# 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"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"completely or totally"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing no emotion"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"ground by being crushed between two large stones (called millstones)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard object like a small stone that sometimes forms in a kidney and that can cause great pain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a flat stone or brick used to make a hard surface to walk on outdoors"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an imaginary substance that people in the past believed had the power to change other metals into gold"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very tall evergreen tree that grows in the western U.S. —called also sequoia"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very large type of squid"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large plant-eating tortoise"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very large star that has a reddish color"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"positioned next to each other : involving things that are positioned next to each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an often harmful and unwanted effect of a drug or chemical that occurs along with the desired effect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a result of an action that is not expected or intended"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a smaller road that is connected to a main road"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a smaller street that connects to and often ends at a main road"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a table that is designed to be placed against a wall"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mirror on the outside of a vehicle that allows the driver to see what is behind and to the right or left of the vehicle —called also (British) wing mirror"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling or belief about how successful, good, etc., someone or something will be—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"violent action against a ruler or government : rebellion —often + against"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something which shows that you will not accept something or will not agree to be controlled or influenced by someone or something —often + against"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done : to give advice to (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to recommend or suggest (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give information to (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be liked by someone : to be pleasing or attractive to someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask for something (such as help or support) in a serious way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to make someone do or accept something as right or proper by saying things that are directed at a person's feelings, attitudes, etc.—+ to"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used to make comparisons —usually used in the phrase as…as —sometimes used in negative phrases with so"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used in the phrase as…as to say when something should be done, how often something should happen, etc."},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"in the way that"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the rear part of the body : the part of the body that is opposite to the stomach and chest and that goes from the neck to the top of the legs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of an animal that is like a person's back"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the side or surface of something that is opposite the front or face : the rear side or surface of something—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer : the part of a scene that is behind a main figure or object in a painting, photograph, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a surface or color that is behind or around something (such as a printed design)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a position that attracts little attention"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a bet : to risk losing something (such as money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to risk losing (something) when you try to do or achieve something—usually + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make decisions that are based on the belief that something will happen or is true"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come with (something or someone) to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something or someone) to come"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to exist, happen, or start"}]


word: sword
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sword that has two sharp edges"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that has both good and bad parts or results"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come or go down quickly from a high place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come or go down suddenly from a standing position —often + down or over"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to let yourself come or go down to a lower position"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a blade that is sharp on both sides : having two sharp edges"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to be understood in two different ways : having two different meanings"}]


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"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"—used in writing after an error (such as a spelling error) in a quotation to show that the error was made by the speaker or writer who is being quoted and not by you"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not named or specified"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"something that is not specified"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a living thing that is not a human being or plant —often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any living thing that is not a plant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who behaves in a wild, aggressive, or unpleasant way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at any time"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at all times"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a greater degree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the point or limit to which something extends or reaches"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to indicate the degree to which something exists, happens, or is true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the period of time when a person is alive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the experience of being alive —often used before another noun"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"postage-paid"}]


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.)"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a key that can be used to open many locks (such as all the door locks in a building)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who introduces guests, speakers, or performers at a formal event —called also (US) MC"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a detailed plan for doing something that will require a lot of time and effort"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after one or two years of additional study following a bachelor's degree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an expert player in chess who has scored very high in international competition"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a famous and highly skilled artist; especially : a famous painter of the 16th, 17th, or early 18th century"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a work of art created by an Old Master"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has done something many times before and has become very skilled at doing it : expert"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut (meat) into small pieces by putting it through a special machine —usually used in U.S. English in the form ground to describe meat that has been cut into very small pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) sharp or smooth by rubbing it against a hard surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a ball that is hit by the batter and that rolls or bounces along the ground —called also grounder"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of waterproof material that is used under tents, sleeping bags, etc., by people who are sleeping outdoors —called also (British) ground sheet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low plant or group of plants used in a garden to cover the ground"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people at an airport who take care of and repair aircraft —called also (British) ground staff"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the floor of a building that is at ground level —called also (US) first floor"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"occurring or lying at or near the ground"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who you like and enjoy being with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who helps or supports someone or something (such as a cause or charity)"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that makes life easier or more pleasant—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way —often followed by of + -ing verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong need to use a drug, to smoke cigarettes, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of clothing worn by members of a religious group"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that are common to most people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a department within an organization that deals with the people who work for that organization —abbr. HR"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who are able to do work"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a basic right (such as the right to be treated well or the right to vote) that many societies believe every person should have —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or practice of abusing someone or something: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"harmful treatment of a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the use or treatment of something in a way that causes damage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a living thing that is not a human being or plant —often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any living thing that is not a plant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who behaves in a wild, aggressive, or unpleasant way"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small animal that is related to lions and tigers and that is often kept by people as a pet —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lion, tiger, leopard, or similar wild animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the last part of something : end conclusion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the final coating on a surface or the appearance produced by such a coating"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the light and heat and especially the flame produced by burning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which something burns : the destruction of something (such as a building or a forest) by fire"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a controlled occurrence of fire created by burning something (such as wood or gas) in a special area (such as in a fireplace or stove)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a physical or mental activity or contest that has rules and that people do for pleasure"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular occurrence of a game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the games that are part of a larger contest (such as a tennis match)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of high quality"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of somewhat high but not excellent quality"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"correct or proper"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to choose or select (someone or something) from a group"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove (a fruit, flower, etc.) from a plant especially by using your hand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove unwanted material from (something) by using your finger, a small tool, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing that you are nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tending to avoid something because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc. —often + of"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a difference or disagreement between two things which means that both cannot be true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who lacks good sense or judgment : a stupid or silly person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who enjoys something very much"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dessert made with cooked fruit and cream or a thick sauce"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions —often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired"},{"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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the period of time when a person is alive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the experience of being alive —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"not ever : not at any time"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to express surprise, doubt, or disbelief"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that you did not do something"},{"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":"verb","shortdef":"to walk —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk on or along (something) —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form (a path) by walking"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the setting of a vehicle's headlights that makes the least bright light"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an illegal punch that hits a boxer below the waist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an action or comment that is very hurtful and unfair"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"containing or having fewer carbohydrates than usual"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"lower-class"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the opening around the neck shaped in a way that shows more than the usual amount of the chest"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"morally bad : dishonest and unfair"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a drug or treatment that cures a disease quickly and easily without producing bad effects"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that solves a difficult problem easily"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a carpet that can carry a person through the air"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine that was used in the past to show pictures on a wall or screen"},{"fl":"trademark","shortdef":"—used for a felt-tip pen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a stick that is used to make magic things happen —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"magic that is associated with the devil or with evil spirits : evil magic"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a plan or method for doing, making, or achieving something —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a list of the ingredients used for making something (such as a medicine or a drink)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a general fact or rule expressed in letters and symbols"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of secret words that are believed to have magic power"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"magic that is performed by saying a group of secret words"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality that attracts or influences someone or something in a powerful or seemingly magical way"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords : larynx"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a system in which callers can leave recorded messages for you over the telephone; also : a message left using this system"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"words that are spoken in a movie or television program by a person who is not seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that records the voices of the pilots and crew in the cockpit of an airplane"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"doing things that require physical movement and energy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involved in the activities of a group or organization : participating in an action or activity —often + in"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving action or participation"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin to walk or move in an unsteady way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel doubt about doing something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get or discover (something or someone that you are looking for)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to discover or learn (something) by studying about it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of your throat that contains the vocal cords —called also voice box"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a camera lens that you use to take pictures that show a wider view than other lenses"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fully awake"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a man who earns a lot of money by doing things that are dishonest or illegal"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having your eyes wide open especially because of surprise or fear"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a lack of experience or knowledge"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"including many different ideas, actions, or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a player on the offensive team who specializes in catching forward passes"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a screen that is wider than the screen of most televisions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mobile home that is made of two units that have been connected together side by side —called also double-wide trailer"}]


word: suddenly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very quickly in usually an unexpected way : in a sudden way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come with (something or someone) to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something or someone) to come"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to exist, happen, or start"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break (something) so that there are lines in its surface but it is usually not separated into pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit or press (something) so hard that it breaks apart or opens suddenly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) hard and usually suddenly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body that you hear with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability to understand and appreciate something heard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe the way something sounds to you"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a facial expression"},{"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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having a lot of extra flesh on the body : not fat"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not growing closely together : not growing in a large amount"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to clean or dry (something) by using a towel, your hand, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove (something) by rubbing —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (something) over a surface"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"humorous in a clever and often ironic way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing both amusement and a feeling of being tired, annoyed, etc."}]


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."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that an activity, job, etc., has ended"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"cooked completely or enough"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"socially acceptable or fashionable"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not move, walk, etc., after doing so before"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to not move, walk, etc., after doing so before"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not do something that you have been doing before : to not continue doing something"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bag that is designed to be carried on one shoulder by a strap"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the two flat, triangular bones of the shoulder that are located in the upper back —called also scapula"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"reaching as high as your shoulder"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"reaching your shoulders"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strap that is used to carry or hold something on your shoulder or to hold up a piece of clothing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece that has been broken off from something larger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where a small piece of something has broken off"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece of candy or chocolate used in baking"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a band that runs around wheels or other parts in a machine and that is used for moving or carrying something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a region that has a lot of a particular thing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"sometimes successful and sometimes not : not always good or successful"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving a driver who does not stop after causing an accident"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving quick action by someone who then leaves or runs away quickly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a play in which a base runner begins running as soon as a pitch is thrown and the batter tries to hit the pitch—often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a list of people, organizations, etc., that a person or group plans to oppose or eliminate"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is paid to kill someone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not carefully planned or directed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hit that allows a batter to reach a base safely : a single, double, triple, or home run"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an informal occasion or event at which people sing songs together —called also (British) singsong"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"entirely or completely —often used to make a statement more forceful"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"for each side or player—used to indicate a tie score"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of soft, light-colored rock"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance that is made into white or colored sticks and used for writing or drawing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of chalk"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move toward someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or travel to a place —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be delivered to a place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is boring, annoying, or disappointing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that makes action or progress slower or more difficult—usually + on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of breathing in smoke from a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that causes a lot of people to come to a place : attraction"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the final result of a game, contest, etc., that does not have a winner : tie"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"drawing —often + for"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is known by many people : in a famous manner"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to obtain (something): such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to receive or be given (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to obtain (something) through effort, chance, etc."}]


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"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"—used to describe family relationships that are created when a person who already has a child marries someone who is not the child's parent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a system of exercise that involves repeatedly stepping on and off a raised platform often while music is playing; also : exercises in this system"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or explaining each stage in a process"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or done in a series of steps or stages : gradual"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an important change in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually short stool with one or two steps"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an increase in size or amount"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of marching by kicking your legs forward very high and not bending your knees"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"baked in a dish that has high sides"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a deep layer of oil or fat that is heated in a pan or machine and used to fry food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state of extreme cold —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cook (food) in a deep layer of oil or fat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"large amounts of money that can be used : great financial resources"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"existing for a long time and very difficult to change : firmly established"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"living in, relating to, or done in the deep parts of the ocean"}]


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)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a filled pastry shaped to look like a bear's foot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong and rough hug : an act of showing affection by putting your arms around someone and squeezing very tightly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a market (such as a stock market) in which prices are going down"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a North American bear that usually has black fur"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very large and powerful bear of western North America"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large white bear that lives near the North Pole"}]


word: alone
entries:
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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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a word, phrase, or sound that is shouted by soldiers in a battle : war cry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a phrase or saying that is used to make people support an idea, a cause, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an angry protest about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a word or phrase that is used to make people join together to support an idea, cause, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shouted word or sound used by fighters in battle to give each other courage or to frighten their enemy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a phrase or saying that is used to make people support an idea, a cause, etc. : battle cry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body that you see with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability to understand and appreciate something seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe the way something looks to you"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very distant in space or time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to the side, end, etc., that is more distant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an action that is against the rules and for which a player is given a penalty"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a batted ball that lands outside the foul lines : a foul ball"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow length of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and tied into a bow at the throat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large window or set of windows that curves out from the outside wall of a building"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to damage (the surface of something) or hurt (a part of your body) by rubbing something rough or sharp against it or by making it rub against something rough or sharp"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to rub or cause (something) to rub against a hard surface and make a harsh and usually unpleasant sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove (something) from a surface by rubbing an object or tool against it —often + off"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of shooting a gun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the objects (called ammunition) that are shot from cannons and other old-fashioned weapons"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of objects that are connected with a string, wire, chain, etc.—+ of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of similar things—+ of"}]


word: dead
entries:
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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)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to perform (written music) while reading it for the first time without practicing it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at (something) : to see (something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"close to or next to (something or someone) : near"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"up to and beyond (something or someone) : past"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"at or to (someone's home)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use your hands to grasp and hold onto (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to capture and not allow (a person, animal, or fish) to escape"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move toward someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or travel to a place —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be delivered to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to let (something) fall"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lie down or fall down suddenly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a point that marks the limit of something : the point at which something no longer continues to happen or exist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the last part of a story, movie, song, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part at the edge or limit of an area"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body that you see with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability to understand and appreciate something seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe the way something looks to you"}]


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"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used to introduce the second or last of two or more things or people that are being compared—used with the comparative form of an adjective or adverb"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used to say that something happens immediately after something else"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do the first part of an action : to start doing something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to start to work on, produce, or give attention to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to start"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"higher in quality"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"more skillful"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"more attractive, appealing, effective, useful, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at any time"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at all times"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a greater degree"},{"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":"verb","shortdef":"to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not do something until something else happens —often + until"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remain in a state in which you expect or hope that something will happen soon"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sharp edge of something that is used to cut things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the newest and most advanced area of activity in an art, science, etc. —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is very narrow or sharp"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front edge of something that moves"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the most important or advanced area of activity in a particular field"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"near in space : not far away or distant —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"near in time —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very similar : almost the same —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the best quality or rating"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the many thin parts that control movement and feeling by carrying messages between the brain and other parts of the body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"courage that allows you to do something that is dangerous, difficult, or frightening"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the rude attitude of someone who says or does things that make other people angry or upset"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very steep side of a mountain or cliff"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins—usually singular"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having an edge or surface that is not straight or even"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"in bad condition especially because of being torn"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"wearing clothes that are torn and in poor condition"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a person or animal) eat by physically putting food down the throat"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to force (someone) to read, listen to, or learn (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area in which a particular force (such as magnetism) exists and can be felt—often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a play in which a runner who is forced to run to the next base is put out when the player who has the ball touches the base —called also force play"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a country's military forces that fights with airplanes —usually capitalized when a specific air force is being referred to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a force that causes an object moving in a circular path to move out and away from the center of its path"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a force that pulls an object moving in a circular path toward the center of its path"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the police organization in a particular area"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military force that is ready to attack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a team of federal agents assigned to investigate organized crime in a specific area"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is honest and has strict ideas about proper morals and correct behavior"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dark green"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tropical forest that receives a lot of rain and that has very tall trees —called also tropical rain forest"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"rain forest"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fail to use (something, such as an opportunity)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fail to do, take, make, or have (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a public forest —called also forest ranger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a national park —called also park ranger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soldier in the U.S. Army who has special training especially in fighting at close range"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have the ability to see : to have the power of sight"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be or become aware of (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually tall plant that has a thick, wooden stem and many large branches"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a drawing that connects things with lines to show how they are related to each other"}]


word: surprise
entries:
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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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large orange and black poisonous lizard of the southwestern U.S."}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a harmful living thing (such as a germ that causes disease) used as a weapon in a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gun that can shoot many bullets quickly and that is designed for use by the military —called also assault weapon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where people go for vacations"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you choose for help"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of doing or using something especially because no other choices are possible—usually + to"}]


word: nearly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"not completely : almost but not quite"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden painful and dangerous condition in which your heart stops beating properly"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : fairly"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a great degree or extent : very"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who thinks and acts in a free way without worrying about normal social rules"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"rubbing alcohol"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a liquid that is made from petroleum and that is used to make paint thinner"},{"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."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a specific height"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a building that is at a specific height"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something or someone) to go from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (your body or a part of your body) to go from one position to another"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a time during the day early in the morning or late in the afternoon when many people are traveling on roads to get to work or to get home from work"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attack or move toward (someone or something) in a forceful and violent way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which many people go quickly to a place where gold has been discovered because they hope to find more gold and become rich"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion (such as excitement, fear, or anger) and that causes the heart to beat faster and gives the person more energy"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (something) repeatedly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone) repeatedly in order to cause pain or injury"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (a drum) repeatedly in order to produce music or a signal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who lacks good sense or judgment : a stupid or silly person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who enjoys something very much"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dessert made with cooked fruit and cream or a thick sauce"}]


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."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of your body (such as your eyes, ears, nose, or tongue) that you use to see, hear, smell, taste, or feel things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to make good judgments or decisions : common sense"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special ability to know something that cannot be learned by using the five senses (such as sight or hearing)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of achieving something : the state or condition of having achieved or accomplished something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing control or falling"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"polite, moral, and honest behavior and attitudes that show respect for other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the behaviors that people in a society consider to be proper or acceptable"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of looking at a few things or people in a group in order to find possible problems"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to check (something) quickly for problems especially by looking at a few things or people in a group —often + for"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"exactly correct : completely accurate"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small dark mark (such as a mole) on a woman's face —called also (US) beauty mark"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a beautiful place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dangerous place or a place where a particular problem or difficulty is very common"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area around a car, truck, etc., that the driver cannot see"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tendency to ignore something especially because it is difficult or unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small area at the back of the eye that is not sensitive to light"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very popular or active place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where there is much danger or fighting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place (such as an area in a restaurant or hotel) where it is possible to make a wireless connection to the Internet"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"power steering"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area or group of people that provides the main support for a particular political candidate"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a lot of influence and control in a particular activity (such as politics)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a forward whose size and strength are used mainly to control play near the basket"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the right to act and make decisions for another person in business and legal matters"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a document that gives someone the right of power of attorney"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small case that contains the power supply for an electronic device"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a metal bar in the roof of a car or other vehicle that is designed to protect riders if the vehicle rolls over"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of saying each of the names on a list to find out who is present —usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a list of people or things—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"honor roll"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"rubbed or spread on the body with a bottle that has a rolling ball set into its top"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a continuous sound made by a series of very quick hits on a drum especially in order to introduce an exciting public announcement, act, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very thin flat piece of dough that is wrapped around a mixture of chopped vegetables and often meat and then usually fried —called also spring roll"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a list of people who deserve to be honored; especially : a list of students who have received good grades in school —called also (British) roll of honour"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a test that is used by the police to measure how much alcohol a person has drunk"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use your hands to grasp and hold onto (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to capture and not allow (a person, animal, or fish) to escape"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"newly produced, made, gathered, etc. : not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not old, spoiled, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clean and pure"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your arms around (someone) : to embrace or hug (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put or keep (something or someone) in a specified place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to breathe hard and quickly —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) while you are breathing quickly and heavily"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to wish for or want something very eagerly—often + for or after —often followed by to + verb"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"extending a small distance from one end to the other end : having little length : not long"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not great in distance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having little height : not tall"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not intelligent or sensible : stupid"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a thick skin"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not easily bothered by criticism or insults : not sensitive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the skin of an animal that has been removed from the body often with its hair or feathers still attached and that is used to make things (such as clothes)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the outer covering of a fruit, vegetable, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the structure of bones that form the head and face of a person or animal"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having a lot of extra flesh on the body : not fat"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not growing closely together : not growing in a large amount"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick drink made of milk, a flavoring syrup, and often ice cream —called also shake"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound of going quickly back and forth many times between two musical notes that are close to each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick high sound that is repeated"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an important change or series of changes in the way a company or other organization is organized or run"},{"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":"the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's mental ability : mind or intellect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the long body parts that are used especially for standing, walking, and running"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an animal's leg when it is used as food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of the long thin parts that support a table, chair, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cut or broken branch or twig"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, thin piece of wood, metal, plastic, etc., that is used for a particular purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, thin object that is used for hitting or moving a ball or puck in a game"}]


word: least
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"smallest in amount or degree"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in or to the smallest degree"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small in size"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not tall : short"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small in amount"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a very small amount or degree"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"hardly at all : not very much"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"not very often"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not so much : smaller in amount or number"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"lowest common denominator"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"most liked"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or come after or behind (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go after or behind (someone) secretly and watch to find out what happens"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come after (something) in time or place or as part of a series"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's mental ability : mind or intellect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in, at, or to a place before (someone or something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in the future for (someone or something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"having a lead or advantage over (a competitor)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"allowing a team to take the lead in a game"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a lot of energy and desire to try new ideas and methods"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"somewhat cold : not warm or hot"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made of a light, thin material that helps you stay cool"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to think and act in a calm way : not affected by strong feelings"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a curved line on a graph that shows how something changes or is affected by one or more conditions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a curving line or shape of the human body and especially of a woman's body—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a hole or wound in (a person's skin)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole) in something by using a sharp tool"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"completely or totally"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a sudden and complete way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"directly or exactly"}]


word: straight
entries:
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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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"stronger, more powerful, or more intense than others of its kind"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to curve out of a straight line or position —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your body so that it is not straight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality—usually singular —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of qualities that are shared by many people in a group, country, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of qualities that make a place or thing different from other places or things"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bring (things or people) together into a group"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to choose and collect (things)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get or take (things) from different people or places and bring them together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a word or symbol (such as \"five\" or \"16\") that represents a specific amount or quantity"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a number or a set of numbers and other symbols that is used to identify a person or thing —abbr. No. or no."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is identified by a number and not treated in a personal or friendly way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large post that helps to hold up something (such as a roof)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is an important member of a group—+ of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a basic fact, idea, or principle of something—+ of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the aim or goal of a person : what a person is trying to do, become, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall piece of furniture used to store something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a personal computer that stands in an upright position"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a legal document in which a person states who should receive his or her possessions after he or she dies"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong desire or determination to do something —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's choice or desire in a particular situation"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long narrow mark on a surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark on the ground that shows the edge of the playing area in a sport"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area or border that separates two places —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"certain to die"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing death : fatal —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"possibly causing death"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"highest in rank or importance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a government"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the parts of the United States that is not a state"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of the large parts that some countries are divided into"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"worse than all others"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"least skillful, talented, or successful"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"least appropriate, useful, or helpful"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a close friend"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to dogs"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"going to different places instead of staying in one place"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to the activity of traveling"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"designed to be used by someone who is traveling"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dog that has been trained to attack people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is known for making very harsh and personal criticisms of other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden painful and dangerous condition in which your heart stops beating properly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long narrow mark on a surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark on the ground that shows the edge of the playing area in a sport"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area or border that separates two places —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a serious illness caused when a blood vessel in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of hitting a ball or the movement made to hit a ball during a game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of hitting the ball that is counted as part of a player's score"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is greatly admired by many people of a particular kind or in a particular place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the traditional music of the people in a country or region; also : a type of popular music that is based on traditional music and that does not use electric instruments"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a song created by the people of a country or region : a song sung in folk music"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a medicine or treatment that relieves pain or cures a usually minor illness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of solving or correcting a problem"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a star that is at the end of its life and is very hot, small, and dense"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very obvious and sharp : free from doubt or uncertainty : very definite"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land in which all the trees have been cut down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut down all the trees in (an area)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing an ability to think clearly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing an ability to think clearly"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an object (such as a statue) that is worshipped as a god or in place of a god"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that looks like something else but with its left and right sides reversed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who looks like someone else"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way you think about yourself and your abilities or appearance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who looks very much like someone else—usually singular"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or affecting all or most of the people of a country, state, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, paid for by, or working for a government"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"supported by money from the government and from private contributors rather than by commercials"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that detects or senses heat, light, sound, motion, etc., and then reacts to it in a particular way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the liquid produced in your mouth : saliva"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who looks very much like someone else : spitting image"}]


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:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military fight between groups of soldiers, ships, airplanes, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a violent fight in which people use weapons"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a fight between people or groups in which each side tries to win a contest (such as a game or an election) or to gain control of something (such as a company) —often + for —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fight with weapons"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try or struggle very hard to do something : to struggle or fight for something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fight or argue with someone over something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ax with a large blade that was used as a weapon in the past"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unpleasant older woman who speaks in an angry way and tries to control others"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a ship that is used in fighting wars and that is lighter and faster than a battleship"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a word, phrase, or sound that is shouted by soldiers in a battle : war cry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a phrase or saying that is used to make people support an idea, a cause, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mental illness that is caused by the experiences of fighting in a war and that causes extreme feelings of nervousness, depression, etc. —called also shell shock"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a line of soldiers who are fighting in a battle—usually used figuratively in phrases like the battle lines have been drawn to say that groups of people strongly disagree about an issue and are fighting or arguing with each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a major battle that is fought by large groups of soldiers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long argument or fight between people who have become very angry or emotional"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the legal right to take care of a child (such as a child whose parents are divorced)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being kept in a prison or jail—used after in or into"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of protecting or taking care of something —often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to perform (an action or activity)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used with what to ask or talk about a person's job"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to finish working on (something)"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden painful and dangerous condition in which your heart stops beating properly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"good for the health of your heart"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely shocking or exciting"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very sincere and honest"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an honest, serious, and private conversation"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling too much sympathy for people in society who you think do not deserve sympathy or help"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an important change in the way a person feels or thinks about something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done by stopping the heart from beating for a period of time, opening the heart, and repairing damage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a U.S. military award that is given to a soldier who is wounded or killed in battle"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine used for carrying people and things to different levels in a building —called also (British) lift"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall building for storing grain —called also grain elevator"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"surgery to make a person's face look younger (such as by removing wrinkles)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"changes made to something to make it more attractive or modern"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of seats or handles that are attached to a moving cable and that are used to carry skiers up a mountain"},{"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 attach, fasten, or connect (something) with a hook, knot, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cover on a box, can, jar, etc., that can be lifted or removed"},{"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":"noun","shortdef":"a machine that is used to pull skiers up a mountain and that has a series of T-shaped bars each of which pulls two skiers —called also T-bar lift"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing changes to the mind or to behavior"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing changes to the mind or to behavior : mind-altering"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very confusing, exciting, etc. : mind-blowing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very confusing, exciting, or shocking"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a very powerful or overwhelming effect on the mind : amazingly or confusingly large, great, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very dull or boring"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is able to know another person's thoughts without being told what they are : someone who is able to read minds"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular way of thinking : a person's attitude or set of opinions about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way someone is feeling : a person's emotional state : mood"}]


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"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"not very important or valuable"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fairly good : satisfactory"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"acceptable or agreeable"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"suitable or appropriate"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to see"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to notice or judge something—usually + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"accepting the actions or decisions of someone or something without any questions or criticism"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"close to or next to (something or someone) : near"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"up to and beyond (something or someone) : past"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"at or to (someone's home)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bite and chew on (something) in a noisy way : chomp"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sheet of cloth or plastic that is used to cover the floor and furniture while you are painting a room"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very attractive or impressive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a date by which something must be done or finished : a deadline that must be met"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a list of choices that appears on a computer screen when a person clicks on the menu's title —called also pull-down menu"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a goal that is made by a dropkick"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to be visited without an appointment"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"visiting a place without an appointment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very steep downward slope"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very large decrease in level or amount"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of taking someone or something to a place and then leaving : the act of dropping someone or something off"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pass in which a player stops the puck and skates past it in order to leave it for another player who is close behind"}]


word: valley
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of low land between hills or mountains"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low period, point, or level"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a teenage girl from a wealthy family in southern California who speaks in a unique kind of slang and who cares about social status, personal appearance, shopping, etc., rather than about serious things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small plant that produces small white flowers shaped like little bells"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, steep valley formed when two parallel rifts form in the Earth's crust and the land between them sinks"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"dry valley in the U.S., in California and Nevada"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"U.S. city, California"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"valley in the U.S., in Pennsylvania"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"valley in the U.S., in California"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bag that holds many small gifts and that you reach into in order to pull one out without knowing what it is"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group or mixture of different things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe a robbery that is done by breaking a window of a car, store, etc., and stealing whatever you can take quickly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opportunity to do something : an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that something will happen —often + of —often plural —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way that events happen when they are not planned or controlled by people : luck"}]


word: huge
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large : very great in size, amount, or degree"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large in size : very big —usually used before a noun"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used in the names of animals that are larger than similar animals"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large in amount or extent"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very effective drug"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a news story) that people talk about a lot but only for a short time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a performer, group, etc., that is popular or successful only once for a brief time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at (something) : to see (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a male child"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a young man"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance that is used as a medicine —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an illegal and often harmful substance (such as heroin, cocaine, LSD, or marijuana) that people take for pleasure —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"a small amount or quantity"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud whisper by an actor that can be heard by the audience but which the other actors on the stage pretend not to hear"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud whisper that is intended to be heard by everyone"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"very thick cream —called also (British) double cream"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"designed to do difficult work without breaking"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very intense or serious"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"dealing with people or problems in a severe or harsh way : too strict or controlling"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"awkward or clumsy : showing a lack of skill"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an important or powerful person or thing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the production of goods (such as coal or steel) that are used to make other goods"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of loud rock music that has a strong beat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a metal that is very dense and heavy"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is as good, skillful, valuable, etc., as another person or thing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"coming before all others in time, order, or importance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to the lowest forward gear or speed of a vehicle"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or playing the main part in a group of instruments"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to the one person or thing that remains or that has not been mentioned"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to all the members of a group except the person or thing that has already been mentioned"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"in addition to the person or thing that has already been mentioned"}]


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."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling or belief about how successful, good, etc., someone or something will be—usually plural"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in or to a higher place than (something) : over"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"greater in number, quantity, or size than (something) : more than (something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"to a greater degree or extent than (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way in which a person moves, stands, or behaves"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a relation or connection—+ on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine part in which another part turns or slides"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true —often + in —often + that"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling that something is good, right, or valuable—+ in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of trust in the worth or ability of someone—+ in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the point at which something (such as an idea or someone's behavior) stops being good or acceptable : the limit of what is correct or proper"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that shows where one area ends and another area begins—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to complain about things that are not important"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a condition or fact that affects a situation —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way something happens : the specific details of an event"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an event or situation that you cannot control"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small button or knob that is pushed to operate a machine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an exercise in which you lie on your stomach and raise and lower your body by straightening and bending your arms —called also (British) press-up"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a vehicle of any size that is used for traveling on water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long and narrow container that is used for serving a sauce with a meal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, usually round piece of plastic, glass, metal, etc., that is sewn to a piece of clothing and is pushed through a loop or hole to fasten one part of the clothing to another part"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, usually round sign that has a picture or words on the front and a pin on the back —called also (British) badge"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small part of a machine that you push to make the machine work"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an enclosing cover for a letter, card, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the things that happen to a person because of chance : the accidental way things happen without being planned"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"good fortune : good luck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"success in doing or getting something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a button in a bank, store, etc., that a person can press to call for help during an emergency (such as a robbery)"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of doubt about your own abilities or actions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a good or helpful result or effect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"money that is paid by a company (such as an insurance company) or by a government when someone dies, becomes sick, stops working, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something extra (such as vacation time or health insurance) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay : fringe benefit —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak in a loud voice"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to announce or read (something) in a loud voice"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw or move (something) in a forceful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw (a fishing line, hook, etc.) into the water by using a fishing pole"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send or direct (something) in the direction of someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large amount of smoke, dust, etc., that hangs in the air"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large group of things (such as insects) that move together through the air"},{"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":"combining form","shortdef":"yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"of yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"by, to, with, for, or toward yourself or itself"},{"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"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gas that makes people unable to see by causing their eyes to be filled with tears and that is used especially by the police or military to separate large groups of people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body that you see with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability to understand and appreciate something seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe the way something looks to you"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin threadlike growth from the skin of a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a covering or growth of hairs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the covering of hairs on a person's head"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a leg or arm"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large branch of a tree"}]


word: dozen
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of 12 people or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"large numbers of people or things —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"thirteen of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a U.S. or Canadian coin that is worth 10 cents"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"a number or amount that is equal to one half of a total"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"equal or nearly equal in size, value, amount, etc., to one half of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not complete : partial —often used in combination"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number 6"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sixth in a set or series"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"six o'clock"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone —often + to —often + about"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a conversation or discussion with someone —often + to —often + with —often + about"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a conversation about (something)"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mixture of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sometimes chocolate that is eaten as a snack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a path through a forest, field, mountain range, etc., that is used for hiking and seeing plants and animals"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"documents (such as financial records or memos) that make it possible for someone at a later time to know what was done, discussed, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a visible stream of water or ice particles that is created in the sky by an airplane or rocket : contrail"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"having a high temperature"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a feeling of high body heat"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"heated to a hot or warm temperature : served at a hot or warm temperature"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say things that are meant to cause laughter : joke"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a slow way or at a low speed"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a nurse who is on the staff of a hospital"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an officer who is a member of a military commander's staff"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an officer in the army, air force, or marines with a rank above a sergeant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person of high rank in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines who advises the person in charge of military operations"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person of high rank who advises a leader (such as the U.S. President) on important matters"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the people who take care of a large area of land (such as a sports field)—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"ground crew"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group made up of the leaders of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines that advises the President on important military decisions"}]


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)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular detail of an idea or argument"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the main or most important idea of something that is said or written"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able or likely to be lost, taken away, or given away"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not involving or likely to involve danger, harm, or loss"},{"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"}]


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."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be aware of (something that affects you physically, such as pain, heat, or an object touching your body)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to describe or ask about someone's physical or mental state"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) with your fingers to see what it is like"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something wanted or valued that is gotten : something that is gained; especially : money gotten through some activity or process : profit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is helpful : advantage or benefit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an increase in amount, size, or number"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"pain that is caused by injury, illness, loss, etc. : physical, mental, or emotional pain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"feelings of pain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of wood, metal, or stone that forms the bottom of a door and that you walk over as you enter a room or building"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the point or level at which something begins or changes"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's mental ability : mind or intellect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality"},{"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"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military force that is ready to attack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a team of federal agents assigned to investigate organized crime in a specific area"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attack in which military airplanes drop bombs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a nuclear attack against an enemy before the enemy can attack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of refusing to eat as a way of showing that you strongly disagree with or disapprove of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strike by workers that is done very suddenly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strike that is started by a group of workers without the approval of their union"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a collection of objects made from metal, glass, etc., that hang together from strings and touch each other to make a musical sound when they are blown by the wind—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a musical instrument (such as a flute, horn, or organ) that is played by blowing air through it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow room through which air is blown in order to test the effects of wind on an airplane, car, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall structure that has large blades attached to an engine and that is used to produce electricity"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of new energy that allows you to continue to do something after you had begun to feel tired"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wind that blows almost constantly to the west and towards the equator—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open suddenly especially because of pressure from inside"}]


word: almost
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"only a little less than : nearly"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without doubt : definitely —sometimes used for emphasis"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"of course—used to answer questions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being or feeling certain about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is certain : a fact about which there is no doubt"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easily seen or recognized"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to be touched or felt"}]


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"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"completely or only"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shoe that does not have ties, buckles, etc., and that you can put on or take off very easily"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short road that is used to get on or off a major road or highway : an on-ramp or off-ramp"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of paper that you give with a bank deposit to show how much money you are putting in an account —called also (British) paying-in slip"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mistake in speech that shows what the speaker is truly thinking"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"deposit slip"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a notice that is given to a worker by an employer saying that the worker's job is ending"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the expression of your thoughts or feelings especially through artistic activities (such as painting, writing, dancing, etc.)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being free: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power to do what you want to do : the ability to move or act freely"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of not being a slave, prisoner, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to officially say that someone who is guilty of a crime will be allowed to go free and will not be punished"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that someone should not be blamed for thinking, doing, or saying something—usually used as (be) pardoned for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to officially say that a person, country, etc., does not have to pay (a debt)"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"rap music; also : the culture associated with rap music"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of jumping"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden movement because of surprise or shock—usually used in the phrase give a jump"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something to be jumped over"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short, quick step and jump forward"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large metal container for putting trash in"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"coming before all others in time, order, or importance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to the lowest forward gear or speed of a vehicle"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or playing the main part in a group of instruments"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"occupying the number two position in a series"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"next to the first in importance or rank"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"another of the same kind"},{"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.)"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun suffix","shortdef":"the state or condition of being something"},{"fl":"noun suffix","shortdef":"the position, status, or duties of something"},{"fl":"noun suffix","shortdef":"skill or ability as someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large ship made to carry cargo containers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large ship that takes many people on a cruise at one time : a large ship that stops at different ports and carries passengers who are traveling for pleasure —called also cruise liner"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large ship or spaceship that sends out boats or smaller spaceships to explore, do scientific research, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a spaceship that is powered by rockets"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a ship that has sails"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very large sailing ship with at least two masts"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave and never return to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave (a place) because of danger"}]


word: wound
entries:
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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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity of trying to control the way something (such as an important event) is described to the public in order to influence what people think about it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person (such as a political aide) whose job involves trying to control the way something (such as an important event) is described to the public in order to influence what people think about it —called also spinner"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine that partly dries washed clothes by spinning them very fast"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a television program, movie, book, etc., that is based on characters from another television program, movie, book, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a new company created by a large company"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something useful that results from work done to produce something else"},{"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":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that spins yarn or thread"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small device that spins and that is used by fishermen to attract fish"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bowler who throws the ball so that it spins —called also spin bowler"}]


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


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is said or done to make peace or to show that you want peace : a symbol of peace"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the department of the British police force that deals with political crimes and terrorism"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to the job of managing or directing other people in a company or organization"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or used by the people who manage or direct a company or organization"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"responsible for making sure laws are carried out and for managing the affairs of a nation or state"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to courts of law or judges"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"ordered or done by a court"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"responsible for dealing with all legal cases involving the government"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a plant that grows underground, gets water from the ground, and holds the plant in place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a tooth, hair, fingernail, etc., that is attached to the body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the cause or source of something—usually singular"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military attack by two groups of soldiers that approach an enemy position from two different directions at the same time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"objects that are meant to be both useful and beautiful : the activity of making such objects"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the long tube in the body that helps digest food and carries solid waste out of the body —often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the deep inner parts of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a stage of sleep during which you dream and your eyes make quick movements —called also REM"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an arrangement in which a bank, store, etc., allows a customer to buy things with a credit card and pay for them later —called also (British) credit account"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"credit card"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who takes the place of an ambassador when the ambassador is away"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person with a lower rank than an ambassador who works as a diplomat in countries where no ambassador is assigned"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a nurse who is in charge of one section of a hospital"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that must be paid to go into a nightclub or restaurant in addition to the charge for food and drink"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bomb that is made to explode under water at a particular depth in order to destroy submarines"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, thin, sharp piece of metal that is used in a razor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the two flat, triangular bones of the shoulder that are located in the upper back —called also scapula"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where blood is stored so that it later can be given to people who are ill or injured"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a man or boy who has promised to be loyal to another man or boy usually in a ceremony in which they mix their blood"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cell that is normally present in blood"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick and sticky clump of dried blood that stops blood from flowing through a blood vessel in a person or an animal —called also clot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number of cells in someone's blood—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an illegal method for temporarily improving an athlete's performance in a race or competition by increasing the number of red blood cells in the blood"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very long fight between two families or groups in which each group kills members of the other group in order to punish the group for earlier murders"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"blood type"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the normal temperature of the human body"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that must be paid to go into a nightclub or restaurant in addition to the charge for food and drink"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attractive young woman whose picture is on the front of a magazine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it —called also (British) covering letter"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an important story or article that is the main subject shown on the cover of a magazine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a planned effort to hide a dishonest, immoral, or illegal act or situation"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an action or a way of behaving that is meant to prevent people from knowing about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"dust jacket"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of cloth, plastic, etc., that covers and protects something from dust"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low plant or group of plants used in a garden to cover the ground"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (something) again : to put a new cover on (something)"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to or involving the main or general parts of something rather than the details"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small brush with stiff bristles that is used for scrubbing things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"strange often in a way that is funny"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"crazy or foolish"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (something) with tar"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to the future : planning for the future"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pass made in the direction of the opponent's goal"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"thinking about the future : forward-looking"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who plays in the middle of the front line of players in field hockey, soccer, and other sports"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a function that causes a recording (such as a videotape) to go forward at a speed that is faster than normal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state in which something is quickly developing or progressing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a recording) to go forward at a speed that is faster than normal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move forward through time quickly"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an animal that has wings and is covered with feathers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to paint a picture using only your hands or fingers instead of a brush"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of blaming someone for a problem instead of trying to fix or solve it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"fish stick"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the finger next to the thumb : forefinger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the finger that is farthest from your thumb —called also (chiefly US + Scotland) pinkie"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the long finger that is the middle one of the five fingers of the hand"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having complete power : able to do anything —often used in an exaggerated way to describe people or organizations that are very powerful"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand what people are saying by watching the movement of their lips"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"support for someone or something that is expressed by someone in words but that is not shown in that person's actions"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pretend to sing or say (recorded words)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a split in the upper lip that some people are born with"},{"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":"verb","shortdef":"to attach (a button) by passing it through a hole"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close or fasten (something) with buttons —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have buttons for fastening"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"having a lot of extra flesh on your body : having a lot of body fat"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a full, rounded form"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unusually wide or thick"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult to bend or move"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"painful to move or use; also : showing pain in movement or use"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"thick and difficult to stir or pour"}]


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: sky
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the space over the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds appear"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pale to light blue color"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely high"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a very high degree, level, or amount"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something good that someone says will happen but that seems impossible or unlikely : a very unlikely or unrealistic goal, plan, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a point beyond which it is not possible to go"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a point beyond which someone is not allowed to go"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount or number that is the highest or lowest allowed"}]


word: somehow
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is not known or certain"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"a different or additional person or thing"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"different or additional people or things"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"the person or thing that remains or that has not been shown or mentioned yet"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"sports and exercise taught in schools —abbr. P.E.—called also (chiefly US, somewhat informal) phys ed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of science that deals with materials that are not alive and the ways in which nonliving things work—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person whose job is to give people physical therapy—abbr. PT—called also (British) physiotherapist, physio"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the treatment of a disease or an injury of the muscles or joints with massage, exercises, heat, etc.—abbr. PT—called also (British) physiotherapy, physio"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way that someone or something looks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of looking that is not true or real"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the action of appearing : the fact that something or someone arrives or begins to be seen—usually singular"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct—often + for —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"suitable for a specified purpose—often + for —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"physically healthy and strong"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers, and needs sun and water to survive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a building or factory where something is made"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the land, buildings, and equipment of an organization"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is used to cover a window from the inside of a room; especially : a roll of cloth or plastic that is hung at the top of a window and pulled down over the window—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where hunters hide from animals while they are hunting —called also (chiefly British) hide"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is used to trick people or to prevent people from noticing a particular thing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"hide-and-seek"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a children's game in which everyone hides from one player who tries to find them"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a unit for measuring an amount of fruit and grain that is equal to about 35.2 liters in the U.S. and to about 36.4 liters in the U.K."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large amount of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin threadlike growth from the skin of a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a covering or growth of hairs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the covering of hairs on a person's head"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's mental ability : mind or intellect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the form of energy that makes it possible to see things : the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc. —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a source of light (such as an electric lamp)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a light on a vehicle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a great number of things or people —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"ordinary or common people as a group —often plural"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"reaching as high as your knees"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"standing in something that reaches your knees—usually + in —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"reaching as high as your knees"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"occurring quickly and without thought"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"often reacting quickly and without thought"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"reaching the knees"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very funny joke or story"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sock that reaches your knee"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to curve out of a straight line or position —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your body so that it is not straight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a female parent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a woman who is thought of as being like a mother"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a woman who invents or begins something—usually singular"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area next to a highway where people can stop to rest, use the bathroom, get food, etc. —called also (US) rest stop"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where people who are old or who are unable to take care of themselves can live and be taken care of : nursing home"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"rest while lying in a bed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"sure or certain to happen"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very confident : self-assured"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"sure that something is certain or true—used in the phrase rest assured"},{"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":"noun","shortdef":"a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation that is being investigated or managed by someone (such as a police officer or social worker) in an official way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective showing its relationship to other words in a sentence"}]


word: slowly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a slow way or at a low speed"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a key on a computer keyboard or a typewriter that you press to type capital letters —called also shift"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a scheduled period of work that begins late at night and ends in the morning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time during the night (such as from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) in which a person is scheduled to work—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who work during the night shift—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device in a car that you move into different positions in order to change the car's gears —called also stick"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a car that has a stick shift : manual —called also stick"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a scheduled period of work that begins in the afternoon and ends at night"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"supplies, tools, or clothes needed for a special purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a toothed wheel in a machine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of two upright posts that form part of the goal in various games (such as soccer, hockey, and football)"}]


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"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a successful way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a skillful way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a good, proper, or positive way"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"that which belongs to you : your one : your ones"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"—used at the end of an informal letter"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"your letter"}]


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."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"describing each thing that happens in a series"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having blow-dried hair—sometimes used in a disapproving way in U.S. English to describe someone (such as a television personality) who has a neat appearance but is not very intelligent or interesting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a handheld device that blows air and is used for drying hair"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of stimulating a man's penis with the mouth for sexual pleasure"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard hit to a person's body—usually used figuratively to describe a sudden event or occurrence that causes severe trouble, damage, sorrow, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act that kills a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or event that causes the end of something"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unusual ability to remember things completely and exactly as they were seen, read, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of things that have been hidden in a secret place because they are illegal or have been stolen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a computer's memory where information is kept so that the computer can find it very quickly —called also cache memory"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do (something that is illegal or harmful)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decide to use (a person, money, etc.) for some particular purpose or use—often + to or for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that (someone or something) will definitely do something : to make (someone or something) obligated to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to run slowly especially for exercise"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push or bump (someone or something) lightly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move up and down heavily with a short motion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow road or path —often used in the names of streets"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of road that is marked by painted lines and that is for a single line of vehicles"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow part of a track or swimming pool that is used by a single runner or swimmer in a race"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which you fail to think or act in the usual or proper way for a brief time and make a mistake —often + in —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which someone behaves badly for usually a short period of time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a change that results in worse behavior"},{"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"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of colored makeup that is put on the eyelids"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the beginning of a beard that you can see late in the afternoon on the face of a man who has not shaved since morning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something —often + about —often + about"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the person that someone normally or truly is—used to describe the way someone acts or feels"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular part of your personality or character that is shown in a particular situation"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the personality or character that makes a person different from other people : the combination of emotions, thoughts, feelings, etc., that make a person different from others"}]


word: likely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to indicate the chance that something will happen"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without much doubt : probably"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very extremely—used to make an angry or critical statement more forceful"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a description of how something happened —often + about or of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a description of imaginary events that is told as a form of entertainment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the series of events that happen in a story"}]


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"},{"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 have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand (something) : to have a clear and complete idea of (something) —usually + how, why, where, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have learned (something, such as a skill or a language) —often + how"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a successful way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a skillful way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a good, proper, or positive 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hill or part of hill that is not very steep and that is used by people who are learning how to ski —called also bunny hill, nursery slope"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"bunny slope"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a process or series of events that is hard to stop or control once it has begun and that usually leads to worse or more difficult things"}]


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)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who stands in front of people while they sing or play musical instruments and directs their performance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who collects money or tickets from passengers on a train or bus —called also (British) guard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a material or object that allows electricity or heat to move through it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dog that is trained to protect a place : watchdog"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of bars placed over a shallow hole that is used to stop cattle from crossing a road —called also (British) cattle grid"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the Coast Guard or Brit the Coastguard : an organization that has the job of guarding the area along a country's coast and helping people, boats, and ships that are in danger on the sea —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a member of the Coastguard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person in uniform who holds a flag in a ceremony or parade"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person whose job is to help people (such as schoolchildren) go across busy streets safely"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or group that is the guard at a formal or ceremonial event (such as a military funeral or a parade)"}]


word: magical
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very pleasant or exciting"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a year of 366 days instead of 365 with February having 29 days instead of 28"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden large change, development, or improvement —called also quantum jump"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that a person or group does —often used with take"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things done to achieve a particular purpose —often used with take"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"fighting that happens in a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a failure to do what is required by a law, an agreement, or a duty : failure to act in a required or promised way—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a break in friendly relations between people or groups—often + between"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hole or opening in something (such as a wall) made by breaking through it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opportunity to do something : an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that something will happen —often + of —often plural —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way that events happen when they are not planned or controlled by people : luck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a final decision or judgment : an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the last part of something : end—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of concluding or finishing something or the state of being finished"},{"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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to seem to be something especially because of appearance —often used in the phrases look as if, look as though, and look like"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have an appearance that is suitable for (something)"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a goal that is scored by lightly pushing or touching a moving ball or hockey puck so that it goes into the basket or net from a short distance away"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement that is only partly true and that is intended to deceive people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unpleasant fact about someone or something—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to curve out of a straight line or position —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your body so that it is not straight"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or at a more distant place or time or a more advanced point : further"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or at a more distant place or time : farther"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a greater degree or extent"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in addition to what has been said : furthermore"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the teachings of the Christian religion—usually used with the"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of the first four books of the Christian Bible that tell of the life of Jesus Christ"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an idea or set of ideas that someone believes and often tries to make other people believe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is being done, talked about, or thought about —often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thing that forms physical objects and occupies space"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very short period of time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular time : a precise point in time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the present time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not wearing any clothes : not covered by clothing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having a usual covering"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any decorations"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of furniture that contains drawers for storing clothes —called also (US) bureau"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a chest or box in which a young woman keeps things (such as silverware and linen) that she will use after she gets married"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large box that is filled with gold, silver, jewels, etc.—often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that can be used by a government to pay for a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money intended for a specific purpose, action, or campaign"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece of stiff paper that is marked with symbols or pictures to show its value, comes in a set, and is used for playing games (such as poker) —called also playing card"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a game played with a deck of cards : a card game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used figuratively to refer to something that gives you an advantage when you are trying to make a deal or reach an agreement"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"near in space : not far away or distant —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"near in time —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very similar : almost the same —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, for, or relating to toys"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of a kind that is meant for a child to play with"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe an animal (such as a dog) that is the smallest kind of a particular breed"}]


word: army
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large group of soldiers organized to fight battles on land"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a country's military forces that includes soldiers who are trained to fight on land —usually capitalized when a specific army is being referred to —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large number of people or things that are involved in some activity together"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lift or move (something or someone) to a higher position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lift or move (something or someone) to a standing or more upright position —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to increase the amount or level of (something)"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) whole or able to work properly again : to repair (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deal with or correct (a problem)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach (something) in such a way that it will not move : to connect or join (things) physically —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to understand something clearly and fully"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"helping people to understand something clearly and fully"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"spreading out deeply or widely"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of an area, room, surface, etc., that is empty or available for use"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area that is used or available for a specific purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an empty area between things"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a break in a bone in which no parts stick out through the skin"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"interest paid only on the original amount of money and not on the interest it has already earned"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the period of time when a person is alive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the experience of being alive —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is being done, talked about, or thought about —often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thing that forms physical objects and occupies space"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no pattern or decoration"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any added or extra things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to see or understand"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction : a pleasant or pleasing feeling"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"activity that is done for enjoyment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something or someone that causes a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not mixed with anything else"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clean and not harmful in any way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a smooth and clear sound that is not mixed with any other sounds"}]


word: direction
entries:
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word: quietly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"making very little noise"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not talking"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tending not to talk very much"}]


word: path
entries:
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word: single
entries:
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word: notice
entries:
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word: sudden
entries:
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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)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who owns or manages a large, successful business or company"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the captain of a ship that travels on the sea"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long pole that supports the sails of a boat or ship"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall pole that supports or holds something (such as a flag)"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done by cutting down and burning trees and plants in order to clear an area of land and grow crops on it for usually a brief time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"using extremely harsh methods : ruthless"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a structure built over something (such as a river) so that people or vehicles can get across"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that joins or connects different people or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place on a ship where the ship is steered"},{"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"},{"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":"a point that marks the limit of something : the point at which something no longer continues to happen or exist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the last part of a story, movie, song, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part at the edge or limit of an area"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the soft flesh on the bodies of people and animals that helps keep the body warm and is used to store energy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an oily solid or liquid substance in food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount that is more than what is usual or needed : excess"},{"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":"noun","shortdef":"the middle of the night : 12 o'clock at night —often used before another noun"}]


word: cross
entries:
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word: score
entries:
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word: corner
entries:
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word: none
entries:
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word: dagger
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sharp pointed knife that is used as a weapon"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to or showing actions or behavior in which people or governments try to protect their important secrets or try to learn the secrets of others"}]


word: duty
entries:
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word: angle
entries:
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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:
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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."},{"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":"noun","shortdef":"a division of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single place without a break in time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a play, movie, story, etc., in which a particular action or activity occurs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a view or sight that looks like a picture"}]


word: kick
entries:
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word: measure
entries:
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word: cave
entries:
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word: approach
entries:
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word: wood
entries:
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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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a method of study where teachers and students do not meet in a classroom but use the Internet, e-mail, mail, etc., to have classes —called also distance education"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance within which it is possible to hear someone who is calling out"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"going or covering a great distance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving people who are far apart"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"connecting to a place that is far away"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area in a scene or view that is neither very close nor very far away : an area between the foreground and the background"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a racing distance that is neither short nor long and that is usually between 800 to 1,500 meters—often used as middle-distance before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short distance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short distance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance that a driver needs in order to safely bring a vehicle to a complete stop"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance from which something can be easily reached —often used figuratively"}]


word: field
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an open area of land without trees or buildings"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land that has a special use"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of work, study, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to catch or stop and throw a ball; also : to play (a position) on a baseball team"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deal with or respond to (something, such as a telephone call or a request)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an answer to (a question)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a day of outdoor sports and athletic competition for school children"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an event in a track meet that is not a race"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"binoculars"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a score of three points made by kicking the ball between the goalposts"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a book that helps you to identify birds, plants, animals, rocks, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is hired to work on a farm : farmhand"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a game that is played on a field in which each team uses curved sticks to try to hit the ball into the opponent's goal —called also (chiefly British) hockey"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large building that is used for athletic events and that usually has seats for spectators"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a vehicle that covers a wheel —called also (British) wing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a curved piece of metal that covers a wheel of a motorcycle or bicycle —called also (British) mudguard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low metal frame or screen placed in front of an open fireplace"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a comfortable chair that has a high back with pieces that extend forward at the sides"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of high, stiff shirt collar that has the top corners turned down and that is worn by a man on formal occasions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a high-ranking officer in the British air force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"side-view mirror"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of metal that has a hole in the center and two projecting parts and that you can screw onto a bolt by using your fingers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a chicken wing that is fried and covered with a spicy sauce and that is usually served with blue cheese dressing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a political group that consists of people who support liberal or socialist ideas and policies : the part of a political group that belongs to or supports the Left"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"telling private details about romantic relationships"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes something to fail or be ruined—usually used with the"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick and rude way of telling someone to go away"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kiss made with the mouths open and the tongues touching"},{"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 remark or gesture made when someone is leaving —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a time or occasion when someone leaves"},{"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.)"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—also have got"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is available or not available —also have got"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is required or necessary"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is required by a rule or law"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone should do something"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a player on the offensive team who plays in a position on the line of scrimmage and who blocks and sometimes catches passes"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each other"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not willing to speak about something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having your lips pressed tightly together because you are thinking hard, angry, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money available for spending that is based on a plan for how it will be spent —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a plan used to decide the amount of money that can be spent and how it will be spent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an official statement from a government about how much it plans to spend during a particular period of time and how it will pay for the expenses"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where two streets or roads meet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a curve in a road"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the last part of something : end conclusion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the final coating on a surface or the appearance produced by such a coating"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decorate (a surface) by hanging something (such as a picture) on it—usually used as (be) hung"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (wallpaper) on a wall"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strap that is fastened to a device (called a bridle) placed on the head of an animal (such as a horse) and that is used to guide and control the animal—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to limit or control something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power to guide or control someone or something—usually plural"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a chair that can be folded up and that is used for sitting outside on the deck of a ship, on a beach, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a flat shoe that is usually made of thick cloth and has a rubber bottom"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the top deck of an aircraft carrier"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area where the pilots sit in a large airplane"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the flat surface on the raised structure at the rear of a ship"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine that plays and records sounds on magnetic tape"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"containing or holding as much or as many as possible —often + of"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not lacking anything : complete in number, amount, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not limited in any way"},{"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"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bridge that can be moved or raised so that tall boats can pass under it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wooden or metal structure that has swings hanging from it and that may have a slide or other things attached to it for children to play on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a scheduled period of work that begins in the afternoon and ends at night"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that a person or group does —often used with take"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things done to achieve a particular purpose —often used with take"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"fighting that happens in a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a door that can be pushed open from either side and that swings shut when it is released —called also (British) swing door"}]


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)"},{"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: gray
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a color between black and white : having a color that is like the color of smoke"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having gray hair"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"lacking brightness: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a color that is between black and white : a color that is like the color of smoke"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as an animal) that is gray"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become gray"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become older"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area or situation in which it is difficult to judge what is right and what is wrong"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the tissue that makes up the brain—often used figuratively to refer to a person's intelligence"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bluish-gray color"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not willing to accept opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that are unusual or different from your own"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of escaping from a place, situation, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of escaping from a place, situation, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which an amount of liquid or gas passes out through a hole or crack in a container"},{"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: 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)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a new activity or situation that comes after another activity or situation which has lasted for a long time—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"changeup—usually singular"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue in a specified state, condition, or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to continue in a specified state, condition, or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) in a place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) into the surface of something —often used as (be) set"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach (something, such as a jewel) to a piece of jewelry or other decoration —often used as (be) set"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small animal that lives in a shell that it carries on its back, that moves very slowly, and that can live in water or on land"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having very little or no light"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not light in color : of a color that is closer to black than white"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having more black than white : not light"},{"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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall or jump suddenly from a high place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc. : plummet"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a steep slope or drop downward"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"movie film"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of sickness caused by the motion of a car, airplane, boat, etc. —called also (British) travel sickness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of showing action that has been filmed or photographed at a speed that is slower than the actual speed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a filming technique in which objects (such as clay models) are photographed in a series of slightly different positions so that the objects seem to move —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the writings of a poet : poems"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is very beautiful or graceful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) in a place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) into the surface of something —often used as (be) set"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach (something, such as a jewel) to a piece of jewelry or other decoration —often used as (be) set"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard, round object that turns and causes machinery or a mechanical device to move—sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"steering wheel"}]


word: forth
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"out into notice or view : out"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"onward or forward in time or place"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"toward the back and then toward the front : backward and forward"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"between two places or people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"talk or discussion about something"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used to join words or groups of words"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"added to : plus"},{"fl":"conjunction","shortdef":"—used to describe an action that is repeated or that occurs for a long time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come with (something or someone) to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something or someone) to come"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to exist, happen, or start"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak in a loud voice"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to announce or read (something) in a loud voice"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight : one of the seven time periods that make up a week"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time of light between one night and the next : the part of the day when light from the sun can be seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the day when people are usually most active and when most businesses are open"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your arms around (someone) : to embrace or hug (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put or keep (something or someone) in a specified place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to be in a particular place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to go into or through something in a forceful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to be in a particular place or send (someone) to a particular 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area that can be seen when you look through a telescope, a pair of binoculars, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"field of vision"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"cable television channels that charge a fee for each show you watch —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of looking at or thinking about something : viewpoint"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mirror on the outside of a vehicle that allows the driver to see what is behind and to the right or left of the vehicle —called also (British) wing mirror"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move toward someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or travel to a place —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be delivered to a place"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very likely to result in victory in a race, competition, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"allowing you to see an area very well"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not bright or clear : not seen clearly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not understood or remembered in a clear way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not likely to be good or successful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lift or pull (something) with effort —usually + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw (something) with effort"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to breathe in and breathe out (a sigh) in a slow or loud way"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a written report from an organization or government that discusses a particular issue and suggests what should be done"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a position in which you lie on your side with both legs and both arms bent and pulled up to your chest and with your head bowed forward"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front position at the start of a car race"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the confident quality of someone who knows a lot about something or who is respected or obeyed by other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality that makes something seem true or real"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very likely to result in victory in a race, competition, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"allowing you to see an area very well"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"revealing something that is improper or embarrassing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your arms around (someone) : to embrace or hug (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put or keep (something or someone) in a specified place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do something in an effort to get an advantage —often used in the phrase jockey for position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change the position of (something) by slow and careful movements"}]


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)"},{"fl":"adjective suffix","shortdef":"not having something specified : without something"},{"fl":"adjective suffix","shortdef":"never doing or becoming something specified"},{"fl":"adjective suffix","shortdef":"not able to be acted on in a specified way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small in size"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not tall : short"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small in amount"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a very small amount or degree"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"hardly at all : not very much"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"not very often"},{"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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used as the past tense of can"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is possible"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used with have to say that something was possible but did not actually happen"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"—used as a contraction of could not"}]


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."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"nuclear energy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms —called also nuclear power"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the energy that something has because of its position or the way its parts are arranged"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to curve out of a straight line or position —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your body so that it is not straight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of things that are fastened, tied, or wrapped together —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of things that are together or are associated with each other in some way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a lot of some quality or who is known for a particular kind of behavior—+ of"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an American-made two-door sports car with a powerful engine"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something or someone) to go from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (your body or a part of your body) to go from one position to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance (such as a drug) that relaxes you, your muscles, etc."}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pattern or cycle of electrical activity in the brain—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"brainstorm"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of unusually hot weather"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a movement in which a group of people introduce new styles or ideas in art, music, politics, etc.—usually singular—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a style of rock music that was popular especially in the 1970s and 1980s, has a strong beat, and uses many electronic instruments (such as keyboards)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a modern style of art, film, or fashion that tries to be very different or unusual often in a shocking way—often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an electromagnetic wave that is used for sending signals through the air without using wires"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a movement of extremely high air pressure that is caused by an explosion, an earthquake, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually negative response or reaction that many people have to a particular thing —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wave that is formed when a sound is made and that moves through the air and carries the sound to your ear"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very high, large wave in the ocean that is often caused by strong winds or an earthquake : tsunami"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very large amount of something"}]


word: snap
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break quickly with a short, sharp sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move into a specified position with a short, sharp sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close (something) with a fastener and especially with a snap"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden, short, sharp sound caused by something breaking or moving into a new position—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of snapping your fingers or the sound made when you snap your fingers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that fastens something by closing or locking with a short, sharp sound; especially : a set of two metal or plastic pieces that fit tightly together when you press them —called also (British) popper, press stud"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done or made suddenly or without careful thought"},{"fl":"interjection","shortdef":"—used to express surprise when two things are alike"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any of several types of beans whose long green seed cases are eaten as a vegetable when they are young and tender"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"sugar snap pea"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of pea whose thick outer part and seeds can be eaten —called also snap pea"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opinion or decision that is based on careful thought"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful thought : the act of judging something or someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to make good decisions about what should be done"}]


word: chance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opportunity to do something : an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that something will happen —often + of —often plural —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way that events happen when they are not planned or controlled by people : luck"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to accept the danger of (doing something) : risk"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to describe something that happens because of luck or chance—followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening without being planned or controlled by people : happening by chance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to indicate a person or thing that is not particular or specific"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to indicate an amount greater than zero or none—usually used in negative statements, in questions, and in statements with if or whether"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either one of the two long body parts that join the top of your body at the shoulder and that end at the hand or wrist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a piece of clothing (such as a shirt or coat) that covers the arm : sleeve"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a piece of furniture (such as a chair or couch) that gives support for a person's arm"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"having a lot of extra flesh on your body : having a lot of body fat"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a full, rounded form"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unusually wide or thick"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"good, acceptable, or satisfactory : ok"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used in an ironic way to refer to things that are not good or acceptable"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"not attached to or covering something : not on"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not operating, functioning, or flowing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"in a position that stops the flow of electricity, water, etc."}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the seed of some pine trees that is used as food—usually plural —called also (British) pine kernel"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"rock music"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the lowest possible level or point"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"hard candy that is made on a string"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sport or activity of climbing the steep sides of a mountain or cliff"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a garden in which plants grow between rocks —called also (chiefly British) rockery"}]


word: ring
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of jewelry that is shaped like a circle and worn in a special hole made in the skin"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is shaped like a circle"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form a circle around (something or someone) : to surround (something or someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to draw a circle around (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (an object or device, such as a bell) to make a sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sound especially as a signal of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to call someone or something by ringing a bell —usually + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound that a bell makes"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making a bell ring"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound that a telephone makes when someone is calling"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cover for sheets of paper that are fastened into rings that pass through holes on the edge of the paper"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (an amount of money) aside for a specific purpose : earmark"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the third finger especially of your left hand when you count the index finger as the first finger"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the loud, high sound that a rooster makes or a similar sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to talk in a way that shows too much pride about something you have done : to brag loudly or joyfully"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very short haircut usually for men or boys —called also (US) buzz cut"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a plain, round neck on a T-shirt, sweater, etc.—often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sweater with a crew neck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people at an airport who take care of and repair aircraft —called also (British) ground staff"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an animal that people use to carry heavy things"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a condition in which someone (such as a child) has problems with learning and behavior because of being unable to think about or pay attention to things for very long—abbr. ADD"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the length of time during which someone is able to think about or remain interested in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the middle point or part of something —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that is causing a lot of interest, argument, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the position of a person or thing that is causing a lot of interest, argument, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small part of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the small parts of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular fact or piece of information about something or someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to stop thinking about or paying attention to someone or something and to think about or pay attention to someone or something else instead"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (attention) away from someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change the direction or use of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (attention) away from someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take the attention of (someone) away from something or someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give money for goods or services —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give money to (someone) for goods or services —often followed by to + verb —sometimes + in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something, such as an amount of money) for goods or services"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break quickly with a short, sharp sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move into a specified position with a short, sharp sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close (something) with a fastener and especially with a snap"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow tube or passage that things and people go down or through"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occasion when a professional photographer takes pictures of someone famous for use in a magazine or for some other purpose —called also shoot, photocall"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a movie, television show, or video game that has a lot of killing with guns, bombs, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a fight in which people shoot guns at each other until one side is killed or defeated"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a competition that is used to decide the winner at the end of a tie game by giving each team a particular number of chances to shoot the ball or puck into the goal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a competition between two people or groups that remains very close until the end"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having simple controls that do not need to be changed by the user and that make it possible to take pictures easily"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gentle wind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is easy to do"}]


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)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a difference in pitch that is equal to 1/6 of an octave —called also (chiefly British) tone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to hear the difference between musical notes or sing the right musical notes"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a language (such as Chinese) in which changes in the tone of words indicate different meanings"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound that comes from a telephone when it is ready for a call to be made —called also (British) dialling tone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a color that contains some brown"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having numbered buttons that produce different sounds when they are pushed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having two colors or two shades of one color"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bank for large companies that trade goods in other countries"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"all of a country's ships that are used for trading goods rather than for war; also : the people who work such ships —called also (British) merchant navy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sailor who works on a ship involved in trading goods : a member of the merchant marine"}]


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"},{"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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take and use up (something) with the promise to give back something of equal value"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use (an idea, saying, etc.) that was thought up by someone else"},{"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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of walking together as an organized group : an act of marching; especially : an organized walk by a large group of people to support or protest something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance covered by marching for a specified period of time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"forward movement or progress"},{"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"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which you are supposed to make a choice but do not have a real choice because there is only one thing you can have or do"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having several answers from which one is to be chosen"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made up of multiple-choice questions"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"believing that pregnant women should have the right to choose to have an abortion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away from (a place) —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away from (a place) to live in a different place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away from (a person)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a bad effect on (something) : to damage or ruin (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decay or lose freshness especially because of being kept too long"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (someone, such as a child) everything that he or she wants : to have a bad effect on (someone) by allowing too many things or by not correcting bad behavior —often used as (be) spoiled —sometimes used figuratively"}]


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"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"U.S. city, California"}]


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:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (someone) an order : to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deserve or be able to get or receive (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an order given to a person or animal to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an instruction in the form of a code or signal that tells a computer to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to give orders and to control a group of people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special performance of a concert, play, etc., that is done at the request of an important person (such as a king)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of positions of authority or rank within an organization that are ordered from lowest to highest"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the most powerful and important leaders of an organization or military force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is ranked second in a group or organization"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of a set of parts that can be connected or combined to build or complete something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a computer or computer program that does a particular job"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a space vehicle that can work alone"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"of yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"by, to, with, for, or toward yourself or itself"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a desire for something to happen or be done : a feeling of wanting to do or have something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of thinking about something that you want and hoping that you will get it or that it will happen in some magical way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"good thoughts or feelings directed toward a person"}]


word: touch
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your hand, fingers, etc., on someone or something —usually used in negative statements"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be in contact with (something)—used to say that one thing is directly against another thing with no space between"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change or move (something)—usually used in negative statements"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of touching someone or something—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to be aware of something physical by touching it : the sense that allows you to feel physical things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of a thing that is experienced by feeling or touching it"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe a situation in which no one is sure what will happen and there is a chance that the result will be bad"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a form of American football in which the player with the ball is not tackled but instead must stop when touched by an opponent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a flat surface on an electronic device (such as a microwave oven) that is divided into several differently marked areas which you can touch to choose options"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of screen on a computer which shows options that you can choose by touching the screen"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having numbered buttons that produce different sounds when they are pushed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to type without looking at the keyboard"}]


word: soft
entries:
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word: wild
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"living in nature without human control or care : not tame"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"growing or produced in nature : not grown or farmed by people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not changed by people : not settled or developed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large area of land where people do not live and where plants, trees, etc., grow freely : wilderness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wild, free, or natural place, state, or existence"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without being controlled"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a playing card that can represent any other card in a game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that could affect a situation in a way that cannot be predicted : an unknown or unpredictable factor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a player or team chosen to fill a place in a competition after the regularly qualified players or teams have all been decided"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a wild expression in the eyes : looking dangerous or out of control"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very extreme or wild"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a difficult and long search for something that is not important or that cannot be found"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pitch that cannot be caught by the catcher and that allows a runner to go to the next base"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kind of grain that is produced by a tall North American plant that grows in water"}]


word: soldier
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is in the military : a member of an army"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who will fight as a soldier for any country or person in return for payment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soldier who marches and fights on foot : infantryman"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who does active and difficult work for an organization or cause"}]


word: figure
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a symbol that represents a number : digit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a value that is expressed in numbers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or animal that can be seen only as a shape or outline"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to expect or think (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand or find (something, such as a reason) by thinking"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to appear likely to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is shaped like the numeral 8 —called also (British) figure-of-eight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"figure eight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a phrase or expression that uses words in a figurative way rather than in a plain or literal way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special skate that is used for figure skating"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"ice-skating in which the skaters perform various jumps, spins, and dance movements"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small usually plastic doll"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an older man who is respected and admired like a father"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an older woman who is respected and admired like a mother"}]


word: bolt
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bright line of light that appears in the sky during a storm : a flash of lightning —often used figuratively in the phrases a bolt from the blue and a bolt out of the blue"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sliding bar that is used to lock a door or window"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a lock that is moved by a key"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or go very suddenly and quickly from or to a particular place, position, or condition"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to run away suddenly and quickly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to suddenly leave a political party, team, etc."},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with the back in a very straight position"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a safe or restful place : a place where you can hide or escape from something that is dangerous or unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lock with a heavy sliding bar that is moved by turning a knob or key —called also (British) mortise lock"},{"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":"adjective","shortdef":"positioned to be straight up : vertical"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe something that is tall rather than wide"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"always behaving in an honest way : having high moral standards"}]


word: target
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you are trying to do or achieve"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place, thing, or person at which an attack is aimed —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the person or group that someone is trying to influence, sell something to, etc.—often used before another noun"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to aim an attack at someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct an action, message, etc., at someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a target that can be attacked easily because it does not have military defenses —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not hard to do : not difficult"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"free from pain, trouble, or worry"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not hurried"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get or discover (something or someone that you are looking for)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to discover or learn (something) by studying about it"}]


word: solid
entries:
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word: chapter
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word: knowing
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word: throat
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word: rope
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word: gain
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word: demand
entries:
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word: notion
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word: launch
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word: death
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word: rise
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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
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word: camp
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word: respect
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word: prove
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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:
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word: top
entries:
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word: argue
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word: destroy
entries:
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word: promise
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word: gift
entries:
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word: glad
entries:
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word: block
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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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open suddenly especially because of pressure from inside"},{"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":"verb","shortdef":"to carry or move (something) to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry and give (something) to a person"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry, move, or lead (someone) to a place —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: escape
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get away from a place (such as a prison) where you are being held or kept"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get away from a dangerous place or situation"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get away from something that is difficult or unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of escaping from a place, situation, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of escaping from a place, situation, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which an amount of liquid or gas passes out through a hole or crack in a container"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person (such as an entertainer) who is good at escaping"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a contract that allows you to get out of the contract in a particular situation"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a door or hatch that can be used to get out of something in an emergency"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of behaving or thinking that is used to avoid unpleasant facts or problems"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a stairway or ladder that can be used to escape from a burning building"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tool that has a heavy metal blade and a long handle and that is used for chopping wood"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the end of life : the time when someone or something dies"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ending of a particular person's life"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the permanent end of something that is not alive : the ruin or destruction of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to perform (an action or activity)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used with what to ask or talk about a person's job"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to finish working on (something)"}]


word: desire
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to want or wish for (something) : to feel desire for (something) —sometimes followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to want to have sex with (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to express a wish for (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the feeling of wanting something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong wish : a wish for something or to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of wanting to have sex with someone"},{"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: 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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of treating diseases by using prayer and religious faith"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"lack of honesty in dealing with other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"honesty in dealing with other people —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular kind of object —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a separate part of a legal document that deals with a single subject"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open suddenly especially because of pressure from inside"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue in a specified state, condition, or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to continue in a specified state, condition, or position"},{"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: 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"},{"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"},{"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"},{"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: slap
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) with the front or back of your open hand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit something with a sound like the sound made when your hand slaps something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) on a surface quickly or forcefully—+ down or on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hit with the front or back of your open hand"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud sound made when something hits a flat surface"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"exactly or directly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shot that is made by swinging your stick with a lot of force"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"excellent and very large"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a facial expression"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of your body where your hand joins your arm"}]


word: softly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"smooth and pleasant to touch"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a very light color : not strong or bright in color or tone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"careful and patient in dealing with someone or something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"soft-spoken"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a score of one on a hole in golf —called also (US) ace"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small place (such as a bar or restaurant) that is not fancy or expensive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an invisible area in outer space with gravity so strong that light cannot get out of it—often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a safe or restful place : a place where you can hide or escape from something that is dangerous or unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of the ozone layer where there is very little ozone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone's mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place in a river, pond, etc., where people swim"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dish made of sausages cooked in batter"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who deal with a specific problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military force that is sent to a particular place to deal with a problem"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry or move (something) to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry and give (something) to a person"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry, move, or lead (someone) to a place —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: training
entries:
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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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to dry (clothes, sheets, etc.) in a machine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine used for drying clothes after they are washed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"disorderly, loud, and rough"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very competitive and aggressive"}]


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"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at or to a great distance in space or time"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a great extent"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or at a particular distance, point, or degree"}]


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)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a business that is making a profit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is being done, talked about, or thought about —often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thing that forms physical objects and occupies space"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"—used in formal writing or speech"}]


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: firmly
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"}]


word: tale
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story about imaginary events : an exciting or dramatic story"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story about someone's actual experiences"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an exciting story that may not be completely true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a simple children's story about magical creatures —sometimes used figuratively —called also fairy story"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a false story that is meant to trick people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a common belief about something that is not based on facts and that is usually false"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story that is very difficult to believe : a greatly exaggerated story —called also tall story"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decorate (a surface) by hanging something (such as a picture) on it—usually used as (be) hung"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (wallpaper) on a wall"},{"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":"adverb","shortdef":"by means of that act, those words, that document, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of great pain or sadness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"problems or troubles"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's mental ability : mind or intellect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality"}]


word: matter
entries:
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word: lock
entries:
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word: stick
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cut or broken branch or twig"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, thin piece of wood, metal, plastic, etc., that is used for a particular purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, thin object that is used for hitting or moving a ball or puck in a game"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push (something usually sharp or pointed) into something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go partly into something : to have a part that has been pushed into something : to be partly inside something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something or someone) in a specified place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an upright lever used to control an airplane —called also stick"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lever used to control the movement of images on the screen in a computer or video game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device in a car that you move into different positions in order to change the car's gears —called also stick"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a car that has a stick shift : manual —called also stick"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a drawing that shows the head of a person or animal as a circle and all other parts as usually straight lines"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an insect with a long, thin body that looks like a stick —called also (US) walking stick"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who has old-fashioned ideas or who does not like trying new or exciting things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a sticky substance on one side for attaching to something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult or unpleasant"}]


word: tiny
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very small"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small in size"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not tall : short"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"small in amount"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very small : tiny"}]


word: desperately
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very bad or difficult to deal with"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done with all of your strength or energy and with little hope of succeeding"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hidden bomb that explodes when the object connected to it is touched, moved, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a trap that is set as a joke to shock or frighten someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a building, vehicle, etc., that is very dangerous and could cause someone's death"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which a person who is poor is unable to escape from poverty; especially, chiefly British : a situation in which a poor person who gets a job will remain poor because the amount of money that person receives from the government will be reduced"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area on a golf course that is filled with sand : bunker"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of road where police hide from drivers and use special equipment to catch people who are driving too fast"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place that attracts many tourists and that charges high prices"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a trap for catching lobsters"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or leap suddenly forward or upward"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move quickly to a different position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to help (someone) to get out of or escape from jail, prison, etc."}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached to it that is used for shooting small stones —called also (British) catapult"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open suddenly especially because of pressure from inside"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin line in the surface of something that is broken but not separated into pieces —often + in"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very narrow space or opening between two things or two parts of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden loud, sharp sound—usually singular"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"hazard pay"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"hazard pay"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to act in a way that shows that you want or intend to get married"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to perform the actions that lead to sexual activity"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give a lot of attention and praise to (someone) in order to get approval, support, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"extra money that someone is paid for doing work that is dangerous —called also (US) danger pay, danger money"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close to another person or group—usually + from —often used as (be) estranged"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause someone to be no longer involved or connected with something—usually + from"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"strange or unusual : different from what is normal or expected"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening in a way that is not planned or regular"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of different kinds or types"}]


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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very thick and full"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a lot of branches and leaves"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at or near the beginning of a period of time or a process, activity, series, etc."},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"before the usual or expected time"},{"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":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece of burning material that comes from a fire or is produced by rubbing or hitting two hard objects together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short, bright flash of electricity between two points"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quality that makes someone or something enjoyable, interesting, successful, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of an animal's body that extends from the animal's back end"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long piece that extends from the back end or bottom of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the back end of an airplane, helicopter, etc."}]


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."},{"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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of an object (such as piece of furniture or an appliance) that swings or slides open and shut"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the opening for a door : the entrance to a room or building : doorway"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an illegal drug (such as marijuana or heroin)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a stupid or annoying person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"information about someone or something that is not commonly or immediately known"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a duty, task, or function that someone or something has"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe how well or badly something has been done"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"thin strips of salted and smoked meat from the sides and the back of a pig —often used before another noun"},{"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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight : one of the seven time periods that make up a week"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time of light between one night and the next : the part of the day when light from the sun can be seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the day when people are usually most active and when most businesses are open"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a facial expression"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the period of time when a person is alive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the experience of being alive —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body between the head and the shoulders"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a piece of clothing that fits around your neck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long and narrow part of something : a part that is shaped like a neck"}]


word: skin
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the skin of an animal that has been removed from the body often with its hair or feathers still attached and that is used to make things (such as clothes)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the outer covering of a fruit, vegetable, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the skin of (an animal, fruit, or vegetable)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to scrape or rub off some of the skin from (a body part)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not very deep at all : relating to, affecting, or involving only the surface"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to swim underwater with special equipment (such as a face mask, snorkel, and flippers) but without a diving suit or air tank"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having life : living : not dead"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"continuing to exist"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not yet defeated : still having a chance to win or succeed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long curved fruit with a thick peel that is yellow when it is ripe"},{"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 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":"verb","shortdef":"to move slowly with the body close to the ground"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move slowly and quietly especially in order to not be noticed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or seem to go very slowly"}]


word: roar
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a long, loud sound —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to laugh loudly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud, low sound that continues for a long time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the period of time when a person is alive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the experience of being alive —often used before another noun"}]


word: weight
entries:
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word: neck
entries:
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word: manage
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have control of (something, such as a business, department, sports team, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take care of and make decisions about (someone's time, money, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct the professional career of (someone, such as an entertainer or athlete)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to organize the details of (a performance in a theater)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carefully plan and arrange (something) in order to achieve a desired effect"}]


word: gather
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bring (things or people) together into a group"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to choose and collect (things)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get or take (things) from different people or places and bring them together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a fold formed when cloth is pulled together—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is known for making clever and funny remarks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to think or reason"}]


word: diamond
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very hard usually colorless stone that is a form of carbon and is used especially in jewelry —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shape that is formed by four equal straight lines and that has two opposite angles that are smaller than a right angle and two opposite angles that are larger than a right angle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a playing card that is marked with a red diamond shape"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the 60th or 75th anniversary of an important event (such as a marriage)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has talent or other good qualities but who is not polite, educated, socially skilled, etc. —called also (British) rough diamond"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is in poor condition but that is likely to become valuable with appropriate care or attention"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"diamond in the rough"}]


word: mad
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very angry"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing severe mental illness : insane"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to think in a clear or sensible way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a fatal disease that affects the brain and nervous system of cattle"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"completely crazy"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very or extremely"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a punctuation mark — that is used especially to show a break in thought or in the structure of a sentence (as in \"We don't know where—or how—the problem began.\")"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount of something that is added to something else—usually singular —usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of running or moving quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place"},{"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 person who makes, sells, or repairs hats"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very or extremely—used in the phrase hopping mad"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very strong and sensitive : highly developed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very excited about and interested in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is said to publicly thank and give special attention to someone for doing something : credit or recognition —often + for"}]


word: moving
entries:
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word: punch
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to press or push (something) with a short, quick movement"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole, dent, etc.) by pressing or cutting in, into, or through something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick hit with your fist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"energy or forcefulness"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a drink made usually by mixing different fruit juices and often flavored with wine or liquor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tool or machine for cutting holes in paper, cardboard, leather, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hole made by a cutting tool or machine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a comic puppet show in which a puppet named Punch fights with his wife Judy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"punching bag"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large bowl from which punch is served at a party"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a card with holes that have been punched in different positions to represent information —called also punched card"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"confused and unable to speak or move normally because of being punched many times in the head"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to think or act normally because you are very tired, excited, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the words at the end of a joke or story that make it funny, surprising, etc."}]


word: pole
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, straight piece of wood, metal, etc., that is often placed in the ground so that it stands straight up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (a boat) by using a pole to push against the bottom of a river, lake, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either end of the imaginary line around which something (such as the earth) turns"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either one of the two ends of a magnet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the positive point or the negative point on a battery"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a Polish person"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"country in Europe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bean plant that grows up a pole, fence, etc.; also : the bean that grows on this plant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front position at the start of a car race"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area near either the North or South Pole of the Earth toward which the needle of a compass points"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either one of the two ends of a magnet"}]


word: merely
entries:
[{"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"},{"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"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to form the negative of modal verbs (such as \"should\" and \"could\") and auxiliary verbs (such as \"do\" and \"have\")"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used before a verb or clause to make it negative or give it an opposite meaning"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used with a word or phrase to make it negative or give it an opposite meaning"}]


word: control
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct the behavior of (a person or animal) : to cause (a person or animal) to do what you want"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have power over (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct the actions or function of (something) : to cause (something) to act or function in a certain way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power to make decisions about how something is managed or done"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to direct the actions of someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an action, method, or law that limits the amount or growth of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a strong need to control people or how things are done"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a system through which people on the ground give instructions by radio to aircraft pilots"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the people who give instructions to aircraft pilots by radio"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a method of controlling harmful insects, diseases, etc., in an environment (such as a garden or a lawn) by using other insects or natural substances"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an insect or a natural substance that is used to control harmful insects, diseases, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that are done to keep a woman from becoming pregnant —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device in a vehicle that a driver turns on to make the vehicle continue at whatever speed the driver has chosen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a relaxed pace that does not require a lot of effort"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"laws that control how guns are sold and used and who can own them"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the group of people on the ground who direct or control the flight of a spacecraft"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity of checking goods as they are produced to make sure that the final products are good—abbr. QC"}]


word: thrust
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push (someone or something) with force : shove —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something sharp) to enter or go through something else by pushing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sudden, strong, forward movement at someone or something with a weapon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a forward or upward push"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the main point or meaning of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the main concern or purpose of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opening or hole made with a sharp tool (such as a knife)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wound on a person's body that is made by something sharp"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of making something smaller in amount : reduction"}]


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:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to hold onto someone or something by reaching with your hand—usually + at"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of holding or gripping something or someone tightly—usually plural —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pedal that is pressed to change gears in a vehicle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a vehicle that is controlled by a clutch"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening during a very important or critical time especially in a sports competition"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to perform well in a very important or critical situation especially in a sports competition"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of eggs that is laid by a bird at one time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of young birds produced by a single group of eggs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small group of things or people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small bag that women use especially on formal occasions : a small handbag"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the dry stems of wheat and other grain plants —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a single dry stem of a grain plant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin tube used for sucking up a drink"}]


word: balance
entries:
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word: grimly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unpleasant or shocking to see or think about"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing feelings of sadness or worry : gloomy or depressing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a very serious appearance or manner"}]


word: evil
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"morally bad"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing harm or injury to someone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"marked by bad luck or bad events"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the force of things that are morally bad"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is harmful or bad—usually plural"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"thinking bad or evil thoughts : having a morally bad mind or character"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of smaller size"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of less strength, quality, or importance —often used in the phrase to a lesser degree/extent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"so important that you must do it or have it : absolutely needed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to be changed or avoided"}]


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


word: dive
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to jump into water with your arms and head going in first"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to swim underwater usually while using special equipment to help you breathe"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go underwater or down to a deeper level underwater"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a jump into water with your arms and head going in first"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of swimming underwater usually while using special equipment (such as a snorkel or air tank) to help you breathe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually steep downward movement of a submarine, airplane, bird, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to drop a bomb from an airplane on (something) after approaching it at a sharp or steep angle"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attack (someone or something) from the air at a sharp or steep angle"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to drop suddenly or sharply"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to drop suddenly with the front end pointing toward the ground"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to swim underwater with special equipment (such as a face mask, snorkel, and flippers) but without a diving suit or air tank"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sport or activity in which you swim underwater using an air tank and a special breathing machine that you strap on your body"}]


word: appear
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to seem to be something : to make someone think that a person or thing has a particular characteristic : look seem —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become visible : to begin to be seen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to arrive at a place : to show up"}]


word: cloud
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large amount of smoke, dust, etc., that hangs in the air"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large group of things (such as insects) that move together through the air"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to confuse (a person's mind or judgment)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something, such as an issue or situation) difficult to understand"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to affect (something) in a bad way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"la-la land"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large cloud that forms after an explosion; especially : a cloud that is caused by the explosion of a nuclear weapon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dark cloud which shows that a storm is coming—sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw or move (something) in a forceful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw (a fishing line, hook, etc.) into the water by using a fishing pole"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send or direct (something) in the direction of someone or something"},{"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"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having very little or no light"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not light in color : of a color that is closer to black than white"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having more black than white : not light"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the mental state of someone who is not aware of what is really happening—usually used in the phrase in la-la land —called also (British) cloud-cuckoo-land"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used as a nickname for Los Angeles, California"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number 9"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ninth in a set or series"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"nine o'clock"}]


word: secret
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"kept hidden from others : known to only a few people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"keeping information hidden from others : secretive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a fact or piece of information that is kept hidden from other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special or unusual way of doing something to achieve a good result"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that cannot be explained"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who tries to get secret information about another country, government, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a U.S. government department in charge of protecting elected leaders of the U.S. and visiting leaders"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a government department that protects a country's secrets and obtains secret information about other countries"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that many people know about but that is supposed to be a secret"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"kept completely secret by high government officials"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a special way of doing or making something) that is known only by the company that uses it and is protected from competitors"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a ticket or piece of paper used to vote in an election"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a process that allows people to vote in secret so that other people cannot see their votes"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the total number of votes in an election"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the correct or desired result of an attempt"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is successful : a person or thing that succeeds"}]


word: further
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or at a more distant place or time : farther"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a greater degree or extent"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in addition to what has been said : furthermore"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"additional more"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"more distant : farther"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to help the progress of (something) : to cause (something) to become more successful or advanced"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at or to a great distance in space or time"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to a great extent"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to or at a particular distance, point, or degree"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very distant in space or time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to the side, end, etc., that is more distant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"courses of study for adults : continuing education"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is known but who is not a close friend"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of knowing someone in a personal or social way : the state of knowing someone as an acquaintance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"knowledge about something—+ with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"foolish or unnecessary talk, trouble, or activity—often used with much"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to seem to be something especially because of appearance —often used in the phrases look as if, look as though, and look like"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have an appearance that is suitable for (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is being done, talked about, or thought about —often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thing that forms physical objects and occupies space"}]


word: certain
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used with it to say that something is known to be true or correct"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something will definitely happen or that someone will definitely do something —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"certain ones : particular members of a group : some—+ of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of time during which a person or animal has lived —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of time during which a thing has existed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time of life when a person does something or becomes legally able to do something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a unit for measuring temperature —abbr. deg."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a unit for measuring the size of an angle —abbr. deg."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount or level that can be measured or compared to another amount or level —usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the point or limit to which something extends or reaches"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to indicate the degree to which something exists, happens, or is true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pleasant quality that is hard to describe"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand (something) : to have a clear and complete idea of (something) —usually + how, why, where, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have learned (something, such as a skill or a language) —often + how"}]


word: gently
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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to allow or permit (someone or something) to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used in speech when you are making a polite offer to help someone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to introduce a polite statement or request"}]


word: connect
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to join (two or more things) together —often used as (be) connected"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to join with or become joined to something else"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think of (something or someone) as being related to or involved with another person, thing, event, or idea —often used as (be) connected"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small round mark"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small spot : a small area that is different in color from the main part"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short signal (such as a sound or a flash of light) that represents a letter or a part of a letter in Morse code"}]


word: wish
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to want (something) to be true or to happen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to want or ask to do (something) —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to want (someone) to be in a particular state"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a desire for something to happen or be done : a feeling of wanting to do or have something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of thinking about something that you want and hoping that you will get it or that it will happen in some magical way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"good thoughts or feelings directed toward a person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a list of things that someone would like to have"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a desire to die"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"farewell —usually used to say that you hope someone who is leaving on a trip will have a good journey"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening as someone dies : relating to someone's death"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions —often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being good: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being useful or effective"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the things that happen to a person because of chance : the accidental way things happen without being planned"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"good fortune : good luck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"success in doing or getting something"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"no more than"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"nothing other than—used to indicate that a single thing was done, is needed, is possible, etc."},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used for emphasis —sometimes used in the phrase only just"}]


word: hill
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of sloping ground on a road, path, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pile of something : heap mound"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the group of people who make the federal laws in the United States : the U.S. Congress"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"town in Ontario, Canada"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a seed that is eaten as a vegetable and that comes from any one of many different kinds of climbing plants"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a plant that contains very young seeds and that is eaten as a vegetable"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a plant that produces beans"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hill or part of hill that is not very steep and that is used by people who are learning how to ski —called also bunny hill, nursery slope"}]


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"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a facial expression"},{"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"}]


word: aim
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to point (a weapon) at a target"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to point (a device) at something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct (something, such as a missile, a ball, a punch, or a kick) at a target"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a goal or purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to hit a target"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at or to a high place or level"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at a high rate"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"at a high price"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry or move (something) to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry and give (something) to a person"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry, move, or lead (someone) to a place —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"greatest or most extreme—used to say that something or someone is the greatest or most extreme example of a particular type of thing or person"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to the original or basic source or cause of something"}]


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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—also have got"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is available or not available —also have got"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is required or necessary"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is required by a rule or law"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone should do something"}]


word: defeat
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to fail"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to control or overcome (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"failure to succeed or to win —usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of winning a victory over someone or something"},{"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"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying to win"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give away (something) usually in an unwilling way"},{"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 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: settle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a final decision about (something) : decide —often used as (be) settled"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move to a place and make it your home —often used as (be) settled"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and often with space under the seat which can be used to store things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"records of income and expenses"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an arrangement in which a bank keeps a record of the money that a person puts in and takes out of the bank —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an agreement in which people try to guess what will happen and the person who guesses wrong has to give something (such as money) to the person who guesses right"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the money or other valuable thing that you could win or lose in a bet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a choice made by thinking about what will probably happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality that makes one person or thing unlike another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that people do not agree about : a disagreement in opinion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the degree or amount by which things differ"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"fine dry powder that builds up inside buildings on surfaces that have not recently been cleaned"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"fine powder made up of very small pieces of earth or sand"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"fine powder made from a particular substance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a process by which a court of law makes a decision to end a disagreement between people or organizations"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game or contest"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number of points that someone gets for correct answers on a test, exam, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a document showing all the notes of a piece of music"}]


word: slam
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to set or throw (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise —usually + down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit something with a lot of force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of closing something in a forceful way that makes a loud noise—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud noise that is made when something is closed in a forceful way—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a competition in which people read their poetry out loud so that it can be judged by other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is sure to happen or be successful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to jump high in the air and push (the ball) down through the basket : dunk"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a home run that is hit with three runners on base"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the achievement of winning all the major events of a sport (such as tennis or golf) in one season—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the achievement of winning all the tricks in one hand of a card game (such as bridge)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shot that is made by jumping high in the air and pushing the ball down through the basket —called also slam dunk"}]


word: empty
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"containing nothing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any people : not occupied"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no real purpose or value"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the contents of (something) : to make (something) empty"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove all of (something) from a container"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become empty"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an empty bottle or can—usually plural"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"without having, carrying, or bringing anything"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not intelligent : stupid"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a parent whose children have grown up and moved away from home"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move toward someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or travel to a place —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be delivered to a place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of money that someone has available to spend"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small bag or container that is attached to something and used to hold things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the organ in your body where food goes and begins to be digested after you swallow it —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of your body that contains the stomach"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the desire, courage, etc., that is needed to do or accept something difficult or unpleasant—usually used in negative statements"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of clothes that usually consists of a jacket and a skirt or pair of pants that are made out of the same material"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of clothes or protective covering that is worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a process by which a court of law makes a decision to settle a disagreement or problem between people or organizations : lawsuit"}]


word: war
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state or period of fighting between countries or groups —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which people or groups compete with or fight against each other"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an organized effort by a government or other large organization to stop or defeat something that is viewed as dangerous or bad"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a woman who marries a soldier during a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that can be used by a government to pay for a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money intended for a specific purpose, action, or campaign"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act committed during a war that violates international law usually because it is cruel, unfair, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shouted word or sound used by fighters in battle to give each other courage or to frighten their enemy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a phrase or saying that is used to make people support an idea, a cause, etc. : battle cry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dance performed in the past by Native Americans before a battle or to celebrate victory in battle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military training activity that is done to prepare for fighting in a war—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"paint put on the face, the arms, etc., by Native Americans before going into battle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a room where battles are planned that is equipped with maps, computers, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a room where people meet and exchange plans, ideas, information, etc., in an active way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story of a personal experience that usually involves danger, struggle, or adventure"}]


word: jump
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your body upward from the ground and often forward, backward, or sideways through the air by pushing with your legs"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause your body to drop or fall down from something by pushing with your legs"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move forward through the air and over (something) —+ over"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of jumping"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden movement because of surprise or shock—usually used in the phrase give a jump"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something to be jumped over"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a rope used in exercise or a children's game that involves jumping over it when it is swung near the ground —called also (British) skipping rope"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the game of jumping over a jump rope"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a basketball shot made while jumping"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to start (a vehicle whose battery is not working) by connecting its battery to another source of power (such as the battery of another vehicle)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to start quickly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give new energy to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to jump from a very high place while you are attached to a strong, long rope that stretches and that keeps you from hitting the ground"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large, steep platform that slopes downward but curves upward slightly at the end so that skiers can glide down it and jump off the end"}]


