades
A vertical line, plane, etc
The introduction to an essay, discourse, or speech
A rolled steel beam with an i-shaped cross section
A forceful or strong passage in a composition
Associated with or divided into zones
A god with human parents
A waterless, desolate area of land with little or no vegetation, typically one covered with sand or rocks and situated in a desert
A large area of land with little or no vegetation, typically one covered with sand or rocks and lying in a desert
Leave ( a place ) empty of inhabitants
Each of a set of standardized parts or independent units that can be used to construct a more complex structure, such as an item of furniture or a spacecraft
The state of being a patient in a hospital, or the period of time spent as a patient
Hot fluid or semi-fluid material ejected by a volcano or produced by igneous intrusion
Employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time ( as in a theater engagement ) or for a specific event or occasion ( as in a wedding ) or for a session of meetings ( as in a conference )
An instance of a program accessing more memory than is available
The action or process of overflowing or of being overfilled
A person who tests something, especially a machine
The quality of being unexpected
A person who breaks or fails to comply with a rule or formal agreement
A section of a moving ship's hull that is not supported by the water at all points
( of an unpleasant feeling ) cause continual anxiety or worry to ( someone )
Bite at or nibble something persistently or repeatedly with the teeth, especially to eat it or to relieve anxiety or boredom
Act as an official, especially in a sporting event or a religious ceremony
Prevent ( a sound ) from being heard
To restrain, as of a feeling or an impulse
A form of english spoken by many black americans, especially as a first language
Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
The dative case
An instrument for detecting the presence of electricity, especially static electricity, by the attraction of lightweight material to a charged object
A continuum of variation in a population, in which individual organisms are more similar to those nearer the centre of the continuum than to those at the extremes
Take by theft or theft-like means, often in order to steal something from it or to use it for one's own purposes
A short barbed spear or similar implement used in farming to catch and pull out of the ground plants such as barley or wheat
Hit with the fist or a bat or a hook or a weapon, as in boxing or cricket or baseball or golf or tennis or squash, etc
Catch ( a fish ) on a hook
A boat, ship, or other craft for carrying cargo or passengers, especially one engaged in commercial service
Obtain or enjoy the benefit of ( an action or policy ) at the expense of someone or something else
Warm weather following a freeze
An oil well that flows freely
A system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints
Given to making a display of one's feelings, especially by crying or fainting
The study of the rights and duties of a citizen
The condition of being deprived of oxygen as by having breathing stopped
A person or thing that chases someone or something
An extremely short time, equivalent to one thousand-millionth of a second
An intuitive assumption or a conclusion based on an intuitive jump or an emotional response
The logical end or result of a line of reasoning or course of argument
Destroy or injure severely through violence, as by cutting, stabbing, or shooting
A place that is difficult to reach or defend, especially a fortress or other stronghold
( chemistry ) different physical form of an element that has the same chemical composition as another but different molecular structure and properties
A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
The skillful performance of a task, especially in the creative arts
The process of carrying out a plan, procedure, or program
The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority
A place marked out or set aside for playing a game or sport, especially tennis or badminton
A place where fish are reared for commercial purposes
A horizontal component of a truss
A straight line joining the extremities of an arc or curve
Conspicuous or important in a particular sphere or group of people
The process of making wood suitable for use by adjusting its moisture content to that of its environment
To cut with shears or clippers, as of grass or wool
Relating to a population subgroup ( within a larger or dominant national or cultural group ) with a common national or cultural tradition, history, language, or ethnicity
A person who is obsessed with an abnormal degree of interest in or desire for a particular thing or activity
An appliance for making baked food
The use of a word or phrase in a sentence which refers back to an earlier word or phrase ( e.g
The occurrence of more than one distinct form or variety of a cell, tissue, or organism
An ornament for the forehead, especially one worn by ancient persian priests
To a small extent
A small amount or degree of something, especially something regarded as insufficient or unsatisfactory
Relating to sudan or its people
A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage
A thing in the shape of a pyramid, especially a large one
Relating to or derived from living matter
The state of being seen or noticed by the public or the media, especially as a result of marketing or public relations activity
Blood poisoning, especially that caused by bacteria or their toxins
An amount allotted to a person
The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system
A person who lives off others or by dishonest means
( in transgender communities ) a prefix to a name, indicating that the person concerned is a male whose gender is not masculine but feminine
A character within a novel or story who tells it from their perspective
The quality of being believable
The act of fighting
A large acidic custard apple with white fibrous flesh
The boat used by the israelites to escape from the flood ( gen
A north american plant of the pink family, which bears single, drooping, yellow flowers
Characteristic of a particular person or thing
An act of signing something, especially in order to give it legal validity
A written record of conference proceedings ( as at a business meeting ) or of the evidence presented at a trial or hearing
The part of a church containing the high altar
Place on a pedestal or pedestals
A member of an arabian people who established a kingdom in arabia and neighbouring areas from the 4th to the 2nd centuries bc, and ruled part of the silk route from southern arabia to syria and palestine until the 1st century ad
The state of owing money to another
State or say further
The tenure of property held by burgesses
The skin that covers the top of the head and that is not covered by hair or feathers or fur
Relating to the shawnee or their language
( of fire ) very bright and hot
The flesh of a turtle as food
Turn upside down
( of a body of water ) free from disturbance by heavy waves or wind or currents
A large slender-bodied bird of prey with long narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions, and a long curved bill
A low or subdued utterance, typically one expressing discontent or dissatisfaction
Obstruct ( a river or stream ) with a dam in order to raise the level of water upstream or to provide storage for generation of electricity or irrigation
A fit of petty annoyance or bad temper
A solemn pledge or promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order, made on entering that order
Hold in a tight grasp or clamp between two things or places, as between the teeth or hands, or between the jaws of a vise, etc
Take hold of ( someone's hand ) firmly, especially in order to shake hands or to lead the way somewhere
To grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
An agreement or compromise, especially one that ends a legal dispute or lawsuit
An agreement or award made in respect of a claim for compensation, especially one made to a person who has suffered personal injury
The action or process of settling in a new place or situation and establishing one's home there permanently or for a considerable time
A negotiated peace agreement or compromise between parties in a dispute or conflict, especially a political one
Of or relating to moravia or its inhabitants or their language
Be a mystery or bewildering to
Having enough of something for a purpose or need, especially after using or consuming some of it
( of clothes ) to be worn in an emergency or when no other are available
Cause ( someone or something ) to live or remain alive when it would otherwise have been destroyed or killed
A person who is not professionally qualified or trained
Deal with or treat in a specified way or manner
The amount of money staked by gamblers in a race or game
To make more compact by or as if by pressing together or collapsing together into a wad or mass or bundle or by other means
Behave in a panic
Act or react in a hurried and impulsive way, typically because of fear or anxiety about actual or potential danger or difficulty
A task or task of a specified kind, especially one undertaken for a client or as part of a job
A paid position of employment, especially one that involves regular work and is not primarily based on piecework
The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money to support yourself and your family or to achieve a goal you have set for yourself or your family
Humorously sarcastic or mocking ( often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously )
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "wry" in the following sentence: Elizabeth styled him her pygmy ; his enemies delighted in vilifying his `` wry neck, '' `` crooked back '' and `` splay foot, '' and in bacon's essay `` on deformity, '' it was said, `` the world takes notice that he is wry, crooked, and splay footed, and that his nose is too big
A root eaten as a vegetable
The uto-aztecan language of the apache, now virtually extinct
A member of an american indian people of the south-western us and northern mexico
The act of jumping
A sudden increase in number, amount, or rate of something
( of a thought or idea ) pass quickly from one to another or from one subject to another without consideration of the intervening ones
( of a horse ) clear ( a fence ) in a jumping competition
Attack or rob ( someone ) suddenly and violently from behind or in another unexpected place or way
Be a mystery or bewildering to
Tinged with sadness or pain or loss but also with hope or joy or love etc
The feelings expressed on a person's face by their facial expressions
A thing done or made as an expression of respect or gratitude, especially an artistic work such as a film or song that is dedicated to a particular person or thing
The act of presenting a dramatic account of something ( a play or a novel or a poem ) as a theatrical performance or a film or television program or a radio or podcast recording etc
A female native or inhabitant of england, or a woman of english descent
A conical or funnel-shaped wind indicator which is mounted on a pole and spins in the wind
Shorten ( a word or phrase ) by combination or omission of letters, typically to form an initialism or acronym
Shorten
To wish for
A specific feeling of desire or urge to have or do something ( usually something undesirable )
Wish or demand to have or do something
Denoting a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short at the back and sides with a long central section left to hang forward
The act of rending or ripping or splitting something open with a forceful pull or a sharp instrument or a mechanical force like a wedge or a crowbar or a screwdriver or a knife or a saw
Tear or be torn violently or forcefully, as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree in half
Pull ( something ) roughly or violently from its place or position of attachment
A string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language and forming a unit of meaning
Make or become plural
To make plural
A room for relaxing in, typically one that is furnished for conversation and is located apart from areas for eating and sleeping
A hollow rounded fruit, typically large and with a hard rind, as grown in the tropical and subtropical regions of america and asia
A fruit in the form of a gourd
To work at steadily and persistently
Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Each of a set of values of a parameter for which a differential equation has a non-zero solution ( an eigenfunction ) under given conditions
Formally make or deliver ( a statement, protest, or claim ) in a written document or by verbal report to the appropriate authority or person
Household goods, especially kitchen utensils
A written document describing the findings of some individual or group or organization or event or situation etc
A statement of the reasons for a judicial decision
A sharp projection on an otherwise level surface
A sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often causing pain and cramp
A sudden uncontrollable outburst of activity or emotion
Abusive language or writing
The quality of being accepted as adequate or suitable
The holy spirit ( regarded as a person ) as the comforter sent by christ after his ascension
A thing that prevents movement or access in a particular direction or to a particular place or group of people, especially a geographical feature such as a mountain range or river
A fence, wall, or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective or to fulfill a need or to understand something etc
The plant which yields rice, having long, narrow leaves and bearing several panicles each bearing several grains
Fail to experience
An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy and speculation
Run away from confinement, as of prisoners
A piece of furniture for sleeping on, typically with a mattress, sheets, and blankets
The bottom of a body of water ( such as a river or lake or ocean ) where the ground is not covered by water or ice
Make oneself comfortable for the night, typically in bed, and go to sleep
A state of extreme disapproval or opposition
A projecting pointed part resembling a beak, such as that on the front of a medieval knight's helmet
A person regarded as having a specified characteristic, occupation, or ability to do a particular job or task, often used in a humorous way when addressing or referring to that person or when describing a hypothetical person of the specified type
Force ( someone ) to have sex against their will, especially when the person is unable to give consent ( because of age or disability ) or resist because of threat or violence
The right of a sovereign state to mint money or to regulate the currency of a territory
An aria, especially one with orchestral accompaniment
Remove completely from recognition or memory
Make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
Lacking seriousness
Having or causing a whirling sensation
A conchoid shell
A unit of electrical resistance equal to 10⁻⁵ ohm
Come into existence
Move into or onto a specified position or place, as for business, employment, or a game of chess, by purchasing, persuading, or forcing someone to do so
Grow emotionally or mature mentally
Elaborate or present ( a theme or idea ) in detail or in a particular style or genre
Gain through experience or learning
Relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people, industries, etc
The vertical stiles of a door or window frame
A follower of islam
A component in an electric or electronic circuit which possesses inductance
A television or radio station transmitting a particular programme or type of programme
Confront ( someone ) with a difficult question or issue that one wants them to deal with or discuss
Move outward in a dispersed manner, as from a point of origin, center, or focus
Become loose or looser or less tight or less rigid, as by heating or wetting or stretching or squeezing
A formal expression of praise or approval for an action or achievement, especially an official award for bravery or other good conduct
( of a fabric or yarn ) used uncut or untrimmed as it is obtained or as a component of a garment
Allow ( a plant ) to fertilize itself by pollination with its own pollen
One's own persona or character
A moulding with an s-shaped cross section
A crow or similar bird of the family Corvidae
A north american diving duck with a buff or white head, related to the common pochard
A small cube of food
Continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
Be covered with or streaming with a liquid, typically rain or tears
Scatter or intersperse like dots or studs of a constellation ( especially with reference to the stars of a constellation )
A very small round shape or spot on a surface or on a diagram or chart
An outstanding example of something, especially a particularly good joke or a brilliant idea
A firework that makes a loud bang
A steroid hormone, such as oestradiol, that stimulates the development of female sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the ovaries, but also in the adrenal cortex and in the testes
A dish consisting of sausages cooked in a Yorkshire pudding
Carelessly done or written or spoken
The contents of a cup
Dip ( someone ) briefly under water, especially in a swimming pool
Withdraw from something, especially an activity or commitment, typically on account of illness or lack of time
A short staff of office carried by a military commander
An order of mammals that comprises the hoofed mammals with an even number of toes, including cows, pigs, sheep, camels, and hippopotamuses
Moving toward the west or westward ( `west'is a noun meaning the direction toward the west ) or toward the west part of a specified area or country or coastline etc
Leave someone who needs or counts on you
Coming from the northwest
Relating to the political views or policies of the left or radicals
Make a whistling sound
( of livestock ) having a good, plump appearance
Excess fat in meat, poultry, or other foodstuffs, especially when trimmed away before cooking
A substance made from rendered animal fat used for cooking or as fuel
Of the adjectival sense 5, thick
A movement in which the leg is extended from the hip while the hip remains fixed
The quality of being pleasing to the ear
Propel, `` carry '' ( a ball ) with a dribble, in a particular direction
Continue or extend to a further point or degree
A bonus or reward, especially one given as encouragement to work harder or to do something more effectively
The state or condition of being mutual
A male chicken, especially one that has developed feathers on its neck or has other distinctive characteristics of a mature male
A verbal or non-verbal reaction to something said or done
A solute substance
A small blister or sore on an area of skin which is exposed to cold
Say something in confidence to ( someone )
A tiny part or aspect of something, especially a feeling or emotion that is hard to define or control
A system for transmitting and receiving telegraph messages as they are keyed, without the use of a telephone
Prohibit the conversion or use of ( assets )
To hold fast or prevent from moving
A eurasian and north african bird of the cuckoo family, with a long tail and a large head, the male of which has a black back and white belly
Any of various units of capacity based on the volume of a barrel or barrel-shaped container
A reduction or diminution in amount, force, or intensity
An event causing great psychological shock, typically one involving great physical harm, injury, or loss
Material for publication in the media, especially press releases and advertisements, issued by a public body or a company to promote its activities or products
The neck of a bottle or other container
The human race or a particular group within it, regarded as distinct from other races or groups on the basis of characteristics such as skin colour, geography, or language
( of wind or an air current ) sharp and cold
( of hair ) soft and fine, as on a young person's face
Covered with down, especially the soft feathers of a young bird
A cause or source of unhappiness, grief, or distress
A line of text at the head of an article or story giving the name of the writer
The art or process of making prints
Pretend to feel or have ( an emotion, quality, or ability ) in order to mislead someone
( of a thing ) not what it is purported to be
A game, contest, or event involving one participant or one pair of participants against another or others
( of a person ) unmarried or divorced
Not married or in a long-term relationship
A statement that denies something, especially responsibility or warranty
A pyroclastic rock
Praise and honour received for an achievement or quality
A heavy iron-bound wooden digging tool like a billhook
A former genus name applied to some early fossil hominids found in Zinj, now in Tanzania
The process of pointing a sculpture
Be a sign of
Make loose or looser or less tight or less rigid, as by untightening or unscrewing the bolts of something loose ( as a wheel ) so as to make it revolve more easily or to reduce friction
A person with a strong desire for something
A lump of something, especially bread
An organization offering members social amenities, meals, and temporary residence, or providing access to a particular activity, such as sports or music, for which a membership fee is payable
The separation of white light into colours ( spectral resolution ) or of a compound into its constituent components ( resolution in analysis ). the degree of resolution is often limited by the resolving power of the instrument used
( of a machine or device ) reliable in operation or performance
( of a spouse or partner ) never having a sexual relationship with anyone else during a marriage or relationship
Put forward
Financial resources provided to make some project possible or to support some institution or activity or to provide for the maintenance of some person or family or community or church or other activity and institution and such resources may include money or property or other assets or commodities or services or intangible assets like patents or copyrights or rights to use land or other property
An essential part of something
Ask or beg for ( something ) earnestly or humbly, especially as an act of worship or devotion
To ask humbly ( for something )
Excrement, especially that of a dog or other domestic animal
Defecate
A piece of flimsy cloth
In a poor manner
In an unfavorable way
To a severe or serious degree ( `bad'is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `badly')
An institution for the medical treatment of people who are seriously ill or have special medical needs
An upper limit set on the strength of a team or an individual within it
A person with whom one is no longer intimate or married, especially someone with whom one has been romantically involved in the past
Involuntary defecation in children
The study of the early christian theologians and their writings
A person who sells or deals in flour or meal
The action or sound of breathing out air
A thing that entices or tempts
The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted or where they are considered not to belong
Determine the concentration of ( a solution ) by titration
Located in the middle or in between two extremes in a particular area or category or position
A person qualified to serve as a sailor, especially one below the rank of officer
Curl tightly and sharply
A painful stiff feeling in a part of the body
The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need or otherwise unfortunate or deserving
The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need or otherwise deserving of it
The ability to judge or perform an action at the appropriate time or speed
Break from a meeting or gathering, as of a committee or grand jury in order to resume later the same activity or to take up a different one
A scarf or shawl, especially one worn by french women in the 18th century
A european freshwater fish of the carp family, which is fished commercially and is popular with anglers
A member of an ancient american people who flourished in mexico from the 10th to the 14th centuries, founders of the ancient city of tula
The flow of air ( usually with considerable speed ) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
An advertisement usually printed on a page or in a leaflet intended for wide distribution and often mailed to potential customers
A person who looks after a town hall or parish church bell
Cause ( someone ) to feel annoyed or upset, especially by a failure to fulfil expectations or meet a requirement
The gradual beginning or coming forth of something ( as a new branch or offspring )
A small abnormal outgrowth on the body, especially a benign tumour
A very fast ball bowled with great force
A shocking surprise ( usually unpleasant ) that suddenly interrupts your complacency or tranquility
Make impure or corrupt by adding a foreign or inferior substance
A person's mental powers and capabilities, especially their ability to think and reason
A legal or financial structure used to operate a business or invest money, such as a company or partnership
Very close in resemblance or character or nature
Approximately, but not quite, the case
In a similar or adjoining position to something else specified or implied
Fix ( a match or contest ) in favour of a particular team or person by allowing them to win or by making them appear to be the winner
To direct ( a look, a thought, etc
( of a horse ) unseat ( a rider ) by a sudden movement
The process of regrowing forest on land that has been previously cleared or destroyed
Wind ( something ) round something else in a spiral or helical form
A sloping passage or slipway by which a ship may be launched
Decorate with scallops or scalloping
Showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
Clothing that is a grey color
A person who leads and encourages others in a particular activity or movement
A person who rules a country by decree, especially one who seized absolute power without democratic consultation
Deprive of the right to hold an office or post
A piece of paper money
Lose or lack the strength or courage to do something
A discrimination between things as different and distinct ( as between substances )
Turn ( a boat or ship ) into the wind so as to bring the luff into the windward side
An ornamental tree or shrub clipped into a desired shape
A group of people or animals making a loud noise together, especially in praise or criticism of something
Abnormality or impairment of the voice, especially as a symptom of neurological or psychological disorder
Trick or deceive ( someone ) so as to obtain money or property from them fraudulently or unfairly
A monastery or nunnery of friars or sisters
A reformed prostitute
A person or institution appointed to hold property as its representative for the good of one or more beneficiaries
A mansion or palace in north india, typically with a central courtyard and ornate decorations
A fact about some part ( as opposed to general ) of a thing or situation or someone's experience or thought or culture etc
Stated explicitly or in detail
( of a tax or rate ) levied on a particular class of goods or services or in respect of a particular occasion or area
Surgical removal of a blood clot
The introduction of new methods, ideas, or products
Cover or surround with something liquid or light
A chemical compound used to produce a dye by coupling two other dyes or colouring materials
The action of procuring something, especially by official means
The act of getting possession of something ( especially something desirable ) by effort or cunning or luck or legal means etc
A five-sided dartboard
Surgery for the removal of stones from the body, especially from the bladder
The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grandeur ( often affected )
Splendid or imposing in size or appearance or scale
Great beauty or grandeur
Put into service
A person who serves drinks behind a bar
A beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans in water or milk or tea
An individual serving of coffee
To enter drop by drop into a body part or tissue, usually by means of a small tube or hypodermic needle
The ability to think ahead
A device that generates a mist of liquid medication for inhalation
A type of fishing float which is designed to release its cargo of bait at a set depth
Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted ( especially some piece of work that is undertaken without regard to possible defeat or failure )
Try the patience of
A person or thing that integrates
Execute by guillotine, behead, cut off the head of, as in france during the revolution, or in the Middle Ages before the invention of the knife
A depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature
Cover with tiles or tesserae
Obtain money or other benefits from ( someone ), especially by exploiting their generosity or good nature
Take ( milk ) from a cow, goat, or other domesticated animal by squeezing the udder or by using a machine
The milk of cows, goats, and sheep, used as food by humans and other mammals
A sugar alcohol which occurs in small quantities in sugar beet and is used as a sweetener in dietetic foods
An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work or artist, especially when this is done deliberately and obviously
A person who engages in antisocial behaviour or extreme sports
A batsman's dismissal for running out, or the act of getting a batsman out in this way
The quality of being prompt to act or think
A frame of chines for forcing early crops
A cooperative society or association, especially a consumer cooperative
A resource shared by more than one party, for example a fish stock or a tract of land
Puncture of a vein, especially to withdraw blood or to introduce a fluid
The product of mass and velocity of an object is equal to the integral of force over time
The product of the mass of a body and its velocity, which is a measure of the body's momentum
The impetus gained by a moving object or a process, resulting in a continued and increasing rate of change
A feeling of bitterness or resentment resulting from a belief that one has been treated unfairly or with hostility or disdain
A feeling of anger and resentment resulting from having been treated unfairly or badly or from having suffered a setback or reversal
A stupid person
Send a carbon copy to ( someone )
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Debase or simplify something by making it more popular or accessible to a wider audience
A common brownish bat which often hangs upside down from tree branches
Pluck the hairs from ( a part of the body ) with tweezers
A process or set of rules used to solve a mathematical problem or to derive a new mathematical result
A difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from or overcome or get out of
A wetland area or ecosystem based on peat
Change the arrangement, especially the linear order, of ( a set of items )
A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint, typically when this is combined with pleasure or satisfaction of the mind
A person, thing, or action that provides consolation or ease
Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret or unknown to others
Gain the cooperation of ( someone ) by bribery or intimidation
Pronounce incorrectly, as a non-native speaker of the language in question, or as a native speaker of a different language
The throat
Look forward to ( something ) with interest or confidence, especially on the basis of past experience or current trends and circumstances
A native or inhabitant of mauritania, or a person of mauritanian descent
( of water, ice, or land ) advance or move forward, especially as a result of a rise in sea level or a change in the rate of deposition
The amount of data that can be transmitted in a given period of time, especially through a network
The quality of being full or plump
The means to buy goods and services, especially the official currency of a country or region or a standardised unit of exchange such as dollars, pounds, or euros
The funds possessed by a person or organization for the purposes of spending or investing them in order to gain a profit or satisfy a need or want
The basic unit of money in a particular country or region or at a particular time
Assets consisting of the wealth of a person or organization or a particular group of people ( especially as represented by money ) considered as a resource under the control of the owner or the bank that holds it and from which it can be drawn upon or transferred or borrowed by the owner or a third party with the permission of the owner or bank
( of a person ) quick and impetuous or violent in action or speech
Give a cue to ( a speaker ) in order to encourage them to say something
A division of some larger or more complex organization or group or field of study ( such as a division of labor or a branch of physics ) or a group of languages that are related to one another ( such as a family of languages ) or a subdivision of a genre of literature or music or art etc
A particular frequency within a band of radio waves, especially as used for broadcasting
Feel or express deep sadness or regret over ( something bad or undesirable ) that has happened or that exists
A small, sharp-pointed surgical instrument used to make holes in tissue or bone
Activities that benefit the public or the members of a society or group or the members of a city or town or other political unit
The craft of making baskets
To come to rest, settle, or establish oneself in a place or condition
Lighted up by or as by fire or flame or burning fuel etc
A person who dresses someone in a theatrical costume
A plane figure with ten straight sides and angles
A member of a group of peoples inhabiting southern africa
Engaged in or ready for military or naval operations or service as a member of a military or naval force ( especially a fighting force )
Disposed to take action or effectuate change
A greek dish of souvlaki meat served with salad and sauce in a pita bread
A device for recording heart muscle activity, typically by means of electrodes attached to the skin of the limbs and chest
Any of the smallest discrete constituents of matter and energy that can take part in a chemical reaction
Malicious or malevolent arrangements or actions or plans that have been devised or contrived to bring about a particular result or to cause a particular outcome to occur
Mistrust or lack of trust in people or an organization, typically because of a belief that they are trying to deceive you or are involved in a conspiracy against you or your interests
The act of inclining
Close ( a door or window ) violently so as to make a loud bang and shake the surrounding walls and ceiling, especially in anger or frustration as a reaction to something bad or in order to express contempt for someone or something by making them aware of one's anger or annoyance
Move with a thrashing motion, as if flapping wings or arms, or tail feathers, etc
Cover or drape with crape, as for mourning
Curl tightly and sharply, as by twisting, ringing, or curling around a rod or pin or in a spiral shape
Acting as regent for a monarch who is a minor or is absent or incapacitated
An old fortified medieval town or citadel in morocco or algeria
A unit of measurement of the size of a ship, equal to 2,240 cubic feet ( 64 cubic metres ) of cargo space, or 35 cu
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 lb avoirdupois ( 907
A panel on the front or rear of a motor vehicle covering the wheel arch
Arrange ( the parts of a picture or design ) according to a plan or principle, especially with a view to aesthetic effect
Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own or as a basis for one's own thinking or behavior
Take ( a child of other parents ) to be one's own by legal adoption or by informal agreement
The physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something
The eleventh letter of the greek alphabet ( λ, λ ), transliterated as ‘ l ’
Agreement with or approval of an opinion or aim
A relationship or correspondence between things
A right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth, or that you have by inheritance or by law ( especially a right to inherit property )
The imputation of blame or responsibility to another party ( especially a person ) for an event or action or failure to act and thus the assignment of responsibility for a fault or wrong or crime etc.. Often involves a charge of negligence or incompetence
Containing errors or alterations by corrupt copying or faulty transmission
Be favourably disposed towards or willing to do something
Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
Be at an angle to a horizontal plane
The state of being imminent
A suprasegmental feature or element
Catch or tear ( something ) on a sharp projection or an object with a jagged edge, such as a fishhook or a piece of barbed wire, or on a rough or uneven surface, such as concrete or stone
To obtain by seizing or taking hold of something
The most basic and important aspects of something, especially the practical rather than the theoretical aspects
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
An act of imprinting something, or the result of being imprinted
A pledge or security
A crop that has failed
Sell a particular item or product for a specified price or in a specified way
A single cell or cytoplasmic mass containing several nuclei, formed by fusion of cells or by division of nuclei
Drive faster than ( someone else )
Force somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment
Make ( someone ) legally or morally bound to do something
A powerful analgesic drug derived from morphine, used to relieve severe pain and to control diarrhoea
A make of piano
Move with a buzzing sound
Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
A woman's or infant's outer garment extending below the waist or hips
A long jacket worn as part of formal evening dress
Relating to the osage or their language
A kind of exercise in which one leg is lifted in the air and then brought down to meet the other leg, which is then lifted in turn
The part played by a person in bringing about a result or helping something to advance or occur or be accomplished or participate in or be a participant in the development of ( something )
Assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group of persons or especially by a business firm or corporation
( chiefly in scientific or technical contexts ) open-pollination
A eurasian plant related to the primrose, with a solitary flower borne on a leafless stem in early spring
A lily-like eurasian plant with a solitary flower that opens in the morning and closes at dusk
A diplomatic office of a foreign country in a major city of another country
Imitative
A member of a corporation, especially a city council
Nonsense
The support of a person, organization, or cause by being a regular customer, sponsor, or backer
The act of providing approval and support ( especially by a group of people )
Customers collectively ( especially as patronizing a given establishment or shop )
A large piece of paper printed with a design on one side only
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "newshound" in the following sentence: Pattaya city hall was the first stop on their whirlwind tour, when at 11 : 00 a.m. on may 5th, accompanied by escorts and news hounds, the miss thailand hopefuls were greeted by mayor pairat and the entire city council
Make something fuller or softer by pushing something into it or by propping it up with cushions or pillows
Become full of or covered with a thick liquid or soft substance, so as to swell and become solid or semi-solid in shape or appearance
A longitudinal structural component in an aircraft or other vehicle
Of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number of chromosomes
( of an idea or memory ) recently formed or recalled, and therefore readily remembered or recalled
The branch of chemistry concerned with the relation between chemical reactions and electricity, and with the production of electricity by chemical means
Protection from harm or injury or loss or damage
( sports ) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
Dance the rumba
The case or the prosecuting party in a lawsuit, especially a criminal one
A writing desk with drawers and compartments
Grind or pulverize ( something ) in a mill or with a mill
A nightclub playing disco music
Dance the disco
A person who is engaged in conversation, especially one who is not a close friend or relative
A man employed in a stable, especially to look after horses
Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Fairly large or important in effect
A unit of time, especially one hundredth of a second
A mollusc of the class `` gastropoda ''
Drink alcoholic drinks regularly or habitually
A colourless volatile liquid used in the manufacture of plastics and resins
To inhale audibly through the nose
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry
A female leopard
Produce ( electricity ) by means of a power station or other installation
Casually look through ( a website or the data contained in it ) for general information or entertainment, rather than searching for specific information
A loud, confused noise or babble of voices
Squeeze tightly between the fingers or grasp firmly between the fingers or forefingers, as in a vise grip, so as to squeeze and pinch, often in order to cause pain or injury
Divide into two or more branches so as to form a forked or branching shape
An office of a bank in a town or city away from the headquarters
Meaningless talk or activity, typically designed to trick someone or conceal the truth of a situation
A long piece of material with holes at regular intervals, used for hanging round a child's pram or for decoration on a wall or over a table
A place where employees are served with meals or snacks
A boy or young man ( often used as a form of address )
Audacious ( even arrogant ) behavior that you have no right to do
Change channels on a television using a remote control
To drain of liquid or steam by tapping a valve or by heating
A design printed to the edge of a page or feature that continues on the adjacent blank page ( or is trimmed to fit the binding ) to give a more finished appearance
Relating to or denoting the political policies of the former us president bill clinton or his supporters
A native or inhabitant of iceland, or a person of icelandic descent
A single dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used whole or ground as an aromatic spice
Habitually begging
Practicing beggary
A condition resembling that of a mummy
Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence of some effort or action or circumstance or the like
Cause ( a part of one's body ) to come into contact with another part, especially in a sexual way
Cause to come or bring with one
Bestow a quality on or bring into existence on a person or object
A large container for water, used for immersing and washing the body in it
A mechanical damper
The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally or suddenly, or when you are confronted with something unexpected and unpleasant
Cause ( someone ) to feel surprised and upset or concerned by something unexpected or disturbing that has happened or been discovered unexpectedly or prematurely
A forecast of the likely outcome of a medical condition or treatment
A thing which holds fast
A structure by which an object is held fast
Offering advice as a professional occupation
Liveliness and energy and enthusiasm ( often of an exaggerated nature )
A false colour in an image caused by sampling at too low a rate
A person who trims a sail
A shaky motion or gesture
A cut made across the grain of a wood or other material
An edit in a film which cuts quickly from one image to another, often to give the impression of movement from one place to another
An angry dispute where there is strong disagreement and hard feelings
The action of readjusting to a changed situation or point of view
Old persons collectively
Having lived or existed for a long time
A surgical instrument that is used to destroy small areas of tissue by burning
A supporter for a man's genitals
A noosed strap placed around a horse's nose to restrain it
Squeeze tightly between the fingers or two fingers or the lips or teeth, as if to crush or to force something through a small opening or around a corner or into a small space and then suddenly release it, often with an audible snap or pop, as if to emphasize the point of the pinch or to make it more painful
Relieve ( a bankrupt ) from the remainder of their bankruptcy debts after a set period
Release ( someone ) from custody or detention, especially on payment of a sum of money as bail or after conviction for a crime
Cancel ( an order or contract ) because of completion or breach by one party or because of an application by the other party to set it aside
The action of pressing down on something so that it yields to a lower position
A concavity in a surface produced by pressing or digging or carving ( or by a natural force )
The roof of a house
Free someone from ( a tiresome responsibility ) by taking it over oneself
Attracting notice by showiness or bright colors
Make holy or blessed or saintly or devoutly religious or conforming to a saint's life
An electric circuit or connection that is accidentally made, causing a dangerous current or voltage
( of a vowel ) having a small number of syllables between accented vowels
Of a distance, small in comparison to the distance between two other points
( of a vowel ) having the quality of a short vowel
Marked by rude or peremptory shortness or discourtesy
( of a security ) not held in an investment portfolio
( of memory ) poor, especially because limited by age or training
( of a ball ) pitched close to the batsman's feet
Lacking foresight or scope or scope for imagination
A sweet aromatic spice made from the seeds of a plant of the ginger family
State or set out ( a judgement, verdict, or opinion ) in a formal or solemn manner
Give or supply, as in a rental or loan, at a certain rate or price
Coat with plaster or stucco so as to decorate and protect it, as of walls or ceilings or floors or bridges
Perform ( a piece of music ) in a particular style or on a particular instrument
A person who restores something to its original condition or state
A piece of luggage that is carried on to a plane or train rather than loaded in the hold or cargo area
The action of separating something, especially something to be discarded, from something else by passing it through a sieve or by other means
A person who is immature, infantile, or feeble in character or temperament
A very young child birth to 1 year who has not yet begun to walk or talk
Young of any age
A young animal
Cause ( someone ) to feel disgust or intense dislike
The act of winding or twisting
A winding road or course
Ready or available for immediate use, especially in the performing arts or sports
A person who has been brought up in the jungle by wild animals, especially a white man adopted by a gorilla
A binary star
A person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet
An act that exploits or victimizes someone ( treats them unfairly ) by overworking or underpaying them or by laying them off when they are unable to find another job ) `` the boss exploited me when he fired me after only a few months '' `` she took advantage of the student's naivete '' `` the used car dealer exploited me when he sold me this lemon of a car '' )
The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand in size or appearance or scale ( often affected by the size of the surroundings )
Magnificent appearance or display of wealth and grandeur
A woman's chest as measured from the neck to the waist, especially when regarded as sexually attractive
Receive into the bosom, as if into a chest or vault
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "stegosaur" in the following sentence: He's warm-blooded, or at least warm-bodied, has the wings of a bat, the tail of a stegosaurs, the spikes of a relative of a stegosaurus, the sail of a spinosaurus, and the shield of a triceratops
A loss of power or status
Gradual decline in amount or activity or force etc.. ( as in a marathon race ) or gradual decrease in amount or activity etc.. ( as in a peace accord ) or a decrease in intensity ( as in a flame ) or a disappearance ( as in a rainbow ). See also `` gain ''. ( opposite of `` gain '' ) ( figurative ) becoming less, smaller, or weaker
A greeting or form of address
A high-level computer programming language used chiefly for scientific and engineering applications
A harsh-sounding consonant, especially one in which the breath is at least partly obstructed by the tongue or throat
An outlying fortification
Assemble in a crowd or group, especially for a particular purpose or event
A feature of a program or system which works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and likely to cause errors or problems
A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence usually of some undesirable condition especially of some disease or catastrophe or crime and violence
Coerce by beating or flogging ( someone )
A bitter compound present in levsin and used as a sedative and anticholinergic drug
The act of wiping ( usually with a damp cloth ) to clean or dry something ( usually a surface )
Be full of a particular emotion or feeling to the point of overflowing or explosion
Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms ( by many individuals )
( of a tyre ) suddenly fail and burst open, typically because of a puncture or overheating
A sudden flurry of activity ( often for no obvious reason )
An apparent or imagined sound heard by a particular person, especially as an expression of a spirit or ghost
A high or low vocal or piano passage ( or the range of such passage ) as distinct from the bass or treble or baritone or alto or soprano voice or range ) or the part written for such voice ) or voice quality ( as for a boy or girl ) or vocal technique ( as belting or falsetto ) or song style ( as country or jazz ) and often including such effects as vibrato and slides and glissandos and portamento and pitch bending and so on
An advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose or idea
An amorphous siliceous deposit left after the burning of diatomaceous earth
Behave in a way that is specified or expected
A person who rears or sells cattle for a living
Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger or frustration or contempt and sometimes used as a euphemism for `fuck'or `shit 'or `asshole 'or `bastard 'when moderating conversation
A piece of information that may help in the resolution of a problem or mystery or the clarification of a mystery or enigma
Laugh at with contempt and derision
A pig's litter
To make real or concrete
A person who rules by decree, without popular consent
A mixture of oats and other cereals, dried fruit, and nuts, eaten as a snack or breakfast cereal
An indefinite period usually marked by specific attributes or activities ( as a period of time or a particular state or condition )
A special variety of domesticated animals within a species or breed or strain or variety
Paper or other material supplied for a particular purpose or in a particular form, especially by a manufacturer or publisher to be used in the production of magazines or newspapers
The amount of something left after the rest has been used or dealt with
Provide with animals or issue with stock
Relating to or denoting nerves whose stimulation results in the release of adrenaline or a similar compound
Resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime or a clear unclouded sky at night
A large, flat area of land with few trees, especially in southern africa
Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality or manner
Concise and full of meaning or expression
An imitation of the appearance or character or manner or voice of someone ( especially an actor )
A vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Having no hair on the head
The arousal or satisfaction of a desire, need, or impulse
The day of the week before sunday and following friday, observed by christians as the sabbath and typically regarded as the beginning of the weekend
A periodical that appears once a year or every year, e.g
Flashy and bold in a way that is regarded as tasteless or overbearing
A pit or hollow in which liquid collects, especially one in the floor of a road or railway vehicle
Attach or fasten ( a wheel or axle ) in a socket
A fly which is used by anglers as a natural fly instead of an artificial one
The final stage of cell division, between metaphase and telophase, during which the chromatids or chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell
The sport or activity of travelling over snow on skis, especially as a sport involving racing, jumping, or touring
Each of the two long pieces of hard, narrow wood or plastic used for travelling downhill on snow or ice
Animation and energy in action or expression
A small or insignificant person or thing in a particular sphere or group
A girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved or by whom he is sexually impregnated
The organic process of bearing flowers and producing seeds
A stone or piece of wood bearing a design or inscription and used as a seal
A move in opposition to one made by one's opponent
The quality of being fixed or unchangeable
Disagreement with a decision or ruling by a referee or umpire in a sporting contest
Be of different opinions
The policy or practice of segregation on grounds other than race, especially on the basis of religion or sexual orientation
Tending to vary often or widely, especially in price or value
A demonstration organized in order to express opposition to the aims of another demonstration
A particular version of something such as a piece of music or a dramatic role performed by an actor or actors
The soul, spirit, or personality
Provide with a hat
The predictive or statistical study of elections
A bank of earth or sand at a bend in a road or racetrack, used to enable vehicles to maintain speed round the bend
Each of the parts into which something is divided or from which it is made up, especially a broad division of the body or of an organ
One of the terms of a conjunction
The action or process of arranging hair in a particular way, especially for a special occasion
Low-growing plants that are typically green, flexible, and of soft texture, and that are found in large quantities in lawns and as cover for the ground in the countryside
Remove the outer cover or wrapping from ( something ) to expose it for use or inspection or to allow it to be used or consumed ) ) or to pack it for transport or storage ) ) or to facilitate its disposal ). unwrap a present to see what is inside it, for example
Fill to excess so that function is impaired
Develop ( a skill or quality ) over a period of time by instruction or practice
Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment so as to appreciate the best in literature or art or music or cinema or drama etc
Develop and maintain ( a state or quality ) over a period of time, especially with effort or intention
Develop ( a person or relationship ) in a favourable way through care and attention
A surgical operation in which part of the skull is removed, typically to relieve pressure in the brain or to allow realignment of the bones
Any of a group of brownish pigments present in skin, hair, and feathers, responsible for absorbing light and giving the colour of brown or black
A chrysanthemum
A small dog of a breed with a shaggy coat and a flattened nose
The second letter of the greek alphabet ( β, β ), transliterated as ‘ b ’
Offer a higher price than ( another bidder ) for something, especially at an auction
Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision or judgment or calculation
A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action or the context in which it occurs
To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth, especially for artistic effect
An advocate of separation of the state from religious institutions and organizations
Cast off or reject ( a spouse or partner ) in marriage or an engagement
Come into full beauty or health
Characteristic of sportsmen or sportsmanship or the sports world or its followers or practitioners
A feeling of confidence and happiness
A depression or cavity in a solid body or surface
( in some universities ) an officer responsible for the financial affairs of the university
A large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the late jurassic period
A female rabbit
Make twice as great or intense, stronger, more marked, more vivid, more forcible, more pronounced, etc
Apply ( an electric charge or voltage ) to ( an object ) so as to produce a magnetic state or field
A man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility, especially in battle or in times of peace, or for heroic deeds in any other field
A person noted for their bravery or nobility in the face of danger, especially in battle
Cause to be unsure or uncertain
Cause to move with a violent, jerky motion
Clasp hands, as in greeting or friendship or agreement
An ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils and as an intermediate in the synthesis of fats
A curriculum vitae
A large, slender-bodied ray with a long flexible snout, typically having a white or grey back and yellowish underside
Emit a cloud of fine particles or vapors
Obscure with or as if with smoke
Seaweed
Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth or anus
Sufficiently robust to withstand being bombed
Containing or implying a contradiction
A light, rounded camera case on a strap, used for carrying a large lens or other equipment
A mechanical device that rotates in an approximately horizontal plane, used in some industrial processes and in the flight mechanisms of some aircraft
Make less severe or harsh or extreme
A bundle of old hay, straw, or other material
( in south africa ) a rural area set aside for non-white occupation
The ceremony of committing a body to the ground or to the sea, especially with funeral rites
A connecting device for pipes
A position where progress has ceased, especially through lack of movement or agreement
A piece of taffy, especially as a sweet
Assign a lower value to ( something )
Lessen the value or quality of
A meeting or programme for acquainting new students with a university or college before the start of the academic year
That serves to initiate a process or action
Having had long experience in a particular field or activity or performing a particular function in an organization or government
Become one, as by fusing or uniting
Combine ( a number of things ) into a single more effective or coherent whole, especially by gathering together related ideas or information so as to present them in a more organized form or context
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it ( especially by means of a camouflage )
The base of a military force
A hairstyle
Manipulate a oar or oars with the hands or wrists in order to propel a boat or ship, or to row it in a particular direction
A dry, open forest region of north-eastern brazil
A member of the working class ( not necessarily employed )
Causing or liable to cause death
Measured lengthwise along the longest axis of a body or object or course of construction
( of a machine or device ) in operation or action
Continually repeated over a period of time
A play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team's defense or past a specified line of scrimmage )
A thin, broad muscle which stretches from the lower border of the orbicularis oculi on each side to the side of the nose, and closes the eyes
A short high-pitched sound made by an electronic device as a signal or to attract attention
The punishment of hell conceived as a divine infliction
In conformance with justice or law or morality or religion or etiquette or custom or practice
Raze ( a building or other structure ) to the ground, especially so as to make the site reusable
A habitual drinker, especially of wine
A curved structure in the form of an arch, especially one formed by a vault in a wall, or a natural feature with a similar shape
Make one's first appearance in something, especially on stage or in a musical group or as a solo singer or instrumentalist
A person's face, especially with respect to its expression
Brief and to the point
Having a determining or decisive influence on something
The study of the relationship between words and their meanings
Utter obscenities or profanities
A large and valuable tuna which is found in the open seas of the atlantic, pacific, and southern oceans
Happening at a great rate
Use up ( resources or materials ) at a rapid rate )
`` the books '' or `` the ledger '' or `` the accounts '' or `` the record '' or `` the files '' are all terms for a collection of accounts, or a single account, kept in a systematic fashion, usually in a building designed for that purpose, and usually with the intention of regulating the commercial dealings of a business or other enterprise
A bound set of blank sheets for writing in, typically with a cover
A rule or set of rules or principles or guidelines governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity or a chain of operations or businesses etc
A sequence of three or more cards of the same suit, or of the same trump suit, in a trick, for which a player may announce a meld
A light bluish-green colour
( of a disability ) severe and affecting a person's ability to communicate or function independently
The area of a plane figure contained by a pair of radii of a circle or sphere
A part of a spoken utterance that is a single phoneme
Divide into segments or sections, as for ease of separation or identification
The part of a line included between two points
A mental concept which is developed as a consequence of the process of perception
A time for working ( after which you will be relieved by someone else ) or a time for which you are available to work ( and which is relieved by someone else )
Relieve from fatigue or stress by taking a short nap or resting a while, as between working shifts
Write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of ( a word or part of a word )
Contribute to a person or cause by giving freely of one's resources or efforts or time or energy etc
A fortified village in provence
A great deal
Used to refer to a group of people or things in a somewhat derogatory way, especially on the basis of a stereotype or generalisation about the group to which they belong
A plover of the genus Heteroscelus, having boldly marked plumage and a downcurved bill
A person who spreads gossip
A preliminary or introductory section or period of time
A disease caused by bilharzia, marked by fever and inflammation of the liver
Collect or gather together ( texts or information ) for use in a single edition or work
( in christian use ) eternal life after death
Run the fingers over ( something ) in order to feel or examine it or to write it out in Braille
Copy ( a drawing, map, or design ) by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper
Make ( a line or pattern ) on or across something by moving a pen, pencil, or similar object along the surface or through the air above it
A slight remnant or vestige of something that is disappearing or has been removed or destroyed
Discover or reveal ( something ) by investigation or analysis
A ceremony of consecration or commemoration in which a building, monument, or other structure is dedicated
The grounds of a university or other educational institution
The muskogean language of the cherokee, now with fewer than 13,000 speakers
Express the need or desire for
A sweet or savoury dish with a thick, soft, moist consistency, typically flavoured with eggs, milk, and sugar
( of a vehicle or boat ) jerk or shudder violently, typically because of engine trouble or a collision
Be ambitious
Hang loosely or laxly
A poll conducted on an unrepresentative sample, for example among party activists rather than the general public
A person responsible for the supervision of a group of staff or the management of a department or project
A person who controls or oversees a team of people or a business operation
The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on when you are sitting down ( especially when you are riding a horse ) or that you lean against when you are lying down
To detect some circumstance or entity automatically or by means of a physical sensation
Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
A sum of money or other item of value given or offered in exchange for favours or influence
Use of physical or mental energy
Difficulty or trouble
( of a woman ) be in labour
Coat ( a road ) with tar or bitumen in order to make it durable
A fish that gives birth to live young, as distinct from one that lays eggs
Sound of something in rapid motion or agitation ( like the whirring of a bird's wings or a revolving motor ) or a sound of rushing air ( like the whir of a train ) or the sound of something being written ( like the whir of a pen ) or a sound of rapid vibration ( like the whirring of a cello ) or the sound of something being played on a musical instrument ( like the whir of a violin bow ) or the sound of a liquid being poured from a bottle ( like the whir of a faucet ). Whirring is a sound of continuous rapid motion
A list of planned events
A means of keeping track of days, weeks, and months
Migratory
Pay off ( a debt )
Convert ( assets ) into cash, especially by selling them off
Get rid of ( someone who may be a threat ) by killing him or her off with a weapon or poison or a car accident etc
A rail or series of rails forming the handrail at the edge of a staircase or balcony
Divide or connect with a hyphen or hyphens
A very happy place or situation
Separate off or enclose an area with or as if with hurdles or other barriers
A group of people who try to influence government policy on a particular issue by petitioning or campaigning
A person who talks foolishly or at tedious length about something
A woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation
To an extreme extent
To the point of mental instability
A young plant formed by a lateral bud, especially one produced by a bulb
To compensate for or counterbalance in value or amount
An electromotive force, voltage, or other quantity that is applied as a correction to another
The chemical element of atomic number 31, a soft silvery-white metal occurring naturally in small amounts in zinc ores
Angry criticism or reproof
Of a memory : not requiring the refreshment of capacitive storage
A mischievous, ugly, dwarf-like creature of folklore
A title or form of address used of or to a spanish-speaking man, corresponding to mr or sir
The study of the properties and behaviour of bodies in contact with each other
Get on top of
An advantage held by a competitor in a race or competition or for an advantage in a game or contest
Cause ( someone ) to become perplexed or uncertain, especially by presenting them with too much information or with conflicting ideas or feelings
Mix up ( something ) with something else so as to make them appear the same or similar
Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred in meaning or substance or fact or uncertainty etc
Put two together or side by side
A small number or amount of something ( usually indicating a minimal amount )
A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
Support or confirm the truth of ( a fact, statement, or belief ) by providing evidence or argument to rebut denial or doubt
A feeling of deep emotional involvement
Not qualified or suited for a purpose or activity or a position
Avoid or try to avoid dealing with ( a difficulty ) by circumventing it or finding a substitute for it
To cause to occur directly and abruptly
In any way whatsoever
( psychology ) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way ( especially on the basis of past experience )
The state of being stretched tight or strained
A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole
Marked by skill in deception or evasion
A structure, cell, or organ which responds specifically to a particular stimulus or agent, such as a hormone, neurotransmitter, antigen, or photon of light
( of a flavour or smell ) rich, strong, and natural, not artificial or refined
A complete sale of a product or tickets for an event, especially on the day of the event or previously unsold stock which is then destroyed, so that no profit is made
The office or position of a chairman
The state of being nervous
( of horses or cattle ) rush wildly in a sudden mass panic
A person who handles something clumsily or incompetently
Sleight of hand
Covered with or resembling wool, especially in being soft, thick, or curly
A mammal-like reptile of a late triassic and jurassic group, the members of which show increasingly mammalian characteristics
A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas and thereby paving the way for others to follow
A person who breaks away from a group or organization
Give off sparks
A small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
A monk or nun of an order founded by st benedict of nursia
The act of shooting a gun ( usually with the intent to hit something )
Shots fired from a gun or guns, especially in a rapid or continuous series and typically forming a salute or barrage
A bacterial disease of livestock, especially cattle and pigs, causing inflammation of the legs
A device for increasing the intensity of something, especially of radiation
Administer or bestow, as in small portions or sums of money or prizes
A laborious walk
A state of extreme pain or suffering
The principle that one should be willing to give as much as one receives
A place where things may be deposited for safekeeping or for use by others
Defeat thoroughly and utterly, as in a fight or other competition
Goodbye
Clothes, sheets, etc
A room or building used for washing clothes
Expressing or constituting penance or penitence or suitable for penance or penitence or expressing remorse or regret for having done wrong or sinning
Baffle or overwhelm ( someone ) with a dazzling display or words
The state of being efficient or having the ability to produce a desired effect with a minimum of waste or expense etc.. or the condition of being unable to perform efficiently
Rid oneself of ( something ) by throwing it away or giving it to someone or something else
Sell or give away ( something, especially shares ) for a particular purpose or to a particular person or group of people
A flaky or crumbly substance made by frying or baking a mixture of ingredients with a binding agent such as egg
A quantity of food formed in a particular shape or substance
Become pregnant with ( a baby ) or impregnate ( a woman )
( of a woman ) become pregnant
Attractively old-fashioned but not necessarily authentic
Odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
Use again after processing or refining or manufacturing a raw material into a finished product
The action of misleading someone as to the nature of an action or situation
The action of directing someone or something wrongly or deceptively
( law ) a time period beyond which an action may be defeated or dismissed
A small, simple, single-storey house, typically one that is makeshift or in an unfavourable location
Move, travel, or proceed at a slow pace
The tree which produces ash wood, with compound leaves, winged fruits, and hairy buds
Used in names of trees and plants that are related to the ash, or produce similar leaves or seeds, e.g
A voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services
A voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services, typically one given as a discount on a product or service
An example for others to follow or imitate ( often used approvingly )
An australian shrub or small tree with clusters of grevillea flowers
Remove ( cells, tissue, etc
A person invited to participate in a television or radio programme
A person who is invited to dine with someone, especially in someone's home
plural : to plow ( the earth )
A long-winded or pompous speech
A place where boats are built, repaired, or hired out
A vehicle with a platform for carrying loads, especially one used in a warehouse for moving goods around
( in general use ) any pterosaur
A summary or abridgement of a larger work or of a period of events, etc
Something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity or situation in order to gain an end or accomplish a purpose ( especially something intended to mislead or deceive )
A sheet of glass or other sensitive material on which an image is formed in a darkroom, to be transferred on to a negative or positive print
A thin, flat piece of metal for strengthening a weak or deformed part of a structure, e.g
A minimum or starting point from which something can begin to be measured or calculated or regulated or exerted or controlled etc
The line at the farthest ends of a tennis court
A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring ( usually carbonated lemon or lime juice )
A complete failure, especially a humiliating or disastrous one
A person who uses geometry in research or practice
A blow or stroke with the right hand
Inferior in size or quality or extent or degree or number
An act of postponing something or being postponed
Activity of a specified kind, especially physical effort done for a living or for wages
The organized action of making work available to people who are unemployed or seeking work, and of helping employers find workers
The working population ( not necessarily employed )
Of or denoting the group —oh, present in many organic compounds as a substituent or radical, or as a group bonded to a metal atom
An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
The action of turning something aside from its course or from its proper or original use to a different or less appropriate purpose or end
A sedimentary rock consisting of consolidated clay, formed by weathering of igneous rocks
A person who introduces and plays recorded popular music on radio or at a dance or similar event
( of a word ) undergo inflection
Of a dark red or purple-brown colour
Naturally having skin of a dark color
A person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible ( often used as a general term of abuse )
A temporary employee
Be willing to accept or concede
Produce buds, branches, or germinate, as of plants or seeds
Send an invoice to ( someone ) for goods or services provided
An act of sexual exploitation of someone, especially a woman or child
Patient endurance
A person who enters or is allowed to enter a country or establishment or community etc.. especially a person entering a trade or profession as a beginner or novice
A situation involving exposure to danger or harm of some kind, especially one where the outcome is uncertain and where damage or loss is possible but not inevitable
The indic language of the marathis, with over 73 million speakers
A fervent appeal to someone to do something, especially to be more effortful or enthusiastic in an endeavour
An alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures
Gain or regain confidence or courage
Without caste, or outside the caste system altogether
A person who goes to a specified place regularly or frequently for a particular purpose, especially as a customer or member of a particular group or establishment
A lively or successful person or thing
Exhibiting self-importance by boasting or talking in a blustering manner
Act in a casual or leisurely way
Act in a lazy, aimless, or frivolous way
To cause to seem less serious
A person who makes fun of someone or something in a cruel or contemptuous way
An element of excitement or glamour
A case or shell that protects electrical or other components
The recalling of past experiences
A person's personal history, especially as recorded in writing
Release ( something ) from restraint or inhibition, especially with damaging or destructive effect
Release from restraint or inhibition
Relating to tuscany, its people, or their language
Play boisterously or roughishly, as in a game of physical rough-and-tumble of the sort played by young children or rugged laborers
A feeling of being close to or involved with someone or something
Make into a whole or make part of a whole by including or combining
An addition to a book, typically a short piece of writing by the author, appended at the end of the book
Habitual patronage or practice
A colourless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, present in petroleum spirit
A flat surface on which you can set up the pieces for a game of chess or checkers or backgammon
A sweet red, yellow, or brownish fruit which is eaten as fruit or used in cooking and winemaking
A long pointed tooth, especially one belonging to a dog or other carnivorous mammal
A long, sharp tooth, especially one in the front of a snake's mouth
Relating to the fang or their language
The front of a shirt
( of a shield ) be kept in a particular place
Support oneself, often in a minimal fashion or with difficulty
Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
( of a broadcast ) being transmitted at the time of listening or viewing
A device for sprinkling water over plants
Used as a symbol or emblem of the rose window in the cathedral of notre dame in paris
Supply with necessities and support
Support or maintain physically
Excessive or intemperate behaviour, especially in drinking alcohol or eating
A construction toy consisting of components that are joined together with a peg and socket system
A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or worn by a person for decoration
Clean with one's bill or as if with one's bill
Preen ( a bird or its feathers ) with feathers or soft material, especially as a regular habit
Mashed potato, or a dish made from it
The mixture of ground malt and hot water produced in mashing
Make ( something ) into a pulp by crushing it with a pestle and mortar or by blending it in a liquidizer
Ground meal made from potatoes or other starchy vegetables, typically mixed with fat and other ingredients to make animal feed
Crush ( a substance ) to make it more porous, increase its surface area, or reduce its particle size
The quality of being similar or of having shared characteristics
The state of occurring at a relatively short time apart in time
Disguise one's feelings or intentions
A person, especially a young person, who has run away from home or is on the run from the police
A mixture of clay, straw, and water used in building walls and daubing them to make them weatherproof
To coat with plaster or paint
( of a man's penis ) standing upright, especially as an indication of arousal
A muscle whose contraction narrows a vessel or passage
A piece of music written for or in the style of the polka
Cause to change location
A change of position that does not entail a change of location
A manoeuvre in a board game or a stroke in a game of chess, tennis, etc
A person who tries to ensure their own survival or that of their social or national group, especially by adapting to a hostile environment
A simulation game or program
Speech or writing that is meaningless or is made up of meaningless sounds, especially as a characteristic of an alien language
Deliver ( someone ) to an enemy by treacherously giving information about them or by failing to keep an agreement with them
Disappoint, prove undependable to
Give away information about somebody's secret or reveal information that was supposed to be kept a secret or not shared with others
Evening prayer
A kind of beer that is light in colour and body and typically flavoured with hops
Busy oneself restlessly or uselessly
An unnecessarily complicated or lengthy procedure or process
The basic monetary unit of nicaragua, equal to 100 centavos
Lacking companions or companionship
A person living or travelling alone
A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true and from which a chain of reasoning can be constructed
Support on a cantilever or cantilevers, often in a dramatic way
A set of articles used for a particular purpose or activity, especially when kept together in a bag or box
A coffin along with its stand and any pallbearers or other adornments for the funeral ceremony
Having a twinkling brightness like that of stars or glowworms or sparkling lights
A heroin addict
Low-grade or worthless securities or merchandise
The junk whale, a small rorqual whale with a black back and white underparts
A person's social, educational, or professional history or experience, especially when considered as influencing their suitability for something or as a basis for social classification
A distant but indistinct sound
Having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
A powder used in a photocopier to give the required colour to the paper
A chemical used to produce a stable, long-lasting image on a developed negative or print
Complain about something petty and annoying
The act of hitting with the elbow
( especially in the us ) a mexican immigrant
Relating to animals of the dog family, or to dogs and wolves in general
Having lasted or continued for a long time
Wine, especially high-quality wine, produced from the crop of a single identified district in a good year
Of worldwide scope or applicability
A symptom of a medical condition
A minor criticism or grievance, typically one made by a customer or client about the quality of a service or product
Judge unfavorably or not approve of
( of a student ) not pass ( an examination ) despite having prepared for it
( of a business, organization, or product ) cease to be viable or profitable and close down or be dissolved
A breakdown of a system or process
A situation whereby a company, currency, or market becomes unable to be traded or invested in because of the size of the outstanding positions held by large investors or market makers
A horse, vehicle, or member of a team that is kept or used with others of the same kind
Situated away from the main body of a computer, for example on a separate panel or in a dock
Relating to style, especially in a way considered typical of a particular artist, genre, or movement
Hurting or aching slightly
Extremely
A small, fast-moving, edible fish of the tuna family, with a large mouth and teeth
To accept into the mind and develop an awareness of, as of a new idea or theory
Move in a way that resembles or is suggestive of dancing, especially with rhythmic movements of the hips or fingers
( of eyes ) flash or sparkle mischievously
A division of lower plants that comprises the green algae
A small or puny person
Any of the class of toxic compounds formed as by-products of many industrial processes
A place where wine is made
A unit of computing speed equal to one million million ( 10¹² ) floating-point operations per second
To interpret something that is written or printed
Perceive or measure the brightness of ( light ) with the eye or a photographic instrument
Write or spell ( something ) aloud with understanding and accuracy
Interpret something in a certain way
A compound found in living tissue as a constituent base of dna
A woman employed to do laundry
An excessive desire for wealth ( usually in large amounts ) and power ( and often personal gain )
One who clocks something
The social act of assembling for a common purpose or action or idea or goal etc.. often of a political nature
The action or process of providing or equipping something with instruments or means for a particular purpose
Relating to burgundy or its former rulers
A native or inhabitant of burgundy
A method of organizing or classifying according to a system or reduced to a system or a set of principles or rules and methods of operation or behavior
A computer program or set of programs designed to perform a specific task or group of tasks, especially one that is complex or has a great deal of functionality
An instrument for measuring the volume of a sample of gas, or for testing its composition
A small stream or river, especially one flowing into the sea
A tenon used in a dovetail joint, typically wider at its extremity
An angry disturbance ( often involving fighting ) between individuals or groups
Obtain money from ( someone ) by fraudulent or deceptive means
A pin with a broadened flat head that is driven into a hole in a metal object and then clenched flush with the surface, typically using a rivet gun
A pin with a head like a small nail, used to fasten something by being driven into a hole made for it
A kind of absorbent towelling cloth, used typically for robes and towels
The technique or process of producing mezzotints
Action that makes a problem or a disease ( or its symptoms ) worse or more severe or more difficult to handle or alleviate
The act of banishing
A flat area of land adjoining a river, which is periodically flooded
Being the culminating event ( usually the last of a series )
Exemption from punishment or punishment too mild for the offence committed
A lead-filled truncheon
A group of four cells resulting from the division of a single cell, each of which gives rise to a quarter of a grain of pollen
A small, slender-bodied bird of prey with short, broad wings and a long tail, typically having brown and grey plumage
A baby's folding bed, typically one mounted on wheels that can be used as a pram
To agree or express willingness
Agree to ( a proposal ) without demur or dissent, especially in spite of some reservations or misgivings
A cabbage of a variety with densely wrinkled leaves
A religious or other solemn promise or vow, especially one made on being ordained as a priest or entering a religious order
Anything that seals, or that effectually closes, fastens, or secures anything
Fry or grill food quickly on each side so that it is cooked and browned
A preliminary test or trial of a new procedure, experiment, etc
Listen to someone speaking and then act on what has been said
The anniversary of a marriage or a significant event in a person's life
Kind, nature, or type ( often used in phrases with a condescending tone )
Tread or stamp on to flatten, harden, or mark something with a pattern or design
A block or die used to produce stamps
A cosmetic product designed to give a smooth, even base under make-up
The quality of being exuberant
Subject ( a person or idea ) to severe criticism or ridicule, especially in a comic way
( of food, especially meat ) cooked by roasting, typically in an oven
A melodic subject, especially one that is central to a piece of music or is repeated with variation in the accompaniment
The part of a sentence about which a statement is made
Give a theme to
A final warning or threat, typically one made as a demand for action to be taken or a decision to be made by a certain time
A butcher's shop
A line of small holes made in a sheet of paper, along which the sheet may be torn to separate it into two or more parts
A vulgar remark or expression
Give a new tread to ( a tyre )
The status of being self-governing or independent
A thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
Cause ( a bill or other measure ) to progress through a legislative assembly in its early stages so that it is ready for debate at a later stage
To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent ( `whole'is often used informally for `wholly')
Complete in extent or degree and in every particular
A man about town
Someone who claims to speak the truth ( often with little evidence )
A person who plays the flute
A salt containing the anion cloroformate, especially the potassium salt used in fireworks
Relating to or characteristic of mali or its people
A semi-trailer
An official in charge of or responsible for an archive
According to nature
( of hair ) having its original color
Prompted by or as if by instinct or unthinking impulse or mechanical reaction
( of a model or drawing ) showing the working parts of a machine or the lines of construction of a building or other structure
( of an animal or machine ) used for purposes of agriculture or manufacture
A place where a mineral such as coal is extracted from a mine or quarry
Employ ( someone ) to do a job or undertake a task, typically on a temporary basis and for a relatively low rate of pay
Enter into a course of action or way of thinking
Keep engaged or connected to another object or person
Holding ( someone's attention or interest )
Engage fully
( of a building or other piece of property ) abandoned and in a state of decay or disrepair
( of a passenger in a vehicle ) assist the driver by planning a route and map reading
Having a displeasingly thin, metallic sound
People who are trained to fight as part of a military force but who are not regular soldiers ( as members of the national guard or reserves )
A dog trained to find and bring back game that has been shot
Exceptional scale or size
A basket made from osier twigs
A young person of a specified kind, in particular one who is considered to be a member of a street gang
A young person in the punk rock subculture
A performer, especially in the entertainment industry
Meet or arrange to meet in secret, typically to have a romantic rendezvous or affair
Name ( a person or thing ) as being intended or suitable for a particular position or purpose
A stout hairy-bodied fly which is a parasite of mammals, especially sheep and cattle
Keep ( someone ) in custody or confinement, especially lawfully and with due process
The act of binding yourself intellectually or emotionally to a course of action or view or the like
A person or organization that receives or entertains guests or visitors
The organism in which a parasite or virus lives or on which it depends for survival
A person who presents a television or radio programme
Create by putting components or members together
A pointless and tedious activity that is a tiresome routine and a waste of time and effort and is often a form of procrastination or evasion of a responsibility or obligation or duty etc
A powerful outdoor electric light with a wide beam, used especially to illuminate a building at night
A projected subtitle on a cinema or theatre screen
A small opening in the egg of a fish, insect, etc., through which spermatozoa can enter
A lie or other statement intended to deceive
The movement of a player from one football club to another, or the fee paid for this transfer
The essential quality or nature of something or someone
The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Infuse with spirit, vigor, or zest
Alcohol, especially methylated alcohol used as a solvent
Wiping with a mop or as if with a mop
Dependent on or showing low spirits
A sum of money paid to someone in compensation for expenses incurred or losses suffered, especially by a company or organization to an employee or agent
A woman holding the rank of a baron in her own right
A payment made by a solicitor on behalf of a client, such as a court fee or the cost of a search
( in christian use ) forgive ( a sin )
A play, film, or novel with an exaggeratedly sentimental or romantic plot
A dramatic work with music, typically one of a type popular especially in the 19th century and characterized by romantic sentiment and extravagant dramatic effects
A dramatic work with a sentimental plot, characterized by emotional performances and exaggerated dialogue
The act of taking something from someone unlawfully and with intent to permanently deprive them of it or to gain something by fraudulent means
The use of a spa or of water therapy for the treatment of disease
A person who represents or advocates a particular theory, idea, or movement
A person skilled in a particular subject or activity and able to demonstrate it authoritatively
A substance used to fix a dye, especially one containing tin
Ignore or disregard ( something ) deliberately
A momentary gleam of light
Gleam or glow intermittently
A synthetic sweetener used in food and drink, consisting of a methyl ester of phenylalanine
A young child who is homeless and adrift in the world
The sport of performing gymnastic exercises
Complex intellectual or emotional exercises or feats of physical agility
Indulgence in moral pronouncements
A person who mows or prepares grass for use as fodder
A person or machine that harvests or prepares grass for use as animal fodder
A situation or place of danger, uncertainty, or suspicion that is associated with or follows closely on the heels of another situation or place )
Combine ( information, ideas, or products ) to form a connected whole
Happening in a short time or with great speed
The technical aspects of doing something or the procedure for doing something ( as a scientific procedure ) or the rules or laws of a given phenomenon ( as of a machine or organization ) or the structure of anything ( as an atom )
A medium to large woodland hawk that typically has grey and brown plumage, feeding on small birds
To check or confirm the accuracy of something with a view to ensuring that it is correct or in conformity with a standard or principle or law or usage etc
A match to decide which of the four remaining teams in a competition will go on to play in the semi-finals
To put down by force or authority
A member of a group of jews who were forced to leave babylon in 538 bc and returned to judah in 515 bc
The work made or done by a joiner
Provide ( someone ) with food and drink, typically in return for work
( used pejoratively ) out of fashion
Covered with moss
The treatment of something as unworthy of serious consideration
A grudge or feud that leads to a campaign of revenge against a person or group
Leave ( a group or organization ) by quitting or fleeing or escaping, as from a force or army or prison, etc
The right of succession to a property, title, or office
A sequence of things or events or ideas in order
Inducing mental lethargy or sleepiness
Place or position ( something ) in a particular area or place, especially so as to be hidden or secure or to have easy access to something else ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Discover the position of ( someone or something ) by searching or investigating systematically or carefully
Give a magic or alluring quality to
A person who lays paving stones
The ridge around the opening of the outer ear
Relating to or characterized by music or songs
The act of passing something along from one person or group to another person or group especially the passing of money or information etc
Inflict ( punishment ) on someone or something ) as retribution for an offence or wrongdoing
Go to ( a place ) for a particular purpose, especially to do business or see someone socially or professionally on a regular basis or for a short time as a tourist or visitor '' `` I 'll visit you when I'm in town '' `` I visit my mother every day '' `` I went to visit my aunt in the country for a week '' `` I 'll visit you in London next week '' `` I visited the Louvre in Paris last year '' `` I visit the dentist every month '' `` I visited my uncle in jail '' `` I 'll visit you when I'm not working '' `` I visited my cousin in New York '' `` I 'll visit you if I can '' `` I visited my brother in Mexico '' `` I 'll visit you in your office tomorrow '' `` I visited my aunt in her home '' `` I 'll visit you when I have more time '' `` I visited my uncle in his office '' `` I 'll visit you if the weather is good '' `` I visited my cousin in her apartment '' `` I 'll visit you if I can find a taxi '' `` I visited my brother in his car '' `` I 'll visit you if I have the chance '' `` I visited my aunt in her car '' `` I 'll visit you if I can, but I'm busy now '' `` I visited my uncle in his home '' `` I 'll visit you in your home, but I don't want to come in '' `` I visited my cousin in her home, but only for a minute '' `` I 'll visit you in your office, but only for a minute '' `` I visited my brother in his office, but only for a minute '' `` I 'll visit you if I can, but I'm not sure when '' `` I visited my aunt in her office, but only for a minute '' `` I 'll visit you in your home, but I don't want to stay long '' `` I visited my uncle in his office, but only for a minute '' `` I 'll visit you if I can, but I'm not sure how long for '' `` I visited my cousin in her office, but only for a minute '' `` I 'll visit you in your office, but I don't want to stay long '' `` I visited my brother in his office, but only for a minute '' ) ( `` to go to ( a place ) for a particular purpose, especially to do business or see someone socially or professionally on a regular basis or for a short time as a tourist or visitor '' )
Great self-possession and composure, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation
Shout or roar loudly and deeply
Shout something with a deep loud roar
A frame for displaying or supporting a painting, sculpture, or other piece of art
A tree of the myrtle family, native to jamaica and the southern us, formerly cultivated for its fragrant wood
Used in reference to the machinery of government or a particular system or organization, regarded as being driven by unseen forces and operating on a large scale with a degree of independence from individual action or control
Change directions as if revolving on a pivot or axis or center
A type of creamy salad dressing flavoured with herbs
Breed and raise cattle, sheep, or other livestock on a large scale for commercial purposes
A woman regarded with affection or trust, especially one who is a member of a female society or group, such as a sorority or convent
A woman who is one of a group of women working in a hospital ( often used as a form of address )
A staff with two snakes entwined around it, carried as a symbol of authority by certain ancient greek and roman magistrates, and now used as an emblem of medicine
Cause ( someone ) to feel distressed or sorrowful
A heavy machine-gun cartridge containing a combination of bullets and armour-piercing shells
Aid or assistance given to the victim of a crime or an injured person
The projection of figures or designs in low relief on a flat surface, especially on a coin or medal
The contrasting light or dark of a subject's surface or features, used to create three-dimensional effect in drawing and painting
An act of providing or obtaining relief, especially from siege or distress
Aid or money given to people in special need or difficulty, or to a country affected by war or famine
Pluck with a plucking motion, as of a string or strings of a stringed instrument or a harp or a guitar or banjo or dulcimer, etc
Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
A thin, soft, plain white or coloured cotton fabric used for curtains and dresses
A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed, especially one celebrating a special occasion
An instrument for measuring the heat generated by a chemical or physical process
A hillock or knoll
A large lump of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet
A fungus with a ring of white to yellowish gills on the underside of the cap, growing on the ground in woodland
Sound ( a death knell ) or announce ( someone's death ) by striking a bell
Something that provides guidance as polaris guides mariners
A double-page illustration or advertisement in a magazine or newspaper
To cover by spreading something over it
An advertising agent
A variety of white wine grape grown in the loire region of france and elsewhere
Move steadily and persistently in a specified direction or towards a specified end or goal, despite difficulties or obstacles
Make ( something ) by heating and hammering metal, especially into a particular shape
Supervise ( an examination or examination candidate ) to prevent cheating
A lawyer of the highest rank in some countries
The act of noticing or paying attention to something or someone
A particular society at a particular time and place
A secondary coil or winding in an electrical transformer
The attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration ( especially of a car )
( of an economy ) experience a period of excessive growth, typically leading to a slowdown or recession
Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
A shot on goal which is made from a rebound
A reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration or insult etc
The quality of having little thickness or depth
A small savoury pastry, open at the top and with a sweet or savoury filling
Touch ( a runner ) with the ball to record a putout
A short phrase that describes or identifies something ( as a means of referring to something in a program or a text )
A game in which a ball is passed by running players who have to catch each other, the last one to be caught being out
( in rugby and soccer ) kick or hit ( the ball ) after it has been sent over the byline or the end of the field by an opponent
Of lower status or importance than another person or group within a particular sphere or system
The activities of educating or instructing
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction in a school or other place of formal learning, especially at the primary, secondary, or university level
A small lump, protuberance, or knob
Repeated too often
A bulbous plant with long slender leaves and showy trumpet-shaped flowers, widely grown as an ornamental
Someone who expresses in language
A female deacon
The central business district of a town or city, or the city or district itself
The total amount of money paid in wages or salaries or bonuses to employees during a given period of time ( usually a calendar month ) or for a given year
A list of employees and their salaries ( and often their dependents ) paid at a particular time ( usually monthly )
Come into being or existence
Move upward, as from one level to another or into a higher position or situation, as by growing, climbing, or jerking
A collection of resources available for a particular purpose
Move into or occupy a slot, position, or place
Prohibit or forbid ( something ) by law or rule
A very disappointing event or situation
( electronics ) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state ( or a series of such transients )
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is not based on reason or careful consideration
A decorative shelf or set of drawers placed above a mantelpiece
A dish consisting of buckwheat groats boiled in water or milk and typically seasoned with meat or mushroom stock
A relationship of recognition and acceptance between christian churches or denominations, or between individual christians or christian communities and a church or denomination, based on shared beliefs and practices, especially the recognition of the validity of each other's orders and sacraments
A principal cockfight
A principal cable, pipe, or wire in a system or network
Most important element or part ( usually the largest or most important ) of something ( as a building or a program ) or of a chain of things ( as a series of books or movies )
( of a path or road ) divide into two or more paths or roads
Warn ( someone ) in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation
The latest intelligence on a topic
Kill ( someone ) and eat them as food
The quality or characteristic of being sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex
Something that is added to something else to make it up to a desired quantity or size or degree ( as a filler in a mixture ) or to make it more attractive ( as a garnish ) or to give it a desired shape
A person or thing that is a combination of contradictory features or qualities, for example a conservative revolutionary
A simple building containing bunks for workers to sleep in
Be a mystery or bewildering to
A large underground chamber or cave, especially a rocky one
A female member of a church, especially a lay female member of the christian church
( of a person ) grind ( one's teeth ) in pain or anger
A manifestation of objectivity in thought or perception
The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event or that are relevant to its meaning or importance etc
A person who moderates an online forum or discussion
Be a devoted follower or supporter of
Closely follow or observe ( a rule, practice, or custom )
A substance with a thick, smooth consistency formed by the condensation of milk or cream, used as a spread or in cooking
( of a syllable or word ) receiving the main stress in a sentence or phrase
A unique person or thing
A thing that slithers or moves in a similar way
A person who advertises a product, especially by its use in a sporting context
( of a thing ) be capable of moving away from or on a surface that it has been brought into contact with, either by a force acting on it or spontaneously
( of an action or policy ) uncivilized, aggressive, or cruel
Without civilizing influences
Marked by or expressing individuality or independent thinking or action
A person who does as they wish, regardless of the wishes of others
The foretelling of what will happen in the future by supernatural intervention
A person who identifies with a particular group, place, or set of ideas
Used to express the idea of a loud crash or bang, or to imitate the sound of one
Strike or hit forcefully against something
The activity or task of dealing with paperwork
A stiff-legged marching rhythm used by military troops
March in a stiff, erect manner with the feet together and the knees straight, as performed by a soldier as an act of salute or to march in time
A rounded citrus fruit similar to a lemon but greener, smaller, and with a distinctive acid flavour
A bright green colour like that of lime juice
Treat with lime so as to raise the ph and make more alkaline
( of a protein or other molecule ) form a dimer
Producing an effect, especially a disease or condition
Satisfactory
An abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind or body
A eurasian and north african songbird related to the larks, having a brown back and whitish underside to the tail
Reveal ( something ) gradually or progressively as a process or story develops or is told
A part of something that is less substantial than the main body, such as an extension, branch, or limb
Stop or restrict ( the flow or activity ) of something undesirable or unwelcome
A cylindrical projection on which a valve is moved in and out of an opening
Originate ( in ) or derive ( from )
On or in an upper floor or room of a building
On a higher floor or level of a building or ship
Record on photographic film or videotape for preservation or broadcast or editing etc
A tree-dwelling marsupial native to australia and new guinea
A eucalyptus tree with dark-coloured timber
( of a passenger ) disembark from a ship, aircraft, or bus
A tool for splitting something
The system and structure of a particular language or literary genre or style
Language considered in terms of its form and structure rather than its semantic content, especially as a means of expression or communication
The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Officially prohibit someone from doing something or from going somewhere
Construct or arrange ( something ) differently, typically in a way that is considered more modern or effective
Relating to or associated with heat or the production of heat or burning of fuel or the burning of one substance with the production of heat
Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
A person or thing which is the cause of shame or humiliation to someone else
An act of aggression or campaign of attacks launched by a country or other armed force against another with the aim of inflicting damage or causing conflict
Inform against someone to the authorities
The act of taking revenge ( harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done ) especially in the next life
The warmth or light of the sun or a sunlamp, regarded as beneficial to the skin and mood
A line of energy, especially light, radiating from a source
The person in charge of a parish sacristy
A piece of armour for the thigh
A dedicated computer for use by one person, especially in an office or engineering environment
A touring bicycle
A tall vertical structure of rock, typically one of a number that are joined to form a cliff
Walk ostentatiously or proudly
A piece of music written for a marching rhythm
A long walk or procession, especially one undertaken as a protest or demonstration
( of an army ) move out in a body to attack an enemy or to take a strategic position
Take part in a march, especially as a protest or demonstration ) or as a ceremonial occasion ) )
A composition written for a marching band
Influence or status gained by talent or achievement, which can be used to further one's career or ambitions
A group of six abdominal muscles which can be contracted to raise the torso of a person lying face down on the ground
The use of more words than are needed for clarity or precision, especially in literary style
A word of Greek origin that has two or more equally suitable meanings
( of a place or its inhabitants ) simple and unsophisticated as a result of being remote or sparsely populated
Simple and unsophisticated in style or character, especially in a way regarded as typical of country life or activity
Make ( someone ) worried, confused, or annoyed, especially by a sudden change or event
Subject to a minor disturbance or interruption in a steady state, or with a periodic variation, of position, velocity, etc
To gain energy or strength again
( of a source of water or energy ) be refilled or replenished by natural processes
The process of replenishing a reservoir, aquifer, or other source of water
The material used in, or the surface produced by, gilding
A member of the dominant ethnic group in cambodia
Expose ( something ) by removing a covering from it
Lacking furniture, fittings, or other features
A thyroid hormone which is released into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland and is essential for growth and development
The action of humiliating oneself or the state of being humiliated
An act or expression of criticism and censure
A medical practitioner who specializes in the clinical treatment of patients
Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
Die sooner than
A slow dance of spanish origin in triple time, a precursor of the rumba
A small or young lamb
Used to emphasize the surprising nature of something that is being denied or contradicted, or to suggest that something is being denied or contradicted despite the fact that it might be expected to be true or to happen
( of wind or rain ) extremely cold and sharp
A medical practitioner qualified to practise surgery on the eye
Ribbed fabric, especially knitted in a rib stitch and used to make casual clothing
( of a device ) not directly controlled by the cpu of a computer, especially ( formerly ) a device such as a printer or tape drive that is not directly controlled by the cpu, but is linked by an interface device
A person who works in a mine
Characterized by anger and aggression and a fiery temperamentament
Characterized by anger and aggression
The action of distributing something widely or extensively, or the fact of being so distributed
Sesame paste, used in middle eastern cooking
The act of positioning close together ( or side by side ) for aesthetic effect
A hydrate mineral or compound
To add water or moisture to
A downward slope
The actors playing the parts in a play, film, or broadcast
Formulate in a particular style or language, as in a literary work, an instance of this is a play that is written in verse rather than prose
Throw ( an anchor ) into the sea in order to moor the ship
A moulded mass of metal, plaster, or other material
( of an argument or theory ) irrefutable or indisputable
( of a price ) very low
Imposingly fashionable and elegant
A monkey or ape
The state or period of being covered with down or hair
The language of corsica, a dialect of italian
A weapon consisting of an angled wooden blade attached to a thin leather strap, thrown by hand so that it returns to the thrower after travelling a set distance
The process of being worn away by friction with another surface
A surface scratch or wound caused by friction or erosion
A large, heavily armoured vehicle carrying a gun
Take root and begin to grow as a plant
The underground part of a plant, especially when fleshy and enlarged and used as a vegetable, e.g
A red or white wine produced in the region of bordeaux in sw france
A person who breaks the law, especially one who is dishonest and deceitful and engages in crime for personal gain
Great in degree or extent or amount or impact or scope or size
With or by a broad space or expanse
Operating at or near the side of the playing area
Make ( something ) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope
Suffer or die slowly, especially from lack of food or medical treatment, or in captivity or confinement
Changeable, frivolous, and irresponsible
In the middle of
A mature bone cell which is embedded in the bone matrix
Moving with great haste or speed ( often used in combinations like `on the run')
To create or prepare for presentation to an audience or the stage or screen or radio or television mass media
A table at the side of a theatre stage on which members of the audience sit during a performance of a play or opera
A nightclub or bar that features cabaret acts
A bright spot on the parhelic circle
The ability to speak or write easily, quickly, or eloquently
An airfield, especially in military use
Unconventional
Make or become flat or flatter in shape or appearance, especially by pressure or through lack of stiffness or support
Make or become flat or flatter in shape or layout, especially as a result of being destroyed in an explosion or fire
Of or relating to or resembling a square or square shape or plane figure with four equal sides and four right angles
A supposed bodily humour, associated with the liver, characterized by anger and aggression
Make ( a turn or curve ) while skiing or snowboarding
A person regarded as contemptible or abhorrent
A person with schizoid personality disorder
Attract and fix the attention of
Go and fetch ( someone or something ) for a particular purpose or eventuality and then bring them back again
Appeal or relate to ( someone ) on an emotional level
Be a mystery or bewildering to
Succeed in meeting or experiencing ( something )
Eat, drink, or be served ( food or drink ) as a meal or snack
Come to have ( something )
Be afflicted with ( a disease ) as a result of one's lifestyle or environment
Induce or persuade ( someone ) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering an incentive or reward
Cheat, deceive, or outwit ( someone )
The process of summing something up
Capacity for sexual feelings and responses
A preparation of oil and other ingredients for use in massage or as a lubricant in a motor vehicle engine
Apply oil to
Crude oil or petroleum as a natural resource or commodity
Liquid obtained by the distillation of petroleum or obtained naturally from oil wells and used as fuel or lubricant or as a base for industrial processes
Relating to or denoting the doctrines of john wesley or the main branch of the methodist church which he founded
A lazy morning spent in bed
A trip taken by members of the press to visit a place of interest and publicize it in their newspapers or magazines
The process of gradually developing a relationship, idea, or situation over a period of time
Stretched tight
Transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest
Change to another train, bus, etc
Cause to change
Money in the form of bills or coins used to pay for something or to be given as a gift or loan to someone
Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency or a refund of the amount paid for something ( as at a grocery store ) or a free item offered as a premium for a purchase ( as of a newspaper ) or for a vote in an election )
A person who holds latitudinarian views
Form ( people or groups ) into different alliances or factions and alter or abandon their existing loyalties and agreements
Damp or wet air in a mine, especially that containing methane
Scoop up or drop ( a soft or semi-liquid substance ) in lumps or scoops using a spoon or other implement, or form ( the substance ) into lumps or scoops with a spoon or similar implement
An annual publication containing information on people and events considered significant during the previous year, especially an official publication produced by a university or college of higher education
Relating to portugal, its people, or its language
Having no pattern or texture
Without variation or change, as in nature or appearance
Acting together as a single undiversified whole or group or mass or colony
Firm and stable in shape
Not soft or yielding to pressure or touch or motion
Dependable in character or loyalty
Consisting of the entire amount intended
Dependable in performance or quality
Firmly in support of someone or something
Of good character or reputation
Of good quality and condition
The state or period of flowering
Flourish or prosper at a particular time or in a particular place
The bed where someone is dying or has died
A road or track made of macadam
A container for holding or carrying liquid, especially a jug with a long handle and narrow mouth
An unjust or unfair act or practice
The property of being narrow in width or scope or quantity or magnitude or extent
( of a fox or other animal ) leaping to the right
A narrow-minded adherence to a particular set of opinions
The action of restoring a building, work of art, etc
Getting something back again ( as property ) that was lost or stolen or destroyed or taken away by someone else ( usually with the intent of keeping it for good )
A helicopter or aeroplane used for transporting people with serious injuries to hospital
The quality of being painful or painfulness or the cause of pain ( `painful'is sometimes used informally for `painfulness')
A tall plant with a stiff fibre that is used to make rope, strong fabrics, and paper
A predatory marine bristle worm which is used as bait by fishermen
A programme in which listeners can take part by telephone
A relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area, or the inhabitants of such a strip
A graphical representation of an event or process, typically along a linear scale representing time
Join ( bricks or other building elements ) with mortar
A person who is hostile or prejudiced against england or britain
A region in eastern italy, including the former papal states of the marches and umbria, now the administrative region of marche
Mix together different elements to form a harmonious combination or a product of greater quality or value than the individual components, as of a musical composition or a literary work or a meal or a fabric or a political coalition, etc
( of a cancer treatment ) using radiation beams directed from outside the body at the cancerous area
Similarity
Cause to rot or decompose
A combination of different elements in the right proportions to form a whole that is harmonious or effective, especially in terms of style or tone in writing or speech or in the components of a picture or design
Produce ( a sound recording ) by combining several separate recordings of the same event or of different events, and adjusting the relative levels of the components
To add as an additional element or part
Mix together different elements to form a harmonious whole, as of colors or sounds, especially in a contrasting way
A combination of ingredients or elements in any proportion, especially when prepared for use as a building material or in an industrial process
Hesitate to do something, as for moral or ethical reasons
To be conscious of guilt or embarrassment or remorse or doubt etc
A written problem or exercise to be solved or performed as an illustration of a rule or principle or method or as part of a test or examination of skill or knowledge etc
The flesh of a chicken as food
A person who makes political decisions and plans
Get or try to get a lift in a vehicle by thumbing
Press or operate ( a button or device ) with or as if with one's thumb, especially when working on a small scale or in a confined space
The use of microorganisms to clean up environmental pollutants
Required activity or condition of a person or thing
A thing that is needed or wanted as part of a particular situation or activity and that is expected to be fulfilled or met by someone or something else
A whip or similar instrument used for flogging
An eyelash
A person who is very aggressive or ambitious in a particular sphere of activity or a particular period of time
The action or fact of obstructing or being obstructed
The cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens
The water of the sea, typically having a salinity of around 3
A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form or the conclusion of a matter or argument in writing or dictation and usually includes a list of the main points in the form of headings or subheadings with accompanying quotations or paraphrases from the original material and often includes a synthesis of the material or a list of the author's main points with supporting quotations or references and an evaluation of the points presented especially in a literary work or a speech or article etc
A person appointed as a jewish religious leader
A sharp projection on a jagged surface
A sharp projection on an edge or surface ( usually having an irregular outline )
A curved or circular structure or pattern
( computer science ) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated until a specified result is obtained or a specified condition is satisfied
Leave ( a job, post, or position ) voluntarily or by necessity, as through resignation or retirement, and give up the rights and responsibilities associated with that post, office, or job, and move on to another one
A semi-precious stone consisting of a variety of chalcedony that is typically banded or spotted, used in ornamental items and as a source of gemstones
Be suffering from ( an illness )
Be in possession of
Have ownership or possession of something concrete or abstract
Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
A person who is interviewed, especially for a job
A native or inhabitant of nicaragua, or a person of nicaraguan descent
Introduce into
An object with a spherical shape like a ball or globe or similar shape ) or its contents
A physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning in the body or any part of it
Remove by passing through a filter or other device to separate out coarser components or impurities from a liquid or gas passage through a filter, as in a water treatment plant or an oil refinery or a gas processing plant
Broadcast via television
Of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax
A family consisting of a parent and his or her spouse and the children of that spouse, as distinct from the nuclear family consisting of a parent and his or her own children
Get one's hands on or catch ( a ball, puck, etc
Make unable to have children, either permanently or temporarily
Mend or repair ( something that is broken or damaged )
Mend, repair, or improve ( something that is broken, damaged, or faulty )
A corrective or preventive measure, such as a legislative action
Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Informal terms for a difficult situation from which an skillful or graceful escape is impossible ( as from a bad situation )
( of a piercing look ) to direct at someone
Put ( something somewhere ) firmly and with conviction
A brush for removing dust
The chemical element of atomic number 4, a light, brittle, silvery-white metal
A strange or peculiar person or thing
A person who cuts up and prepares meat in a shop for sale
A small southern european viper with an upturned snout
An organization regarded as part of a larger social group ( e.g
A mystery that is solved or explained or for which a solution is found or a mystery that has been resolved or explained or for which a solution has been found
A situation or instance of a particular type of behaviour or action, especially one that is undesirable or illegal and which the authorities are investigating or dealing with in some way
A person regarded as strange or eccentric, especially because of their appearance or behaviour
A suitcase or travelling bag
A protective outer cover for a cd or dvd
Put ( something ) in a case or container for protection or transport, or to conceal its identity
A substance or fabric treatment which makes garments softer, typically by reducing the static in them
A person who tin-mines
A member of a city council
A narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs, especially in northern scotland
A feeling of intense envy or resentment resulting from someone else's possessions or qualities or luck etc
A light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes and fruit juice or other beverages
A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water
The fact of having importance or influence
A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon or event or transaction or state of affairs etc
A game played by writing down a story or poem and then adding to it anonymously by writing down an ending or continuation
Cause ( sleep, labour, or a state of trance ) to begin or occur by the use of drugs or other means
A Hispanic ( of any country )
A wooden shoe-sole or heel
A soft, fine fur from the back of a male camel
A vasectomy or other surgical operation to prevent fertility
The principal field of study of a student at a university
Greater in number or size or amount or extent or degree or especially significance
The act of damaging the appearance or surface of something ( as by gouging or slashing )
Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
A person who is ostentatiously fashionable or successful
( of a person ) have a specified weight, typically as an indication of health or fitness or as a source of strength or power
Consider the importance or evidence of ( a fact or argument ) in relation to other factors of the same importance or evidence
To be oppressive or burdensome to
Measure by or as if by a balance, scale, or other device or apparatus
A south american plant of the nightshade family, with triangular five-petalled flowers that are typically yellow, orange, or red
Wound slightly, as if by grazing, or barely miss hitting something ) '' the bullet grazed his arm '' `` the collision grazed the car '' ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
A design incised into a material such as wood or metal, especially one used for book illustrations
A detailed examination or description of something, especially a building, landscape, or ship, made in order to assess its condition or value
A set of straps and chains used to attach and control a draught animal or team
A driver who also owns the vehicle that he or she is driving
Try ( something ) again
A small sweet made from chocolate
The ordinal form of the number nineteen, describing a person or thing in position number 19 of a sequence
Be very excited or enthusiastic about something
Treat ( a sample ) with ultrasound waves, typically in a solvent, to produce emulsions or disrupt cells
( of a person or group ) reach the required standard in comparison with others or a set standard
( music ) a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
A small contrasting part of something that is mostly uniform in color or texture
An organizer who puts things in order and makes them consistent and coherent according to a plan or principle of organization
Breathe or cause to breathe at an abnormally rapid rate, as when one is anxious or excited
A substance which causes a chemical reaction to proceed more rapidly
The quality of lacking depth or dimensionality in a two-dimensional image or representation, such as a painting or photograph of a flat surface
Jump or perform acrobatic feats on a trampoline
Get by excavation or mining
A rough and tumble bar or saloon
An organophosphorus nerve gas, developed in germany during the second world war
Surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc
Pass into or through ( something ) with force or pressure
Any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life or your office or profession or your cultural background etc
Equip ( a device ) with a supply of electricity
Equip ( a device ) with a supply of electricity to make it operate or to give it an electric charge
Overwhelm or destroy ( someone )
The easing or alleviation of a person's grief or disappointment
The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment or embarrassment or loss etc
Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
Coming down freely under the influence of gravity ( or as if so influenced )
The natural colouring of human, plant, or animal tissue, especially skin
A splashing sound or action
A shape or design produced by splashing liquid or paint
That demands immediate action or attention because it is so urgent or important
A long, mournful complaint or lamentation
Relating to or based on correlation
A word or phrase whose meaning is connected with or dependent on that of another word or phrase
A word that indicates a relationship between two other words or clauses, for example also, too, or
Expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation between two things
A sun dial in which the shadow of the pointer is prolonged by a system of mirrors
A square array of elements which are in a particular relationship to each other, e.g
The period of time following the death of a close relative during which it is customary to wear black clothes and to avoid social festivities
( in greek mythology ) a member of a race of powerful divine beings, enemies of the olympian gods
Put into a group or ranks for a purpose or activity or manner of classification
A figure or amount assigned to something to indicate position in a sequence, or relative importance, value, or quantity
A number or code that represents something as part of a system of numeration ( as the number 8 in the system of decimal notation ) or as part of a plan or scheme ( as a serial number ) or as part of a physical object ( as a number on a bottle )
The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals or constituents or elements or parts of a whole ( as opposed to a single unit )
A figure or symbol used to represent a number
A bacterium that is present in the small intestine, especially in the large intestine, and is involved in the digestion of lactose
A tall stalk of a plant, especially a bamboo or a fruiting plant such as a banana or sugar cane
The quality of being careful ( attentive to detail or careful not to make mistakes )
Walk heavily and with difficulty or effort, typically because of weight or fatigue
Brightly colored and showy
Catch sight of
The branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of blood
A domestic servant
( of a situation or event ) cause ( someone ) to experience a strong emotional response, typically a flashback to a traumatic event in the past
Relating to or characteristic of nativism or nativists
An incidental thing
To interfere unwantedly or uninvited in something
Relating to or denoting a culture or society without a written language, in which information and literature are passed on by word of mouth
Any of various mollusks of the family, having a spherical shell
The child of one's uncle or aunt
The act of competing as for profit or a prize or for victory in a race or other contest or competition ( especially when it is strenuous ) or striving to gain or win something by effort or force or cunning etc
A period of frost or cold weather that causes something to freeze up
To move as, or with the characteristics of, slosh
To grow something in a particular place, usually for a short time only
Move very slightly or gently, as in a particular direction or toward a particular end or result
( of a game or puzzle ) played or solved with the pieces or cards covered from sight
A member of a military force of arab guerrillas in palestine
A station where a christian mission is based
The action or fact of consuming or being consumed
( of a blade or edge ) sharp
Having or showing a perceptive faculty or sensitivity that is quick and alert
A tool for boring holes, especially in wood
Restore ( someone or something ) to a good reputation or condition after a period of disrepute or neglect
Restore to a condition of health, strength, or well-being, ease the discomfort of or alleviate the pain of
The degree to which a substance conducts electricity, calculated as the ratio of the current which flows to the potential difference present
A male descendant of a specified person, especially through the male line
A piece of glass with a shiny surface reflecting light and able to show an image of an object placed in front of it
( of a flower ) having both stamens and carpels present
A dark grey fine-grained metamorphic rock consisting largely of quartz, mica, and feldspar
A planned activity involving many people performing various actions and typically involving speech or debate or argumentative discourse on some topic or proposal or policy or candidate etc
A part of an organization situated in a place where the main body is not based
A small detachment of troops stationed at a distance from the main body of the army
Draw ( something ) quickly and in a superficial way
Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of something
Go through in search of something
A stupid person
An opportunity or need to do something
Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
Turn into curds or lumps so that it no longer flows smoothly
A prediction of a future event or trend, especially one based on careful study of present trends and statistical analysis of past data
A very large indefinite number ( usually hyperbole ) of something ( `a million'is used loosely for `a very large number')
The action of celebrating something in a joyful and exuberant way, especially with drinking, dancing, and singing
Embodied in human form
Invite ( someone ) to go out with one, typically on a date
A studious or hard-working person, especially one who is expert in a particular technical field
Relating to both britain and india
( of clothes or accessories ) made by famous designers and worn by many people
( of a person ) having an interest in or following the latest fashions
A nonessential amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins
Of or relating to or characterized by transition or change in position or condition etc
Determine with certainty, usually with an element of doubt or without sufficient evidence for complete certainty
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort to get an answer or solution
Perceive or be contemporaneous with an event or a period of time, or a person's life, or an institution, etc
The ability of a system or an object to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed
A buttock
A method used to determine a winner when two or more competitors have the same score
All the way
In an easily perceptible manner
Approve or receive official approval for ( a bill or other proposal ) before it can come into force or effect
Remove ( an obstruction or unwanted person or thing ) from somewhere so as to free or open up space or access to that place or to allow further movement or action there ) away from or out of 1, 2, 3, etc
Free from clouds or mist or haze
Free from obstructions or restrictions, clear to the mind or the senses or judgment or view
Free from contact or proximity or connection
The state of being free of suspicion or doubt or dispute or accusation
Make ( a difference or discrepancy ) compatible with a particular theory or belief
Make ( one thing ) compatible with ( another )
A light drawing made on a surface previously covered with a layer of opaque material such as chalk or wash
The process of multiplying a matrix, vector, or other quantity by another of the same type
A card in the major suit that has one or more black trefoils on it to indicate that it is a spade
Continuing or persevering without yielding to annoyance or difficulty or adversity
( among muslims ) a eunuch or ( formerly ) a female slave
A prior conviction
The underlying structure or pattern that gives an organization its shape and direction
Behave in a fashionable manner
Having rugged physical strength
Dependable in loyalty and affection
( of a problem or mystery ) suddenly become clear to ( someone )
Each of a series of roughly equal-sized blocks forming a decorative pattern on a frieze
Escape or break out of somewhere, typically a prison or mental hospital, in a violent or dramatic way
( of a person's lips ) swollen or protruding
A person who avoids work and spends their time idly
A person's eyes
Surpass in excellence or achievement
More suitable or right for a particular purpose or situation or region etc.. or condition etc.. or career etc
A person superior to another in rank, status, or ability
A quorum of ten men over the age of 13 required for traditional jewish public worship
The contrivance in a clock or watch which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, and ensures the regularity of the movement
The total electrical resistance present in a circuit, arising from the resistivity of the circuit components and any inductance or capacitance present
Having a wedding ceremony
Move deeply or emotionally
Send ( a letter or parcel ) by post or courier
A foretoken or preview of something to come
A literary assistant, especially one who makes literary or diplomatic translations
A place where a road or path crosses a railway track, especially a level crossing
Each of two muscles which meet at the inner edge of the pelvis and are involved in movements of the thigh and lower back
A short, high-pitched sound or cry made by a small bird or an insect
( of a bird ) make a short, high squeaky cry or sound
A group of friends or associates who do things together on a regular basis
A group of people engaged in a particular activity or undertaking a particular task, especially out in the open air
Concluding state of pregnancy
Relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean or open seas
A one-piece stretchy garment for adults, typically worn for sports
Used as a euphemism for ‘ men ’ in reference to a mixed-sex establishment, especially a pub or restaurant
The fixed part of a fork at the end nearest the handlebar
Play a passage on a musical instrument with the fingers
To identify or point out
A winter sport consisting of cross-country skiing and target shooting
The process or state of becoming joined or combined into a whole
The action of linking or joining together
The state of being connected together as in memory or imagination or emotion or intuitions or circumstances etc
A society or group formed by people with a common interest or purpose
Containing a lot of salt
A process of development or change in which something becomes more complex or elaborate
A gourmet eater or connoisseur
A small phylum of worm-like carnivorous ecdysozoan animals that resemble the earliest known fossil arthropods
An organization or department dealing with a particular activity or field of work, especially within a government department or large company
Relating to or denoting the second epoch of the tertiary period, between the eocene and miocene epochs
A deep ravine, especially one formed by flooding
A person who buys or accepts stolen goods, knowing that they are stolen
A person or company appointed by a court to take charge of the property of a bankrupt or of a company or corporation that is being wound up
A person who receives something, typically a communication or a package
A young person ( especially in the 1990s ) who spends their time hanging around with their peers, listening to rock music, and avoiding work or study
A style of decorative painting, especially of Chinese porcelain, characterized by figures of Chinese, Japanese, and European figures in elaborate costumes
Go out of or leave a place, especially through a particular exit or door
The channel through which a product is sold and delivered to the consumer
To provide with a scaffold for work or rest
( in christian use ) the writers of the books of the old testament
Alleviation of distress or suffering
A small sample of something, especially fabric or make-up, intended to show the colour or texture of the whole
A person who abandons their allegiance or duty to another in order to help an enemy or rival
A person who has committed a specified or implied offence against god or a particular standard of conduct
Prove ( a theory or hypothesis ) to be false, especially by the discovery of contradictory evidence
An open declaration of belief or intention
The public declaration of a religious vow or promise
An open avowal true or false of some belief or opinion or desire etc.. ) with confidence and conviction
Fill or pervade with radiation, especially with light
An indigenous person who was born in a particular place or who belongs to a particular society or ethnic group and is regarded as native to that place or group by virtue of birth or descent or ancestry ( especially as distinguished from foreigners or immigrants )
A blend of sherry or malaga wine produced by the solera system
Make ( an agreement or transaction ) legally valid by carrying out the terms and conditions of the agreement
Wrap up ( a person or part of the body ) warmly, typically with several layers of clothing
That wobbles or wobble
The state of being unemployed or the fact of having no paid work to do
Cover with paper, or as if with paper
Documents attesting identity
A document or set of documents giving information on a particular subject, especially one for internal use in a government department or other organization or for distribution to a small number of people
Continue to travel in the same direction or at the same speed
Observe ( a religious festival ) with a service or other celebration
( of a shop ) be run by ( someone ) as a place of business
Be superior to, as in rank or status or quality
The science of formal reasoning, especially as it is applied to the proof of propositions in mathematics and philosophy
An integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer ( cpu )
An unexpected development of events
A very energetic or temperamental person
Persistent pain or discomfort in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and indigestion
An electric circuit which completes a gap in another circuit
To build a bridge over ( a river, chasm, etc
An attack or attempt to capture an opponent's position in a sport such as american football, rugby, or soccer, made suddenly and with force
Reaching a high or the highest degree
Involving activities which are dangerous or difficult to an extreme degree
A bundle or package, typically one carried on the back or in a bag
To stir ( a fire ) with a poker
Oppose ( an action or advance ) by resisting with force or argument
A disagreement between management and employees that leads to industrial action
Catch with a snick
Clean with a scouring agent
Each of the several divisions of a track for competitive swimming
The general tendency or course of something, especially of events or politics
( of a corpse ) rest in a particular place or position, especially in a grave or tomb and with funeral rites performed
Fate
Two people considered together
A small indefinite number ( especially of time ) or amount or degree or magnitude
Engage in sexual intercourse with a female, used especially of birds and other animals
Mark ( paper ) with lines for writing on
Something regarded as a normative example or standard or principle or method or procedure
A general principle or condition that applies in most cases but is not absolute
A set of regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular organization or community, especially a religious order
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
( of a person ) strict, severe, or uncompromising in manner or character
Allowing no deviation from a standard or course or procedure or discipline
A hydrophobic amino acid that is a constituent of most proteins
Form ( a knot or bow ) in a ribbon, lace, etc
A fastener that serves to join or connect two things ( as a metal hoop ) or to keep two things together ( as a ring of brocade ) or to decorate them ( as a necklace )
To have confidence or faith in
( of a beam or ray of light ) strike a surface at an angle and bounce off it
Showing intellectual sophistication or accomplishment
The state of being imprisoned or confined ( especially for a short time ) as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting a trial ) or for political reasons ) or as a prisoner of war ) or for any other reason )
Adsorption in which the adsorbed substance is held by chemical bonds
A person who dribbles
A native or inhabitant of lebanon, or a person of lebanese descent
Go or travel to a certain place in order to attend a certain event or to take part in a certain activity
( in soccer, rugby, and other sports ) the part of the field on the side furthest from the goal line or basket
Solve or interpret ( a code or cipher )
Expect, believe, or suppose as a conclusion from a set of circumstances or a chain of evidence or a natural consequence of an action or event or a law or principle or a custom or habit etc
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "whipper-in" in the following sentence: In 1793 three months'hunt wages and the expenses of whippers-in, helpers, hounds and horses kept at gerrards cross totalled about 200 [ pounds sterling ], roughly 53,800 [ pounds sterling ] a year in today's money
A small sweet food made from sugar or honey and flavoured with fruit, spices, or nuts
A device ( as a decorative loop of cord or fabric ) for holding something in place or for tying it to something else or for drawing it to the side of a window or door or bed etc
Forward in time or order or degree
Forward in time
( of a situation or emotion ) liable to lead to conflict or violence
Characterized by violent force or energy
Liable to lead to sudden change or violence
An australian shrub or tree which bears spikes or clusters of yellow or white flowers and is a popular ornamental
A noun or noun phrase governed by a verb ( or by a nominalization or a predicative adjective ). in generative grammar, all the constituents of a sentence that are governed in this way are classed as objects
A military or political aim or goal
Cause to go or move in a specified direction or manner
( in the uk ) a labour mp who does not hold office in the government or opposition shadow cabinet
The act of closing something or someone or of shutting something off or down for maintenance or repairs etc.. the act of closing a business or institution etc.. or of ceasing to continue ( operations ) or to function ( on a certain level ) or to be in ( a certain state ) etc
Something that brings a state of closure, especially a conclusion or reconciliation
The porous outer layer of a stem or branch of a tree, just under the bark
A device that makes a high-pitched sound as an alarm or signal
The ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
The ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
The action of reducing costs or spending in response to economic difficulty
The action or process of increasing or being increased in number or quantity, especially rapidly or excessively so as to be harmful or undesirable
A large or excessive increase in the number of something, especially as a result of rapid reproduction or increase in population
A fixed characteristic of a computer system, especially one that can be set or changed by the user to affect the operation of the system
The limits or scope of something, especially in terms of what is possible or acceptable within them
( of a butterfly or hummingbird ) feed from ( a flower ) by inserting its tongue into the flower's nectar tube
Beef or calf's tongue, typically served cooked and sliced in a salad or as an accompaniment to a main course
The action of validating something
The process of rotting or decomposition, especially of animal flesh
A mechanical device that vibrates a body, e.g
A mad or crazy person ( often used as a general term of abuse )
A person who is conscripted
A title or form of address used of or to a german-speaking woman, corresponding to mrs or madam
Move or cause to move in a twisting or spinning motion, ( with the fingers or feet )
Spin or cause to spin around, especially with the fingers
A twisting or winding movement, especially one performed on a stringed instrument to produce a flourish or embellishment
A word used in exclamations of confusion or anger or frustration or surprise
Come between two events, actions, or states, as in the case of a strike, a treaty, an agreement, etc
Say something in order to prevent two people from quarrelling or to persuade one of them to end the quarrel
A legislative assembly, especially one of the two parts of the british parliament ( the lords spiritual and the commons ) or of a us state legislature
A residential building for a specified purpose or group of people, especially a college fraternity or sorority
A deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly ( especially in a university ) having authority to make laws or rules or regulations governing a particular area of activity or a group of persons or a building or district etc
A colonnade surrounding a building or part of a building
A colonnade surrounding a greek or roman building
An unlicensed establishment or private house selling alcohol and typically regarded as slightly disreputable
A question used as a prompt to elicit information or discussion
Increase the activity of ( a specified process or system ) by arousing interest or enthusiasm in it or by providing it with an added impetus or incentive
Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of mind of
A general direction in which something tends to move or change, especially one that is perceived as being towards an improved or more satisfactory state
Made from the skin of a raccoon
A synthetic compound used as a mild narcotic analgesic
Strength and originality in a person's nature or appearance
A characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something ( especially someone's personality ) or a distinguishing attribute of something or someone and that determines their essential nature or identity as members of a given group or class of things ( especially people ) or that may be said to constitute their essential nature or identity as members of a given group or class of things ( especially people )
The quality of being individual or individualistic
A person who is in a play or movie or television or radio program or who is written about in a book or newspaper or magazine article or cartoon etc.. a person who is a fictitious or real person represented in a story or play or film etc.. the person portrayed as the hero or villain of a story etc.. the person who plays the leading role in a play or film etc.. an actor or actress or extra who plays a role in a play or film etc.. a person who is in a play or movie etc
A long ornamental boat used for pleasure or ceremony
Pronounce ( a defendant ) not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
A first-year student at university or high school
A particular aspect of something in which one is expert or has a special interest or role
The action or process of disuniting or disconnecting something or of being separated or disconnected
An explosive device fitted into a container and designed to burst or burn violently on contact with a person, vehicle, or building
Determine the number of ( a population ) by counting individual members or by using statistical sampling techniques
( of a machine ) work best when set to a particular gear ratio
Look at carefully
The study of the structure, function, and behaviour of living organisms and the interactions between them and their environment
A picture of a city or urban area
A small, slender, spotted cat-like animal that is native to south and central america
A piece of turf with the underlying soil, used for covering the ground or for making lawns
A solemn promise or undertaking to do something or to behave in a certain way
A solemn promise to tell the truth, especially one made by a defendant in a law court or by a witness under oath
of a sail or a ship or a wind : to swing round to the opposite direction of the wind
Harass or persecute ( someone ) persistently and ruthlessly, especially for political reasons or because of their race or religion
The act of expelling a person from their native land
An argument against a particular proposition or position, especially one raised in response to it
Ridicule with satire or ridicule or mock
The degree of fluidity of a substance, as measured by its resistance to flow under pressure or its internal friction
Insert ( an extra day, month, or year ) into a calendar in order to maintain synchrony with natural phenomena
( of strata ) be embedded within or between others
A graphic or vivid verbal description ( especially of a person or a scene ) that is intended to produce a particular emotional effect on the reader or hearer
Moving through the air
Criticize severely and repeatedly
Defeat ( an opponent ) heavily in a sporting contest or match
Beat with or as if with a hammer or other heavy instrument or object or with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument or object, usually in order to shape or flatten something
A large number of something, especially of small or insignificant things
Undergrowth, small trees, and shrubs
Clean ( one's teeth ) with a brush
To treat with disdain or dismissive contempt, usually expressed in some offensive manner
The act of brushing your teeth with a brush
Touch lightly and briefly, as in brushing one's hand through someone's hair or over a surface etc
Be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity with a shining or shimmering effect
Bleach ( hair ) with peroxide
Move with a pan or sweep, often without a specific destination and at any rate not returning to the starting point
Express a strongly negative opinion of ( something )
A hard stratum of compacted soil, typically saline, formed by evaporation in a hollow in the ground
Search ( an area ) for something, especially gold, by means of a pan, especially when moving the pan to and fro in the water
Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
Get the meaning of something
Thwart the passage of
In preparation for something
Designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding further
A class of jellyfishes which comprises those that have a spherical bell-shaped body
Destroy property or hinder normal operations by sabotaging it, as in guerrilla warfare or by striking workers '' `` the resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war '' `` the terrorists sabotaged the electrical power plant '' `` the resistance sabotaged bridges and roads during the war '' `` they sabotaged the phone lines '' `` the resistance sabotaged the gasoline supply '' `` they sabotaged the radio transmitter '' `` the resistance sabotaged bridges '' `` they sabotaged the railroad tracks '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power plant '' `` they sabotaged the oil refinery '' `` the resistance sabotaged the bridges and roads '' `` they sabotaged the electrical power system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the gasoline supply system '' `` they sabotaged the radio system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power system '' `` they sabotaged the oil system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the transportation system '' `` they sabotaged the communication system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power plant '' `` they sabotaged the oil refinery '' `` the resistance sabotaged the bridges '' `` they sabotaged the railroad tracks '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power system '' `` they sabotaged the oil system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the transportation system '' `` they sabotaged the communication system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power plant '' `` they sabotaged the oil refinery '' `` the resistance sabotaged the bridges '' `` they sabotaged the railroad tracks '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power system '' `` they sabotaged the oil system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the transportation system '' `` they sabotaged the communication system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power plant '' `` they sabotaged the oil refinery '' `` the resistance sabotaged the bridges '' `` they sabotaged the railroad tracks '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power system '' `` they sabotaged the oil system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the transportation system '' `` they sabotaged the communication system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power plant '' `` they sabotaged the oil refinery '' `` the resistance sabotaged the bridges '' `` they sabotaged the railroad tracks '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power system '' `` they sabotaged the oil system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the transportation system '' `` they sabotaged the communication system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power plant '' `` they sabotaged the oil refinery '' `` the resistance sabotaged the bridges '' `` they sabotaged the railroad tracks '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power system '' `` they sabotaged the oil system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the transportation system '' `` they sabotaged the communication system '' `` the resistance sabotaged the power plant '' `` they sabotaged the oil refinery '' `` the resistance sabotaged the bridges '' `` they sabotaged
Make weak or weaker physically or mentally, but not completely destroy
Put ( cattle, sheep, etc
A piece of land used for pasture
A slow walk or march, typically an official one by military or ceremonial figures
A leisurely walk or public dance along a promenade
To place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight or in correct relative position
A person who does well in many different things or in many different roles at the same time
A woman who presents a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education
A liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
Adjust to a specific need or market situation by modifying or fitting as desired or necessary especially by making something uniform or consistent with a purpose in mind or action or behavior or a specific role etc
Something crucial for explaining something or making something comprehensible or providing instruction or direction
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "jar" in the following sentence: They locked the body of the deceased in a box on the fourth day after the murder, and, having left the garret door open and the street door on the jar, one of the apprentices was told to call nanny down to dinner, and to tell her that, if she did not come, they would break open the door
A canterbury monk of an order founded at premonstré in 1120
A person who generates or restores a favorable climate, especially one of prosperity or success
A series of chords or notes forming a basis for a piece of music and repeated as a basis for variation or development
A linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard or 30
Promoting or enhancing well-being or health
Large in amount or extent or degree or especially in scope or size
Strike ( someone ) with a blow that drains one's strength or energy
Cause to go somewhere by driving, walking, or in a vehicle
Give a command or instruction to ( someone ) to do something
Conduct ( a choir or orchestra ) or otherwise control the performance of ( a piece of music ) by a group of musicians
( of evidence ) consisting of observations or facts rather than inference or deduction
Point or cause to go ( blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment ) towards something
Show the way to ( someone ) by means of a sign or other indication
Send or instruct ( someone ) to go to a particular place and perform a task or action for them or on their behalf
Focus ( one's thoughts ) on or address ( one's efforts ) towards something
Mark with a scar or scars
Relating to or denoting an excited state of a molecule in which one electron is raised to a higher energy level, leaving the other electrons in their normal occupied levels
The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Determine the sum of
A quantity obtained by adding two or more others
A man's or boy's short knickerbock-style trousers
A measure of the extent of deviation from circularity of an ellipse or an orbit ( which is an ellipse ). It is the ratio of the distance of a point from the focus to its major axis
A large tropical american rodent that resembles a giant guinea pig
Disease caused by poor nutrition
( in the uk ) a detachable counter attached to a cheque or bond for use as a receipt
The state of receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something
A person's daughter, especially a young one
An air-filled cushion designed to protect passengers'heads in the event of a road accident
Able to walk or move about easily and without assistance or handicap
( of medical treatment ) not involving an overnight stay in hospital
Original and of a kind not seen before
( of a plant or fruit ) harvested recently or in the current season
Denoting a town or settlement founded in a new location or with new inhabitants or industry
( especially as a direction ) very softly or softly
A deadlocked situation between two equally matched opponents in any context, especially a confrontation between two people or groups having opposing views or interests
Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement
A person who adjudicates between parties in a dispute
Break or cause to break into small fragments or pieces by compression or impact, or through age or decay
Lose strength or resolve
A dessert consisting of fruit baked with a crunchy topping of brown sugar, butter, and flour
Odd
The action of bruising
A delay caused by an accumulation of vehicles usually traffic congestion or a blockage
The state of being in remission
A small projection set into the tread of a vehicle tyre to give improved grip on a wet road
In or into the centre of a town or city, or a district thereof
Continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound as of thunder or a large wave
Protection or patronage
Situated ahead or going before
A point of view or way of viewing something, especially in art or literature
A way of regarding situations or topics in an imaginative and original way, especially by introducing new or unusual elements into a work of art or literature
A state of affairs ( especially one that is undesirable ) that is perceived as a condition of life
Condition or qualify ( something ) beforehand, or make it liable to do something in the future
Harsh or corrosive in tone or character
Of superior grade or quality
A bicycle with wheels of different sizes, the smaller one in the rear
A decorative architectural feature, typically a modillion or corbel, resembling a scroll
Relating to a creole or creoles
Relating to honduras or its people
A device for straightening something that is bent
A board on which a sick or injured person can be carried
A precursor or early indication of something
( baseball ) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity ( as the first pitch in a game )
Dismissal from a job
The action of evading something
The action of evading payment of tax or duty, especially illegally
The branch of science concerned with the biological information contained in fossils
( in the book of common prayer ) a form of devotion consisting of a series of prayers and psalms, to be said by the minister and congregation alternately
A form of devotion consisting of a series of prayers, each ending in an our father, said at intervals during holy week
A network or pattern of wrinkles or lines on the surface of something
An arrangement resembling a net or network
A large group of islands, especially one in an archipelago
A state or period of intense activity or excitement about something ( often followed by the verb ‘ off ’ ) ( used especially in expressions indicating a decline to a lower level of activity ) ( see also on the boil )
A froth of bubbles in water, especially where there is a hidden source of gas
Master of sacred music
The delivery of a speech or talk, especially as a profession or occupation
A person or animal that sniffs at something
Go back over ( the same route that one has just taken )
A rude or mean-spirited person
Eat intermittently
Bite lightly, as to taste or chew, without swallowing much of the foodstuff
A cowardly or inept attempt to avoid something
Attract strongly, as if with a magnet
Cause to break into pieces or fragments, as by striking or knocking over violently
A person invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country
A person invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country
Satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
A plucked stringed instrument, fretted and tuned like the violin, and played with the fingers or a plectrum
Act eagerly and suddenly in response to an opportunity or a need or desire to do something that is sudden or unexpected
The distance covered by a leap or a spring
Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified from the context ) to them, for them, with them, from them, by them, etc
Used to refer to a person or people over whom one has some power or control, or with whom one is in a particular relationship, especially one of superiority or dominance and servitude or dependence
Relating to the umbilicus
Reduce in size while preserving the detailed features of something
A pre-teenager
The day after today and the day before yesterday
Causing paralysis, especially as a result of poisoning
A thing used as a standard for comparison or judgement
The complex of dna and protein ( chiefly histones ) by which the genetic material is packaged in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell
The action of stimulating oneself sexually, especially to the point of ejaculation, for sexual pleasure
A former german coin of low value
( of a film, book, joke, etc
A unit of weight equal to 112 lb avoirdupois ( about 50
A narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
A shallow or rocky area at the mouth of a river
The members of a bar, especially a bar at large or a bar association
A quantity of food or drink taken as a unit
Lose or cause to lose colour or freshness
A gradual decrease in sound or picture intensity as a scene ends or is replaced by another in a film or broadcast
A leap in which one leg is extended in the direction of the leap and the other is thrown out to the side
Subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
The action of recommending someone or something
The ability to accept views, beliefs, or behaviour that differ from one's own without feeling angry or anxious
( of hair ) having a wavy texture or style
The action or process of defending or arguing for something as correct, reasonable, or justified
Denoting a brachiopod which lacks the hinge that connects the two halves of the shell
A person or thing that retrieves something
A long, cylindrical green vegetable which is eaten in salads and as a pickle
The plant which yields the cucumber, which is widely grown as a vegetable or for pickles
Used to express anger, contempt, or approval in a loud voice, or to describe a loud sound
A very loud utterance ( like the sound of an animal ) or a loud utterance that is characteristic of an animal
Extremely intoxicated
( of a fire ) burning fiercely and noisily
Tenants collectively
Of a breed or variety, with no extraneous characteristics
A valved brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but with a wider bell and a more mellow tone
A eurasian primrose with paired flowers that open in the morning and close at midday
Semi-liquid kitchen refuse and scraps of waste food mixed with water for feeding to pigs
An antibacterial enzyme present in many animal secretions, especially tears and mucus
Be understanding of, be sympathetic to, or agree with an opinion or a sentiment without necessarily sharing it oneself
The basic monetary unit of russia, equal to 100 kopecks
Person who does no work or is unwilling to work ( often lazy and irresponsible )
The activity of catching birds, especially for food
Deliver a hard blow to, usually with the hand, on the ear or head or face or neck or shoulder, or on the butt or thighs or shins, etc
Be or do something to a greater degree or extent than expected or required or indicated or happen by chance
A mental picture or impression of something not yet existing or known to be happening in the future, especially something desirable or unpleasant
Search for something desirable, especially a job or a business opportunity, by inquiring or exploring systematically
See or hear ( someone or something ) by chance or unexpectedly, typically when one is not expecting to do so or when it is not visible or audible from where one is standing
Succeed in catching ( someone or something ), especially by chance or unexpectedly )
An act of catching something, typically a ball
Be able to see ( a film or performance ) at a particular time or place
Perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Dismiss ( a batsman ) from his wicket with a ball that pitches under his bat
Surprise or overtake ( someone ) unexpectedly and suddenly, especially in an adverse situation or storm ) )
Reach or board ( a bus or train ) as it stops
Relating to or expressing the mood of a verb
Relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution of values ( as in a bell curve ) or series of observations ( as in a modal age at which a particular disease or condition occurs ) or opinions ( as in a modal position in a scale of attitudes ) or events ( as in a modal time between two events )
Belonging to the front part of the body or nearest the front or anterior part of the body or organ or part of an organ
( of a public service or utility ) available for emergency calls or extra shifts as required
Performance of something prescribed by law or contract etc.. as an obligation or liability
A roller used for setting the hair
A roller for setting hair
A large, regular sea wave
( of a consonant ) pronounced with the blade of the tongue in contact with the velum, e.g
The handle of a sword, dagger, or other blade
Cover ( something ) with another thing or layer
Expel or eject without recourse to legal process, as of a tenant from a property rented to him or her, or of a tenant at sufferance after the lease has expired or been terminated by the lessor
The action or process of relaxing or being relaxed
( in palmistry ) a line on the palm of the hand regarded as indicating the time of a person's death
( of an orbit or spiral ) not having a regular or circular form
Of central importance
A piece of waste material, especially of metal, stone, or wood, remaining after the greater part has been removed or used
An enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of sucrose to give glucose and fructose
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy or inferior
Separate ( flour, sugar, or other food ) by passing it through a sieve, especially so as to remove lumps or impurities from the finer particles
( of a performer ) make a mistake during a live performance which is so serious as to bring the show to an abrupt end
The dead body of a human being lying in an undignified state ( especially as found by the police )
Move ( something ) into position so as to block an opening
A sporting event in which two games or contests are played in succession at the same venue, typically between the same teams or players
Harm or impair ( someone's feelings or reputation ) by false accusations or unfair criticism
Having a play of lustrous rainbow colors like that of a pearl
Having a play of lustrous rainbow colors like that of a pearl or opal
Having a sharp inclination or slope
( of a slope or an incline ) rising or falling sharply
The starting point for a new state or experience or condition ( especially a journey )
A ridge or top of a hill
A group of troops, especially a detachments of army or navy, or a number of ships, that are sent off on a particular duty or to reinforce a main force
Lowest support of a structure that is built on it
( of a sense or a person's perception ) sensitive or perceptive
A type of strong alcoholic spirit made from molasses, originally and chiefly from rum sugar
A spirit made from the fermented juice of sugar cane, used as an alcoholic drink or for distilling other alcoholic drinks
Provide evidence against ( someone ) which would lead to their being charged with a crime or considered guilty of an offence
Done or happening often
The fertilization of a plant by itself
A tall cylindrical structure used for storing grain or other dry goods
A structure in the form of a silo
A poisonous grey metalloid, the chemical element of atomic number 33
The chemical element of atomic number 33, a brittle steel-grey metalloid
A deep, harsh-sounding utterance
A person who is fond of greece and grecian things
Biographical details, especially as published in a book or magazine article or on a website
A small phylum that comprises the lamp shells
A type of mobile crane which moves on a set of caterpillar tracks and is used mainly for building and repairing bridges
A very small amount of something, especially a quality or skill
Remove the tough outer skin from ( beans, peas, or other vegetables ) by pulling them through a string
A sequence of characters, numbers, or symbols
Make a cannon in the opening shot of a game
Composed of stringed instruments or played on them
Thin, flexible cord made from several twisted strands of cotton, nylon, or similar material, used for tying things or forming the loops of a fishing fly
Relating to or denoting branchiopods
A murderer who slashes the victims with a knife or razor
Being long and slender and often flexible or twisted in form
Become affiliated or associated with an organization or group
A television or radio station that is licensed to broadcast programs originated by a larger station
Keep company with
Used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard by the speaker or being indicated or experienced by the speaker as the focus of a statement or event
Used to refer to a specific thing just mentioned or known to the listener or reader
Referring to a specific time, place, or situation just mentioned or happening at the time of speaking or writing
Introducing a result, conclusion, or inference to be stated or demonstrated
To cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch or by breaking a circuit or by removing a part of a mechanism
The state of inactivity following an interruption or suspension
An interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement ( as in a journey ) or of an activity ( as in a business )
Protect ( a computer or network ) with a firewall
( used informally ) affectionate and pleasant to cuddle
Lengthen or extend in duration or space, or strengthen or make more vigorous
Relating to or denoting the first epoch of the tertiary period, between the end of the cretaceous period and the beginning of the miocene epoch
Infestation with toxoplasma, especially as causing an illness with symptoms including fever and liver damage
A suit made of pinstripe cloth
Absent without permission, especially from school
Divide ( something ) into sections or parts with a sharp implement or by cutting with a saw or knife, especially when separating something for study or measurement
Place ( someone ) in a psychiatric hospital against their will
A subdivision of a chapter in a book
A backward bend of the spine, especially an uncontrolled one caused by a blow or strain
Give a particular format to ( something )
Divide ( a disk ) into marked sectors so that it may be used to store data
A commercial establishment offering accommodation and other services to paying guests
An obstruction in a passage or pipe
Get undressed
Partial or complete nakedness
Any admirable quality or attribute that is regarded as a faculty or quality of the mind or character or style etc.. often used in the negative sense to denote a fault or weakness in spite of a general excellence in the person concerned
A person employed to iron clothes
Watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates
( of a player ) put ( a shot ) into a bunker
A native or inhabitant of ireland, or a person of irish descent
Force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically or forcibly : '' she forced his hand '' `` he pushed her to finish her doctorate in linguistics '' `` she pushed him to finish his doctorate in physics '' `` they pushed her to re-evaluate her life goals '' `` he pushed her to go back to school '' `` she rammed her mind into focus '' `` he shoved her into the corner '' `` she shoved him back '' `` they shoved past her '' `` he shoved her head into the pillow '' `` she rammed her head into the pillow '' `` he shoved his fist into her ribs '' `` she shoved her fist into his stomach '' `` they shoved their fists into each other's stomachs '' `` he shoved his foot into her shoe '' `` she shoved her foot into his shoe '' `` they shoved their feet into each other's shoes '' `` he shoved his head into the crowd '' `` she shoved her head into the crowd '' `` they shoved their heads into the crowd '' `` he shoved his body into the corner '' `` she shoved her body into the corner '' `` they shoved their bodies into each other's faces '' `` he shoved his face into her chest '' `` she shoved her face into his chest '' `` they shoved their faces into each other's chests '' `` he shoved his hand into her pocket '' `` she shoved her hand into his pocket '' `` they shoved their hands into each other's pockets '' `` he shoved his head into her pocket '' `` she shoved her head into his pocket '' `` they shoved their heads into each other's pockets '' `` he shoved his body into her pocket '' `` she shoved her body into his pocket '' `` they shoved their bodies into each other's pockets '' `` he shoved his face into her pocket '' `` she shoved her face into his pocket '' `` they shoved their faces into each other's pockets '' ) or similar verbs
Force ( something ) roughly or violently into a space or against something else, typically causing damage or injury in the process
The eviction of a tenant from property
Say with a loud voice
The quality or state of being objective
Please provide a concise definition for the meaning of the word "voidance" in the following sentence: And if such advowees do not present to such benefices within the half year after such voidances, nor the bishop of the place do not give the same by lapse of time within a month after half a year, that then the king shall have thereof the presentments of the said archbishop and the said bishop to be made void, and the king's letters to be first had and taken in the said archbishop's court
Give structure to
An official questioning of a person who has just returned from a secret mission or undertaking a covert operation
Relating to sound or the perception of sound
A member of certain learned societies
An obnoxious or contemptible person
A unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules
The pieces of cutlery and other tableware needed for a meal
A mounting consisting of a piece of metal ( as in a ring or other jewelry ) that holds a gem in place so it can be worn or displayed attractively
A natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
Cut down ( a tree ) with a blow from an axe or other implement, so as to fell it or prepare it for felling
A group of people or things proceeding in the same direction or in close formation, especially in a procession or parade
A member of a jewish sect of the 2nd century bc which accepted only the pentateuch as scripture and denied the existence of angels, demons, and afterlife
( of a medicine ) relieve ( pain or discomfort ) without curing the underlying condition
Relating to or based on the theories of isaac newton
Cause to become infected with a virus or bacteria
Break or cause to break into splinters or small pieces as a result of a blow or impact, especially while in a hardened state such as wood, glass, or metal
A small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal that is broken off from something else or is set apart from the rest of the substance or is in an unusual position in relation to it and that can cause injury if it pierces skin etc
A kind or sort of something, especially a plant or animal of a distinct form or appearance within a species or family
The office or position of an abbot or abbess
To haul ( a log or other object ) with a bullock
Show consideration for another person's feelings or wishes by yielding to them or deferring to their authority on a matter
Pleasing in appearance or manner
Not containing or composed of salt water or salts
Pleasing to the senses
Romantically fixated on or enamoured with someone, especially in an unrequited way
Having a high residual sugar content because of incomplete fermentation
( of a person or their behaviour ) particularly nice and considerate
( of an engine or other device ) running smoothly and quietly or with little effort required for operation
Intensifier
Affected with madness or insanity
Very foolish or eccentric
Become successful or important, especially gradually and through one's own efforts
( of bread dough ) become lighter as yeast ferments and causes the gluten in the flour to expand
Go up or advance in price or value, often gradually or step by step
( of a liquid, gas, or other substance ) move upwards through the air or another medium, typically because of heat or evaporation
A representation of a person or thing in the form of an image, especially a religious one
An iconographic representation of a program or data file, used to facilitate navigation
A visual representation ( of an object or scene or person or abstraction ) produced on a surface by means of ink or paint or electricity or some other medium
A small particle of dust or sand, especially one seen floating in the air
Clothing in general
To walk on or along
To walk on and flatten with the feet
Something regarded as a normative example or standard or pattern
To use language that is not straightforward or bluntly honest
The use of plants to form a hedge
( in the balkans and the eastern mediterranean ) a selection of small dishes served before a meal
Be or do something to a greater degree or extent than expected or required or indicated by a standard
An open area in a village or town which was formerly used for communal activities and is typically associated with fairs and markets
( of a person ) inexperienced in a particular situation or activity and therefore at a disadvantage
A kind of sports shoe with a laced upper that extends some distance above the wearer's ankle
Rural areas outside cities and towns, regarded as having conservative views and being opposed to change
Cause to begin or happen, initiate something new or unexplored or set in motion a particular process or sequence of events, either physically or intellectually
Cause to come to know personally or acquaint with a person or an object or scene ( especially by fully describing it )
( of a theme or song ) appear at the beginning of a piece of music or a broadcast transmission
Bring something new to an environment or community or establish as a new idea or practice
Cause ( a force ) to act in a particular direction
Bring ( a subject ) to the attention of someone for the first time, especially by way of explanation or illustration rather than original treatment or research
A group of trade unions, political parties, or other organizations with a common interest that have combined for mutual assistance and cooperation
Express the need or desire for
A main road or railway line passing through a place
Energy, enthusiasm, and determination
A blurred vision spot before the eye caused by a cataract or by a loose lens in a magnifying glass or microscope or telescope etc
A man of power or authority
Become or cause to become soft or liquid or plastic by heating something, especially by magic or electricity or chemical reaction or by the action of an abrasive agent on a solid surface
A group of jawless vertebrates that comprises the lampreys and hagfishes
( of a woman ) having dark brown hair
The action or process of losing or being lost through use or decay
A man employed to deliver letters and parcels
( of theories or statements ) not verified or proved false
A dark color or pigment
( of a playing card ) belonging to a suit of spades or clubs
Very dark or black in colour
The state or period of producing such flowers
A large warship carrying heavy guns and designed for prolonged operations at sea
A sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits for a person or group of people
A sudden happening that brings good fortune ( as a sudden opportunity to make money )
Relating to or denoting fucus or brown algae
Fill, as with a certain quality or essence
Have or show differences
To be different in essence
Of or in the language of england, now widely used in many varieties throughout the world
All the steel components of a structure, such as girders and joists
Be earlier in time
Prey on or hunt for food in the wild, especially with predators or hunting parties
A large aquatic plant-eating mammal with paddle-like forelimbs and a tail flipper replacing hindlimbs, found in warm waters of the caribbean, gulf of mexico, and amazon river basin
A device for controlling the speed of a machine, especially a steam engine
The remains of a building or other structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged, especially one that is overgrown with vegetation or has been partly buried by soil
Satellite television or radio
The collective remembering of past events by a group of people or an individual's recollection of them
The cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
A movement upward ( especially of something abstract )
Surround completely and wholly
Death or destruction, typically that which is inevitable
The day of judgement
Become inflated or puffed up with wind or gas or electricity
A large wave
Rise and move, as in waves or billows or surges
Shine intensely, as if with heat or burning rays or sparks
A device which sprays a fine mist of liquid, especially perfume
A written piece of news, information, or commentary in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication
( of an old person ) full of energy and vitality
Moving quickly and lightly
A metal bowl or plate, suspended or mounted on a stand and struck with a stick or by means of a pedal, used as a musical instrument or as a means of keeping up a rhythm in drumming
Compliance with the established church of england
Cause to become active or interested in something by talking about it or taking action in some way
Move very slightly or often repetitively from one place to another
A sensation or impression produced by an event or action, especially a strong or unpleasant one that attracts attention or causes excitement or controversy
Move a spoon round and round in ( a liquid or semi-liquid substance ) in order to mix or blend it or to remove a sediment
A rich dessert made of short pastry and covered with fruit and whipped cream
A synthetic material resembling leather, used especially as a cheaper substitute in clothing and upholstery
To decorate by adding goffering
A large, gently sloping area of steps used to provide standing room for spectators in a stadium
A balcony or patio at the front of a house or apartment
A level flat area on a mountain or hillside, especially one formed by glacial erosion
The basic unit of length in the international system of units, equal to 100 centimetres ( about 39 inches ) or one tenth of a kilometre ( about 0
The rhythm of a poem or piece of music, as determined by the arrangement of its syllables or notes in relation to stress or pitch
Omit ( a sound ) when speaking ( e.g
Tender and brittle and easily broken into small pieces or flakes or shreds
Provide ( what was promised or expected ) by a certain time or date, especially in the context of politics or public affairs
A place where a person or animal lives in seclusion or hiding, especially a cave or den
Denoting a flavour of quark having a mass greater than that of the common quarks
The lowest social class
The lowest part of anything ( as the ground on which people and animals move about )
A nosegay
A circuit which converts a frequency-modulated signal into an amplitude-modulated one
Support or keep in position with a prop or props
A large migratory sandpiper with a long bill and brown streaked plumage, breeding in northern canada
A cessation of normal operation ( as of computers ) caused by a sudden interruption ( as of power ) or a sudden failure ( as of machinery ) and accompanied by a warning signal ( as a light on a control panel ) to halt activity and prevent further operation until the fault is corrected
Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land
A substance, especially a pigment, which is able to undergo a chemical reaction when exposed to light
Found again
A member of the main branch of the german royal house of brunswick, which ruled in brunswick and later in britain ( 1714–1901 ). the guelphs were divided into two branches : the senior line, which ruled in brunswick, and the junior line, which ruled in britain
A soft fuzzy fabric or yarn made from cotton or wool
A process in which a number of people or things are bypassed or ignored so that a smaller number reach a desired position more quickly
Present a radio or television transmission to a wide audience
Transmit ( a programme ) by radio or television so that it can be received by a wide area or by many people simultaneously
A man who is the senior member of a group ( especially a man who is the senior member of a news organization ) or the member of a group who is most experienced or skilled in some particular field or activity or who is the chief representative of a group in a particular field or activity ( as distinguished from the head of a group )
( in spain or latin america ) a woman in charge of a household
Unfriendly or uncordial
A poem or song consisting of three stanzas, each having a different first line but the same rhyme and metre as each other
Place or arrange in a particular position, especially in order to be seen to best effect or to facilitate a particular action or event
Behave in a certain way in order to impress or mislead someone as to one's abilities or intentions
Communicate ( an idea, impression, or feeling ) to someone or something
Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission of
Bestow a quality on or bring into existence
( of a wound, sore, or part of the body ) become ulcerous
Uninvitedly attend ( a party ) by crashing through the door or gate and forcing entry for oneself and possibly others
A small molecule that is attached to a protein or other large molecule and so makes it antigenic
The skin of a goat, especially when made into a bag or drum
The language of the hausas, which belongs to the afro-asiatic family and has over 20 million speakers
A bad-tempered person
A form of viscose used for making textiles
Make ( a bomb or explosive device ) safe by neutralizing the explosive charge or removing the fuse
A railway ticket which must be bought in advance and is cheaper than the usual fare
A surface area where something has been erased ( as of writing )
Cause to puff up with a leavening agent, as if to rise
A person who worships idols
Unqualified
Complete
A person's ancestry or lineage
A musical instrument like a harp with a series of bells or strings, played by plucking with the fingers or a plectrum
A thing which is outrageously ugly or wrong in a way that inspires horror or disgust
A congenital anomaly or mutation
The state of being bankrupt or insolvent
Make a mistake or miscalculation
A dna sequence resembling a gene but not coding for a protein, typically arising from a gene duplication followed by degeneration
Partly or wholly divided into three divisions or lobes
Protect ( oneself or a third party ) against financial loss or other adverse circumstances, especially by insurance or a legal agreement
( of a fielder ) protect an area of the field by standing close to it
A protective force or position
To envelop completely, as if with a covering or blanket
Scatter over ( a surface or object ) so as to conceal or protect it, or to provide a layer on it for a particular purpose ) with a covering of something else ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
( of a health insurance policy ) provide payment for ( medical treatment ) up to a specified amount
A natural object that covers or envelops something like a natural force covering the earth or a meteor covering a planet
The fielding position on the off side near the batsman
Disguise the presence of ( something ) with a layer of paint or a garment with a pattern or colouring that conceals it
A musical recording or performance of a song that was originally recorded or performed by someone else
Report on ( a person, organization, or event ) on behalf of a newspaper, broadcast, or other media outlet
Make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
( of food ) having a firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture
To gather something into small wrinkles or folds ( especially of the skin )
The twentieth finisher or position in a race or competition
A handcart or barrow used by a coster or other trader
( of money ) not invested or used for profit
Cause ( a vehicle engine ) to run at low speed or with no load when stationary
A substance used to make a liquid or semi-liquid more viscous
Receiving or affected by something rather than actively initiating or causing it
Lacking in energy or will
( of a metal ) protected by a thin inert surface layer of oxide
A room fitted with extensive areas of glass to admit sunlight
The practice of engaging in risky or daring activities
Make ( something ) necessary as a result or consequence of something else
( of a person's face ) become darkened with anger, sorrow, or concentration
A visible mass of condensed vapour or smoke in the atmosphere, typically high above the general level of the ground and usually associated with precipitation, thunderstorms, or volcanic activity
Make something more diverse and varied
Affected with madness or insanity
Shockingly repellent
Relating to an academy or to academic affairs
A saw that has a power-driven and typically electrically powered chain of metal teeth, used especially in forestry
Dismiss something as unimportant or beyond one's control with a shrug of the shoulders
A sudden occurrence ( or recurrence ) of an idea or thought that is not planned or anticipated ( often spontaneously ) or that comes with a sudden awareness of its importance
Display briefly and repeatedly, as in a flash or a series of flashes, on a television or a computer screen, or on a billboard or sign
A device on a camera that produces a brief flash of intense light, used to take photographs of people or objects in poor light
Believe to be the case or true
Have an awareness of
Sympathize with ( someone )
A work of fiction set in a society suffering from some form of social, political, or environmental disaster
A device for connecting pieces of equipment that can not be connected directly
Pacify ( an angry or hostile person or group ) by acceding to their demands, especially in order to prevent them from resorting to violence or further action
An asset of special worth or utility ( especially in a particular field )
Make a rhythmic sound, as of water beating against a shore or a ship hull, or of a drum beating in a regular rhythm
Be better than, superior to, or more desirable than another or others
Stir vigorously, usually with a rotating motion, so as to combine or incorporate ingredients or to give a specific texture or consistency to a substance, mixture, or dough, beaten eggs, for example
Come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
An area regularly patrolled by a police officer or a member of the armed services in order to keep the peace or defend against attack
Mix ( ingredients ) together, especially with a spoon or whisk, so as to incorporate air and make the mixture light and fluffy
The sound of a blow or the sound of impact, such as from a hammer or the sound of falling
The sound of stroke or blow or knock ( usually on something hollow )
A musical rhythm or tempo, especially that of popular music or jazz
A dobro-like resonator guitar
The neuter gender
Concerned with material values or needs rather than spiritual values
A large cask for liquids, especially beer
( of an investment ) having a high credit rating and therefore regarded as having a low risk of default on the repayment of the capital sum and any interest
Providing safety
( of the heart ) beating rapidly and lightly
Arouse ( someone ) sexually
Treat with a proofing agent to make permanent or improve the texture, resiliency, etc
( of a book or other publication ) issued before publication date as a specimen copy for review or publicity
A printer's proof
A trial impression of a postage stamp or other design, not intended for general use
Away from a center, a focus, or a given point
Relating to the external appearance of something or the way that something looks from the outside
A graphical user interface for monitoring system parameters and obtaining information about a system's state
( on a website or application ) a personalized page giving the user an overview of related information or tasks
Periodic maintenance on a car or machine or instrument ( as by a mechanic or electrician ) to keep it in good working order
An act of maintenance or repair work done on a vehicle or machine to keep it in good condition
The act of providing what is desired or needed especially assistance to the aged or infirm or handicapped etc
( in tennis and similar games ) an act of serving to begin play in a game or set
Lacking material body or form or substance
( of someone's eyes or hands ) come into contact with someone else's eyes or hands, especially in greeting, alliance, or challenge, or as a signal for an attack
Experience or suffer ( something, especially death ) by chance or unexpectedly, or as a result of one's own actions or the actions of another person or animal
Fulfil or satisfy ( a requirement, obligation, or condition ) by doing what is expected or required of one
Come together as a group to engage in a particular activity or discussion
A large barrel-like container, typically used for storing liquids or powders
A long veil worn by muslim women as part of their hijab
A substance such as vitamin c or e that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism
Extend so as to cover partly the same area as ( something )
Extend or occur over an area, period, or category in common with another, to the extent of coincidence or partial coincidence
A period of overlap
A man employed to attend to the clothes and other belongings of a particular person or family
A database query
As compared with
Ready vitality and vigour
A plant of the buttercup family, which has starlike flowers with deeply divided petals
A series of mystical syllables, considered to have magical powers, especially when repeated as an incantation or in meditation
A conscript, especially a soldier
A ship's bows
Not sharing any elements
To separate at the joints
A marine mollusc with a tall, roughly conical spiral shell
Run away
A small forest or wood, especially one that is dense or tangled
( in africa and the caribbean ) a charm or spell thought to be able to influence or predict events
A cavity or vacuum
The quality of being empty or lacking in meaning or value
Lack of kindness
A state of happiness and enjoyment, typically when engaged in some activity one enjoys or finds amusing or interesting
An event or item that causes enjoyment, satisfaction, or happiness
Denoting a vehicle or facility for recreational use rather than a commercial purpose
The lower corner of a sail, typically the outer one when the sail is roiled up
