3 1 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n adverb
• in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
Example sentence • I can't talk right now .
3 1 adverb adv noun
• The means by which something is accomplished.
conjunction
• The manner or way that.
interjection
• A greeting, used in representations of Native American speech.
Example sentence • I don't know how to solve this problem.
4 1 verb v noun
• the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
verb
• be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
3 1 noun n noun
• female of domestic cattle:
verb
• subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
Example sentence • The cow grazed in the field.
6 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• to travel behind, go after, come after
Example sentence • I always try to be a good follow and listen to others.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
verb
• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example sentence • He put on a great show for the audience.
8 3 noun n adverb
• the next day, the day after, following the present day
Example sentence • I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow .
2 1 noun n interjection
• An expression of one's own physical pain.
Example sentence • I accidentally stepped on a rusty nail and shouted 'ow !'
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal terms for a meal
Example sentence • I'm craving some Chinese chow mein for dinner tonight.
6 2 noun n noun
• a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
verb
• rest on or as if on a pillow
Example sentence • I need a new pillow for my bed.
3 1 verb, adverb v, adv verb
• place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
Example sentence • She sows seeds in her garden every spring.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
Example sentence • They exchanged vows in a beautiful beach ceremony.
5 2 verb v verb
• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Example sentence • My parents allowed me to go to the party.
6 3 adverb adv adverb
• used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
Example sentence • I don't really understand how it works, but I'll do it anyhow .
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • My fellow classmates and I organized a charity event.
4 1 verb v verb
• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
Example sentence • Plants need sunlight to grow .
3 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
noun
• British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
adverb
• in a low position; near the ground
verb
• make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Example sentence • He spoke in a low voice, barely audible.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective
• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
adverb
• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
adjective satellite
• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
verb
• lose velocity; move more slowly
Example sentence • He walked at a slow pace.
4 1 noun n noun
• English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980)
Example sentence • The snow began to fall softly in the early morning.
7 2 adverb adv adverb
• in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
Example sentence • She somehow found a way to fit all her clothes into one suitcase.
5 1 verb v noun
• the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Example sentence • She throw the ball to her friend.
3 1 noun
• a joke that seems extremely funny
Example sentence • I can't believe how fast he ran, wow !
6 2 adjective adj noun
• yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
adjective satellite
• of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
Example sentence • She wore a yellow dress to the party.
6 2 verb v noun
• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
verb
• shout loudly and without restraint
Example sentence • He bellowed his frustration at the top of his lungs.
4 1 noun n noun
• the part of the face above the eyes
Example sentence • She furrowed her brow in concentration.
6 2 verb v noun
• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
verb
• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Example sentence • He will never kowtow to anyone, no matter how powerful they may be.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • He has a mellow personality and is always calm.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
verb
• to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
Example sentence • The farmer used a plow to till the soil.
3 1 noun n noun
• a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
Example sentence • He landed a powerful pow right on his opponent's jaw.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (informal) a quick private conference
verb
• hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting
Example sentence • We gathered around the fire for a powwow to discuss our plans.
8 2 noun n noun
• a subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event
Example sentence • The circus had an exciting sideshow featuring fire-eaters and sword swallowers.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a puddle where animals go to wallow
verb
• devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
Example sentence • The pig enjoys a good wallow in the mud.
3 1 noun n
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4 2 noun n noun
• an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian)
Example sentence • I said ciao to my friends as they left.
3 2 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• an adherent of any branch of Taoism
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Example sentence • He shot an arrow at the target.
5 2 adverb adv adverb
• in or to a place that is lower
Example sentence • The temperature outside is below freezing.
6 2 verb v Example sentence • Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• front part of a vessel or aircraft
verb
• bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
Example sentence • He tied a ribbon into a bow .
4 1 noun n noun
• black birds having a raucous call
verb
• dwell on with satisfaction
Example sentence • I saw a crow sitting on a tree branch.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
verb
• push one's way with the elbows
Example sentence • She accidentally bumped her elbow on the door frame.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
verb
• move or progress freely as if in a stream
Example sentence • The river had a swift and dangerous flow .
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an alert and refreshed state
verb
• emit a steady even light without flames
Example sentence • The moon cast a gentle glow over the landscape.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
noun
• a cavity or space in something
adjective satellite
• as if echoing in a hollow space
verb
• remove the inner part or the core of
Example sentence • The old tree had a hollow trunk.
11 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar
Example sentence • I roasted marshmallows over the campfire.
6 2 adjective adj noun
• a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
adjective satellite
• limited in extent or scope
verb
• make or become more narrow or restricted
Example sentence • The road was too narrow for two cars to pass.
7 2 noun n noun
• an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful rainbow after the rain.
3 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • There are ten people sitting in the front row of the theater.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
noun
• a stretch of shallow water
adjective satellite
• lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious
Example sentence • The pond is very shallow , so be careful when you walk through it.
6 2 noun n noun
• an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
Example sentence • He couldn't hide his sorrow after hearing the tragic news.
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