Anagrams of: PHOLADIDAE

• A small landing place for helicopters, denoted by a large "H".

• of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes

• (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes

• apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun

• any of various small plant-sucking insects

• A priestly apron, or breastplate, described in the Bible in Exodus 28: vi - xxx, which only the chief priest of ancient Israel was allowed to wear.

• a specific instance of feeling hopeful

• United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

• the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

• one of the three Christian virtues

• expect and wish

• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

• intend with some possibility of fulfilment

• the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet

• the beginning of a series or sequence

• first in order of importance

• early testing stage of a software or hardware product

• small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

• a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel

• an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board

• a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat

• propel with a paddle

• play in or as if in water, as of small children

• swim like a dog in shallow water

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

• give a spanking to; subject to a spanking

• stir with a paddle