7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (formal) a person who announces important news
Example sentence • The heralds proclaimed the arrival of the king.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
adjective satellite
• coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
Example sentence • I divided the cake into thirds .
8 2 noun
n
noun
• English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
verb
• provide with a scaffold for support
Example sentence • The construction workers erected scaffolds around the building.
6 1 noun
n
noun
• (used in the plural) the stage of a theater
Example sentence • We nailed the boards together to build a bookshelf.
8 2 adverb
adv
adverb
• at or to or toward the front; forward
Example sentence • He stepped forwards to speak to the crowd.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
Example sentence • The comedians entertained the crowd with their ribalds .
7 2 adverb
adv
adjective
• Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
adverb
• In the direction of something (indicated by context).
Example sentence • He walked towards the exit.
5 1 noun
n
noun
• warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
verb
• watch and study birds in their natural habitat
Example sentence • I love watching birds fly in the sky.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
verb
• bestow honor or rewards upon
Example sentence • Working hard will bring you many rewards .
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Example sentence • The museum displayed a collection of ancient swords .
10 3 adverb
adv
adverb
• happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Example sentence • I picked up groceries and then afterwards went to the post office.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
Example sentence • The dancewear store had a wide selection of leotards .
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
Example sentence • The sideboards in the living room contained a variety of books and decorative items.
10 2 adverb
adv
adjective
• Towards the earth; earthward.
adverb
• Towards the earth; earthward.
Example sentence • They gazed earthwards as the rocket descended.
10 2 adverb, adjective
adv, adj
adverb
• in a northern direction
Example sentence • The northwards wind was extremely cold.
11 3 verb, adverb
v, adv
Example sentence • They all raised their hands heavenwards and prayed for peace.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a grant made by a law court
verb
• give, especially as an honor or reward
Example sentence • He received several awards for his outstanding performance in the competition.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• someone who is morally reprehensible
verb
• subject to laughter or ridicule
Example sentence • He was surrounded by a gang of blackguards .
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a very boastful and talkative person
Example sentence • The blowhards at the party monopolized the conversation with their outrageous stories.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a wide street or thoroughfare
Example sentence • The streets in Paris are famous for their wide boulevards .
7 2 noun
n
noun
• an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect
Example sentence • The teacher scolded the dotards in class for not paying attention.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• A yard in front; front yard
Example sentence • The foreyards of the ship were damaged during the storm.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
Example sentence • The halyards were used to raise the sails on the ship.
10 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • Football players wear noseguards to protect their faces and noses from injury.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
Example sentence • The protesters held placards with various slogans.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (golf) a record of scores (as in golf)
Example sentence • They used scorecards to keep track of the players' performances.
14 3 adverb
adv
noun
• the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
adverb
• in a southeastward direction
Example sentence • They traveled southeastwards through the forests.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an aromatic ointment used in antiquity
Example sentence • The spikenards in my garden are blooming beautifully.
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