7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• convulsive gasp made while weeping
Example sentence • Her loud sobbing echoed through the empty house.
7 2 verb v verb
• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
Example sentence • He was caught robbing a bank last night.
9 2 adjective adj noun
• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
adjective satellite
• pounding or beating strongly or violently
Example sentence • I woke up with a throbbing headache.
7 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The hobbing machine is used for gear cutting.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc
Example sentence • The lobbing of grenades during the war caused widespread destruction.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a man who serves as a sailor
7 2 verb v verb
• To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire.
noun
• Buying and selling stocks or goods for profit; mercenary trading.
adjective
• That does odd jobs; that works on occasional jobs as available.
Example sentence • He is jobbing as a waiter to pay for his college tuition.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a disorderly crowd of people
verb
• press tightly together or cram
Example sentence • The company implemented a zero-tolerance policy for mobbing in the workplace.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
Example sentence • He was fobbing off his responsibilities onto his co-workers.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
verb
• wash with a swab or a mop
Example sentence • The swobbing of the deck was a necessary part of the ship maintenance.
9 3 verb
• retire from military service
Example sentence • The soldiers were relieved and excited to be demobbing and going back home.
12 3 noun n
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Example sentence • He was involved in stockjobbing and insider trading.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Example sentence • The building is made of brick and has several floors.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Example sentence • The helping hand reached out to the injured bird.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
7 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
7 2 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
9 3 adverb adv adjective satellite
• (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
Example sentence • The students were divided into groups according to their abilities.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • He's a great being who always helps others.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
8 2 verb, noun v, n adjective satellite
• coming down freely under the influence of gravity
Example sentence • The dropping of the book startled me.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • I am looking for my car keys.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
Example sentence • The popping sound of fireworks filled the air.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Example sentence • I felt a slight rubbing on my shoulder.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • The stabbing shocked the entire neighborhood.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
Example sentence • I made a brief stopping at the store to pick up some snacks.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a mechanical device for gripping an object
verb
• take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Example sentence • She made a quick grabbing for the falling book.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Example sentence • She placed a bid at the live bidding event.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The boarding process was delayed due to bad weather.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
adjective satellite
• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Example sentence • Selective breeding has led to the development of various dog breeds.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Example sentence • The audience erupted in clapping at the end of the performance.
10 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example sentence • The disturbing news unsettled the whole community.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
Example sentence • The faucet was leaking and there was a constant dripping .
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
Example sentence • The illegal dumping of hazardous waste is a serious environmental issue.
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