# shortdefs

word: monk
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society"}]


word: stone
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc. —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece of rock"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of rock used for a particular purpose"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw stones at (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kill (someone) by throwing stones"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the hard, large seed of (a fruit) : pit"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"totally or completely —sometimes used in combination"}]


word: elf
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small creature in stories usually with pointed ears and magical powers"}]


word: giant
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large : much larger or more powerful than normal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a legendary creature usually thought of as being an extremely large and powerful person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that is very large, powerful, or successful"}]


word: side
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something —often used with on or to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an outer surface or part of something —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the surfaces of an object that is not the front, back, top, or bottom—often + of"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or located on the side of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or done in addition to the main or most important thing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"in addition to the main meal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover the outside walls of (a building) with long pieces of material (called siding)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unpleasantly proud attitude or way of behaving"}]


word: against
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in opposition to (someone or something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in competition with (someone or something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"—used to indicate the person or thing that is affected or harmed by something"}]


word: such
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something is great in degree, quality, or number"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something has a quality that results in something specified"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of the kind specified"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"that kind or type of person or thing"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"something previously stated or specified"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to make a description more forceful"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to the degree that is specified or understood"}]


word: reply
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say, write, or do something as an answer or response"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something said, written, or done as an answer or response"}]


word: realize
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand or become aware of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to become real—usually used as (be) realized"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to achieve (something, such as a goal, dream, etc.)"}]


word: master
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who has control or power over others: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone (especially a man) who has a servant or slave"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone (especially a man) who owns a pet (such as a dog)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"highly skilled"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"largest or most important"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe an original version from which other copies can be made"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to succeed in controlling (something, such as an emotion)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to learn (something) completely : to get the knowledge and skill that allows you to do, use, or understand (something) very well"}]


word: ground
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the surface of the earth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the soil that is on or under the surface of the earth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide a basis or reason for (something)—usually used as (be) grounded —often + in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause a ship or boat to hit the ground below the water so that it cannot move"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (an aircraft or a pilot) from flying"}]


word: indeed
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without any question—used to stress the truth of a statement —often used after very"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used when making a statement that adds to or strengthens a previous statement"}]


word: creature
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an animal of any type"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an imaginary or very strange kind of animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person usually of a specified type"}]


word: dactyl
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a metrical foot consisting of one long and two short syllables or of one stressed and two unstressed syllables (as in tenderly)"}]


word: human
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or affecting people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"typical of people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having good or bad qualities that people usually have"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person—usually plural"}]


word: fight
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat —often + against"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be involved in (a battle, struggle, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to argue in an angry way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a violent physical struggle between opponents"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an argument or quarrel"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a boxing match"}]


word: fear
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger : a feeling of being afraid"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of respect and wonder for something very powerful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be afraid of (something or someone) —sometimes followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to expect or worry about (something bad or unpleasant)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be afraid and worried"}]


word: nod
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your head up and down as a way of answering \"yes\" or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your head up and down as a signal to someone or as a way of saying hello or goodbye to someone —often + to —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to slightly move your head in a specified direction"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a movement of your head up and down especially as a way of answering \"yes\" or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval : an act of nodding"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something done to show that someone or something has been chosen, approved, etc."}]


word: low
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not rising or extending upward a great distance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extending or reaching upward less than other things of the same kind"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not located far above the ground or another surface"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at or to a low place or level"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in or to a low or poor condition"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at a low rate"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low point or level"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gear that is used for slow speeds in a vehicle —called also (US) low gear"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of low atmospheric pressure"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the low sound of a cow : moo"}]


word: magic
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a power that allows people (such as witches and wizards) to do impossible things by saying special words or performing special actions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"tricks that seem to be impossible and that are done by a performer to entertain people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"special power, influence, or skill"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the power to make impossible things happen : having supernatural power"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving the skill of doing tricks that seem to be impossible"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"capable of producing good results very easily"}]


word: voice
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sounds that you make with your mouth and throat when you are speaking, singing, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to speak"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to sing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to express (something) in words"}]


word: wide
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extending a great distance from one side to the other : not narrow"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"measured from side to side : having a specified width"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"opened as far as possible"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at a great distance : far"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to the side of something by a large distance —usually + of"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to the fullest extent : as fully as possible : completely"}]


word: smile
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an expression on your face that makes the corners of your mouth turn up and that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a smile : to make the corners of your mouth turn up in an expression that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc. —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show or express (something, such as approval, encouragement, etc.) by a smile"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) with a smile"}]


word: consider
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (something that is important in understanding something or in making a decision or judgment)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (a person or a person's feelings) before you do something in order to avoid making someone upset, angry, etc."}]


word: shoulder
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of your body where your arm is connected —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of an animal's body where a front leg is connected"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cut of meat from the shoulder of an animal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deal with or accept (something) as your responsibility or duty"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push (something) with your shoulder"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move forward by pushing through something with the shoulders"}]


word: hit
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something, such as a ball) to move by hitting it forcefully with a bat, racket, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something or someone) in a forceful or violent way after moving at a high speed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of hitting someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe being hit by something (such as a bullet, bomb, punch, etc.)—usually used with take —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is very successful —often used before another noun"}]


word: along
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in a line matching the length or direction of (something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"at a point on (something)"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a forward direction —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone or something is brought or taken with you when you go somewhere —often + with"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at or to an advanced point"}]


word: step
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound of a foot making a step : footstep"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance covered in one step; also : a short distance"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in a specified direction by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place : to move somewhere by walking"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your foot down—usually + in or on"}]


word: deep
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"going far inward from the outside or the front edge of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"located far inside something—usually + in or within —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"far into or below the surface of something —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"far into or inside something"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at a specified measurement downward, inward, or backward"}]


word: bear
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of a group of large and heavy animals that have thick hair and sharp claws and that can stand on two legs like a person —sometimes used figuratively to describe a large man"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who expects the price of stocks to go down and who sells them to avoid losing money"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is difficult to do or deal with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to accept or endure (something) —usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, could, and couldn't (US)—+ for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be worthy of (something) : to deserve or allow (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to assume or accept (something, such as cost or responsibility)"}]


word: alone
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"without anyone or anything else : not involving or including anyone or anything else : separate from other people or things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"without people that you know or that usually are with you"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling unhappy because of being separated from other people"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without help from anyone or anything else"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without another—used for emphasis"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without including or needing anything more"}]


word: cry
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shout or say something loudly —often + for —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the loud sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud sound that someone makes to express pain, hunger, sadness, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is said loudly : a shout or call —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud sound made by an animal or bird"}]


word: bow
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bend forward at the neck or waist as a formal way of greeting someone or showing respect —often + to"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn (your head) down so that you are looking toward the ground"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop trying to fight or resist something : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing—usually + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of bending forward at the neck or waist in order to greet someone or show respect : the act of bowing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of a boat or ship"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a knot that is made by tying a ribbon or string into two or more loops and that is used for tying shoelaces or for decoration"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a weapon used for shooting arrows that is made of a long, thin piece of wood which is bent with its ends connected by a tight, strong string"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tool that is used for playing a violin or similar musical instrument and that is made of a thin stick of wood with its ends connected by stretched pieces of hair or fiber"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use a bow to play (a violin or similar musical instrument)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bend or curve"}]


word: dead
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"no longer alive or living : no longer having life"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able to feel or move"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very tired"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"people who have died —usually used with the"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being dead—usually used in the phrases rise from the dead or come back from the dead or return from the dead to mean to become alive again after dying"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time in the middle of the night or winter"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"completely or totally"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a sudden and complete way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"directly or exactly"}]


word: sight
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sense through which a person or animal becomes aware of light, color, etc., by using the eyes : the ability to see"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of seeing someone or something —often + of —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a position in which someone or something can be seen —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see (something or someone that is being looked for or that is rarely seen or difficult to see)"}]


word: hardly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"barely scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"almost not at all"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"almost not"}]


word: edge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the line or part where an object or area begins or ends"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a blade that cuts"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sharpness of a blade"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an edge to (something) —usually used as (be) edged"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be on the edge of (something) —usually used as (be) edged"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move slowly or with small movements in a specified direction"}]


word: force
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"physical strength, power, or effect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"power or violence used on a person or thing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"strength or power that is not physical"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) do something that he or she does not want to do"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make it necessary for (someone) to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) necessary"}]


word: remark
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that someone says or writes to express an opinion or idea : comment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of noticing or making a comment about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short speech or a part of a speech"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a statement about someone or something : to make a remark —+ on or upon"}]


word: arrow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a weapon that is made to be shot from a bow and that is usually a stick with a point at one end and feathers at the other end"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark (such as →) that is shaped like an arrow and that is used to show direction"}]


word: forest
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area —often used before another noun —often used figuratively"}]


word: surprise
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unexpected event, piece of information, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unexpected gift, party, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the feeling caused by something that is unexpected or unusual"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel surprised"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find, attack, or meet (someone or something) unexpectedly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not expected : causing a feeling of surprise"}]


word: monster
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strange or horrible imaginary creature"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is extremely or unusually large"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a powerful person or thing that cannot be controlled and that causes many problems"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very popular and successful"}]


word: weapon
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a skill, idea, or tool) that is used to win a contest or achieve something"}]


word: spirit
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the inner quality or nature of a person"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry (someone or something) away secretly"}]


word: rush
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or do something very quickly or in a way that shows you are in a hurry"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause or force (someone) to do something too quickly —often + into"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do something too quickly and often with little thought, attention, or care —often + into"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick, strong, or fast movement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick and forceful movement of air, water, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which someone is doing something very quickly or hurrying"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall plant similar to grass that grows in wet areas and that is used to make baskets and other things when dried"}]


word: sense
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the five natural powers (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) through which you receive information about the world around you —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a physical feeling : something that your body experiences—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular feeling : an emotion that you are aware of —usually + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand or be aware of (something) without being told about it or having evidence that it is true —often + that, what, when, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to detect the presence or occurrence of (something) —often + that, when, whether, etc."}]


word: spot
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small area of a surface that is different from other areas —often + on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount of a substance that is on something —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small mark or lump on your skin, on the surface of a plant, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (an opponent) a specified advantage at the beginning of a race, game, etc., in order to make a competition more even"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lend (someone) a small amount of money"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to goods or shares that are paid for and delivered immediately instead of at a future time"}]


word: power
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability or right to control people or things —often + over"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"political control of a country or area"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or organization that has a lot of control and influence over other people or organizations"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to supply (something) with power—usually used as (be) powered"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with great speed or force —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to electrical power"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"operated by using electricity rather than a person's strength"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having great strength or power"}]


word: roll
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn over one or more times"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move smoothly on wheels"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long piece of cloth, paper, film, tape, etc., that is rolled to form the shape of a tube or ring"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a paper tube that holds candies, coins, etc., inside"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small loaf of bread for one person to eat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sound that is produced by a series of quick hits on a drum"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a deep, continuous sound"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of rolling something"}]


word: breath
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the air that you take into your lungs and send out from your lungs when you breathe : air that is inhaled and exhaled in breathing —sometimes used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to breathe freely"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of air that you take into your lungs"}]


word: thick
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a large distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thin"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a specified distance from one surface to the opposite surface : having a specified thickness"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having parts that are close together"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that makes thick pieces, layers, etc."},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in great numbers"}]


word: shake
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or have parts of your body move in short, quick movements and in a way that you are not able to control"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to free yourself from (someone or something) : to get away from or get rid of (someone or something) —sometimes + off"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short, quick movement back and forth or up and down"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a condition in which parts of your body move in a way that you are not able to control"}]


word: least
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"smallest in amount or degree"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in or to the smallest degree"}]


word: ahead
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in or toward the front"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or toward the place where someone is going"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in, into, or for the future"}]


word: straight
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having curves, bends, or angles"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"vertical or level"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"following one after the other in order : following each other without interruption"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a straight or direct way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in or into a vertical position"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without any delay : directly or immediately"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"heterosexual—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a straight part of a racecourse : straightaway—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hand of playing cards in poker that contains five cards in sequence (such as a five, a six, a seven, an eight, and a nine)"}]


word: strength
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being physically strong"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to resist being moved or broken by a force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality that allows someone to deal with problems in a determined and effective way"}]


word: enemy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who hates another : someone who attacks or tries to harm another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that harms or threatens someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people (such as a nation) against whom another group is fighting a war—usually singular"}]


word: companion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone you are with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is meant to be used with something else—often + to"}]


word: attack
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to act violently against (someone or something) : to try to hurt, injure, or destroy (something or someone) —often used as (be) attacked"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh and severe way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin to work on or deal with (something, such as a problem) in a determined and eager way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a violent, harmful, or destructive act against someone or something —often + on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"harmful or destructive action against something by a disease, insect, chemical, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attempt by a military force to defeat an enemy : a military offensive"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"designed for or used in a military attack"}]


word: folk
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"people in general"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to talk to a group of people in a friendly and informal way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a certain kind of people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the common people of a country or region"}]


word: dwarf
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a creature that looks like a small man and that often lives underground and has magical powers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is much smaller than most people because of a medical condition"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) look very small or unimportant when compared with something else—usually used as (be) dwarfed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"smaller than normal size"}]


word: clear
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easily understood"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"free from doubt or confusion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become clear: such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a clear manner—used in the phrase loud and clear"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"all the way : completely or entirely"}]


word: image
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a picture that is produced by a camera, artist, mirror, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mental picture : the thought of how something looks or might look"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the idea that people have about someone or something"}]


word: finally
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at the end of a period of time : after a long time"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to describe the last action or event in a series of actions or events"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to introduce a final statement or series of statements"}]


word: battle
entries:
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word: heart
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your veins and arteries —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of your chest"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the heart thought of as the place where emotions are felt"}]


word: lift
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (something or someone) to a higher position : raise"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to rise up from the ground or some other surface"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (someone or something) to a higher condition or position"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of raising or lifting something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a free ride in a vehicle"}]


word: mind
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe the way a person thinks or the intelligence of a person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used in phrases that describe someone as mentally ill or crazy —usually used informally in an exaggerated way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be bothered by (something) : to object to or dislike (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to care about or worry about (something or someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to make a polite request"}]


word: bit
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece of something —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of something (such as a book, play, etc.)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a brief comic performance or joke"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a tool (such as a drill) that is used for cutting, drilling, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of metal that is put in the mouth of a horse and that is part of the device (called a bridle) that is used to control the horse"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a single unit of computer information that is represented as either 1 or 0"}]


word: drop
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very small amount of liquid that falls in a rounded shape —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount of a drink—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount of something (such as a quality)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to let (something) fall"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lie down or fall down suddenly"}]


word: valley
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of low land between hills or mountains"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low period, point, or level"}]


word: grab
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take or get (something) in a quick and informal way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get the attention or interest of (someone or something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick attempt to take or get something—usually singular—often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of taking something in a forceful or illegal way"}]


word: wonder
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is surprising or hard to believe"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to ask a question or make a polite request"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel surprise or amazement —often + at"}]


word: whisper
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak very softly or quietly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce a quiet sound"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very soft and quiet way of speaking"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soft and quiet sound"}]


word: heavy
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having great weight : difficult to lift or move"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"large in size and weight"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a particular weight"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a heavy way : heavily"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bad person in a movie or play : villain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that is serious, important, or powerful : heavyweight"}]


word: among
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in or through (a group of people or things)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in the presence of (a group of people)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"—used to talk about the opinions, feelings, etc., of a group of people"}]


word: beyond
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"on or to the farther part or side"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or until a later time"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in addition"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"on or to the farther part or side of (something) : at a greater distance than (something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"outside the limits or range of (something) : more than (something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"—used to say that something cannot be changed, understood, etc."}]


word: push
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go forward while using your hands, arms etc., to forcefully move people or things that are blocking you —often + through"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force or try to force or persuade (someone) to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of pushing something or someone—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large, organized military attack—usually singular —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong, continuous effort to get or achieve something—usually singular —often + for —often followed by to + verb"}]


word: doubt
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be uncertain about (something) : to believe that (something) may not be true or is unlikely"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have no confidence in (someone or something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something —often + about —often + about"}]


word: tear
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something) into parts by pulling it, cutting it, etc. : to rip, split, or open (something) quickly or violently"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole or opening) in a piece of clothing, a piece of paper, etc., usually by cutting it on something sharp"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole, a path) in a violent or forceful way —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hole or opening in something (such as a piece of paper or cloth) that is made by cutting it or tearing it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a drop of liquid that comes from your eyes especially when you cry : teardrop"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill with tears —often + up"}]


word: dozen
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of 12 people or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"large numbers of people or things —often + of"}]


word: trail
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pull (something) behind you especially on the ground"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be pulled behind someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk or move slowly as you follow behind (someone or something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a path through a forest, field, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the marks, signs, smells, etc., that are left behind by someone or something and that can often be followed —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a route that someone follows to go somewhere or achieve something"}]


word: surely
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a confident way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without a doubt : certainly"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used in negative statements to show surprise that something could be true"}]


word: staff
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who work for an organization or business"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of military officers who help a commanding officer but who do not take part in active fighting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long stick that you carry in your hand for support while walking"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to supply (an organization or business) with workers —often used as (be) staffed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to work for (an organization or business) as a member of a staff —often used as (be) staffed"}]


word: beside
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"by the side of (someone or something) : next to (someone or something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in comparison with (something)"}]


word: pain
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the physical feeling caused by disease, injury, or something that hurts the body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"mental or emotional suffering : sadness caused by some emotional or mental problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that causes trouble or makes you feel annoyed or angry —often used in phrases like pain in the neck or (impolite) pain in the ass"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel emotional pain : to make (someone) upset, sad, worried, etc."}]


word: scream
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to suddenly cry out in a loud and high voice because of pain, surprise, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a loud and high voice because you are angry, afraid, etc. —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a very loud, high sound"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud and high cry or sound —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that is very funny"}]


word: strike
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to hit something in a forceful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) with your hand, a weapon, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time when workers stop work in order to force an employer to agree to their demands"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military attack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of hitting something with force"}]


word: scramble
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or climb over something quickly especially while also using your hands"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or act quickly to do, find, or get something often before someone else does"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prepare (eggs) by mixing the white and yellow parts together and then stirring the mixture in a hot pan"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of scrambling: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of moving or climbing over something quickly especially while also using your hands"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of moving or acting quickly to do, find, or get something"}]


word: wind
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a natural movement of air outside"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that has force or influence"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to breathe normally"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to follow a series of curves and turns"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to wrap (something, such as a string) around something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn a knob, handle, etc., on something (such as a clock) several times so that it can work —often + up"}]


word: simply
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"nothing more than : only, merely, or just"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without any question—used to stress the simple truth of a description or statement"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is clear and understandable"}]


word: slip
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to slide out of the proper position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lose your balance especially on a slippery surface —often + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move easily across or over something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece of paper"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of paper that has a specified use or purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a young, thin person or animal—+ of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"thin, wet clay that is used in pottery"}]


word: expression
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a word or phrase"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings"}]


word: hop
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move by a quick jump or series of jumps"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to jump over (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or go quickly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short, quick jump"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the bounce of a ball"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a social event with dancing"}]


word: pause
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a temporary stop : a period of time in which something is stopped before it is started again"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a control that you use when you want to stop a recorded song, movie, etc., for a short time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sign that is placed over or under a musical note, rest, etc., to show that it should be held longer than usual"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop doing something for a short time before doing it again"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a recorded song, movie, etc.) to stop for a short time by pushing a button on a device"}]


word: glance
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at someone or something very quickly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit something and bounce off at an angle—usually + off"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick look"}]


word: ship
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large boat used for traveling long distances over the sea"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large airplane or spacecraft"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (something) to a customer"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (a new product) to stores so that it can be bought by customers"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (someone) to a place that is usually far away"}]


word: wound
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an injury that is caused when a knife, bullet, etc., cuts or breaks the skin"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of sadness, anger, etc., that is caused by something bad that has happened to you"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to injure (someone or something) by cutting or breaking the skin"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel emotional pain"}]


word: spin
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to seem to be moving around in a way that makes you feel dizzy or sick"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to draw out and twist fibers of cotton, wool, silk, etc., into yarn or thread"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of turning around and around : an act of spinning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a rapid turning motion given to a ball by someone who throws or hits it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a certain way of describing or talking about something that is meant to influence other people's opinion of it"}]


word: recognize
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to accept or be aware that (something) is true or exists"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to accept and approve of (something) as having legal or official authority"}]


word: easily
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in an easy manner : without difficulty"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"by a great extent or degree : by far"}]


word: branch
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a local office or shop of a company or organization"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a major part of a government—often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to divide into smaller parts : to separate into branches"}]


word: movement
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of moving from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of moving your body or a part of your body"}]


word: charge
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an amount of electricity to (something) : to put electricity into a battery so that a machine or device will run"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give a job or responsibility to (a person or group) : to make (a person or group) responsible for something—usually used as (be) charged—usually + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to formally accuse (someone) of a crime—usually + with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of electricity"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of an explosive material (such as dynamite) that is used in a single blast"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the responsibility of managing or watching over something"}]


word: blade
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the flat sharp part of a weapon or tool that is used for cutting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the flat spinning parts that are used on some machines to push air or water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the wide flat part of an oar or paddle"}]


word: blood
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to say that a person's ancestors were of a particular kind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"members of a team, company, or organization—usually used in the phrases new blood or young blood"}]


word: cover
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it —used in recipes and instructions"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be spread over or on top of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be over much or all of the surface of (something) —usually used as (be) covered"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is put around or on top of another thing especially to protect, hide, or close it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a blanket or sheet on a bed—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the outer part of a book or magazine"}]


word: brush
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tool with many stiff hairs, fibers, etc., that is used for cleaning, smoothing, or painting something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of cleaning or smoothing something with a brush"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick, light movement"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to clean or smooth (something) with a brush"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) on or onto something with a brush"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove (something) with a brush or with a quick movement of your hand, fingers, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which you briefly experience or almost experience something bad, dangerous, exciting, etc.—+ with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"wood from small branches on a tree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"small bushes or trees"}]


word: forward
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"toward the front : to or toward what is ahead or in front"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"toward the future"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or toward a more advanced state or condition"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"near or belonging to the front part of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"moving or directed ahead or toward the front"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"moving toward the future or toward a more advanced state or condition"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (something you have received, such as a letter) to someone else"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (something that has arrived, such as a letter) to another place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to help (something) make progress or continue to a more advanced state"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a player who plays near the opponent's goal"}]


word: finger
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the five long parts of the hand that are used for holding things; especially : one of the four that are not the thumb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is long and thin and looks like a finger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a glove into which a finger is placed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) with your fingers"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to identify (someone) as the person who has committed a crime"}]


word: powerful
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the ability to control or influence people or things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a strong effect on someone or something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or producing a lot of physical strength or force"}]


word: lip
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the edge of a cut or hole"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the edge of a container especially where it is slightly spread out"}]


word: except
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"not including (someone or something) : other than (something or someone)"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used to introduce a statement that indicates the only person or thing that is not included in or referred to by a previous statement"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used to introduce a statement that explains the reason why something is not possible, will not happen, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave out (someone or something) : to not include (someone or something)"}]


word: physical
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to the body of a person instead of the mind"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"existing in a form that you can touch or see"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving or related to sex"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a medical examination to see if a person's body is healthy —called also physical examination"}]


word: hide
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) in a place where it cannot be seen or found"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (something) from being seen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go to or stay at a place where you cannot be seen or found —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the skin of a usually large animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to talk about protecting or saving yourself or someone else from harm"}]


word: knee
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the joint that bends at the middle of your leg"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the upper part of your leg when you are sitting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part that covers the knee on a pair of pants"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (a person) with your knee"}]


word: rest
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time in which you relax, sleep, or do nothing after you have been active or doing work —usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which there is no motion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an object that is designed to support or hold something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop doing work or an activity : to spend time relaxing, sleeping, or doing nothing after you have been active or doing work"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give rest to (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop using (something) so that it can become strong again"}]


word: shift
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change or to cause (something) to change to a different opinion, belief, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or to cause (something) to go from one person or thing to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a change in position or direction —often + in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a change in how something is done or how people think about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who work together during a scheduled period of time"}]


word: truly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in an honest manner : sincerely"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in truth : actually or really"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without question or doubt—used to make a statement more definite or forceful"}]


word: hematite
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a reddish-brown to black mineral consisting of ferric oxide, constituting an important iron ore, and occurring in crystals or as earthy red ocher"}]


word: blow
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with speed or force"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (air or something carried by air) to move"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be moved or affected in a specified way by the wind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong wind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of blowing something (such as your nose)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard hit using a part of the body or an object"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is done to fight for or against something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden event that causes trouble, damage, sorrow, etc."}]


word: memory
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power or process of remembering what has been learned"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is remembered"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the things learned and kept in the mind"}]


word: shadow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of darkness created when a source of light is blocked"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very small amount of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (something) with a shadow—usually used as (be) shadowed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to follow and watch (someone) especially in a secret way : trail"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to follow and watch (someone who is doing a job) in order to learn how to do the job yourself"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe the members of the main opposition party in British politics who would be given important positions in the government if their party won a national election"}]


word: likely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to indicate the chance that something will happen"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without much doubt : probably"}]


word: perfectly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in every way : completely—used for emphasis"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without errors, mistakes, or flaws : in a perfect way"}]


word: slope
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"ground that slants downward or upward : ground that slopes"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land on a mountain that is used for skiing —often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an upward or downward slant"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not be level : to have a downward or upward slant"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not be straight : to lean or slant to the left or right"}]


word: guard
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which someone is carefully looking for possible danger, threats, problems, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person whose job or duty is to watch and protect someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people (such as soldiers) who protect a person or place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to watch (someone) in order to prevent escape"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to protect (someone or something) from danger or attack"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be careful about not telling or talking about (something, such as a secret)"}]


word: leap
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to jump from a surface"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to jump over (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move quickly —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long or high jump"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance that a person or animal jumps"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a great and sudden change, increase, or improvement"}]


word: tip
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn or move something so that it is not straight or level : to cause something to lean or slant : tilt"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to move or fall from a place, container, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of touching your hat or cap or lifting it off your head as a way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone : the act of tipping your hat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where rubbish is left : dump"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very messy place : dump"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the end of something that is usually long and thin"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit or push (a moving ball or hockey puck) lightly so that it changes direction"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of lightly pushing or hitting a moving ball or hockey puck to make it change direction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give useful or secret information to (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that someone or something is likely to succeed, win, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of advice or useful information"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of secret information given by a person who has special knowledge about something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an extra amount of money to someone who performs a service for you : to give a tip to (someone)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an extra amount of money that you give to someone (such as a waitress or waiter) who performs a service for you"}]


word: immediately
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with no person or thing in between"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without any delay"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"immediately after : as soon as"}]


word: truth
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the real facts about something : the things that are true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement or idea that is true or accepted as true—usually plural"}]


word: chest
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a container (such as a box or case) for holding things or moving them from place to place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach —often used before another noun"}]


word: army
entries:
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word: gaze
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long and steady look —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: simple
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not hard to understand or do"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having few parts : not complex or fancy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not special or unusual : ordinary"}]


word: direction
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the course or path on which something is moving or pointing —often used after in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement that tells a person what to do and how to do it : an order or instruction"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"instructions that tell you how to go to a place"}]


word: path
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a track that is specially made for people to walk or ride on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area in front of someone or something that is moving"}]


word: single
entries:
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word: notice
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"information that tells you or warns you about something that is going to happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement telling someone that an agreement, job, etc., will end soon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"attention that people give to someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become aware of (something or someone) by seeing, hearing, etc."}]


word: sudden
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected"}]


word: captain
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an officer of high rank in some branches of the military"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an officer of high rank in a police or fire department"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be the captain of (something): such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be in charge of (a ship or airplane)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lead (a team)"}]


word: clearly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a clear manner : in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is certain : without doubt : obviously"}]


word: burn
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give off heat, light, and gases"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to contain a fire"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be on fire : to have or produce a flame"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an injury caused by fire, heat, acid, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a burned area : a mark on the surface of something caused by a flame or fire"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a painful red mark on the skin caused by rubbing against something"}]


word: cross
entries:
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word: score
entries:
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word: corner
entries:
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word: none
entries:
[{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"not any of a group of people or things : no amount or part of something"}]


word: duty
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is done as part of a job"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you must do because it is morally right or because the law requires it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"active military service"}]


word: angle
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the difference between the direction of two lines or surfaces that come together : the space or shape formed when two lines or surfaces meet each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe a surface that is not level"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe something that leans or goes to the side rather than straight up or directly forward"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn, move, or point something so that it is not straight or flat"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to present (something, such as a news story) in a particular way or from a particular point of view —often used as (be) angled"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fish with a hook and line"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to get what you want in a clever or indirect way —usually + for"}]


word: spear
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a weapon that has a long straight handle and a sharp point"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a new part of a plant that is thin and pointed : a shoot or sprout of a plant"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push a spear or other pointed object into (something)"}]


word: care
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"effort made to do something correctly, safely, or without causing damage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that are done to keep someone healthy, safe, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that are done to keep something in good condition"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel interest in something : to be interested in or concerned about something —often + about"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel affection for someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to want to do something or to be something"}]


word: enter
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or come into (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin to be in (an organization, school, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to be in an organization, school, etc."}]


word: kick
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) with your foot"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your leg or legs in the air or in water especially in a strong or forceful way —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to score (a goal) by kicking a ball"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of hitting someone or something with your foot : a sudden forceful movement with your foot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of hitting a ball with your foot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden forceful movement—usually singular"}]


word: measure
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount or degree of something —usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a cup or a ruler) that is used to measure things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a unit used in measuring something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find out the size, length, or amount of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find out the size of (someone) for clothing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to judge the importance, value, or extent of (something) —often + against"}]


word: cave
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground"}]


word: approach
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or become near or nearer to something or someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or become near or nearer in time to something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get close to (an amount or level)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of dealing with something : a way of doing or thinking about something —often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of moving or becoming near or nearer to someone or something : the act of approaching : an act or occurrence in which something comes nearer"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of speaking to someone for some purpose (such as to ask a question or make a request)—often plural"}]


word: wood
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the hard substance that makes up the stems and branches of trees and shrubs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land covered with many trees"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a wide area : forest"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made of wood : wooden"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"used for cutting or working with wood"}]


word: distance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of space between two places or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a point or place that is far away from another point or place —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which people are not involved with or friendly toward each other"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show that you are not involved with someone or something : to end a connection to or relationship with someone or something—usually + from"}]


word: field
entries:
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word: wing
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the wing of a bird and especially a chicken eaten as food—often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of usually two long, flat parts of an airplane that extend from the sides and make it possible for the airplane to fly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to travel to a place by flying there"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw (something) forcefully"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch or hit (someone or something) especially in the arm or wing while moving past : graze"}]


word: kiss
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) with your lips"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) gently or lightly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of kissing someone or something"}]


word: admit
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to let in (someone or something): such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to allow (someone) to enter a place"}]


word: tight
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult to move : fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fitting very close to your body"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"flat or firm from being pulled or stretched"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a tight way"}]


word: barely
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"hardly or scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone or something only has a specified small size, age, length, etc."},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that something reached a specified condition or happened only a short time before"}]


word: deck
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the levels on a bus, ship, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the seating levels in a sports stadium"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decorate (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to knock (someone) down by hitting very hard"}]


word: swing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with a smooth, curving motion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (your arm, a tool, etc.) with a quick, curving motion especially to try to hit something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of moving something with a quick, sweeping motion : an act of swinging a bat, fist, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the movement of something that swings backward and forward or from side to side"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually sudden change from one state or condition to another"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the style of jazz music called swing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not certain to vote for a particular candidate or party in an election and therefore often able to decide the result of the election"}]


word: accept
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to receive or take (something offered)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (something) as payment"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be able or designed to take or hold (something)"}]


word: gray
entries:
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word: growl
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a deep threatening sound —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a low sound like the sound of a growling animal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in an angry way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a deep sound made by an animal; also : a similar sound"}]


word: protest
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something (US)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show or express strong disapproval of something at a public event with other people (US)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something that other people do not agree with or believe) in a forceful way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something said or done that shows disagreement with or disapproval of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an event at which people gather together to show strong disapproval about something"}]


word: howl
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a long, loud cry that sounds sad"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a long, loud sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc."}]


word: shrug
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something"}]


word: narrow
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"long and not wide : small from one side to the other side"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"including or involving a small number of things or people : limited in range or amount"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"almost not successful : very close to failure : almost not enough for success"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) less wide"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become less wide"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) smaller in amount or range —often + down"}]


word: glow
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shine with low light and heat but usually without flame"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shine with a steady light"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a warm, reddish color from exercise, emotion, etc.—often + with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soft and steady light"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pink color in your face from exercising, being excited, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pleasant feeling"}]


word: ridge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a raised part or area on the surface of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where two sloping surfaces meet"}]


word: pace
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the speed at which someone or something moves"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the speed at which something happens"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a single step or the length of a single step—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk back and forth across the same space again and again especially because you are nervous"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to control or set the speed of (someone or something)"}]


word: darkness
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which little or no light can be seen : a dark state or condition"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of having a color or shade that is closer to black than white"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which information is hidden from most people"}]


word: motion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or process of moving : movement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a movement of your body or of a part of your body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a formal suggestion or proposal that is made at a meeting for something to be done"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a movement of your hand, head, etc., that tells someone to move or act in a certain way"}]


word: forth
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"out into notice or view : out"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"onward or forward in time or place"}]


word: certainly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without doubt : definitely —sometimes used for emphasis"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"of course—used to answer questions"}]


word: view
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opinion or way of thinking about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the things that can be seen from a particular place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to say that something can or cannot be seen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at (something) carefully"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see or watch (a movie, a TV show, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (someone or something) in a particular way —often + with or as"}]


word: position
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where someone or something should be—used after in, into, or out of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way someone stands, sits, or lies down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something or someone) in a particular position"}]


word: less
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not so much : smaller in amount or number"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"not so much : to a smaller extent or degree"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"a smaller number or amount"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"something that is smaller or less important than another thing"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"after taking away or subtracting (something)"}]


word: energy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"ability to be active : the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"natural enthusiasm and effort"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"usable power that comes from heat, electricity, etc."}]


word: muscle
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a body tissue that can contract and produce movement —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"physical strength"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"power and influence"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (something) by using physical strength and force —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move forward by using physical force"}]


word: obviously
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to emphasize that you are talking about something that is easy to see, understand, or recognize"}]


word: wave
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your hand or something held in your hand usually in a repeated motion in order to signal or greet someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to float, shake, or move back and forth because of wind"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (something) back and forth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of moving water that is raised above the main surface of an ocean, a lake, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that has the shape or movement of a wave"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually repeated movement of your hand or of something held in your hand especially as a signal or greeting"}]


word: snap
entries:
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word: chance
entries:
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word: pine
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year —called also pine tree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the wood of a pine tree that is often used to make furniture"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become thin and weak because of sadness or loss—usually + away"}]


word: rock
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (someone or something) back and forth or from side to side"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to shake violently —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to be upset or shocked"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the hard, solid material that the surface of the Earth is made of —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of rock"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large piece of rock that sticks up from the surface of the Earth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kind of popular music with a strong beat that is played on instruments that are made louder electronically —often used before another noun"}]


word: ring
entries:
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word: crew
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the group of people who operate a ship, airplane, or train"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the people who work on a ship except the officers and captain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who do a specified kind of work together"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to work as a member of a crew that operates a ship or airplane"}]


word: beast
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an animal; especially : a wild animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unkind or cruel person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing of a particular kind"}]


word: attention
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"notice, interest, or awareness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"special care or treatment"}]


word: abbey
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a monastery run by an abbot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a convent run by an abbess"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a church that is connected to other buildings where monks or nuns live or once lived"}]


word: shoot
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to wound or kill (a person or animal) with a bullet, arrow, etc., that is shot from a weapon"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove or destroy (something) with a bullet, rocket, etc., that is shot from a weapon—often + off —often + out"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a new plant that is just beginning to grow above the ground"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a new branch and its leaves on an established plant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occasion when a movie, television show, etc., is being filmed"},{"fl":"interjection","shortdef":"—used to show that you are annoyed or surprised"}]


word: friar
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a member of a men's Roman Catholic group who is poor and studies or teaches about Christianity"}]


word: tone
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of a person's voice"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of a sound produced by a musical instrument or singing voice"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality, feeling, or attitude expressed by the words that someone uses in speaking or writing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give strength and firmness to (something, such as muscles or skin)"}]


word: stumble
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall : trip"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk in an awkward way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak or act in an awkward way"}]


word: merchant
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who buys and sells goods especially in large amounts"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the owner or manager of a store"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is known for a particular quality, activity, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"used for or involved in trading goods"}]


word: steal
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (something that does not belong to you) in a way that is wrong or illegal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (something that you are not supposed to have) without asking for permission"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to wrongly take and use (another person's idea, words, etc.)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is being sold at a low price"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of stealing a base"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of taking the ball, puck, etc., from another player"}]


word: choice
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of choosing : the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the opportunity or power to choose between two or more possibilities : the opportunity or power to make a decision"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a range of things that can be chosen —often + of"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of a quality that is good but not the best"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"carefully chosen especially for the purpose of expressing anger or disapproval"}]


word: grove
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small group of trees; especially : a group of trees that produce fruit or nuts —sometimes used in street names"}]


word: gentle
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not hard or forceful"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not strong or harsh in effect or quality"}]


word: command
entries:
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word: touch
entries:
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word: soft
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word: wild
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word: figure
entries:
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word: bolt
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word: target
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word: solid
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word: chapter
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word: throat
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[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the tube inside the neck that leads to the stomach and lungs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the neck"}]


word: rope
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word: gain
entries:
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word: demand
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong need for something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability and need or desire to buy goods and services —often + for —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say in a forceful way that something must be done or given to you : to say that you have a right to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or ask (something) in a very forceful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to require (something)"}]


word: notion
entries:
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word: launch
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word: death
entries:
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word: rise
entries:
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word: insist
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to demand that something happen or that someone do something —usually + that"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a way that is very forceful and does not allow disagreement —usually + that"}]


word: sweep
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word: mirror
entries:
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word: camp
entries:
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word: respect
entries:
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word: prove
entries:
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word: snort
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force air noisily through your nose"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to express dislike, disapproval, anger, or surprise by snorting"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) with a snort or while snorting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or the sound of noisily forcing air through the nose : an act or the sound of snorting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of a drug taken into the body by inhaling it through the nose"}]


word: sheer
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"complete and total"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very steep : almost straight up and down"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"straight up or down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn suddenly"}]


word: top
entries:
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word: argue
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to decide to do or not do something by giving reasons"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to disagree or fight by using angry words : quarrel"}]


word: destroy
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to end or no longer exist : to cause the destruction of (something) : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kill (an animal) especially because it is sick, injured, or dangerous"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat (someone or something) easily or completely"}]


word: promise
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an indication of future success or improvement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a reason to expect that something will happen in the future—+ of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) seem likely : to show signs of (something that is likely or expected to happen)"}]


word: gift
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is given to another person or to a group or organization"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special ability —often + for —sometimes + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to present (someone) with a gift"}]


word: glad
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling pleasure, joy, or delight —sometimes + of —sometimes + for —sometimes followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very willing to do something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing happiness and joy : pleasant"}]


word: block
entries:
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word: stride
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk with very long steps"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long step —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance covered by a long step"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of walking"}]


word: escape
entries:
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word: desire
entries:
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word: faith
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"strong belief or trust in someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"belief in the existence of God : strong religious feelings or beliefs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a system of religious beliefs : religion"}]


word: apparently
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known"}]


word: sigh
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sound like sighing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) with a sigh"}]


word: slap
entries:
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word: focus
entries:
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word: hole
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opening into or through something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hollow place in the ground"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place in the ground where an animal lives"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (the ball) into the hole —+ out"}]


word: task
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of work that has been given to someone : a job for someone to do"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to assign (someone) a piece of work : to give (someone) a job to do—usually used as (be) tasked with"}]


word: training
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the process by which an athlete prepares for competition by exercising, practicing, etc."}]


word: circle
entries:
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word: base
entries:
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word: calm
entries:
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word: tumble
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall down suddenly and quickly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall forward while turning over"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of falling or tumbling"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an athletic movement in which you roll or turn your body across the ground or through the air"}]


word: thus
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in this way or manner : like this"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"by so doing"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"because of this : therefore"}]


word: concern
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of worry usually shared by many people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes people to worry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of being interested in and caring about a person or thing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to relate to (something or someone) : to be about (something or someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to affect or involve (someone) : to be the business or interest of (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) worried : to cause concern for (someone)"}]


word: suspect
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think that (someone) is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong —often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think that (something) is possibly the cause of something bad—usually + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think that (a crime) has possibly been committed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is believed to be possibly guilty of committing a crime"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thing that is thought of as a possible cause of something bad"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able to be trusted : causing feelings of doubt or suspicion"}]


word: tale
entries:
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word: yell
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention —often + at —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sudden, loud cry —often + out"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden, loud cry—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually rhythmic shout or cheer used especially in schools or colleges to show support for sports teams"}]


word: matter
entries:
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word: lock
entries:
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word: stick
entries:
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word: desperately
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that involves despair, extreme measures, or rashness : in a desperate manner"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"extremely, terribly"}]


word: trap
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that is used for catching animals"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is used or done to stop or capture someone (such as a criminal)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which someone is tricked into doing or saying something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to catch (an animal) in a trap"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force (a person or animal) into a place or position from which escape is very difficult or impossible"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a person or animal) to be unable to move or escape from a dangerous place —usually used as (be) trapped"}]


word: catapult
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device for launching an airplane from the deck of an aircraft carrier"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw (something) with a catapult"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to quickly move up or ahead or to a better position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to quickly move up or ahead : to quickly advance to a better position"}]


word: dawn
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the beginning of something—usually singular—usually + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin to become light as the sun rises"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to start or begin"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin to be understood"}]


word: source
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the cause of something (such as a problem)—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person, book, etc., that gives information"}]


word: danger
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that you will be hurt or killed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that something unpleasant or bad will happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that is likely to cause injury, pain, harm, or loss"}]


word: couple
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"two people who are married or who have a romantic or sexual relationship"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"two people or things that are together : pair—usually used in the phrase in couples"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to join (two things) together : connect"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to join (something) to something else : connect"}]


word: bright
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"producing a lot of light : filled with light"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a very light and strong color"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to learn things quickly : intelligent—used especially to describe a young person"}]


word: inside
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an inner side, edge, or surface of something—usually singular —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an inner part of something (such as a building or machine) —often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the inner parts (such as the heart and stomach) of a person's body—usually plural"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"located on or near the inner side, edge, or surface of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"coming from someone within a group or organization : relating to or having information that is known only to a special group of people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done by someone within a group or organization"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in or into the inner part of (something or someone)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"within the borders or limits of (something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"before the end of (a period of time)"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in the inner part of something"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in or into the inner part of a building, room, etc."}]


word: save
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep (someone or something) safe : to stop (someone or something) from dying or being hurt, damaged, or lost"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop (something) from ending or failing : to make (something that is in danger of failing) successful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep (something) from being lost or wasted —+ on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a play that stops an opponent from scoring a goal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of keeping a team's lead when replacing another pitcher at the end of a game"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"other than : but or except"}]


word: skin
entries:
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word: roar
entries:
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word: weight
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word: neck
entries:
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word: manage
entries:
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word: gather
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word: diamond
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word: mad
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word: moving
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word: punch
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word: pole
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word: merely
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[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"only just—used to say that someone or something is small, unimportant, etc. —used to describe the only reason for something or the only effect of something"}]


word: control
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word: thrust
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word: particularly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"more than usually : very extremely"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to indicate someone or something that deserves special mention"}]


word: clutch
entries:
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word: balance
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word: evil
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word: nearby
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not far away : located at a short distance from someone or something"}]


word: dive
entries:
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word: appear
entries:
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word: cloud
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word: secret
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word: further
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word: certain
entries:
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word: connect
entries:
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word: wish
entries:
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word: hill
entries:
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word: remind
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) think about something again : to cause (someone) to remember something"}]


word: familiar
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"frequently seen, heard, or experienced —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something is easy for you to recognize because you have seen, heard, or experienced it many times in the past"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"possibly known but not clearly remembered"}]


word: aim
entries:
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word: warn
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble —usually + about or of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell (someone) to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or trouble —usually + against"}]


word: defeat
entries:
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word: settle
entries:
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word: slam
entries:
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word: empty
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word: war
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word: jump
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word: search
entries:
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word: sail
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word: hang
entries:
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word: sharp
entries:
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word: lay
entries:
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word: inch
entries:
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word: vision
entries:
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word: corridor
entries:
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word: sign
entries:
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word: instead
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that one thing is done or that one thing or person is chosen when another is not chosen, cannot be done, etc. —often + of"}]


word: roof
entries:
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word: lightning
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the flashes of light that are produced in the sky during a storm"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"moving or done very quickly"}]


word: previous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"existing or happening before the present time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"earlier in time or order"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"immediately before in time or order"}]


word: crack
entries:
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word: assure
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) certain : ensure"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell someone in a very strong and definite way that something will happen or that something is true"}]


word: aside
entries:
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word: utter
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"complete and total"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a particular sound)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something)"}]


word: fool
entries:
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word: blanket
entries:
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word: elvish
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to elves"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"mischievous"}]


word: mere
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something small is important or has a big effect or influence"}]


word: flee
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to run away from danger"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to run away from (a place)"}]


word: warrior
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: stab
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wound made by a pointed weapon (such as a knife)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden, strong feeling of physical or emotional pain—+ of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attempt to do something successfully—often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to wound (someone or something) with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to quickly or suddenly push a pointed object into or toward someone or something —often + at"}]


word: instruct
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc.—usually + in or on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (someone) an order or command —usually followed by to + verb —often used as (be) instructed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an order or an explanation of a law to (a jury)"}]


word: race
entries:
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word: mark
entries:
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word: respond
entries:
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word: bar
entries:
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word: tower
entries:
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word: smoke
entries:
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word: flow
entries:
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word: apart
entries:
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word: private
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word: bend
entries:
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word: throne
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word: desperate
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word: precious
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word: mount
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word: twist
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word: rage
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word: leader
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word: running
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity or sport of running"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity of managing or operating something—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity of bringing drugs, guns, etc., to a place illegally and secretly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"operating or flowing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"going on steadily or repeatedly for a long period of time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made during the course of a process or activity"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"following or happening one after the other"}]


word: alive
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word: cause
entries:
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word: level
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word: storm
entries:
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word: manner
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word: gasp
entries:
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word: flame
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word: anger
entries:
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word: slight
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word: candle
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[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"wax that has been formed into a stick or another shape and has a string in the middle that can be burned"}]


word: spike
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word: beneath
entries:
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word: shape
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word: track
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word: speed
entries:
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word: region
entries:
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word: northern
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"located in or toward the north"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the north"}]


word: tug
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pull something with a quick, forceful movement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of pulling on something : a quick pull"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong pulling force—usually singular —often used figuratively"}]


word: effort
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"work done by the mind or body : energy used to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a serious attempt to do something —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something produced by work"}]


word: bury
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (a dead person or animal) in a grave"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have someone that you love or are related to die"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hide (something) in the ground"}]


word: mutter
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak quietly so that it is difficult for other people to hear what you say"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to complain in a quiet or indirect way"}]


word: regard
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"care or concern for someone or something—often + for or to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"friendly greetings —sometimes used to end a letter"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think of (someone or something) in a particular way —often + as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at (someone or something)"}]


word: loose
entries:
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word: defense
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of defending someone or something from attack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is used to protect yourself, your country, etc. —often + against"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of speaking or writing in support of someone or something that is being attacked or criticized —often used in the phrase in defense —usually singular"}]


word: widen
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) wide or wider : broaden"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become wide or wider"}]


word: grasp
entries:
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word: drift
entries:
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word: slash
entries:
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word: fit
entries:
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word: disappear
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop being visible : to pass out of sight"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop existing : to die or go away completely"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become lost : to go to a place that is not known"}]


word: dream
entries:
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word: shield
entries:
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word: mostly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that a statement you are making is true or correct at most times or that it describes a usual situation or condition"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"almost all or almost completely"}]


word: heat
entries:
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word: trouble
entries:
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word: protect
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to save (someone) from financial loss caused by fire, injury, damage, etc.—usually + against"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to stop opponents from scoring at (your goal)"}]


word: mist
entries:
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word: crouch
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lower your body to the ground by bending your legs"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lie on the stomach close to the ground with the legs bent"}]


word: belly
entries:
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word: glare
entries:
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word: breathe
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (something) out from your lungs through your mouth or nose —often + out —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (something) into your lungs through your mouth or nose —often + in —usually + in"}]


word: distant
entries:
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word: deny
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that something is not true"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to refuse to accept or admit (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to refuse to give (something) to someone : to prevent someone from having or receiving (something)"}]


word: bent
entries:
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word: discern
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see, hear, or notice (something) with difficulty or effort"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come to know, recognize, or understand (something)"}]


word: chamber
entries:
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word: patrol
entries:
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word: blast
entries:
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word: bottom
entries:
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word: loud
entries:
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word: gate
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door; also : the movable part itself"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that can be opened and closed to control the flow of water or other liquids"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area at an airport where passengers arrive and leave"}]


word: metal
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance (such as gold, tin, or copper) that usually has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, can be melted, and is usually capable of being shaped —often used before another noun"}]


word: beat
entries:
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word: cap
entries:
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word: obvious
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to see or notice"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy for the mind to understand or recognize"}]


word: pray
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hope or wish very much for something to happen —usually + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to seriously ask (someone) to do something —used to introduce a question or request in a polite or deliberately old-fashioned way"}]


word: caravan
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of vehicles (such as cars or wagons) traveling together"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to travel from one place to another in a group of vehicles"}]


word: prisoner
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is kept in a prison"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has been captured and is being kept somewhere —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: deadly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing or able to cause death"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely accurate and effective"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extreme or complete"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"extremely or completely"}]


word: doom
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"very bad events or situations that cannot be avoided"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"death or ruin"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone or something) certain to fail, suffer, die, etc. —usually used as (be) doomed"}]


word: stare
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at someone or something for a long time often with your eyes wide open —often + at —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of looking directly at someone or something for a long time : the act of staring"}]


word: scout
entries:
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word: steady
entries:
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word: lean
entries:
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word: sting
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hurt (someone) by piercing the skin with a sharp, pointed part that usually contains poison"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause a quick, sharp pain"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel a quick sharp pain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick, sharp pain —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an injury caused when an insect or animal stings you"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a complicated and clever plan that is meant to deceive someone especially in order to catch criminals"}]


word: refugee
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons"}]


word: ease
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"lack of difficulty"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a relaxed and informal way of behaving"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) less painful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (tension, a problem, etc.) less severe or troubling"}]


word: toss
entries:
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word: crystal
entries:
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word: awake
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop sleeping : to wake up"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not asleep"}]


word: armor
entries:
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word: purpose
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word: wildly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in an uncontrolled or excited way : in a wild way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very or extremely"}]


word: feature
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word: sort
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word: collect
entries:
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word: horror
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word: southern
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word: ghost
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the soul of a dead person thought of as living in an unseen world or as appearing to living people —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very small amount or trace—usually + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"ghostwrite"}]


word: press
entries:
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word: groan
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to complain about something"}]


word: length
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word: indicate
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word: yard
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word: grim
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word: wrap
entries:
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word: fully
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in every way or detail : completely or entirely —sometimes used with more and most"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at least—used to stress the large size of a number or amount"}]


word: tunnel
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a tunnel"}]


word: stern
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[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very serious especially in an unfriendly way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"expressing strong disapproval or criticism"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not likely to change or become weaker"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the back part of a boat or ship"}]


word: rank
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word: hook
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word: craft
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word: tremendous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large or great"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very good or excellent : wonderful"}]


word: horizon
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word: halfway
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"in the middle between two points"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not total or complete : partial"}]


word: bare
entries:
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word: weave
entries:
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word: overwhelm
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to affect (someone) very strongly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat (someone or something) completely"}]


word: size
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word: bone
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the hard material that bones are made of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the bones from (a fish or meat) : debone"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"extremely or very : completely or totally —often used in combination"}]


word: belt
entries:
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word: possibility
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a chance that something might exist, happen, or be true : the state or fact of being possible —usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that might be done or might happen : something that is possible"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"abilities or qualities that could make someone or something better in the future : potential"}]


word: response
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is said or written as a reply to something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is done as a reaction to something else"}]


word: stagger
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[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shock or surprise (someone) very much"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to arrange (things) in a series of different positions or times"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unsteady movement while walking or standing"}]


word: dart
entries:
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word: ruby
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a deep red stone that is used in jewelry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dark red color"}]


word: curious
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"strange, unusual, or unexpected"}]


word: dismiss
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone) —often + as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (someone) away : to cause or allow (someone) to leave"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to officially make (someone) leave a job : to end the employment or service of (someone)"}]


word: comfort
entries:
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word: threat
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement saying you will be harmed if you do not do what someone wants you to do"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that could cause trouble, harm, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that something bad or harmful could happen —usually singular"}]


word: frustration
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by being unable to do something : the state of being frustrated"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes feelings of anger and annoyance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fact of being prevented from succeeding or doing something"}]


word: hint
entries:
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word: defensive
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"defending or protecting someone or something from attack : helping to keep a person or thing safe"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"behaving in a way that shows that you feel people are criticizing you —often + about"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the way that players try to stop an opponent from scoring in a game or contest"}]


word: sacred
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"worthy of religious worship : very holy —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to religion"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"highly valued and important : deserving great respect"}]


word: pack
entries:
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word: blink
entries:
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word: height
entries:
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word: square
entries:
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word: guide
entries:
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word: general
entries:
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word: middle
entries:
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word: state
entries:
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word: knock
entries:
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word: poke
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push your finger or something thin or pointed into or at someone or something —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole) in something by pushing something sharp or pointed through or into it—usually + in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stick out so that a part can be seen —often + out —often + through —often + out"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick push with your finger or with something thin or pointed—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually minor criticism or insult that is directed toward a particular person or group—usually singular"}]


word: hunt
entries:
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word: confuse
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something —often used as (be) confused"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) difficult to understand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to mistakenly think that one person or thing is another person or thing : to mistake (one person or thing) for another"}]


word: bite
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to wound (someone) by pushing a stinger, fang, etc., into the skin —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to grab and hold something without slipping—usually + into"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of biting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way the upper and lower teeth come together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of food eaten with a bite"}]


word: claim
entries:
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word: range
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way—usually singular—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of numbers that includes the highest and lowest possible amounts—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the total amount of ability, knowledge, experience, etc., that a person has—usually singular"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to include everything between specified limits"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to live or grow in a particular area"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move around an area —often used figuratively"}]


word: fighting
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"designed, intended, or trained to fight in combat"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fit to fight"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a readiness to fight : aggressive"}]


word: warning
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as an action or a statement) that tells someone about possible danger or trouble"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement that tells a person that bad or wrong behavior will be punished if it happens again"}]


word: shelter
entries:
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word: tease
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to laugh at and criticize (someone) in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to annoy or bother (an animal)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (hair) look fuller or bigger by combing it in a special way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who teases other people—usually singular; especially : a person who seems to be sexually interested in someone but who is not serious about having a sexual relationship"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a joking remark that criticizes someone in a friendly way : a teasing remark—usually singular"}]


word: slide
entries:
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word: trust
entries:
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word: monstrous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely or unusually large : gigantic"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very wrong or unfair"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very ugly, cruel, or vicious"}]


word: opening
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hole or empty space that you can go through"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the first part of something : beginning—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the first time that something happens"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"first or beginning"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe the time when something is performed or shown for the first time"}]


word: tragedy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very bad event that causes great sadness and often involves someone's death"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very sad, unfortunate, or upsetting situation : something that causes strong feelings of sadness or regret"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a play, movie, etc., that is serious and has a sad ending (such as the death of the main character)"}]


word: pursuit
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of pursuing someone or something: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of following or chasing someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attempt to find, achieve, or get something—+ of"}]


word: retrieve
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get and bring (something) back from a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find and get (information) from a computer or disk"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find and bring birds or animals that have been shot back to a hunter"}]


word: malachite
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects"}]


word: mighty
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing great strength or power"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very great"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a great degree : very"}]


word: cloak
entries:
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word: torch
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long stick with material at one end that burns brightly —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"flashlight"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to set fire to (something, such as a building) deliberately : to cause (something) to burn"}]


word: sparkle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce small flashes of light"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to perform very well"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be or become bright and lively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small flash of bright light"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lively quality"}]


word: thinking
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the action of using your mind to produce ideas, decisions, memories, etc. : the activity of thinking about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"opinion or judgment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of thinking that is characteristic of a particular group, time period, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to think intelligently about complicated things"}]


word: case
entries:
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word: smooth
entries:
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word: fiercely
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a fierce or vehement manner"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a high degree : very"}]


word: directly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a direct way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a straight or direct line from a particular position"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without delay"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"immediately after : as soon as"}]


word: robe
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job —often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loose piece of clothing that wraps around your body and that you wear before or after bathing, swimming, etc., or while resting at home —called also dressing gown"}]


word: possibly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say something might happen, exist, or be true but is not certain"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to show shock or surprise at something"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to ask for something politely"}]


word: bother
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel troubled, worried, or concerned"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to annoy (someone) : to cause (someone) to feel annoyed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take the time to do something : to make an effort to do something —often followed by to + verb or by -ing verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is annoying or that causes trouble"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"trouble or difficulty : inconvenience"}]


word: fairly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is right or proper : in a fair way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used for emphasis before a verb that is being used figuratively"}]


word: witness
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen —often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who makes a statement in a court about what he or she knows or has seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is present at an event (such as a wedding) and can say that it happened"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see (something) happen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be present at (an event) in order to be able to say that it happened : to act as a legal witness of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be the time or place when (something) happens"}]


word: bellow
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shout in a deep voice"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a deep, loud sound"}]


word: foe
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one who has personal enmity for another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an enemy in war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"adversary, opponent"},{"fl":"abbreviation","shortdef":"Fraternal Order of Eagles"}]


word: reveal
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) known"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show or prove that (someone or something) is a particular type of person or thing—often + to be —often + as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show (something) plainly or clearly : to make (something that was hidden) able to be seen"}]


word: kingdom
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a country whose ruler is a king or queen —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the spiritual world of which God is king"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the three main divisions into which natural objects are classified"}]


word: beam
entries:
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word: swift
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or done quickly or immediately"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"moving or able to move very fast"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"smart or intelligent—usually used in negative statements"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small bird that has long, narrow wings"}]


word: sweet
entries:
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word: scene
entries:
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word: knowledge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"awareness of something : the state of being aware of something"}]


word: whole
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having all the parts : not divided or cut into parts or pieces"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"great or large in size, extent, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is full or complete—usually singular"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"entirely or completely"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in one piece that has not been cut into parts"}]


word: support
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to agree with or approve of (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show that you approve of (someone or something) by doing something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give help or assistance to (someone or something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of showing that you believe that someone or something is good or acceptable : approval of someone or something —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of helping someone by giving love, encouragement, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"help that is given in the form of money or other valuable things"}]


word: refuse
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or show that you are not willing to do something that someone wants you to do —usually followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not allow someone to have (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as paper or food waste) that has been thrown away : trash or garbage"}]


word: shout
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) very loudly —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sudden, loud cry —often + out"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden, loud cry—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's turn to buy drinks"}]


word: squarely
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a direct and honest way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in the exact location or position that is mentioned : exactly, right"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that makes direct contact"}]


word: gem
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a valuable stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is admired for its beauty or excellence"}]


word: thunder
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the very loud sound that comes from the sky during a storm : the sound that follows a flash of lightning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud noise that sounds like thunder"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce thunder"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a loud sound like the sound of thunder"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in a way that makes a very loud sound"}]


word: shining
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"producing or reflecting a bright, steady light"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"excellent or perfect"}]


word: excitement
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"exciting activity"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality that causes feelings of eager enthusiasm : an exciting quality"}]


word: confirm
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to state or show that (something) is true or correct"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell someone that something has definitely happened or is going to happen : to make (something) definite or official"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) stronger or more certain : to cause (someone) to believe (something) more strongly —often + in"}]


word: parry
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to avoid giving a direct answer to (a question) by being skillful or clever"}]


word: loss
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"failure to keep or to continue to have something —usually + of —usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the experience of having something taken from you or destroyed—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"money that is spent and that is more than the amount earned or received"}]


word: silent
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not speaking or making noise : quiet"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tending not to talk much"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having or making any sound or noise"}]


word: survive
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remain alive : to continue to live —often + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue to exist"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remain alive after the death of (someone) : outlive —often used as (be) survived"}]


word: ignore
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to refuse to show that you hear or see (something or someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do nothing about or in response to (something or someone)"}]


word: zombie
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who moves very slowly and is not aware of what is happening especially because of being very tired"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dead person who is able to move because of magic according to some religions and in stories, movies, etc."}]


word: extend
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become longer or to be able to become longer"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue in a specified direction or over a specified distance, space, or time"}]


word: weakness
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being weak"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality or feature that prevents someone or something from being effective or useful"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you like so much that you are often unable to resist it"}]


word: float
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to rest on top of a liquid"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be carried along by moving water or air"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to rest on top of a liquid : to cause (something) to float"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that floats: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a light object that is attached to a fishing line"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a floating platform near a shore for use by swimmers or boats"}]


word: deeply
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is very complete, extreme, strongly felt, etc. : in a deep way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"far into or below the surface of something —often used figuratively"}]


word: minor
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not very important or valuable"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small in number, quantity, or extent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not very serious : not causing much trouble or damage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is not yet old enough to have the rights of an adult"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a second subject studied by a college or university student in addition to a main subject"}]


word: elbow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the joint where your arm bends"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a piece of clothing that covers the elbow"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a pipe or a piece of food) that is bent like an elbow"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push or shove (someone) with your elbow —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: declare
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or state (something) in an official or public way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a strong and confident way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell the government about (money you have earned or received) in order to pay taxes"}]


word: beg
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask people for money or food"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask (someone) in a very serious and emotional way for something needed or wanted very much —+ of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask for (something needed or wanted very much) in a very serious and emotional way"}]


word: cheek
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attitude or way of behaving that is rude and does not show proper respect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the two parts of the body that a person sits on : buttocks"}]


word: basket
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a container usually made by weaving together long thin pieces of material"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount contained in a basket"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a net hanging from a thin metal ring that the ball must go through in order to score points"}]


word: rail
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bar that goes from one post or support to another and that is used to form a barrier"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bar used to hang something from"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the bars of steel that form a train's track—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use rails to create a barrier around or at the edge of (something)—usually + off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to complain angrily about something"}]


word: descend
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go down : to go or move from a higher to a lower place or level"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to slope or lead downward"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or change to a worse state or condition—+ into"}]


word: momentum
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the strength or force that something has when it is moving"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the strength or force that allows something to continue or to grow stronger or faster as time passes"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the property that a moving object has due to its mass and its motion"}]


word: curiosity
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the desire to learn or know more about something or someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is interesting because it is unusual"}]


word: instinct
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned : a natural desire or tendency that makes you want to act in a particular way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something you know without learning it or thinking about it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a natural ability —often + for —sometimes followed by to + verb"}]


word: grip
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to grab or hold (something) tightly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get and hold the interest or attention of (someone)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of grabbing or holding something—often + on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way or style of holding something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"power or control"}]


word: fate
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a power that is believed to control what happens in the future"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the things that will happen to a person or thing : the future that someone or something will have"}]


word: color
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality such as red, blue, green, yellow, etc., that you see when you look at something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something used to give color to something : a pigment or dye"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the use or combination of colors"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give color to (something) : to change the color of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to draw with crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc. : to fill in a shape or picture using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change (someone's ideas, opinion, attitude, etc.) in some way —often used as (be) colored"}]


word: round
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"shaped like a circle or ball"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"shaped like a cylinder"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having curves rather than angles"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"from beginning to end"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of a series of similar events—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of similar actions, events, or things—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a regular series of activities—usually + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or pass around (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to finish or complete (something) in a good or suitable way—+ off or out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to have a round shape—often + off"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"all during : throughout"}]


word: hurt
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause pain or injury to (yourself, someone else, or a part of your body)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be a source or cause of pain"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel physical pain"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a physical injury"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing emotional pain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"mental or emotional pain"}]


word: hug
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hold (something) tightly with your arms"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stay close to (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of putting your arms around someone or something as a way of showing love or friendship"}]


word: smell
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of a thing that you can sense with your nose : odor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unpleasant odor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to notice or recognize odors : the ability to smell things"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use your nose to sense smells"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be able to use your nose to sense smells"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to notice something because of its smell"}]


word: particular
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to indicate that one specific person or thing is being referred to and no others"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"special or more than usual"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having very definite opinions about what is good or acceptable —usually + about"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a specific detail or piece of information —usually plural"}]


word: dryly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a funny but quiet or serious way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without excitement or emotion"}]


word: series
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a number of things or events that are arranged or happen one after the other—usually singular —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of regularly presented television shows involving the same group of characters or the same subject"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of books, articles, etc., that involve the same group of characters or the same subject"}]


word: awaken
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop sleeping : to wake up —often used as (be) awakened —often used figuratively"}]


word: occasion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special event or time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular time when something happens —often used after on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a chance or opportunity : a situation that allows something to happen—usually followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) —often used as (be) occasioned"}]


word: mystery
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is not known : something that is difficult to understand or explain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of being difficult to understand or explain : the quality of being mysterious"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a religious event or idea that cannot be fully understood or explained"}]


word: row
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a straight line of people or things that are next to each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a line of seats in a theater, stadium, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a street or road—used in names"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move a boat through water using oars"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry (someone or something) in a boat that you row"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of rowing a boat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a noisy argument"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lot of loud arguing or complaining usually involving many people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud, unpleasant noise"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a noisy argument with someone"}]


word: heavily
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a great degree : very much"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a slow or heavy way"}]


word: soul
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the spiritual part of a person that is believed to give life to the body and in many religions is believed to live forever"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's deeply felt moral and emotional nature"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability of a person to feel kindness and sympathy for others, to appreciate beauty and art, etc."}]


word: hesitation
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or instance of hesitating"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pausing or faltering in speech"}]


word: barrier
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a fence or natural obstacle) that prevents or blocks movement from one place to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a law, rule, problem, etc., that makes something difficult or impossible"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that makes it difficult for people to understand each other—often + between"}]


word: perspective
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general) —often + on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a condition in which a person knows which things are important and does not worry or think about unimportant things —often used after in or into"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to understand which things are truly important and which things are not"}]


word: slump
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move down or forward suddenly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decrease suddenly and by a large amount"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden decrease in prices, value, amount, etc. —often + in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time when an economy is doing poorly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time when a team or player is doing poorly"}]


word: seek
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask for (help, advice, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to get or achieve (something)"}]


word: bid
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to offer to do work for a particular price"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say how many points you are trying to win in a card game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an offer to pay a particular amount of money for something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an offer to do a job for a particular price"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attempt to win, get, or do something —often + for —often followed by to + verb"}]


word: trapper
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who catches animals in traps; especially : someone who catches wild animals in traps and kills them for their fur"}]


word: burst
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to break open or into pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open suddenly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short period of producing or doing something that begins suddenly —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of breaking open or into pieces : the result of something breaking open or into pieces"}]


word: smash
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break (something) into many pieces : to shatter or destroy (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (something) violently and very hard"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (a ball) downward and very hard in tennis and other games"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is very successful or popular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound made when something hits a surface very violently"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard downward hit in tennis or other games"}]


word: experience
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the process of doing and seeing things and of having things happen to you"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"skill or knowledge that you get by doing something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the length of time that you have spent doing something (such as a particular job)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do or see (something) or have (something) happen to you : to feel or be affected by (something)"}]


word: warmth
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being warm in temperature"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being kind or friendly"}]


word: individual
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a special and unusual quality that is easily seen"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"intended or designed for one person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a single person : a person who is considered separate from the rest of a group"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a single member or part of a group"}]


word: fail
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not succeed as a business : to become bankrupt"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not do (something that you should do or are expected to do)—followed by to + verb"}]


word: exactly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to stress that something is accurate, complete, or correct"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used in speech to say that what someone has said is exactly correct or that you agree with it completely"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a correct or precise way : in a way that agrees completely with what is needed"}]


word: somewhere
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in, at, or to a place not known, named, or specified"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"close to a specified number, time, or amount—usually + around or between"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place not known, named, or specified"}]


word: term
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a word or phrase that has an exact meaning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the particular kinds of words used to describe someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the length of time during which a person has an official or political office"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give a particular name or description to (something) : to call (something) by a particular name or to describe (something) in a particular way"}]


word: avoid
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stay away from (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent the occurrence of (something bad, unpleasant, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep yourself from doing (something) or participating in (something)"}]


word: jaw
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the lower part of a person's face—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"two parts of a machine or tool that open and close to hold or crush something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to talk in an angry way or for a very long time"}]


word: determine
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be the cause of or reason for (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to learn or find out (something) by getting information"}]


word: responsibility
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being the person who caused something to happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a duty or task that you are required or expected to do"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you should do because it is morally right, legally required, etc."}]


word: stalk
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick or tall stem of a plant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin, upright object or part that supports or connects something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to follow (an animal or person that you are hunting or trying to capture) by moving slowly and quietly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go through (a place or area) while hunting —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to follow, watch, and bother (someone) constantly in a way that is frightening, dangerous, etc."}]


word: stubborn
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult to deal with, remove, etc."}]


word: suffer
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to experience pain, illness, or injury —often + from"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to experience something unpleasant (such as defeat, loss, or damage)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become worse because of being badly affected by something"}]


word: brute
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cruel, rough, or violent man"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very strong or forceful"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very harsh"}]


word: stretch
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become longer or wider when pulled"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your arms, legs, etc., in positions that make the muscles long and tight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a continuous area or length of land or water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a continuous period of time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time spent in prison—usually singular"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made to stretch easily and then return to the original shape and size"}]


word: slender
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"thin especially in an attractive or graceful way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very narrow : not wide"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small or limited in amount or size"}]


word: secure
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"protected from danger or harm"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"providing protection from danger or harm"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"guarded so that no one can enter or leave without approval"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) safe by guarding or protecting it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) in a place or position so that it will not move"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) certain"}]


word: cabin
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, simple house made of wood"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a room that you can sleep in on a ship or boat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of an airplane in which the passengers sit"}]


word: passage
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow space that connects one place to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow space that people or things can move through"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of moving or passing from one place or state to another"}]


word: prompt
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be the cause of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something that encourages a person to talk)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done or given without delay"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"arriving or doing something at the expected time or without delay"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the lines of a play that are said to an actor who has forgotten them"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a message that appears on a computer screen asking the user to do something or to provide information"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"exactly at the time stated"}]


word: posture
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way in which your body is positioned when you are sitting or standing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the attitude a person or group has toward a subject—usually singular"}]


word: crash
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit something hard enough to cause serious damage or destruction —often + into"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to damage (a vehicle) by causing it to hit something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a loud noise by falling, hitting something, etc. —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an accident in which a vehicle is seriously damaged or destroyed by hitting something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very loud noise—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which a computer suddenly stops working"}]


word: relief
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the removal or reducing of something that is painful or unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things (such as food, money, or medicine) that are given to help people who are victims of a war, earthquake, flood, etc."}]


word: heel
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the back part of your foot that is below the ankle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a shoe or sock that covers the heel of your foot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the bottom of a shoe or boot that is under the heel of your foot"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used as a command to tell a dog to walk next to you"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lean to one side"}]


word: presence
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fact of being in a particular place : the state of being present—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area that is close to someone—used to describe being in the same place as someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is seen or noticed in a particular place, area, etc.—usually singular"}]


word: rub
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move something (such as your hand or an object) back and forth along the surface of (something) while pressing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (two things) back and forth against each other —often + together"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move back and forth many times against something in a way that causes pain or damage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of rubbing a surface with your hands or an object—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes a difficulty or problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a combination of spices that is rubbed into the surface of meat before the meat is cooked"}]


word: aboard
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"on, onto, or within a train, a ship, an airplane, etc."},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"on or into (a train, ship, etc.)"}]


word: encampment
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where a group (such as a body of troops) is encamped"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the individuals that make up an encampment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of encamping : the state of being encamped"}]


word: bounce
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in one direction, hit a surface (such as a wall or the floor), and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction—usually + off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with a lot of energy and excitement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or action of bouncing off the ground or another surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to move quickly in a different direction after hitting a surface : the ability to bounce"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality that makes a person's hair look healthy, full, and attractive : a bouncy quality"}]


word: subtle
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"hard to notice or see : not obvious"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clever and indirect : not showing your real purpose"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing skill at recognizing and understanding things that are not obvious : perceptive"}]


word: insult
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a rude or offensive act or statement : something that insults someone"}]


word: bolster
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long bag of cloth completely filled with soft material : a long pillow or cushion"}]


word: crawl
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move on your hands and knees"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with the body close to or on the ground"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move slowly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very slow speed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of swimming in which the swimmer lies facing down in the water and moves first one arm over the head and then the other while kicking the legs"}]


word: eager
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something"}]


word: peace
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which there is no war or fighting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an agreement to end a war —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time when there is no war or fighting"}]


word: especially
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"more than usually : very extremely"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to indicate something that deserves special mention"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"for a particular purpose or person"}]


word: anyway
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"despite something that has been stated before"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to give added force to a question"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to add something to a previous statement"}]


word: beauty
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of being physically attractive —sometimes used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the qualities in a person or a thing that give pleasure to the senses or the mind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a beautiful woman"}]


word: uncomfortable
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing a feeling of physical discomfort"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling physical discomfort"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy"}]


word: dodge
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move quickly in order to avoid being hit, seen, stopped, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get away from or avoid (someone or something) in a skillful or dishonest way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a clever or dishonest trick done in order to avoid something"}]


word: exchange
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which people give things of similar value to each other : the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another thing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which people direct something at each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which people give information to each other"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give something and receive something in return"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct (words, looks, etc.) at each other"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to return (a product) to a store and have it replaced by another product : to trade (something that has been purchased) for something else"}]


word: frame
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the basic structure and shape of the body of a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an arrangement of parts that support and form the basic shape of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an open structure that holds something (such as glass or a picture)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) inside an open structure that holds it : to put (something) in a frame"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be around the edge of (something)—usually used as (be) framed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce (something written or spoken) : to express (a question, answer, etc.) in words"}]


word: ceremony
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"very polite or formal behavior"}]


word: joy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of great happiness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a source or cause of great happiness : something or someone that gives joy to someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"success in doing, finding, or getting something"}]


word: peer
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a member of the British nobility"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look closely or carefully especially because something or someone is difficult to see"}]


word: silence
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lack of sound or noise : quiet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation, state, or period of time in which people do not talk"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation or state in which someone does not talk about or answer questions about something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to stop speaking or making noise : to cause (someone or something) to become silent"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop (someone) from expressing opinions that are opposed to your own or from telling people about bad things that you have done"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop (something) from being expressed or revealed : suppress"}]


word: counter
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of furniture with a flat surface that workers and customers stand on opposite sides of when doing business in a store, restaurant, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, flat surface on which food is prepared in a kitchen —called also countertop, worktop"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a flat surface around a sink in a bathroom —called also countertop"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or device that counts something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do something in defense or in response to something—often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) less effective or ineffective"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in response to something that another person has said"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is made or done as a defense against or response to something else : something that makes something else less effective or ineffective—usually singular—usually + to"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that goes against or does not agree with something—+ to"}]


word: prod
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object : poke —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of pushing someone or something with your finger or a pointed object : poke"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a long stick) that is used to prod an animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something said or done to encourage or remind someone to do something"}]


word: spit
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force saliva from your mouth"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force (something, such as food or liquid) from your mouth—often + out —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a quick and angry way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the liquid produced in your mouth : saliva"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who looks very much like someone else : spitting image"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin pointed rod or stick that is used for holding meat over a fire to cook it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow piece of land that goes out into a body of water"}]


word: ledge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow, flat surface that sticks out from a wall"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a flat rock surface that sticks out from a cliff"}]


word: mission
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a task or job that someone is given to do"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a specific military or naval task"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a flight by an aircraft or spacecraft to perform a specific task"}]


word: fiend
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an evil spirit : a demon or devil"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very evil or cruel person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is very enthusiastic about something : fanatic"}]


word: skid
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to slide along a road or other surface in an uncontrolled way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden, uncontrolled sliding movement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of a pair of long narrow parts on which a helicopter or airplane rests—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of losses that happen one after the other : a losing streak"}]


word: skip
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not do (something that is usual or expected)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not discuss, read, do, or deal with (something) and go instead to the next thing : to pass over or leave out (something) —often + over"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change quickly from one subject, place, etc., to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short, quick step and jump forward"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large metal container for putting trash in"}]


word: raid
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers or other military forces"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which police suddenly enter a place in a forceful way to find criminals, illegal drugs, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of going into a place (such as a bank) in order to steal something : heist"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attack (a place or group) in a sudden and unexpected way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to enter (a place) suddenly in a forceful way in order to look for someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to enter (a place) in order to steal or take something"}]


word: stem
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the main long and thin part of a plant that rises above the soil and supports the leaves and flowers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the long, thin part of a fruit, leaf, flower, etc., that connects it to its plant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long and thin part: such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the stem from (a fruit, leaf, flower, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop the progress or spread of (something)"}]


word: pit
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hole in the ground usually made by digging"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large, deep hole in the ground from which stones or minerals are dug out"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a coal mine"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make small holes or dents in (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a pit stop"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the hard middle part of a fruit : stone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the pit from (a piece of fruit)"}]


word: retreat
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"movement by soldiers away from an enemy because the enemy is winning or has won a battle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"movement away from a place or situation especially because it is dangerous, unpleasant, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of changing your opinion or position on something because it is unpopular—usually singular"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move back to get away from danger, attack, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or go away from a place or situation especially because it is dangerous, unpleasant, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change your opinion or statement about something because it is unpopular—usually + from"}]


word: echo
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sound that is a copy of another sound and that is produced when sound waves bounce off a surface (such as a wall)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a feature or quality) that repeats or resembles something else"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is similar to something that happened or existed before"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be filled with sounds and especially with echoes"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill a space, area, etc., with sounds and especially with echoes —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to repeat (what someone else has said or written)"}]


word: weary
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"bored or annoyed by something because you have seen it, heard it, done it, etc., many times or for a long time —often + of —sometimes used in combination"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing you to feel tired"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) very tired"}]


word: claw
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sharp curved part on the toe of an animal (such as a cat or bird) —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a body part of an animal (such as a lobster or crab) that is used for gripping and holding things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part on a tool or machine that is used for gripping, digging, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to scratch, grip, or dig with claws or fingers —usually + at"}]


word: gold
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soft yellow metal that is very valuable and that is used especially in jewelry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"gold coins —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a deep yellow color"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made of or from gold"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a gold color"}]


word: clearing
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of making something clear or of becoming clear"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an open area of land in which there are no trees"}]


word: ill
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not well or healthy : sick or unhealthy —usually used after a verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not normal or good"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"harmful or damaging"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a bad or imperfect way : badly poorly —often hyphenated"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in an unfavorable or unkind way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"bad or unlucky things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sickness or disease —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"troubles or problems"}]


word: suppose
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think of (something) as happening or being true in order to imagine what might happen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to believe (something) to be true"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to believe (something) to be possible—usually used following the pronoun I"}]


word: clench
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to set (something) in a tightly closed position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hold (something) tightly"}]


word: nowhere
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"not in or at any place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"no place—used figuratively"}]


word: taste
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a thing that you can sense when it is in your mouth : the flavor that you can taste when you eat or drink something —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to notice or recognize flavors when you eat or drink : the ability to taste things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount of food or drink that you have in order to see how it tastes—usually singular"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a particular taste —sometimes + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to sense the flavor of (something that you are eating or drinking)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put a small amount of (food or drink) in your mouth in order to find out what its flavor is"}]


word: deal
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give cards to the players in a card game —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something or an amount of something) to someone —usually + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to buy and sell (drugs, art, etc.) as a business"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large number or amount : a lot—used in the phrases a good deal or a great deal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of giving cards to each player in a card game—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an agreement between two or more people or groups that helps each in some way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of treating someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a price that is fair or lower than the usual price"}]


word: disaster
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that has a very bad effect or result"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a complete or terrible failure"}]


word: earn
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deserve or get (something) because of something you have done"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) worthy or deserving of (something)"}]


word: glowing
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very enthusiastic : full of praise"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a warm color"}]


word: liquid
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance that is able to flow freely : fluid"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"capable of flowing freely like water : not a solid or a gas"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"shining and clear"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clear, smooth, and pleasant in sound"}]


word: wicked
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"morally bad : evil"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing slightly bad thoughts in a way that is funny or not serious"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very bad or unpleasant"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very or extremely"}]


word: chill
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cold feeling : a degree of cold that can be felt and that is usually unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of being cold"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an illness that makes you feel cold"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone or something) cold or cool —often used as (be) chilled"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become cold or cool"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel afraid"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unpleasantly cold : chilly"}]


word: judge
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form an opinion about (something or someone) after careful thought"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to regard (someone) as either good or bad"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make an official decision about (a legal case)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has the power to make decisions on cases brought before a court of law —often used as a title"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who decides the winner in a contest or competition"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who makes a decision or judgment"}]


word: proud
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc. : feeling pride —often + of —sometimes followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing someone to feel very happy and pleased : causing a feeling of pride"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing the attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than others : having or showing too much pride"}]


word: leading
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having great importance, influence, or success"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"most important : foremost"}]


word: dirt
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"loose earth or soil"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance (such as mud or dust) that makes things unclean"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that has no value"}]


word: entrance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of entering something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a door) that is used for entering something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the right to enter something —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill (someone) with delight and wonder—usually used as (be) entranced"}]


word: concentrate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about something : to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc. —often + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (attention, efforts, strength, etc.) to be used or directed for a single purpose—usually + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something, such as a liquid) stronger by removing water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance that is made stronger or more pure by removing water"}]


word: novice
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has just started learning or doing something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a new member of a religious group who is preparing to become a nun or a monk"}]


word: safety
entries:
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word: drunk
entries:
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word: somewhat
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a small amount or degree : to some degree"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite"}]


word: tough
entries:
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word: rocky
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of rocks : having many rocks"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of problems or difficulties"}]


word: chant
entries:
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word: bloody
entries:
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word: split
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate or divide into parts or groups —often + up —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate or divide into groups that disagree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow break, tear, or crack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a division or separation in a group that is caused by a disagreement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a clear separation or difference between two or more things"}]


word: shriek
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a loud, high-pitched cry"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a loud, high-pitched voice"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud, high-pitched cry or sound"}]


word: hesitate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be unwilling to do something because of doubt or uncertainty"}]


word: blur
entries:
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word: pitiful
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"deserving or causing feelings of pity or sympathy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing feelings of dislike or disgust by not being enough or not being good enough"}]


word: swipe
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to reach toward and try to hit (something) with a swinging motion —usually + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to steal (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pass (a credit card, ATM card, etc.) through a machine that reads information from it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a criticism or insult that is directed toward a particular person or group"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a swinging movement of a person's hand, an animal's paw, etc., that is done in an attempt to hit something"}]


word: handle
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of something that is designed to be held by your hand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch, feel, hold, or move (something) with your hand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to manage or control (something) with your hands"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do the work required for (something)"}]


word: satisfy
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide, do, or have what is required by (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to believe that something is true : convince"}]


word: attempt
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to do (something) : to try to accomplish or complete (something) —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of trying to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that results from trying to do something"}]


word: smack
entries:
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word: damned
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"complete, utter —often used as an intensive"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extraordinary —used in the superlative"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"extremely, very"}]


word: dais
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a raised platform in a large room or hall that people stand on when performing or speaking to an audience"}]


word: delicate
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easily broken or damaged"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easily injured, hurt, or made sick"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"attractive and made up of small or fine parts"}]


word: fierce
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very violent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"eager to fight or kill"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a lot of strong emotion : very strong or intense"}]


word: rear
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of something that is opposite to or away from the front part : the back part of something —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of your body that you sit on : buttocks—usually singular"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"at or near the back of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take care of (a young person or animal) —often + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to rise up on the back legs with the front legs in the air"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to rise high in the air"}]


word: sack
entries:
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word: halt
entries:
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word: squeeze
entries:
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word: grave
entries:
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word: consciousness
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the condition of being conscious : the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's mind and thoughts —usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"knowledge that is shared by a group of people"}]


word: intensity
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the degree or amount of strength or force that something has"}]


word: thin
entries:
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word: scar
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark that is left on your skin after a wound heals"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark on something showing where it has been damaged"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of great emotional pain or sadness that is caused by a bad experience and that lasts for a long time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to mark (something) with a scar"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel great emotional pain or sadness because of a bad experience"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make marks on (something) that show damage or wear"}]


word: separate
entries:
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word: act
entries:
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word: king
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a boy or man who is highly respected and very successful or popular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a boy or man who is awarded the highest honor for an event or contest"}]


word: advantage
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a good or desirable quality or feature"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"benefit or gain"}]


word: kneel
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your body so that one or both of your knees are on the floor : to be in a position in which both of your knees are on the floor"}]


word: strange
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"different from what is usual, normal, or expected : odd"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not known, heard, or seen before : unfamiliar"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not entirely comfortable or well"}]


word: tie
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach (someone or something) to something with a string, rope, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pass (something, such as a string, ribbon, or rope) around itself in a way that attaches it to something or holds it in place : to make a knot or bow in (something) —often + to —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close or hold (something) with a string, rope, etc., that is attached to it or wrapped around it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of string, ribbon, cord, etc., that is used for fastening, joining, or closing something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as an idea, interest, experience, or feeling) that is shared by people or groups and that forms a connection between them—usually plural"}]


word: discover
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show the presence of (something hidden or difficult to see) : to make (something) known"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to learn or find out (something surprising or unexpected)"}]


word: column
entries:
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word: destiny
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"what happens in the future : the things that someone or something will experience in the future"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a power that is believed to control what happens in the future"}]


word: shudder
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shake because of fear, cold, etc.—often + with —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shake violently"}]


word: murder
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is very difficult or unpleasant"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kill (a person) in a deliberate and unlawful way : to commit the murder of (someone) —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to spoil or ruin (something) : to perform (something) very badly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat (an opponent) very badly"}]


word: western
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"located in or toward the west"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the countries of North America and Western Europe"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the American West"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story, movie, or television show about life in the American West in the late 19th century; especially : a movie about cowboys"}]


word: youth
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time of life when someone is young : the time when a young person has not yet become an adult"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time when something is new and not yet established"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a teenage boy or young man"}]


word: frighten
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to become afraid"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become afraid"}]


word: announce
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) known in a public or formal way : to officially tell people about (something) —often + that —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a loud and definite way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say in a formal or official way that something or someone has arrived or is present or ready"}]


word: border
entries:
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word: wink
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of closing and opening one eye very quickly often as a way of giving a secret signal or private message to someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very short amount of time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close and open one eye quickly as a signal to someone —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close and open your eyes quickly : blink"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shine in an unsteady way : twinkle"}]


word: confident
entries:
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word: poison
entries:
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word: contact
entries:
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word: torso
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs : trunk"}]


word: curl
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to twist or form (something) into a round or curved shape"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become curved or rounded"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in curves or circles"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of hair that is formed into a round shape"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability of hair to form curls"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is curved or has a round shape"}]


word: chase
entries:
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word: flash
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shine or give off bright light suddenly or in repeated bursts"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to appear quickly or suddenly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or pass very quickly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden bright light"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden appearance or occurrence of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a fancy or exciting quality or appearance that is meant to attract attention to something that is usually not very good or interesting"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"beginning suddenly and lasting only a short time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very talented"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"flashy showy"}]


word: visible
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to be seen"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easily seen or understood : obvious"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"known to or noticed by the public"}]


word: existence
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of existing: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fact of having actual being : the state of being real"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of continuing to be or to live"}]


word: retort
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to reply to something in a quick and often angry way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick and often angry reply"}]


word: tangle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become or cause (something) to become twisted together —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a twisted knot of hair, thread, etc. : snarl"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state of disorder or confusion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a fight or disagreement"}]


word: relieve
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to reduce or remove (something, such as pain or an unpleasant feeling)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a problem) less serious"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take the place of (someone who has been working, fighting, etc.)"}]


word: shore
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the land along the edge of an area of water (such as an ocean, lake, etc.)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a country that touches a sea or ocean : a country that has a coast"}]


word: terrify
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid : to frighten (someone) very much"}]


word: instant
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very short period of time : moment"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"becoming something very quickly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or done without delay : immediate"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to be made very quickly : partially prepared by the manufacturer so that final preparation is quick and easy"}]


word: brace
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant (chiefly US)—usually + for —usually + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give added physical support or strength to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to support (yourself) by leaning against something or holding something —often + against"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part that adds physical strength or support"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that supports a part of the body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that is attached to teeth to make them straight —plural in U.S. English"}]


word: cudgel
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short heavy club"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) with a club—usually used figuratively"}]


word: depth
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a distance below a surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance from the front of something to the back—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area that exists far below a surface or far inside something : a deep place or area—usually plural —often used figuratively"}]


word: implication
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a possible future effect or result—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is suggested without being said directly : something that is implied"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fact or state of being involved in or connected to something (such as a crime) : the fact or state of being implicated in something"}]


word: intense
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very great in degree : very strong"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done with or showing great energy, enthusiasm, or effort"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very serious"}]


word: firm
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fairly hard or solid : not soft"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"set, placed, or attached in a way that is not easily moved —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not weak or uncertain"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something, such as a plan) into a final form—usually + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) harder or more solid : to make (something) less loose"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) stronger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a business organization"}]


word: aid
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide what is useful or necessary : help —usually + in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of helping someone : help or assistance given to someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as money, food, or equipment) that is given by a government or an organization to help the people in a country or area where many people are suffering because of poverty, disease, etc. —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"money that is given to a student to help pay for the cost of attending a school"}]


word: furious
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very angry"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very powerful or violent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very active or fast"}]


word: mortal
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"certain to die"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing death : fatal —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"possibly causing death"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a human being —often used humorously"}]


word: rushing
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays; also : yardage gained by running plays"}]


word: cairn
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pile of stones that marks a place (such as the place where someone is buried or a battle took place) or that shows the direction of a trail"}]


word: handful
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount that you can hold in your hand —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount or number—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is difficult to control"}]


word: grief
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"deep sadness caused especially by someone's death"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cause of deep sadness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"trouble or annoyance"}]


word: lightly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a light manner: such as"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with little weight or force"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without care or concern : in a way that is not serious"}]


word: serious
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having an important or dangerous possible result"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving or deserving a lot of thought, attention, or work"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"giving a lot of attention or energy to something"}]


word: discussion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a speech or piece of writing that gives information, ideas, opinions, etc., about something"}]


word: coast
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the land along or near a sea or ocean"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area along or near the Pacific Ocean"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move forward using no power or very little power"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move downhill by the force of gravity"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to progress or have success without special effort"}]


word: peek
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at someone or something secretly especially from a hidden place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at something briefly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show slightly : to be slightly visible—usually + out"}]


word: decision
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to make choices quickly and confidently"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the particular end of a legal or official argument : a legal or official judgment"}]


word: hall
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually long, narrow passage inside a building with doors that lead to rooms on the sides"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area inside the entrance of a building"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large room or building for meetings, entertainment, etc. —often used in proper names"}]


word: nature
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the natural forces that control what happens in the world"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way that a person or animal behaves : the character or personality of a person or animal"}]


word: route
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way to get from one place to another place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way that someone or something regularly travels along"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of achieving or doing something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (someone or something) along a particular route"}]


word: explanation
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of making something clear or easy to understand : the act or process of telling, showing, or being the reason for or cause of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a statement or fact) that explains something —often + for or of"}]


word: replace
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be used instead of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do the job or duty of (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put someone or something new in the place or position of (someone or something)"}]


word: fork
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small tool with two or more pointed parts (called prongs or tines) used for picking up and eating food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a garden tool with two or more prongs used for lifting and digging soil"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where something (such as a road or river) divides into two parts"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to divide into two parts"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pay or give (money)—usually + over or out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lift or throw (something) with a fork"}]


word: complain
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or that you do not like something —often + about or of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)"}]


word: fair
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"treating people in a way that does not favor some over others"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not too harsh or critical"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large public event at which there are various kinds of competitions, games, rides, and entertainment; especially, US : such an event at which farm products and farm animals are shown and judged"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an event at which many people gather to buy things or to get information about a product or activity"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an event at which different things (such as crafts or food) are sold usually for charity"}]


word: grass
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"plants that have narrow green leaves, that are eaten by cows, sheep, horses, etc., and that are commonly grown on lawns and in gardens —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular type of grass"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (an area) with grass —often + over"}]


word: engine
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the vehicle that pulls a train : locomotive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is used for a particular purpose"}]


word: ceiling
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the inside surface at the top of a room —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an upper limit—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the greatest height at which an aircraft can fly"}]


word: harden
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become hard or firm or to make (something) hard or firm"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become more definite and strongly felt or to make (something) more definite and strongly felt"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) hard : to make (someone) less emotional and less likely to feel sorry for other people"}]


word: curse
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an offensive word that people say when they are angry : swearword"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"magical words that are said to cause trouble or bad luck for someone or the condition that results when such words are said"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cause of trouble or bad luck"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use offensive words when you speak"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say offensive words to (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or think bad things about (someone or something)"}]


word: cunning
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"cleverness or skill especially at tricking people in order to get something"}]


word: hunter
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who hunts wild animals"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who searches for something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong horse that people use when they hunt foxes"}]


word: proper
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"correct according to social or moral rules"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"behaving in a way that is correct according to social or moral rules"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"exactly correct"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a complete way"}]


word: tongue
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the soft, movable part in the mouth that is used for tasting and eating food and in human beings for speaking"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the tongue of an animal (such as an ox or sheep) that is eaten as food"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce separate notes when you are blowing air through a musical instrument (such as a trumpet) by using your tongue to briefly stop the flow of air"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch or lick something with your tongue"}]


word: rogue
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a man who is dishonest or immoral"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a man who causes trouble in a playful way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe something or someone that is different from others in usually a dangerous or harmful way"}]


word: ugly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unpleasant to look at : not pretty or attractive"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unpleasant to hear"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"offensive or disgusting"}]


word: waste
entries:
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word: convince
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to believe that something is true"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to agree to do something : persuade"}]


word: pour
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill a cup or glass with a drink for someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to flow or move continuously in a steady stream —often used figuratively"}]


word: canopy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of cloth that hangs over a bed, throne, etc., as a decoration or shelter"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that hangs or spreads out over an area —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the highest layer of branches in a forest or on a tree"}]


word: appreciate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be grateful for (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to make a polite request"}]


word: heal
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become healthy or well again"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone or something) healthy or well again"}]


word: hollow
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having nothing inside : not solid"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"curved inward or down"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having real value or meaning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place or area (especially on the ground) that is lower than the area around it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an empty space inside of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the inside of (something) —often used as (be) hollowed"}]


word: shock
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected—usually singular —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something unexpected that causes a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which you are experiencing a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling because of something unexpected"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to surprise and usually upset (someone) —often used as (be) shocked —often + at or by —often + into"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel horror or disgust"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe something that surprises and usually upsets people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick and full mass of hair—usually singular"}]


word: pose
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask or suggest (a question)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stand, sit, or lie down in a particular position as a model for a photograph, painting, etc. —usually + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the position in which someone stands, sits, lies down, etc., especially as a model for a photograph, painting, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kind of behavior that is intended to impress other people and that is not sincere"}]


word: resist
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fight against (something) : to try to stop or prevent (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remain strong against the force or effect of (something) : to not be affected or harmed by (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do"}]


word: shin
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the leg below the knee"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"shinny—+ up or down"}]


word: wise
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"based on good reasoning or information : showing good sense or judgment"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"saying things that are rude or insulting"}]


word: pride
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people : self-respect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling that you are more important or better than other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of happiness that you get when you or someone you know does something good, difficult, etc."}]


word: wretched
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very unhappy, ill, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very bad or unpleasant"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very poor in quality or ability"}]


word: protection
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected —often + against —often + from"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that keeps a person or thing from being harmed, lost, etc. : something that protects someone or something —often + against —often + from —often + against —often + from"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device (such as a condom) that is used during sex to prevent pregnancy or the spread of diseases"}]


word: trunk
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thick main stem of a tree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs : torso"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the main or central part of something"}]


word: struggle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with difficulty or with great effort"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to move yourself, an object, etc., by making a lot of effort"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long effort to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a physical fight between usually two people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is difficult to do or achieve"}]


word: rescue
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to save (someone or something) from danger or harm —often + from —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of saving someone or something from danger, harm, or trouble —often used before another noun"}]


word: surround
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be on every side of (someone or something) —often used as (be) surrounded"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move close to (someone or something) on all sides often in order to stop a person from escaping"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be closely related or connected to (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a border or an area that is around the outside edge of something"}]


word: recall
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remember (something) from the past"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask or order (someone) to return"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask people to return (a product with a defect or problem)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an official order for someone or something to return"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a request by a company for people to return a product that has a defect or problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to remember what has been learned or experienced in the past"}]


word: breeze
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gentle wind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is easy to do"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move quickly and confidently"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to easily succeed at something"}]


word: clarify
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) clear or clearer: such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) easier to understand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a liquid) purer or easier to see through"}]


word: pile
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of things that are put one on top of another —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very large amount of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large amount of money"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) in a pile —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put a large amount of things on or in (something)—+ with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (things or people) inside or on top of something in a quick and careless way—+ into or onto"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soft surface of short threads on a rug, carpet, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long stake or pointed post that is pushed into the ground to support something (such as a building)"}]


word: ruin
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to damage (something) so badly that it is no longer useful, valuable, enjoyable, etc. : to spoil or destroy (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to lose money, social status, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state of complete destruction : a state of being ruined"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the remaining pieces of something that was destroyed —usually plural —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of having lost money, social status, etc."}]


word: fellow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a male person : a boy or man"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a male companion of a girl or woman : boyfriend"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a member of a group of people who have shared interests, activities, etc.—usually plural"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe people who belong to the same group or class or who share a situation, experience, etc."}]


word: wounded
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"injured by a weapon"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling emotional pain"}]


word: splash
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move, fall, or hit something in a noisy or messy way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (water or another liquid) to move in a noisy way or messy way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone or something) wet with large drops of water or another liquid"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound made when someone or something hits liquid or when liquid hits something—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the movement of liquid when something hits it—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark or spot made when a liquid is splashed on something—often + of"}]


word: tune
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to adjust (a musical instrument) so that it makes the correct sound when played"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make small changes to (something) in order to make it work better —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to adjust (a radio or television) so that it receives a broadcast clearly —often used as (be) tuned —+ to"}]


word: handsome
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"pleasing to look at : attractive; especially, of a person : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"large in size or amount"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done or achieved in an impressive way"}]


word: voyage
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long journey to a distant or unknown place especially over water or through outer space —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take a long journey usually by ship or boat"}]


word: beard
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the hair that grows on a man's cheeks and chin"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the long hair that grows on the chin of some animals"}]


word: swish
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with or cause (something) to move with a soft sweeping or brushing sound"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fashionable and expensive : swanky"}]


word: sensation
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular feeling or experience that may not have a real cause"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to feel things through your physical senses"}]


word: outrage
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that hurts people or is morally wrong"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) very angry —often used as (be) outraged"}]


word: flesh
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the soft parts of the body of an animal or person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the skin of a person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"parts of an animal used as food : meat"}]


word: dip
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly—usually + in or into"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (something) into and out of something—+ in or into"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lift (liquid) out from a container"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a brief swim"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low place in a surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a decrease that continues usually for a short time"}]


word: venture
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do, say, or offer something (such as a guess or an opinion) even though you are not sure about it —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk"}]


word: assault
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a violent physical attack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military attack —often + on —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to violently attack (someone or something) —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: barrel
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a round usually wooden container with curved sides and flat ends"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of something in a barrel"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a gun that the bullets go through when the gun is fired"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move very fast and often in an uncontrolled or dangerous way"}]


word: torture
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of causing severe physical pain as a form of punishment or as a way to force someone to do or say something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes mental or physical suffering : a very painful or unpleasant experience"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to experience severe physical pain especially as a form of punishment or to force that person to do or say something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel very worried, unhappy, etc."}]


word: noise
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud or unpleasant sound"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sound that someone or something makes"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"unwanted electronic signals that harm the quality of something (such as a radio or television broadcast or a digital photograph)"}]


word: crowd
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill (something) so that there is little or no room for anyone or anything else : to take up much or most of the space in (an area or space)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push or force (something) into a small space"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move into a small space—+ into or onto"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large group of people who are together in one place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"ordinary people : people who are not special or unusual"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who spend time together or have something in common —usually used with the"}]


word: stupid
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not intelligent : having or showing a lack of ability to learn and understand things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not sensible or logical : foolish"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able to think normally because you are drunk, tired, etc."}]


word: weak
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having little physical power or ability : not strong"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having little power or force"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"likely to break or stop working properly : not able to handle weight, pressure, or strain"}]


word: relationship
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a romantic or sexual friendship between two people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way in which two or more people or things are connected"}]


word: sway
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move slowly back and forth"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to agree with you or to share your opinion —often used as (be) swayed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a slow movement back and forth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a controlling force or influence"}]


word: seat
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a chair) that you sit on : a place for sitting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a chair or other piece of furniture that a person sits on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a piece of clothing (such as a skirt or pair of pants) that you sit on—+ of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (a person) a place to sit —often used as (be) seated"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have enough seats for (a certain number of people)"}]


word: broken
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not working properly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not kept or honored"}]


word: increase
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of becoming larger or of making something larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount by which something is made larger or greater"}]


word: argument
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement or series of statements for or against something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a discussion in which people express different opinions about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an angry disagreement : quarrel"}]


word: remove
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or take (something) away from a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to no longer exist"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force (someone) to leave a job : to dismiss (someone) from a job"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a distance separating one person or thing from another—used with at—usually singular"}]


word: usual
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done, found, or used most of the time or in most cases : normal or regular"}]


word: effect
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular feeling or mood created by something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an image or a sound that is created in television, radio, or movies to imitate something real : special effect—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) : to make (something) happen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to produce the desired result"}]


word: badly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a bad manner"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very much : to a great degree"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"severely or seriously"}]


word: burning
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"on fire : producing or having a flame"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very strong"}]


word: rough
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a surface that is not even"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or causing sudden, violent movements"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult or unpleasant to deal with"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a rough way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"outside and without shelter"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area on a golf course covered with tall grass that makes it difficult to hit the ball"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a drawing) that is done quickly and is not detailed or finished"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is loud and violent"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (a player) very hard in a way that is not allowed by the rules"}]


word: frontier
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a border between two countries"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a distant area where few people live"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the limits of knowledge in a particular field—usually plural"}]


word: living
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not dead : having life"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"currently active or being used"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the form of a person who is alive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of earning money : the money that someone needs to pay for housing, food, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of living"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"people who are alive"}]


word: pipe
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, hollow tube for carrying water, steam, gas, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tube with a small bowl at one end that is used for smoking tobacco"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a musical instrument that is in the shape of a tube, has holes along the top, and is played by blowing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry or move (something, such as water or oil) in a pipe—often used as (be) piped"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (music or recorded sound) from one place to another through an electrical connection—usually used as (be) piped"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to play a pipe or the bagpipes"}]


word: lack
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not have (something) : to not have enough of (something) (chiefly US)—+ for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state or condition of not having any or enough of something : the state or condition of lacking something"}]


word: punishment
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of punishing someone or a way of punishing someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being punished"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"rough physical treatment"}]


word: spread
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to place (things) over a large area"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become larger or to affect a larger area : to move into more places"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"growth or increase that causes something to cover a larger area, affect a larger number of people, etc.—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soft food that is spread on bread, crackers, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the total distance between the two outer edges of something—usually singular—often + of"}]


word: confused
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to understand or think clearly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult to understand : not clearly organized, expressed, etc."}]


word: passion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong feeling (such as anger) that causes you to act in a dangerous way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong sexual or romantic feeling for someone —often + for"}]


word: wary
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble —often + of"}]


word: honor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"respect that is given to someone who is admired"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"good reputation : good quality or character as judged by other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"high moral standards of behavior"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to regard or treat (someone) with respect and admiration : to show or give honor to (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show admiration for (someone or something) in a public way : to give a public honor to (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract)"}]


word: sailor
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word: supply
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word: treasure
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word: confusion
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word: scoff
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word: jumble
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (things) to be mixed together in a way that is not neat or orderly—often + together —often + up"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of things that are not arranged in a neat or orderly way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"unwanted things (such as old clothes) that are being sold in an informal sale"}]


word: rose
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word: melt
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word: interrupt
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word: breast
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word: feather
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word: opponent
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word: confidence
entries:
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word: farther
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[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or at a more distant place or time or a more advanced point : further"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"more distant : further"}]


word: wander
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word: pure
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word: enchanted
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word: hip
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word: gulf
entries:
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word: pitch
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word: shot
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word: soar
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word: intently
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in an intent or concentrated manner : with great effort, attention, or concentration"}]


word: alert
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word: vulnerable
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"open to attack, harm, or damage —often + to"}]


word: whip
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word: congratulate
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[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell (someone) that you are happy because of his or her success or good luck"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel pleased with (yourself)"}]


word: strain
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word: guilt
entries:
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word: count
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word: mention
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word: fearful
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling fear —often + of —sometimes + for"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or caused by fear"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very bad or extreme"}]


word: direct
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word: wet
entries:
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word: earth
entries:
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word: straighten
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) straight or to become straight —often + out —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) organized or tidy : to put (something) in order—usually + out or up"}]


word: double
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word: belong
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[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone or something should be in a particular place or situation"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be accepted and liked by the other people in a group"}]


word: safe
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word: fog
entries:
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word: clothing
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the things that people wear to cover their bodies —often used before another noun"}]


word: pouch
entries:
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word: layer
entries:
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word: reality
entries:
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word: treat
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word: standard
entries:
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word: deflect
entries:
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word: properly
entries:
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word: huddle
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word: surface
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word: damage
entries:
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word: agreement
entries:
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word: net
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word: challenge
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word: stranger
entries:
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word: entertain
entries:
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word: immediate
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or done without delay"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or existing now"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"important now"}]


word: cord
entries:
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word: diminutive
entries:
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word: fumble
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to search for something by reaching or touching with your fingers in an awkward or clumsy way —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to handle something in an awkward or clumsy way —usually + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fail to catch or hold the ball"}]


word: waist
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the middle part of your body between the hips and chest or upper back that is usually narrower than the areas above and below it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a piece of clothing that fits around your waist"}]


word: grumble
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a low, heavy sound : rumble"}]


word: moss
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of green plant that has very small leaves and no flowers and that grows on rocks, bark, or wet ground"}]


word: logical
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"agreeing with the rules of logic : sensible or reasonable"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the formal processes used in thinking and reasoning"}]


word: pas
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the right of precedence"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dance step or combination of steps"},{"fl":"abbreviation","shortdef":"para-aminosalicylic acid"}]


word: mug
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large drinking cup with a handle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the liquid that is contained in a mug"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the face or mouth of a person"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attack and rob (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to act or pose in a silly way or make silly facial expressions especially to attract attention or when being photographed—usually + for"}]


word: bond
entries:
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word: jolt
entries:
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word: massive
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large and heavy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"large in amount or degree"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very severe"}]


word: potential
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"capable of becoming real : possible"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a chance or possibility that something will happen or exist in the future—usually singular—usually + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality that something has that can be developed to make it better"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability that someone has that can be developed to help that person become successful"}]


word: reputation
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the common opinion that people have about someone or something : the way in which people think of someone or something"}]


word: terror
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very strong feeling of fear"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes very strong feelings of fear : something that is terrifying"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"violence that is committed by a person, group, or government in order to frighten people and achieve a political goal"}]


word: blind
entries:
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word: determination
entries:
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word: flail
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word: dazed
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word: quiver
entries:
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word: root
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word: exhaust
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word: swallow
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word: rid
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word: bush
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word: melodic
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word: turquoise
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word: jewel
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word: trough
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word: strand
entries:
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word: ally
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word: midst
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word: bulk
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word: patch
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word: overlook
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word: reasoning
entries:
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word: stun
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word: inspect
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word: diminish
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word: shatter
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[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break suddenly into many small pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to damage (something) very badly"}]


word: flicker
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word: structure
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word: necessary
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word: holding
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word: closed
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word: pocket
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word: tool
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word: invite
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word: progress
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word: worry
entries:
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word: exact
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word: pop
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word: disagree
entries:
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word: flask
entries:
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word: leaf
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word: leather
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes, furniture, etc."}]


word: victim
entries:
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word: value
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word: release
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word: bee
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[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a black and yellow flying insect that can sting and that is often kept in hives for the honey that it produces —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gathering of people for the purpose of spending time together while working on similar projects"}]


word: deliver
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word: worth
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word: pleasure
entries:
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word: mental
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the mind"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"existing or happening in the mind"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to or affected by an illness of the mind"}]


word: brave
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing no fear : not afraid"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to face or deal with (something dangerous or unpleasant)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a Native American warrior"}]


word: property
entries:
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word: wince
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have an expression on your face for a very short time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain"}]


word: eastern
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"located toward the east"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the countries of Asia : asian"}]


word: fiery
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or producing fire"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tasting very hot and spicy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a lot of strong and angry emotion"}]


word: resolve
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a definite and serious decision to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a formal decision about something usually by a vote"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong determination to do something"}]


word: minion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is not powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss"}]


word: foul
entries:
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word: deserve
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone or something should or should not have or be given something —often followed by to + verb"}]


word: constantly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without variation, deviation, or change : always"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with regular occurrence : incessantly"}]


word: awkward
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not graceful : clumsy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"lacking skill"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult to use or handle"}]


word: mock
entries:
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word: demeanor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's appearance and behavior : the way someone seems to be to other people—usually singular"}]


word: accord
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a formal or official agreement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation or state in which people or things agree"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something, such as special treatment or status) to someone or something"}]


word: courtyard
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an open space that is surrounded completely or partly by a building or group of buildings"}]


word: vibration
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a continuous slight shaking movement : a series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling that someone or something gives you"}]


word: hopefully
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a hopeful manner"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"it is hoped : I hope : we hope"}]


word: defend
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something) —often + from or against —usually + against"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fight or work hard in order to keep (something, such as a right, interest, cause, etc.) from being taken away"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak or write in support of (someone or something that is being challenged or criticized)"}]


word: dig
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word: heaven
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is very pleasant or good"}]


word: possess
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or own (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or show (a particular quality, ability, skill, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to enter into and control (someone)—often used as (be) possessed"}]


word: distinct
entries:
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word: conscious
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"awake and able to understand what is happening around you"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"aware of something (such as a fact or feeling) : knowing that something exists or is happening—usually + of or that"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"known or felt by yourself"}]


word: retract
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pull (something) back into something larger that usually covers it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that something you said or wrote is not true or correct"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take back (something, such as an offer or promise)"}]


word: appropriate
entries:
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word: grunt
entries:
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word: inevitably
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in an inevitable way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"as is to be expected"}]


word: perception
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way you think about or understand someone or something—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to understand or notice something easily"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way that you notice or understand something using one of your senses"}]


word: recover
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become healthy after an illness or injury : to return to normal health —often + from"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to return to a normal state after a period of difficulty —often + from"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get (something, such as an ability or feeling) again"}]


word: streak
entries:
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word: chop
entries:
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word: tension
entries:
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word: encounter
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or experience (problems, difficulties, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to meet (someone) without expecting or intending to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a meeting that is not planned or expected"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually brief experience with another person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a violent or very unfriendly meeting"}]


word: flank
entries:
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word: prospect
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that something will happen in the future"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opportunity for something to happen—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is likely to succeed or to be chosen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to search an area for gold, minerals, oil, etc.—often + for —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: intrigue
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested —often used as (be) intrigued"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make secret plans—usually + against"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity of making secret plans"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a secret plan"}]


word: shark
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large and often dangerous sea fish with very sharp teeth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who gets money from people by deceiving or cheating them; especially : a person who wins money in a game by playing well and by being dishonest"}]


word: paw
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the foot of an animal that has claws"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's hand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch or hit (someone or something) with a paw or foot —usually + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (someone or something) in a rough or sexual way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to search by using your hands in an awkward or careless way"}]


word: brutal
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely cruel or harsh"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very direct and accurate in a way that is harsh or unpleasant"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very bad or unpleasant"}]


word: occasional
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or done sometimes but not often : not happening or done in a regular or frequent way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"sometimes doing a particular job or activity"}]


word: settlement
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a formal agreement or decision that ends an argument or dispute; also : an amount of money that someone receives as part of such an agreement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of settling an argument or disagreement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of paying back money that is owed—often + of"}]


word: gathering
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occasion when people come together as a group"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of gathering something"}]


word: grace
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a controlled, polite, and pleasant way of behaving"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"skills that are needed for behaving in a polite way in social situations"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decorate or add beauty to (something)"}]


word: oblivious
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not conscious or aware of someone or something —usually + of or to"}]


word: suspicion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling that someone is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling that something bad is likely or true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of doubt"}]


word: harmony
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound —often used after in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things"}]


word: compel
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force (someone) to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) happen : to force (something)"}]


word: loom
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to appear in a large, strange, or frightening form often in a sudden way : to appear in an impressively large or great form"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be close to happening : to be about to happen—used especially of unpleasant or frightening things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a frame or machine that is used to weave threads or yarns to produce cloth"}]


word: tolerate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to allow (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) to exist, happen, or be done"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to experience (something harmful or unpleasant) without being harmed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to accept the feelings, behavior, or beliefs of (someone)"}]


word: strip
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow piece of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow piece of land"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a road that has a lot of shops, restaurants, etc., along it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove your clothing —often + down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take the clothes off (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove your clothing in a sexually exciting way while someone is watching"}]


word: careful
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"using care"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made, done, or said with care"}]


word: opportunity
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done : chance"}]


word: refer
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc. —usually + to"}]


word: nervous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"often or easily becoming worried and afraid about what might happen"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing someone to feel worried and afraid : making someone nervous"}]


word: brighten
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to add more light to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) more colorful or cheerful —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become brighter or more cheerful"}]


word: goal
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you are trying to do or achieve"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area or object into which a ball or puck must be hit, kicked, etc., to score points in various games (such as soccer and hockey)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of hitting, kicking, etc., a ball or puck into a goal or the score that results from doing this"}]


word: wooden
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made of wood"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"awkward or stiff : not having or showing any emotion, energy, etc."}]


word: instruction
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement that describes how to do something —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an order or command —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the action or process of teaching : the act of instructing someone —often + in"}]


word: helpless
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not protected : not able to defend yourself"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to do something to make a situation, task, etc., better or easier"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able to be controlled"}]


word: physically
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"related to or involving the body or physical form"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say what can truly happen or be done by physical effort"}]


