6 1 verb, noun
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noun
• the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something
verb
• ring as in announcing death
Example sentence • The knells of the church bells echoed through the quiet village.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting
Example sentence • I lifted the heavy barbells at the gym.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• sometimes placed in genus Scilla
Example sentence • The forest was carpeted with bluebells in spring.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• a bell that is held in the hand
Example sentence • She held a set of handbells and played a beautiful melody.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• To sell or obtain commitments to buy in advance of a formal offer to sell.
Example sentence • The company presells its products to generate excitement and anticipation among customers.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• sell (something) again after having bought it
Example sentence • He resells vintage clothing online.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • She retells the story of her childhood every time we meet.
7 2
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8 2 verb
v
Example sentence • She observed how the ocean upswells at certain times of the year.
5 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The dells of Wisconsin attract many tourists every year.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
Example sentence • He oversells his product by exaggerating its benefits.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations
Example sentence • Many outdoor lights have photocells that turn them on at dusk and off at dawn.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
Example sentence • She dispels all doubts with her confident demeanor.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• force to leave or move out
Example sentence • The school expels students who consistently break the rules.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
Example sentence • His love for her impels him to do anything for her.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• cause to move forward with force
Example sentence • He propels himself forward by pushing off with his legs.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• cause to move back by force or influence
Example sentence • The strong smell of garlic repels mosquitoes.
8 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The gabelles were reduced in order to stimulate the economy.
9 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • She adorned her necklace with sparkling spinelles .
8 2
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5 1 noun
n
noun
• a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example sentence • I heard the bells ringing in the distance.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• an entertainer who has a sensational effect
Example sentence • The spy revealed a series of bombshells that shocked the intelligence community.
8 2 adverb, noun
adv, n
noun
• small individual study area in a library
Example sentence • The library has several carrells where students can study in peace.
5 1 noun
n
Example sentence • The human body is composed of trillions of cells .
10 2 noun
n
Example sentence • I found a beautiful seashell amongst the clamshells on the beach.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located
Example sentence • She hung cowbells from the door to alert her of any visitors.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• the exterior covering of a bird's egg
Example sentence • She carefully walked on eggshells to avoid waking up her sleeping baby.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building
Example sentence • He measured the fabric in ells to determine the amount needed for the dress.
5 1 verb
v
noun
• the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
adjective satellite
• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
verb
• cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
Example sentence • He fells trees for a living.
5 1
noun
• (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
Example sentence • What the hells is that noise?
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