8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • She observed the noddling of the children during story time.
8 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
verb
• walk unsteadily, with short steps
Example sentence • The waddling penguin looked adorable as it made its way across the ice.
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.
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.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • He was holding a juicy codling in his hand.
5 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective
• in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
noun
• the time when something ends
Example sentence • She is a dying old woman in need of medical attention.
10 4 verb, noun v, n verb
• To change the appearance, layout, or furnishings of.
noun
• An instance of modification or redecorating.
Example sentence • The remodeling of the kitchen took several weeks.
6 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • I received a paying job offer after months of searching.
9 3 verb, adverb v, adv Example sentence • I was wondering if you could help me with my homework.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
Example sentence • The sound of the wind whistling through the trees was so soothing.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
Example sentence • The handling of hazardous materials requires special training.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The village worshipped the godling as their protector.
9 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• pretentious or silly talk or writing
verb
• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Example sentence • I couldn't stand the twaddling during the staff meeting.
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.
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, 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
6 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I enjoy buying new clothes.
7 2 noun n noun
• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River
Example sentence • He always refers to his wife as darling .
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
Example sentence • The ordering of the books on the shelf made it easy to find the one I was looking for.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• keeping a secret or furtive watch
Example sentence • Government officials were accused of spying on their own citizens.
8 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• reading carefully with intent to remember
Example sentence • I need to set aside time for studying every day.
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• travelling about without any clear destination
Example sentence • Her mind was filled with dreams and wanderings of far-off lands.
9 3 noun n noun
• An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
verb
• Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
adjective
• Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
adverb
• (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
pronoun
• An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
Example sentence • I need something to eat.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
Example sentence • The little girl had a dangling earring that sparkled in the sunlight.
10 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• a noncommittal or equivocal position
verb
• sit or stand astride of
Example sentence • The straddling mountains provided a stunning view of the valley below.
9 3 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• tolerating without protest
Example sentence • She is accepting the award on behalf of her team.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the particular occupation for which you are trained
Example sentence • I found my true calling in life when I became a teacher.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Example sentence • I love the feeling of cuddling with my partner on a cold winter night.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
Example sentence • She was dawdling along the corridor, causing a traffic jam behind her.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj adjective
• becoming lower or less in degree or value
adjective satellite
• decreasing in amount or degree
Example sentence • The falling leaves created a colorful carpet on the ground.
7 2 noun n noun
• the experiencing of affective and emotional states
Example sentence • I have a strange feeling in my stomach.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• (informal) small and of little importance
Example sentence • She was engaged in fiddling with her phone instead of paying attention to the lecture.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an event that causes someone to die
Example sentence • He was charged with killing his neighbor's dog.
8 2 noun n noun
• material for starting a fire
Example sentence • She used dry leaves and twigs as kindling to start the campfire.
11 4 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Example sentence • The selling of goods and services is the main source of income for many businesses.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
adjective satellite
• (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
Example sentence • The starting point of the race is at the park.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• disclosing unintentionally something concealed
Example sentence • Her telling tone indicated that she was not happy with the situation.
10 3 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
adjective satellite
• making a low continuous indistinct sound
Example sentence • She spoke in a whispering voice, barely audible.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• disposed or inclined toward
noun
• the act of making a choice
adjective satellite
• not brought about by coercion or force
Example sentence • He is always willing to help others.
8 2 verb v verb
• treat with excessive indulgence
Example sentence • Parents should avoid coddling their children too much, as it hinders their independence.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• having branches or flower heads that bend downward
Example sentence • She sat in the corner, silently nodding her head.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• singing by changing back and forth between the chest voice and a falsetto
Example sentence • The yodeling was so powerful that it echoed through the valley.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the performance of a part or role in a drama
adjective satellite
• serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Example sentence • She studied acting at a prestigious drama school.
6 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n noun
• the verbal act of requesting
Example sentence • I received a lot of asking about my trip to Europe.
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