11 3 noun
n
noun
• device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
Example sentence • The conference room was equipped with state-of-the-art microphones .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species
Example sentence • Male moths use pheromones to attract female moths.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire
Example sentence • The firestones glowed brightly, illuminating the cavern.
11 3 noun
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noun
• a bone containing edible marrow; used especially in flavoring soup
Example sentence • He gnawed on the marrowbones to extract the flavorful marrow.
8 2 noun
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• any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes
Example sentence • The presence of quinones in the soil can affect plant growth.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
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• of any of various dull tannish or grey colors
verb
• kill by throwing stones at
Example sentence • She collected colorful stones from the beach.
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10 3 noun
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• a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
Example sentence • The orchestra required two barbitones to complete the bass section.
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Example sentence • The process of molting is controlled by ecdysones .
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Example sentence • She carefully placed the eyestones on the soil to create a pattern.
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Example sentence • The cave was adorned with beautiful flowstones that shimmered in the dim light.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit
Example sentence • I bought a basket of freestones from the local farmers market.
12 2 noun
n
noun
• a stone that forms a hearth
Example sentence • She placed the pots on the hearthstones to cook dinner.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids
Example sentence • DNA wraps around histones to form structures called nucleosomes.
8 2 noun
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noun
• any of various water-soluble compounds that form by hydrolysis in the digestion of proteins to amino acids
Example sentence • The addition of peptones to the medium enhanced the production of enzymes by the bacterial culture.
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Example sentence • Native Americans often carved pipestones into ceremonial pipes.
9 2 noun
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Example sentence • Horses with ringbones may show lameness in their front limbs.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument
Example sentence • The interval between C and D is two semitones .
9 2 noun
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noun
• the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
Example sentence • He broke both of his shinbones in a skiing accident.
11 3 noun
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noun
• the lowest brass wind instrument
Example sentence • The marching band at the football game played their sousaphones loudly.
10 2 noun
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noun
• the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
Example sentence • Her thighbones ached after running the marathon.
9 2 noun
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Example sentence • She carefully arranged the topstones on the wall to create a beautiful pattern.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• An interval of three whole tones.
Example sentence • Many jazz and blues musicians use tritones to create tension and dissonance in their music.
10 2 noun
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noun
• any of various hard colored rocks (especially rocks consisting of chert or basalt)
Example sentence • The wall was built using a combination of bricks and whinstones .
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Example sentence • In some languages, ideophones function as their own word class.
12 4 noun
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Example sentence • Scientists study mesocyclones to better understand severe weather patterns.
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Example sentence • Low levels of pregnenolones can lead to hormonal imbalances.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed sulfinpyrazones to manage my arthritis.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Example sentence • I always wear headphones when I go jogging.
5 1 verb, noun
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noun
• (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Example sentence • She fell and broke her arm bones .
5 1 noun
n
noun
• United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
10 2 noun
n
noun
• two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
Example sentence • The skull and crossbones is a popular symbol of danger.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• the quality of a person's voice
verb
• utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
Example sentence • The artist used various tones of blue to create a calming effect in the painting.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• any cone-shaped artifact
Example sentence • I bought a couple of cones of ice cream from the truck.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
verb
• make a monotonous low dull sound
Example sentence • The military uses drones for surveillance purposes.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
Example sentence • I love collecting gemstones from all over the world.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
Example sentence • The headstones in the cemetery were weathered and covered in moss.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
Example sentence • She used two megaphones to amplify her voice during the protest.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
verb
• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Example sentence • He has a collection of vintage phones .
6 1 noun
n
noun
• small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle
Example sentence • I love eating scones for breakfast.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
verb
• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
verb
• regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
Example sentence • There are time zones all over the world.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (linguistics) any of various acoustically different forms of the same phoneme
Example sentence • In English, the /p/ and /pÊ°/ sounds are allophones of the phoneme /p/.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• small quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino
Example sentence • I love eating cherrystones with garlic butter.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
Example sentence • The old town square is paved with cobblestones .
12 3 noun
n
noun
• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Example sentence • A strong work ethic and dedication are the cornerstones of success.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
Example sentence • The garden pathway was paved with flagstones .
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts
Example sentence • Surgical removal is often necessary to treat large gallstones .
10 2
noun
• liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
Example sentence • John purchased two gladstones to pack all his belongings for the move.
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