(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"
ACHE
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?"
be the source of pain
ACTOR
a theatrical performer
a person who acts and gets things done; "he's a principal actor in this affair"; "when you want something done get a doer"; "he's a miracle worker"
thespian
ALADY
ALBATROSS
large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck"
ALIGNED
brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a faction, party, or cause
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table"
in a straight line; "pearly teeth evenly aligned"
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts"
align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
be or come into adjustment with
ALLSORTS
ALLTHEPIES
ALLY
a friendly nation
an associate who provides cooperation or assistance; "he's a good ally in fight"
friend
become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage; "He allied himself with the Communists"
ALPHABET
the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry"
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
ALSORISES
AMIS
ANALYSIS
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation
a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'
ANDCREAM
ANDDAD
ANDDANCEABOUT
ANDDIVE
ANDONE
ANDTHUMBS
ANIMATION
general activity and motion
the making of animated cartoons
the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
the property of being able to survive and grow; "the vitality of a seed"
the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes"
ANTOINETTE
ANTS
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
ARMY
a large number of people united for some specific purpose
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
ARTICLE
bind by a contract; especially for a training period
one of a class of artifacts; "an article of clothing"
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
(grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
ASTORM
BALLADS
a narrative poem of popular origin
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
BANDWAGON
a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band; "the gaudy bandwagon led the circus parade"
a popular trend that attracts growing support; "when they saw how things were going everybody jumped on the bandwagon"
BARGAINING
come to terms; arrive at an agreement
negotiate the terms of an exchange; "We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar"
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
BARRYMORE
United States actor; husband of Georgiana Emma Barrymore and father of Ethel Barrymore and John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore (1847-1905)
United States actress; daughter of John Drew and wife of Maurice Barrymore; mother of Ethel Barrymore and John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore (1854-1893)
United States actor; son of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1878-1954)
United States actress; daughter of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1879-1959)
United States actor; son of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1882-1942)
BARS
a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; "he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar"
a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); "a bar of chocolate"
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave"
prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"
musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"
secure with, or as if wi
BASIN
a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it; "the basin of the Great Salt Lake"
the quantity that a basin will hold; "a basinful of water"
Sheltered area for mooring
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin"
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flood control in the Missouri basin"
BATOR
BEAM
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
the broad side of a ship; "they sighted land on the port beam"
(nautical) breadth amidships
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
a column of light (as from a beacon)
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"
a group of ne
BEAR
cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!"
an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child"
move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"
support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright"
bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers"
bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of D
BEE
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions
BELT
the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack"
fasten with a belt; "belt your trousers"
a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
deliver a blow to; "He belted his opponent"
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
sing loudly and forcefully
ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun
a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found; "a belt of high pressure"
a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)
BEND
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
movement that causes the formation of a curve
a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"
an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
bend a joint; "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"
change direction; "The road bends"
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
form a curve; "The stick does not bend"
bend one's back forward from the waist on down; "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"
BEST
with skill or in a pleasing manner; "she dances well"; "he writes well"
not forged;
with prudence or propriety; "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified;
it would be sensible; "you'd best stay at home"
with great or especially intimate knowledge; "we knew them well"
morally admirable
in a most excellent way or manner; "he played best after a couple of martinis"
(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully; "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on"
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health;
from a position of superiority or authority; "father knows best"; "I know better."
in excellent physical condition;
appealing to the mind;
agreeable or pleas
BETELLING
BIKE
ride a bicycle
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
BISCUIT
any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term)
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
BLOCK
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
block passage through; "obstruct the path"
a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block"
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"
an obstruction in a pipe or tube;
BOATOUT
BOMB
fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"
throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden"
BOOMER
a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s; "they expanded the schools for a generation of baby boomers"
A large male kangaroo, especially of the great grey species.
BORGE
BOWLER
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
BRIDGE
connect or reduce the distance between
any of various card games based on whist for four players
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
a wooden support that holds the strings up
a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
something resembling a bridge in form or function; "his letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
make a bridge across; "bridge a river"
cross over on a bridge
BROTHERS
Plural of brother
Male relations
BROWN
a university in Rhode Island
an orange of low brightness and saturation
abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)
(of skin) deeply suntanned
Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)
make brown in color; "the draught browned the leaves on the trees in the yard"
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
fry in a pan until it changes color; "brown the meat in the pan"
BUBBLES
expel gas from the stomach; "In China it is polite to burp at the table"
a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic
form, produce, or emit bubbles; "The soup was bubbling"
an impracticable and illusory idea; "he didn't want to burst the newcomer's bubble"
cause to form bubbles; "bubble gas through a liquid"
a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control; "his proposal was nothing but a house of cards"; "a real estate bubble"
rise in bubbles or as if in bubbles; "bubble to the surface"
a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise; "babbling brooks"
Suds
BULLDOG
throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeo
attack viciously and ferociously
a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting
BURN
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
destroy by fire; "They burned the house and his diaries"
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
use up (energy); "burn off calories through vigorous exercise"
Scottish stream
create by duplicating data; "cut a disk"; "burn a CD"
feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion; "She was burning with anger"; "He was burning to try out his new skies"
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort; "The sun burned his face"
feel hot or painful; "My eyes are burning"
spend (significant amounts of money); "He has money to burn"
burn at the stake; "Witches were burned in Salem"
cause to burn or combust; "The sun burned off the fog"; "We combust coal and other fossil fuels"
shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning"
get a sunburn by overexpos
BUZZARD
the common European short-winged hawk
a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States
CAGEDBIRD
CALENDAR
enter into a calendar
a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc); "I have you on my calendar for next Monday"
a tabular array of the days (usually for one year)
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
CAMERAS
plural of camera
CANCER
a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
type genus of the family Cancridae
the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
CAR
a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway; "they took a cable car to the top of the mountain"
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad; "three cars had jumped the rails"
where passengers ride up and down; "the car was on the top floor"
the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant
CARBIDE
a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
CARD
separate the fibers of; "tease wool"
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions"
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
thin cardboard, usually rectangular
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys"
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
a card certifying the identity of the bearer; "he had to show his card to get in"
(baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate"
a list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French"
(golf) a record of scores (as in golf); "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap"
a rectangular piece of stiff
CARDS
(baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate"
a list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French"
(golf) a record of scores (as in golf); "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap"
a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures); "they sent us a card from Miami"
a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions"
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
thin cardboard, usually rectangular
a game played with playing cards
ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!"
separate the fibers of; "tease wool"
one of a s
CARE
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care"
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard"
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
a cause for feeling concern; "his major care was the illness of his wife"
an anxious feeling;
be concerned with; "I worry about my grades"
feel concern or interest; "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
prefer or wish to do something;
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
provide care for; "The nurse
CARTER
someone whose work is driving carts
39th President of the United States (1924-)
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
Carrier
CAST
a violent throw
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
the act of throwing dice
object formed by a mold
formulate in a particular style or language;
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
choose at random; "draw a card"; "cast lots"
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
throw forcefully
the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"
get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
the actors in a play
put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"
the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the regi
CAT
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
a whip with nine knotted cords;
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant;
a spiteful woman gossip;
an informal term for a youth or man;
a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
CHANCELLOR
the honorary or titular head of a university
the person who is head of state (in several countries)
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
CHARLIE
A familiar nickname or substitute for Charles.
CHILTERN
CHOOSERS
a person who chooses or selects out
CHORUS
a body of dancers or singers who perform together
utter in unison; "`yes,' the children chorused"
sing in a choir
the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group; "a chorus of boos"
a group of people assembled to sing together
a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play
CITY
people living in a large densely populated municipality; "the city voted for Republicans in 1994"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city"
an incorporated administrative district established by state charter; "the city raised the tax rate"
CLARIFICATIONS
the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook"
CLAUSES
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
CLEF
a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it
CLOCK
a timepiece that shows the time of day
measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time; "he clocked the runners"
COAST
the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope"
the area within view; "the coast is clear"
a slope down which sleds may coast; "when it snowed they made a coast on the golf course"
move effortlessly; by force of gravity
the shore of a sea or ocean
not trying all that hard
obsolete word meaning boundary or limit
COAT
growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
cover or provide with a coat
form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face"
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate"
COCHRAN
United States aviator who held several speed records and headed the women's Air Force pilots in World War II (1910-1980)
COLD
so intense as to be almost uncontrollable;
lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new;
marked by errorless familiarity;
(color) giving no sensation of warmth;
the absence of heat;
lacking the warmth of life;
the sensation produced by low temperatures;
of a seeker; far from the object sought
a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs);
unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication;
feeling or showing no enthusiasm;
having lost freshness through passage of time;
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration;
extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion;
without compunction or human feeling;
sexually unresponsive;
COLLAR
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
a figurative restraint; "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he's always gotten a long leash"
necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
anything worn or placed about the neck; "the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"; "a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse"
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
COLOUR
change color, often in an undesired manner;
add color to;
affect as in thought or feeling;
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for;
having or capable of producing colors;
decorate with colors;
modify or bias;
the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading;
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect;
the timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music"
interest and variety and intensity;
(physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction;
a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race
any material used for its color;
COMPANY
a social gathering of guests or companions; "the house was filled with company when I arrived"
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"
small military unit; usually two or three platoons
be a companion to somebody
crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen"
a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company"
the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends"
an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage"
a unit of firefighters including their equipment; "a h
CONSULTANT
an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala"
CONSUMPTION
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
the act of consuming something
COOKING
transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes"
transform by heating; "The apothecary cooked the medicinal mixture in a big iron kettle"
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"
prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please"
prepare a hot meal; "My husband doesn't cook"
tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
CORNER
the intersection of two streets; "standing on the corner watching all the girls go by"
(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
an interior angle formed by two meeting walls; "a piano was in one corner of the room"
the point where two lines meet or intersect; "the corners of a rectangle"
turn a corner; "the car corners"
a place off to the side of an area; "he tripled to the rightfield corner"; "the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean"
force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
a remote area; "in many corners of the world they still practice slavery"
gain control over; "corner the gold market"
the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect; "the corners of a cube"
a projecting part where two sides or edges meet; "he knocked off the corners"
a small concavity
a predicament from
CROP
the stock or handle of a whip
the output of something in a season; "the latest crop of fashions is about to hit the stores"
a collection of people or things appearing together; "the annual crop of students brings a new crop of ideas"
a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale
the yield from plants in a single growing season
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"
cut short; "She wanted her hair cropped short"
feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing"
let feed in a field or pasture or meadow
yield crops; "This land crops well"
prepare for crops; "Work the soil"; "cultivate the land"
a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food
CROWD
a large number of things or people considered together; "a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers"
an informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd"
to gather together in large numbers; "men in straw boaters and waxed mustaches crowded the verandah"
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; "We herded the children into a spare classroom"
approach a certain age or speed; "She is pushing fifty"
fill or occupy to the point of overflowing; "The students crowded the auditorium"
CURE
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
to heal something or someone
provide a cure for, make healthy again; "The treatment cured the boy's acne";
prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve; "cure meats"
be or become preserved; "the apricots cure in the sun"
make (substances) hard and improve their usability; "cure resin"
CURL
a strand or cluster of hair
American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933)
form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
play the Scottish game of curling
twist or roll into coils or ringlets; "curl my hair, please"
wind around something in coils or loops
shape one's body into a curl; "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"
CURLIES
usually refers to curly hair as in had him by the 'short and curlies'
CYRIL
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
DAHL
small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant
tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics
Curried lentil dish
DAMP
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message"
a slight wetness
restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"
DARKNESS
absence of moral or spiritual values; "the powers of darkness"
a swarthy complexion
having a dark or somber color
an unenlightened state; "he was in the dark concerning their intentions"; "his lectures dispelled the darkness"
an unilluminated area; "he moved off into the darkness"
absence of light or illumination
DARWIN
provincial capital of the Northern Territory of Australia
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
DAWKINS
DEFENCE
an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; "he joined the defense against invasion"
the defendant and his legal advisors collectively; "the defense called for a mistrial"
(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense"
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury; "a good boxer needs a good defense"; "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem"
protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease"
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense"
DEFRANCE
DEMON
an evil supernatural being
someone extremely diligent or skillful; "he worked like a demon to finish the job on time"; "she's a demon at math"
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
DIAMONDS
the baseball playing field
the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it; "he led a small diamond"; "diamonds were trumps"
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram
very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
DIP
a brief immersion
stain an object by immersing it in a liquid
tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped
go down momentarily; "Prices dipped"
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
dip into a liquid while eating; "She dunked the piece of bread in the sauce"
(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
scoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface; "dip water out of a container"
a depression in an otherwise level surface; "there was a dip in the road"
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint"
plunge (one's hand or a receptacle) into a container; "He dipped into his pocket"
immerse in a disinfectant solution; "dip the sheep"
place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax
DIPLOMACY
subtly skillful handling of a situation
wisdom in the management of public affairs
negotiation between nations
DISPENSER
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
a person who dispenses
DONE
engage in; "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution"
get (something) done; "I did my job"
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
proceed or get along; "How is she doing in her new job?"; "How are you making out in graduate school?"; "He's come a long way"
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"
spend time in prison or in a labor camp; "He did six years for embezzlement"
cooked until ready to serve
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
having finished or arrived at
DONKEY
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn
DOOR
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left"
a room that is entered via a door; "his office is the third door down the hall on the left"
a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road); "the office next door"; "they live two doors up the street from us"
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close; "he stuck his head in the doorway"
anything providing a means of access (or escape); "we closed the door to Haitian immigrants"; "education is the door to success"
DOORS
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left"
a room that is entered via a door; "his office is the third door down the hall on the left"
a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road); "the office next door"; "they live two doors up the street from us"
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close; "he stuck his head in the doorway"
anything providing a means of access (or escape); "we closed the door to Haitian immigrants"; "education is the door to success"
DORMA
DOTE
shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins"
be foolish or senile due to old age
DRAUGHT
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft"
the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft"
make a blueprint of
a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
DRIFT
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
a process of linguistic change over a period of time
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current; "snow drifting several feet high"; "sand drifting like snow"
be subject to fluctuation; "The stock market drifted upward"
drive slowly and far afield for grazing; "drift the cattle herds westwards"
cause to be carried by a current; "drift the boats downstream"
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"
be in motion due to some air or water current; "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; "the boat drifted on the lake"; "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"; "the shipwrecked
DUCK
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away; "Before he could duck, another stone struck him"
submerge or plunge suddenly
dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool"
small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
EARED
having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination
worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down; "a somewhat dog-eared duke...a bit run down"-Clifton Fadiman; "an old book with dog-eared pages"
EARS
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
good hearing; "he had a keen ear"; "a good ear for pitch"
attention to what is said; "he tried to get her ear"
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
EDGE
the boundary of a surface
a line determining the limits of an area
provide with an edge; "edge a blade"
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car"
provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object; "he rounded the edges of the box"
the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something; "the edge of the leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water's edge"
a slight competitive advantage; "he had an edge on the competition"
the attribute of urgency in tone of voice; "his voice had an edge to it"
EDITOR
(computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
ELEPHANTS
the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
five-toed pachyderm
ELIOT
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
British writer of novels characterized by realistic analysis of provincial Victorian society (1819-1880)
EMPEROR
the largest and heaviest penguin.
large richly colored butterfly
large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings
red table grape of California
the male ruler of an empire
a paper size before metrication.
ENCOUNTER
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"
come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with; "We find this idea in Plato"; "I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here"; "She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day"
be beset by; "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties"
experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition"
Met
a casual meeting with a person or thing
a minor short-term fight
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
a casual or unexpected convergence; "he still remembers their meeting in Paris"; "there was a brief encounter in the hallway"
ENDINSIGHT
ENS
half the width of an em
Latin: An entity or being; an existing thing; the abstract idea of being
EQUATION
the act of regarding as equal
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"
ESCAPE
remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion; "We escaped to our summer house for a few days"; "The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer"
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"
be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; "What you are seeing in him eludes me"
a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
the discharge of a fluid from some container; "they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"; "he had to clean up the leak"
a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild
issue or leak, as from a small opening; "Gas escaped into the bedroom"
fail to experience; "Fort
ESCORT
an attendant who is employed to accompany someone
accompany as an escort; "She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball"
accompany or escort; "I'll see you to the door"
the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
a participant in a date; "his date never stopped talking"
EVIDENCE
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes;
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"
give evidence; "he was telling on all his former colleague"
an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear"
provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"
(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
EXPECTATIONS
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
the feeling that something is about to happen
anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
EXPOSURE
the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule"
the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking"
the act of exposing film to light
a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure";
aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces; "the studio had a northern exposure"
the disclosure of some
FACIE
FARM
Smallholding
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques;
collect fees or profits
be a farmer; work as a farmer; "My son is farming in California"
workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit; "it takes several people to work the farm"
FEAST
gratify; "feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view"
partake in a feast or banquet
something experienced with great delight; "a feast for the eyes"
provide a feast or banquet for
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread"
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
FIRE
go off or discharge; "The gun fired"
intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"
start firing a weapon
the event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire"
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
a severe trial; "he went through fire and damnation"
drive out or away by or as if by fire; "The soldiers were fired"; "Surrender fires the cold skepticism"
feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor"
provide with fuel; "Oil fires the furnace"
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries"
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position;
fuel that is burning a
FIRINGLINE
FISH
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills; "the shark is a large fish"; "in the living room there was a tank of colorful fish"
catch or try to catch fish or shellfish; "I like to go fishing on weekends"
the flesh of fish used as food; "in Japan most fish is eaten raw"; "after the scare about foot-and-mouth disease a lot of people started eating fish instead of meat"; "they have a chef who specializes in fish"
seek indirectly; "fish for compliments"
the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces
FLEA
any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
FLING
the act of flinging
a brief indulgence of your impulses
throw with force or recklessness; "fling the frisbee"
a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
move in an abrupt or headlong manner; "He flung himself onto the sofa"
throw or cast away; "Put away your worries"
indulge oneself; "I splurged on a new TV"
FLUTE
form flutes in
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)
a tall narrow wineglass
FOOT
any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates
a support resembling a pedal extremity; "one foot of the chair was on the carpet"
lowest support of a structure;
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot"
(prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot; "there came ten thousand horsemen and as many fully-armed foot"
the lower part of anything; "curled up on the foot of the bed"; "the foot of the page"; "the foot of the list"; "the foot of the mountain"
a member of a surveillance team who works on foot or rides as a passenger
a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; "he is six feet tall"
add a column of numbers
walk; "let's hoof it to the disco"
pay for something; "pi
FOUL
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes; "foul (or dirty) copy"
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust;
become soiled and dirty
make unclean; "foul the water"
spot, stain, or pollute; "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"
make impure; "The industrial wastes polluted the lake"
commit a foul; break the rules
hit a foul ball
become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
especially of a ship's lines etc; "with its sails afoul"; "a foul anchor"
an act that violates the rules of a sport
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter;
characterized by obscenity;
(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanli
FRUIT
the consequence of some effort or action; "he lived long enough to see the fruit of his policies"
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
bear fruit; "the trees fruited early this year"
cause to bear fruit
an amount of a product
GABLER
GAME
disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
animal hunted for food or sport
the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game; "the child received several games for his birthday"
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win; "the game is 6 all"; "he is serving for the game"
(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games"
a contest with rules to determine a winner; "you need four people to play this game"
a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two
GATE
restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment
control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
supply with a gate; "The house was gated"
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark
total admission receipts at a sports event
GEE
G-force - a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
give a command to a horse to turn to the right side
turn to the right side; "the horse geed"
GET
acquire as a result of some effort or action; "You cannot get water out of a stone"; "Where did she get these news?"
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes); "He grew a beard";
attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter"
give certain properties to something; "get someone mad"; "She made us look silly"; "He made a fool of himself at the meeting"; "Don't make this into a big deal"; "This invention will make you a millionaire"; "Make yourself clear"
overcome or destroy; "The ice storm got my hibiscus"; "the cat got the goldfish"
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition; "He got his squad on the ball"; "This let me in for a big surprise"; "He got a girl into trouble"
earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher; "He drew a base on balls"
enter or assume a certain state or condition; "He became annoyed when he
GIRL
a female human offspring; "her daughter cared for her in her old age"
a youthful female person; "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle"
a young woman; "a young lady of 18"
a friendly informal reference to a grown woman; "Mrs. Smith was just one of the girls"
a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved; "his girlfriend kicked him out"
GOLF
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
play golf
GONEMAD
GOOD
in excellent physical condition;
appealing to the mind;
articles of commerce
agreeable or pleasing;
most suitable or right for a particular purpose;
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful;
promoting or enhancing well-being;
benefit;
deserving of esteem and respect;
with or in a close or intimate relationship;
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thorough;
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;
generally admired;
financially sound;
exerting force or influence;
George - Belfast-born soccer player (1946-2005)
resulting favorably;
not left to spoil;
not forged;
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified;
morally admirable
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal varian
GORY
covered with blood; "a bloodstained shirt"; "a gory dagger"
accompanied by bloodshed; "this bitter and sanguinary war"
GRABLE
GRANT
be willing to concede; "I grant you this much"
Support
allow to have; "grant a privilege"
transfer by deed; "grant land"
give as judged due or on the basis of merit; "the referee awarded a free kick to the team"; "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff";"Funds are granted to qualified researchers"
give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
bestow, especially officially; "grant a degree"; "give a divorce"; "This bill grants us new rights"
the act of providing a subsidy
a right or privilege that has been granted
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business; "he got the beer concession at the ball park"
18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)
United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986)
Scot
GROUND
work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"
place or put on the ground
the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground"
confine or restrict to the ground; "After the accident, they grounded the plane and the pilot"
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); "the land had never been plowed"; "good agricultural soil"
hit or reach the ground
a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
bring to the ground; "the storm grounded the ship"
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface; "they dug into the earth outside the church"
use as a basis
GUITAR
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
HAIRS
a filamentous projection or process on an organism
cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal; "there is a hair in my soup"
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss; "he combed his hair"; "each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells"
filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; "peach fuzz"
a very small distance or space; "they escaped by a hair's-breadth"; "they lost the election by a whisker"
HALF
partially or to the extent of a half; "he was half hidden by the bushes"
one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity; "a half chicken"; "lasted a half hour"
(of siblings) related through one parent only; "a half brother"; "half sister"
partial; "gave me a half smile"; "he did only a half job"
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole; "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half"
HALL
United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914)
United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)
English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943)
a large entrance or reception room or area
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
a large building for meetings or entertainment
a large room for gatherings or entertainment; "lecture hall"; "pool hall"
a large building used by a college or university for teaching or research; "halls of learning"
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall"
the large room of a manor or castle
a large and imposing house
United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the t
HAMILTON
the capital of Bermuda
a port city in southeastern Ontario at the western end of Lake Ontario
United States statesman and leader of the Federalists; as the first Secretary of the Treasury he establish a federal bank; was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr (1755-1804)
United States toxicologist known for her work on industrial poisons (1869-1970)
English beauty who was the mistress of Admiral Nelson (1765-1815)
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
HAND
guide or conduct or usher somewhere; "hand the elderly lady into the taxi"
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos); "the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting"- Springfield (Mass.) Union
place into the hands or custody of;
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece; "the big hand counts the minutes"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"
ability; "he wanted to try his hand at singing"
one of two sides of an issue; "on the one hand..., but on the other hand..."
something written by hand; "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible"
a round of applause to signify approval; "give the little lady a great big hand"
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; "I didn't hold a good hand all
HAPPENATSEA
HEAD
(grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent
travel in front of; go in advance of others;
the educator who has executive authority for a school; "she sent unruly pupils to see the principal"
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about; "the heading seemed to have little to do with the text"
the pressure exerted by a fluid; "a head of steam"
the subject matter at issue;
form a head or come or grow to a head; "The wheat headed early this year"
a dense cluster of flowers or foliage; "a head of cauliflower";
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer; "the point of the arrow was due north"
be in the front of or on top of; "The list was headed by the name of the president"
the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head;
forward movement; "the ship made little headway
HEAVEN
the abode of God and the angels
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
HEMISPHERE
either half of the cerebrum
half of the terrestrial globe
half of a sphere
HERD
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra
a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things; "his brilliance raised him above the ruck"; "the children resembled a fairy herd"
move together, like a herd
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; "We herded the children into a spare classroom"
keep, move, or drive animals; "Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?"
HILL
form into a hill
structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind"
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
a local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia"
risque English comedian (1925-1992)
United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916)
HITLER
German Nazi dictator during World War II (1889-1945)
HOLDEM
HOLE
a depression hollowed out of solid matter
an unoccupied space
informal terms for a difficult situation; "he got into a terrible fix"; "he made a muddle of his marriage"
a fault; "he shot holes in my argument"
make holes in
hit the ball into the hole
an opening deliberately made in or through something
one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course; "he played 18 holes"
informal terms for the mouth
an opening into or through something
HOME
housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless"
an institution where people are cared for; "a home for the elderly"
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score; "he ruled that the runner failed to touch home"
inside the country; "the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior"; "the nation's internal politics"
a social unit living together; "he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household"; "I waited until the whole house was asleep"; "the teacher asked how many people made up his home"
the country or state or city where you live; "Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home"; "his home is New Jersey"
used of your own ground; "a home game"
HOOK
fasten with a hook
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
catch with a hook; "hook a fish"
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
hit with a hook; "His opponent hooked him badly"
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his hooking"
hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle; "She sat there crocheting all day"
a catch for locking a door
make off with belongings of others
anything that serves as an enticement
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hoo
HORN
one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn
a device on an automobile for making a warning noise
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves
stab or pierce with a horn or tusk; "the rhino horned the explorer"
an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound
a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather)
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
a device having the shape of a horn; "horns at the ends of a new moon"; "the hornof an anvil"; "the cleat had two horns"
a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning; <
HORSE
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
provide with a horse or horses
troops trained to fight on horseback;
HOUND
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"
pursue or chase relentlessly; "The hunters traced the deer into the woods"; "the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him"
HUMOUR
the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor"
the quality of being funny; "I fail to see the humor in it"
the liquid parts of the body
(Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state; "the humors are blood and phlegm and yellow and black bile"
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; "whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"; "he was in a bad humor"
put into a good mood
IEXPECT
INK
fill with ink; "ink a pen"
mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink; "he inked his finger"
dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods
append one's signature to; "They inked the contract"
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
sporting tattoos
IRS
the bureau of the Treasury Department responsible for tax collections
ISIMPORTANTTOUS
ISLAND
a zone or area resembling an island
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
JERRY
offensive term for a person of German descent
JEST
activity characterized by good humor
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
act in a funny or teasing way
tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
JIMMY
a short crowbar; "in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy"
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"
JOHN
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
the last of the four Gospels in the New Testament
a prostitute's customer
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation
youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216)
JONES
English phonetician (1881-1967)
one of the first great English architects and a theater designer (1573-1652)
American naval commander in the American Revolution (1747-1792)
United States golfer (1902-1971)
United States railroad engineer who died trying to stop his train from crashing into another train; a friend wrote a famous ballad describing the incident (1864-1900)
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
KEYNES
English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)
KING
(chess) the weakest but the most important piece
one of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king
a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward
a very wealthy or powerful businessman; "an oil baron"
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
a competitor who holds a preeminent position
United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968)
United States guitar player and singer of the blues (born in 1925)
United States woman tennis player (born in 1943)
preeminence in a particular category or group or field; "the lion is the king of beasts"
LABOUR
productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"
a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours"
strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis"
work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"
LABOURSLOST
LADY
a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"
a woman of the peerage in Britain
a polite name for any woman; "a nice lady at the library helped me"
LADYLAND
LAMB
young sheep
the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)
English essayist (1775-1834)
give birth to a lamb; "the ewe lambed"
LANDING
cause to come to the ground; "the pilot managed to land the airplane safely"
shoot at and force to come down; "the enemy landed several of our aircraft"
arrive on shore; "The ship landed in Pearl Harbor"
bring ashore; "The drug smugglers landed the heroin on the beach of the island"
deliver (a blow); "He landed several blows on his opponent's head"
the act of coming to land after a voyage
the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface); "the plane made a smooth landing"; "his landing on his feet was catlike"
structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
an intermediate platform in a staircase
bring into a different state; "this may land you in jail"
reach or come to rest; "The bird landed on the highest branch"; "The plane landed in Istanbul"
LANE
a narrow way or road
a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic
LANGUAGE
the mental faculty or power of vocal communication; "language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals"
the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings"
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols; "he taught foreign languages"; "the language introduced is standard throughout the text"; "the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written"
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline; "legal terminology"; "biological nomenclature"; "the language of sociology"
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language"
(language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded th
LARK
a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
play boisterously;
any carefree episode
any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing
LATTE
strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk
LEAR
the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
LIFT
take (root crops) out of the ground; "lift potatoes"
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means; "Food is airlifted into Bosnia"
the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity"
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity
take hold of something and move it to a different location; "lift the box onto the table"
move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows"
perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face
move upwards; "lift one's eyes"
remove from a surface; "the detective carefully lifted some fingerprints from the table"
LIKEAKIPPER
LINE
a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"
text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen; "the letter consisted of three short lines"; "there are six lines in every stanza"
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"
persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress; "`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line"; "he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it"; "that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk"
acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line"
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"
something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a wash
LINES
(often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms"
a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"
a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"
text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen; "the letter consisted of three short lines"; "there are six lines in every stanza"
persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress; "`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line"; "he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it"; "that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk"
the principal activity in your life that you
LIP
either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell
the top edge of a vessel or other container
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass"
(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
LIST
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi"
enumerate;
tilt to one side; "The balloon heeled over"; "the wind made the vessel heel"; "The ship listed to starboard"
cause to lean to the side; "Erosion listed the old tree"
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
include in a list; "Am I listed in your register?"
a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
An enclosed field for jousting.
Nominal roll
LITTLE
small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context); "a nice little job"; "bless your little heart"; "my dear little mother"; "a sweet little deal"; "I'm tired of your petty little schemes"; "filthy little tricks"; "what a nasty little situation"
a small amount or duration; "he accepted the little they gave him"
(informal) small and of little importance; "a fiddling sum of money"; "a footling gesture"; "our worries are lilliputian compared with those of countries that are at war"; "a little (or small) matter"; "a dispute over niggling details"; "limited to petty enterprises"; "piffling efforts"; "giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law, but it seems to be a picayune infraction"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a little dining room"; "a little house"; "a small car"; "a little (or small) group"
(of a voice) faint; "a little voice"; "a still small voi
LOCK
become rigid or immoveable; "The therapist noticed that the patient's knees tended to lock in this exercise"
place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape; "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"; "She locked her jewels in the safe"
fasten with a lock; "lock the bike to the fence"
keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
become engaged or intermeshed with one another; "They were locked in embrace"
hold in a locking position; "He locked his hands around her neck"
any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels
a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
hold fast (in a certain state); "He was locked in a laughing fit"
a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
LONGHORN
long-horned beef cattle formerly common in southwestern United States
LOTS
anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; "the luck of the draw"; "they drew lots for it"
administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle"
divide into lots, as of land, for example
an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot"
a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; "he bought a lot on the lake"
(Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock m
LOVE
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
get pleasure from; "I love cooking"
a score of zero in tennis or squash; "it was 40 love"
sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people; "his lovemaking disgusted her"; "he hadn't had any love in months"; "he has a very complicated love life"
have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?"
any object of warm affection or devotion; "the theater was her first love"; "he has a passion for cock fighting";
a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction; "their love left them indifferent to their surroundings"; "she was his first love"
have a great affection or liking for; "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love"
be
LOVEOF
MAIDEN
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
(cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage"
MAJEURE
MAJORITY
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; "the majority of his customers prefer it"; "the bulk of the work is finished"
(elections) more than half of the votes
the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs
MANAGEMENT
the act of managing something; "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?"
those in charge of running a business
MANTIS
predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
MARSH
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; "thousands of acres of marshland"; "the fens of eastern England"
New Zealand writer of detective stories (1899-1982)
United States painter (1898-1954)
Bog
MASTER
a person who has general authority over others
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?"
be or become completely proficient or skilled in; "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"
get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"
have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
key that secures entrance everywhere
presiding officer of a school
most important element;
an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters"
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
directs the work of others
someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
an officer who is lice
MATCHES
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag"
an exact duplicate; "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
a burning piece of wood or cardboard; "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
something that resembles or harmonizes with; "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
be equal or harmonize; "The two pieces match"
a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
a person who is of equal standing with
MATER
an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
MATTER
that which has mass and occupies space; "physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it"
have weight; have import, carry weight; "It does not matter much"
(used with negation) having consequence; "they were friends and it was no matter who won the games"
a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well"
a problem; "is anything the matter?"
some situation or event that is thought about;
written works (especially in books or magazines); "he always took some reading matter with him on the plane"
MILLION
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole); "there were millions of flies"
(in Roman numerals, M written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000,000 items or units
MINOR
lesser in scope or effect; "had minor differences"; "a minor disturbance"
a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
not of legal age; "minor children"
of a scale or mode; "the minor keys"; "in B flat minor"
of your secondary field of academic concentration or specialization
of lesser importance or stature or rank; "a minor poet"; "had a minor part in the play"; "a minor official"; "many of these hardy adventurers were minor noblemen"; "minor back roads"
of lesser seriousness or danger; "suffered only minor injuries"; "some minor flooding"; "a minor tropical disturbance"
warranting only temporal punishment; "venial sin"
of the younger of two boys with the same family name; "Jones minor"
limited in size or scope; "a small business"; "a newspaper with a modest circulation"; "small-scale plans"; "a pocket-size countr
MIRABILIS
four o'clocks
MONEY
wealth reckoned in terms of money; "all his money is in real estate"
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us"
the official currency issued by a government or national bank; "he changed his money into francs"
MORI
MOUSE
manipulate the mouse of a computer
to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball"
person who is quiet or timid
a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
MOUTHIS
NAPPING
not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard"
take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
NATION
the people who live in a nation or country;
a politically organized body of people under a single government;
a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes); "the Shawnee nation"
United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)
NEWS
the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins; "the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial"; "he is no longer news in the fashion world"
a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary; "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night"
information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome"
informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone; "it was news to me"
information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated"
NIGHTINGALE
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War (1820-1910)
NILE
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
NOSED
defeat by a narrow margin
rub noses
push or move with the nose
advance the forward part of with caution; "She nosed the car into the left lane"
catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"
having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office"
The rounded edge of a step or moulding
NOTE
a characteristic emotional quality; "it ended on a sour note"; "there was a note of gaiety in her manner"; "he detected a note of sarcasm"
a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment"
a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"
a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"
make mention of;
a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound;
make a written note of; "she noted everything the teacher said that morning"
a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling; "there was a note of uncertainty in his voice"
notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"
a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes"
observe with care or pay close a
NOTHING
in no respect; to no degree; "he looks nothing like his father"
zero
a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it"
NOUN
the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition
a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
NUISANCE
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
a bothersome annoying person; "that kid is a terrible pain"
Pests
NUMBER
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals;
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification;
the number is used in calling a particular telephone;
one of a series published periodically;
a symbol used to represent a number;
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
enumerate;
a concept of quantity involving zero and units;
give numbers to; "You should number the pages of the thesis"
NUMERAL
of or relating to or denoting numbers; "a numeral adjective"
a symbol used to represent a number;
OFLIES
OFONE
OFPISA
OFREADING
OFTHE
OFTHELOSTARK
OLIVER
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
OMEGA
the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet
ONABIT
ONESWEIGHT
ORAL
a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish"
using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"
an examination conducted by spoken communication
ORDER
a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today"
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events; "arrange my schedule"; "set up one's life"; "I put these memories with those of bygone times"
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; "we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation"
make a request for something; "Order me some flowers"; "order a work stoppage"
(usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy; "theologians still disagree over whether `bishop' should or should not be a separate Order"
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed"
established customary state
OTHER
very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; "a strange, other dimension...where his powers seemed to fail"- Lance Morrow
belonging to the distant past; "the early inhabitants of Europe"; "former generations"; "in other times"
recently past; "the other evening"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; "today isn't any other day"- the White Queen; "the construction of highways and other public works"; "he asked for other employment"; "any other person would tell the truth"; "his other books are still in storage"; "then we looked at the other house"; "hearing was good in his other ear"; "the other sex"; "she lived on the other side of the street from me"; "went in the other direction"
OUT
excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
(baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball; "you only get 3 outs per inning"
not worth considering as a possibility; "a picnic is out because of the weather"
not allowed to continue to bat or run; "he was tagged out at second on a close play"; "he fanned out"
out of power; especially having been unsuccessful in an election; "now the Democrats are out"
being out or having grown cold; "threw his extinct cigarette into the stream"; "the fire is out"
knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
away from home; "they went out last night"
be made known; be disclosed or revealed; "The truth will out"
outer or outlying; "the out islands"
from one's possession; "he gave out money to the poor"; "gave away the tickets"
reveal (something) about so
PANTHER
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
large American feline resembling a lion
a leopard in the black color phase
PARADISO
PARK
a lot where cars are parked
Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
place temporarily; "park the car in the yard"; "park the children with the in-laws"; "park your bag in this locker"
maneuver a vehicle into a parking space; "Park the car in front of the library"; "Can you park right here?"
a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games); "take me out to the ballpark"
a gear position that acts as a parking brake; "the put the car in park and got out"
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property; "there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park"
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area; "they went for a walk in the park"
PARKING
place temporarily; "park the car in the yard"; "park the children with the in-laws"; "park your bag in this locker"
maneuver a vehicle into a parking space; "Park the car in front of the library"; "Can you park right here?"
the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
space in which vehicles can be parked; "there is plenty of parking behind the store"
PARTY
an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day"
a group of people gathered together for pleasure; "she joined the party after dinner"
an organization to gain political power; "in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level"
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen"
a person involved in legal proceedings; "the party of the first part"
have or participate in a party; "The students were partying all night before the exam"
Celebrate
PAUL
(New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
United States feminist (1885-1977)
PEAS
plural of pea - green vegetable
PENDULUM
an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
PERSON
a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
a human body (usually including the clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person"
a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party; "stop talking about yourself in the third person"
PETER
obscene terms for penis
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
peter out
to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing:
The hot water always peters out in the middle of my shower.
to tire; exhaust
PIECE
a share of something; "a slice of the company's revenue"
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather"
a portable gun; "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster"
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; "he taught me to set up the men on the chess board"; "he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage"
a work of art of some artistic value; "this store sells only objets d'art"; "it is not known who created this piece"
a separate part of a whole; "an important piece of the evidence"
repair by adding pieces; "She pieced the china cup"
an item that is an instance of some type; "he designed a new piece of equipment"; "she bought a lovely piece of china";
eat intermittently; take small bites of; "He pieced at the sandwic
PLAY
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game; "He is playing his cards close to his chest"; "The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory"
perform music on (a musical instrument); "He plays the flute"; "Can you play on this old recorder?"
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly; "The spotlights played on the politicians"
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
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POKER
any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
POLO
a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
POST
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
mark with a stake; "stake out the path"
any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered; "your mail is on the table"; "is there any post for me?"; "she was opening her post"
affix in a public place or for public notice; "post a warning"
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station"
ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait
United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914)
transfer (entries) from one account book to another
United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960)
assign to a post; put into a pos
POWER
supply the force or power for the functioning of; "The gasoline powers the engines"
physical strength
possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
a very wealthy or powerful businessman; "an oil baron"
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil"
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
(of a government or government official) holding an
PRETTY
to a moderately sufficient extent or degree;
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing; "pretty girl"; "pretty song"; "pretty room"
(used ironically) unexpectedly bad; "a pretty mess"; "a pretty kettle of fish"
more attractive
PRIMEMINISTER
PROVOCATEUR
a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts
PUNCTURE
the act of puncturing or perforating
a small hole made by a sharp object
be pierced or punctured; "The tire punctured"
loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon"
reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; "puncture a tire"
make by piercing; "puncture a hole"
PUNISHMENT
the act of punishing
PUPPET
a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else
a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers
a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
PUSHER
a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes
someone who pushes
an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs
one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
QUESTION
the subject matter at issue;
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"
an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
Ask
pose a question
pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
uncertainty about the truth or fact
RAIL
fish with a handline over the rails of a boat; "They are railing for fresh fish"
lay with rails; "hundreds of miles were railed out here"
travel by rail or train; "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg"
convey (goods etc.) by rails; "fresh fruit are railed from Italy to Belgium"
separate with a railing; "rail off the crowds from the Presidential palace"
provide with rails; "The yard was railed"
enclose with rails; "rail in the old graves"
any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud
a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal)
short for railway; "he traveled by rail"; "he was concerned with rail safety"
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles ca
RANGERS
an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids
RATE
amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure; "the literacy rate"; "the retention rate"; "the dropout rate"
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected"
assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly"
the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
READER
one of a series of texts for students learning to read
a public lecturer at certain universities
someone who reads the lessons in a church service; someone ordained in a minor order of the Roman Catholic Church
someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections
a person who enjoys reading
a person who can read; a literate person
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication
READERS
a person who enjoys reading
a person who can read; a literate person
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication
one of a series of texts for students learning to read
a public lecturer at certain universities
someone who reads the lessons in a church service; someone ordained in a minor order of the Roman Catholic Church
someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections
RICHE
RINGER
(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
a person who is almost identical to another
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
RISING
become heartened or elated; "Her spirits rose when she heard the good news"
move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows"
move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great
come up, of celestial bodies; "The sun also rises"; "The sun uprising sees the dusk night fled..."; "Jupiter ascends"
increase in volume; "the dough rose slowly in the warm room"
newly come into prominence; "a rising young politician"
rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"
coming to maturity; "the rising generation"
come to the surface
sloping upward
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status; "a rising trend"; "a rising market"
come into existence; take on form or shape;
get up
ROADS
a partly sheltered anchorage
a way or means to achieve something; "the road to fame"
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
ROBBERY
larceny by threat of violence
plundering during riots or in wartime
ROBIN
large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
ROLL
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound; "The thunder rolled"; "rolling drums"
execute a roll, in tumbling; "The gymnasts rolled and jumped"
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)
show certain properties when being rolled; "The carpet rolls unevenly"; "dried-out tobacco rolls badly"
occur in soft rounded shapes; "The hills rolled past"
a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude
take the shape of a roll or cylinder; "the carpet rolled out"; "Yarn rolls well"
walking with a swaying gait
shape by rolling; "roll a cigarette"
the act of throwing dice
boil vigorously; "The liquid was s
ROLLS
a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.); "he shot his roll on a bob-tailed nag"
shape by rolling; "roll a cigarette"
boil vigorously; "The liquid was seething"; "The water rolled"
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/; "She rolls her r's"
flatten or spread with a roller; "roll out the paper"
the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)
arrange or or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool"; "She wrapped her arms around the child"
a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude
begin operating or running; "The cameras were rolling"; "The presses are already rolling"
walking with a swaying gait
move by turning over or rotatin
ROOMONLY
ROOSEVELT
26th President of the United States; hero of the Spanish-American War; Panama Canal was built during his administration; "Theodore Roosevelt said `Speak softly but carry a big stick'" (1858-1919)
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
wife of Franklin Roosevelt and a strong advocate of human rights (1884-1962)
ROSE
move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great
come up, of celestial bodies; "The sun also rises"; "The sun uprising sees the dusk night fled..."; "Jupiter ascends"
increase in volume; "the dough rose slowly in the warm room"
rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"
of something having a dusty purplish pink color; "the roseate glow of dawn"
come to the surface
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
a dusty pink color
come into existence; take on form or shape;
pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began
rise up; "The building rose before them"
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
get up and out of bed; "I get up at 7 A.M. every day"; "They rose early"; "He uprose at night"
return from the dead; "Christ is risen!"
SALMON
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
a pale pinkish orange color
flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae
a tributary of the Snake River in Idaho
of orange tinged with pink
SCALE
a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
size or measure according to a scale; "This model must be scaled down"
(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
measure with or as if with scales; "scale the gold"
a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
remove the scales from; "scale fish"
a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
relative magnitude; "they entertained on a grand scale"
climb up by means of a ladder
the ratio betwee
SCOTIA
A concave molding used especially in classical architecture.
SEASON
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate; "she tempered her criticism"
make fit; "This trip will season even the hardiest traveller"
one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions; "the regular sequence of the seasons"
lend flavor to; "Season the chicken breast after roasting it"
a recurrent time marked by major holidays; "it was the Christmas season"
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season"
SERIES
(mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions
a periodical that appears at scheduled times
a serialized set of programs; "a comedy series"; "the Masterworks concert series"
(sports) several contests played successively by the same teams; "the visiting team swept the series"
similar things placed in order or happening one after another; "they were investigating a series of bank robberies"
a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection; "the Post Office issued a series commemorating famous American entertainers"; "his coin collection included the complete series of Indian-head pennies"
(electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other; "the voltage divider consisted of a series of fixed resistors"
SERVICE
a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant; "that restaurant has excellent service"
periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena"
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game"
work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services"
(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
employment in or work for a
SESAME
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
SHED
shed at an early stage of development; "most amphibians have caducous gills"; "the caducous calyx of a poppy"
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"
an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table"
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities; "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed His grace on Thee"
SHOP
do one's shopping; "She goes shopping every Friday"
shop around; not necessarily buying; "I don't need help, I'm just browsing"
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity); "I built a birdhouse in shop"
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod"
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
give away information about somebody; "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
SHOW
give evidence of, as of records; "The diary shows his distress that evening"
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents"
give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"
provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"
finish third or better in a horse or dog race; "he bet $2 on number six to show"
show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting"
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums; "The usher showed us to our seats"
make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please"
be or become visible or noticeable; "His good upbringing really show
SHOWERS
spray or sprinkle with; "The guests showered rice on the couple"
expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns; "He was showered with praise"
washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle; "he took a shower after the game"
rain abundantly; "Meteors showered down over half of Australia"
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; "they installed a shower in the bathroom"
a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower; "a little shower of rose petals"; "a sudden cascade of sparks"
a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person; "her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting"
someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
a brief period of precipitation; "the game was interrupted by a brief shower"
take a shower; wash one's body in the shower; "You should shower after vigorous exerc
SICKNESS
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
the state that precedes vomiting
defectiveness or unsoundness; "drugs have become a sickness they cannot cure"; "a great sickness of his judgment"
SIGNALLING
be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"
sig·nal (sgnl)
n.
1.
a. An indicator, such as a gesture or colored light, that serves as a means of communication. See Synonyms at gesture.
b. A message communicated by such means.
2. Something that incites action: The peace treaty was the signal
SILVER
a light shade of grey
coins made of silver
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
having the white lustrous sheen of silver; "a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap"; "repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen"
turn silver; "The man's hair silvered very attractively"
of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver; "silvery hair"
make silver in color; "Her worries had silvered her hair"
made from or largely consisting of silver; "silver bracelets"
coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam; "silver the necklace"
silverware eating utensils
a troph
SLANG
use slang or vulgar language
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions"
abuse with coarse language
fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"
SMITH
someone who works at something specified
Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)
English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631)
religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844)
United States blues singer (1894-1937)
United States suffragist who refused to pay taxes until she could vote (1792-1886)
United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986)
United States sculptor (1906-1965)
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable)
SOMEONEON
SOMETHINGS
SONG
the act of singing;
the characteristic sound produced by a bird; "a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age"
a short musical composition with words; "a successful musical must have at least three good songs"
a distinctive or characteristic sound; "the song of bullets was in the air"; "the song of the wind"; "the wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead"
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
a very small sum; "he bought it for a song"
SOUP
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
an unfortunate situation; "we're in the soup now"
any composition having a consistency suggestive of soup
dope (a racehorse)
SPECTACLES
optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight); "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape"
SPIRIT
infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
the intended meaning of a communication
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
the vital principle or animating force within living things
the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
SPREAD
distribute over a surface in a layer; "spread cheese on a piece of bread"
cover by spreading something over; "spread the bread with cheese"
move outward; "The soldiers fanned out"
strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
distributed or spread over a considerable extent; "has ties with many widely dispersed friends"; "eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe"
spread across or over; "A big oil spot spread across the water"
fully extended in width; "outspread wings"; "with arms spread wide"
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out; "a table spread with food"
decorative cover for a bed
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
a conspicuous disparity or differ
SPRING
move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape"
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
a point at which water issues forth
a natural flow of ground water
the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year"
develop suddenly; "The tire sprang a leak"
produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"
spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but the
SQUASH
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable
any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
to flatten
SQUIRREL
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
the fur of a squirrel
STAGE
plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"
perform (a play), especially on a stage; "we are going to stage `Othello'"
a section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise"
a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; "he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box"
a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination
a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns; "we went out of town together by stage about ten or twelve miles"
the theater as a profession (usually `the stage'); "an early movie simply showed a long kiss by two actors of the contemporary stage"
any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something; "All the world's a stage"--Shakespeare; "it set the stage for pea
STALL
cause an airplane to go into a stall
small individual study area in a library
experience a stall in flight, of airplanes
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
put into, or keep in, a stall; "Stall the horse"
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
postpone doing what one should be doing; "He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days"
seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater
a malfunction in the flight of an aircraft in which there is a sudden loss of lift that results in a downward plunge; "the plane went into a stall and I couldn't control it"
deliberately delay an event or action; "she doesn't want to write the report, so she is stalling"
come to a stop; "The car stalled in the driveway"
a tactic used to mislead or delay
cause an engine to stop; "The inexperienced driver kept stalling the car"
STAR
feature as the star; "The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man"
a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
indicating the most important performer or role; "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance"
the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub
a star-shaped character * used in printing
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night
mark with an asterisk; "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"
a performer who receives prominent billing
be the star in a performance
an actor who plays a principal role
STATION
assign to a station
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station"
the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station"
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
proper or designated social situation; "he overstepped his place"; "the responsibilities of a man in his station"; "married above her station"
A regular stop on a railway line
STEP
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the bottom step"
put down or press the foot, place the foot; "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake"
a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner; "step over to the blackboard"
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface; "the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window"
move with one's feet in a specific manner; "step lively"
a musical interval of two semitones
furnish with steps; "The architect wants to step the terrace"
the sound of a step of someone walking; "he heard footsteps on the porch"
treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
the distance covered by a step; "he step
STEPS
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation; "She stepped into a life of luxury"; "he won't step into his father's footsteps"
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps"
measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards"
a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance; "he taught them the waltz step"
place (a ship's mast) in its step
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the bottom step"
shift or move by taking a step; "step back"
the course along which a person has walked or is walking in; "I followed in his steps"; "he retraced his steps"; "his steps turned toward home"
STICK
put, fix, force, or implant; "lodge a bullet in the table"; "stick your thumb in the crack"
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something; "stick the corner of the sheet under the mattress"
threat of a penalty; "the policy so far is all stick and no carrot"
fasten with or as with pins or nails; "stick the photo onto the corkboard"
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
fasten with an adhesive material like glue; "stick the poster onto the wall"
an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface; "stick some feathers in the turkey before you serve it"
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood; "cinnamon sticks"; "a stick of dynamite"
stay put (in a certain place); "We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati"; "Stay pu
STIFFUPPERLIP
STOCKINGS
the activity of supplying a stock of something; "he supervised the stocking of the stream with trout"
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
STRAUSS
Austrian composer of waltzes (1804-1849)
Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the `waltz king' (1825-1899)
German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
STRIKE
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball; "he finished with three strikes in the tenth frame"
make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target; "The Germans struck Poland on Sept. 1, 1939"; "We must strike the enemy's oil fields"; "in the fifth inning, the Giants struck, sending three runners home to win the game 5 to 2"
attain; "The horse finally struck a pace"
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective; "the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn"
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely; "We were hit by really bad weather"; "He was stricken with cancer when he was still a teenager"; "The earthquake struck at midnight"
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly; "Light fell on her face"; "The sun shone on the fields"; "The light struck the golden necklace"; "A strange sound struck my ears"
a group's refusal to work in protest aga
STRIPES
a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave"
a kind or category; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal"
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait"
a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
mark with stripes
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
SUGAR
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
informal terms for money
an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
sweeten with sugar; "sugar your tea"
SUGDEN
SUIT
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship"
be agreeable or acceptable; "This time suits me"
(slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit; "all the suits care about is the bottom line"
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy;
a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color; "they buried him in his best suit"
accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not suit a young woman!"
playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color; "a flush is five cards in the same suit"; "in bridge you must follow suit"; "what suit is trumps?"
be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status o
SUPPLEMENT
add to the very end; "He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language"
add as a supplement to what seems insufficient; "supplement your diet"
serve as a supplement to; "Vitamins supplemented his meager diet"
a supplementary component that improves capability
a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
SURGERY
a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"
a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations; "great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic"
a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted; "he read the warning in the doctor's surgery"
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures; "he is professor of surgery at the Harvard Medical School"
SWEETCHARIOT
SYMPATHY
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; "his sympathies were always with the underdog"; "I knew I could count on his understanding"
sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other; "the two of them were in close sympathy"
SYMPHONY
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony"
SYNDROME
a complex of concurrent things; "every word has a syndrome of meanings"
a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
TABLES
arrange or enter in tabular form
hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs; "it was a sturdy table"
food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns; "see table 1"
a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game; "he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks"
flat tableland with steep edges; "the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water"
TALK
discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of'); "his poetry contains much talk about love and anger"
idle gossip or rumor; "there has been talk about you lately"
a speech that is open to the public; "he attended a lecture on telecommunications"
deliver a lecture or talk; "She will talk at Rutgers next week"; "Did you ever lecture at Harvard?"
divulge confidential information or secrets; "Be careful--his secretary talks"
express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"
reveal information; "If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"; "The former employee spilled all the details"
exchange thoughts; talk with; "We often talk business"; "Actions talk louder than words"
use language; "the baby talks already"; "the prisoner won't speak"; "they speak a strange dialect"
the act of giving a talk to an audience; "I attended an interesting tal
TATE
United States poet and critic (1899-1979)
TECHNIQUE
skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves proficiency"
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
procedure
TERM
name formally or designate with a term
(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial; "the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree"
a word or expression used for some particular thing; "he learned many medical terms"
one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition; "the major term of a syllogism must occur twice"
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous"
a limited period of time; "a prison term"; "he left school before the end of term"
the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent; "a healthy baby born at full term"
THEBELT
THEDAY
THEGUARD
THEHATCHES
THEJONESES
THEMERRIER
THEORY
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
a belief that can guide behavior; "the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory"
THEPARK
THESUNSHINES
THEWIND
THINGS
any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence; "the thing I like about her is ..."
a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well"
a special abstraction; "a thing of the spirit"; "things of the heart"
a special objective; "the thing is to stay in bounds"
a statement regarded as an object; "to say the same thing in other terms"; "how can you say such a thing?"
an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the..."
a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion; "he has a thing about seafood"; "she has a thing about him"
a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing); "she packed her things and left"
a separate and self-contained entity
an action; "how could you do such a thing?"
an artifact; "how does th
THOUGHTS
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual; "19th century thought"; "Darwinian thought"
TIMES
the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed; "the multiplication of four by three gives twelve"; "four times three equals twelve"
a person's experience on a particular occasion; "he had a time holding back the tears"; "they had a good time together"
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present; "it was a sign of the times"
an instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip"
an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities); "he waited a long time"; "the time of year for planting"; "he was a great actor in his time"
adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time; "The good
TOBEHOLD
TODD
fictional character in a play by George Pitt; a barber who murdered his customers
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
TOP
a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance;
situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf"
a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips;
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container);
finish up or conclude;
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin;
be the culminating event;
platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
cut the top off;
the greatest possible intensity;
the upper part of anything;
be ahead of others; be the first;
TOWER
appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower; "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite"
TRANSPORTER
a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)
a crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships
a long truck for carrying motor vehicles
TRAP
to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
hold or catch as if in a trap; "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles"
a hazard on a golf course
place in a confining or embarrassing position; "He was trapped in a difficult situation"
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
a light two-wheeled carriage
a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
informal terms for the mouth
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion"
TREE
English actor and theatrical producer noted for his lavish productions of Shakespeare (1853-1917)
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
a figure that branches from a single root; "genealogical tree"
stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree
chase an animal up a tree; "the hunters treed the bear with dogs and killed it"; "her dog likes to tree squirrels"
plant with trees; "this lot should be treed so that the house will be shaded in summer"
force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
TRENCH
dig a trench or trenches; "The National Guardsmen were sent out to trench"
cut a trench in, as for drainage; "ditch the land to drain it"; "trench the fields"
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
set, plant, or bury in a trench; "trench the fallen soldiers"; "trench the vegetables"
any long ditch cut in the ground
cut or carve deeply into; "letters trenched into the stone"
a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor
fortify by surrounding with trenches; "He trenched his military camp"
impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"
TRUCK
convey (goods etc.) by truck; "truck fresh vegetables across the mountains"
a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
TURKEY
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"
flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 1923
a person who does something thoughtless or annoying; "some joker is blocking the driveway"
TURN
go sour or spoil; "The milk has soured"; "The wine worked"; "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"
get by buying and selling; "the company turned a good profit after a year"
a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to; "She called on her Representative to help her"; "She turned to her relatives for help"
accomplish by rotating; "turn a somersault"; "turn cartwheels"
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
direct at someone; "She turned a smile on me"; "They turned their flashlights on the car"
undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"
a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work"
alter the functioning or setting of; "turn the
TURPIN
English highwayman (1706-1739)
TWISTERS
small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
A game of physical skill played on a large plastic mat.
VERSACE
Italian fashion designer (1946-1997)
VERSE
familiarize through thorough study or experience; "She versed herself in Roman archeology"
compose verses or put into verse; "He versified the ancient saga"
a piece of poetry
a line of metrical text
literature in metrical form
WARD
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care; "they put her in a 4-bed ward"
a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)
English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)
WARM
in a warm manner; "warmly dressed"; "warm-clad skiers"
of a seeker; near to the object sought; "you're getting warm"; "hot on the trail"
uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble; "made things warm for the bookies"
characterized by liveliness or excitement or disagreement; "a warm debate"
make warm or warmer; "The blanket will warm you"
characterized by strong enthusiasm; "ardent revolutionaries"; "warm support"
get warm or warmer; "The soup warmed slowly on the stove"
easily aroused or excited; "a quick temper"; "a warm temper"
freshly made or left; "a warm trail"; "the scent is warm"
having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat; "a warm body"; "a warm room"; "a warm climate"; "a warm c
WELL
an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well');
an abundant source; "she was a well of information"
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well"
indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us"
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated"
favorably; with appro
WHATSTHEBIGIDEA
WHISKERS
a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
furnish with whiskers; "a whiskered jersey"
a very small distance or space; "they escaped by a hair's-breadth"; "they lost the election by a whisker"
WHITE
being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light; "as white as fresh snow"; "a bride's white dress"
United States educator who in 1865 (with Ezra Cornell) founded Cornell University and served as its first president (1832-1918)
anemic looking from illness or emotion; "a face turned ashen"; "the invalid's blanched cheeks"; "tried to speak with bloodless lips"; "a face livid with shock"; "lips...livid with the hue of death"- Mary W. Shelley; "lips white with terror"; "a face white with rage"
United States writer noted for his humorous essays (1899-1985)
(of hair) having lost its color; "the white hairs of old age"
United States architect (1853-1906)
(of coffee) having cream or milk added
United States political journalist (1915-1986)
(of a surface) not written or printed on; "blank pages"; "fill in the blank spaces"; "a clean page"; "
WILL
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
determine by choice; "This action was willed and intended"
decree or ordain; "God wills our existence"
leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate"
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith
a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way"
WILLIAMS
United States playwright (1911-1983)
English clergyman and colonist who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism; he founded Providence in 1636 and obtained a royal charter for Rhode Island in 1663 (1603-1683)
United States baseball player noted as a hitter (1918-2002)
United States poet (1883-1963)
English philosopher credited with reviving the field of moral philosophy (1929-2003)
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
WILLOW
a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
WINDOW
a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
(computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served; "he stuck his head in the window"
a pane of glass in a window; "the ball shattered the window"
an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees"
the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something; "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves"; "they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded"
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually i
WINS
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
attain success or reach a desired goal; "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"
a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win"
something won (especially money)
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
WITHATROWEL
WORK
prepare for crops; "Work the soil"; "cultivate the land"
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence; "the political candidate worked the crowds"
move in an agitated manner; "His fingers worked with tension"
proceed along a path; "work one's way through the crowd"; "make one's way into the forest"
give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"
provoke or excite; "The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy"
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion; "The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times"
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity; "work your way through every problem or task"; "She was working on her second martini when the guests arrived"; "Start from the bottom and work towards the top"
go sour or spoil; "The
WORTHTWO
WRONGNOTE
YARDARM
either end of the yard of a square-rigged ship
YELLOW
turn yellow; "The pages of the book began to yellow"
easily frightened
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
cowardly or treacherous; "the little yellow stain of treason"-M.W.Straight; "too yellow to stand and fight"
fungal or viral disease of plants, characterised by discolouration and stunting
changed to a yellowish color by age; "yellowed parchment"
typical of tabloids; "sensational journalistic reportage of the scandal"; "yellow press"
YOUMARRYME
YOUREYE
ZONE
(anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
separate or apportion into sections; "partition a room off"
regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
ZURICH
the largest city in Switzerland; located in the northern part of the country; "Zurich is the center of the German-speaking part of Switzerland"