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be
have a specified quality or characteristic
a
the 1st letter of the Roman alphabet
in
to or toward the inside of
have
possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
I
the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet
he
the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
on
in a state required for something to function or be effective
do
engage in
say
utter aloud
at
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but
and nothing more
not
negation of a word or group of words
by
so as to pass a given point
as
to the same degree (often followed by 'as')
go
change location
can
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
get
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
all
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
make
perform or carry out
about
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
know
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a piece of information
will
the capability of conscious choice and decision
as
to the same degree (often followed by 'as')
up
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
one
smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
time
the continuum of experience in which events pass to the past
there
in or at that place
year
the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
so
to a very great extent or degree
think
judge or regard; look upon; judge
some
quantifier
people
any group of human beings collectively
take
get into one's hands
out
moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
just
and nothing more
see
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
come
move toward, travel toward
now
at the present moment
like
having the same or similar characteristics
other
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
then
at that time
two
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
more
greater in size or amount or extent or degree
want
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
way
how something is done or how it happens
look
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
first
preceding all others in time or space or degree
also
in addition
new
not of long duration
day
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
more
greater in size or amount or extent or degree
use
put into service
no
quantifier
man
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
find
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
here
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
thing
a separate and self-contained entity
give
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract
many
amounting to a large but indefinite number
well
in a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard
only
without any others being included or involved
tell
narrate or give a detailed account of
one
smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
very
being the exact same one; not any other:
even
being level or straight or regular and without variation
back
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body
any
one or some or every or all without specification
good
having desirable or positive qualities
woman
an adult female person
through
having finished or arrived at completion
life
the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
child
a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
there
in or at that place
work
activity directed toward making or doing something
down
in a lower place or position
may
thorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers
after
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
call
utter a sudden loud cry
world
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
over
beyond the top or upper surface or edge
school
an educational institution
still
not in physical motion
try
make an effort or attempt
in
to or toward the inside of
as
to the same degree (often followed by 'as')
last
coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
ask
make a request or demand for something to somebody
need
require or want
too
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
feel
be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
three
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
state
the way something is with respect to its main attributes
never
not ever; at no time in the past or future
become
come into existence
between
in the interval
high
being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation
really
in actual fact
most
quantifier meaning the greatest in number
another
any of various alternatives; some other
much
great in quantity or degree or extent
family
a group of people related to one another
own
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person
out
moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
leave
go away from a place
put
cause to be in a certain state
old
having lived for a long time or attained a specific age
while
a period of indeterminate length marked by some action
mean
denote or connote
on
in a state required for something to function or be effective
keep
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
student
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
why
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
let
actively cause something to happen
great
a person who has achieved distinction in some field
same
same in identity
big
above average in size or number or quantity
group
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
begin
set in motion, cause to start
seem
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
country
the territory occupied by a nation
help
give assistance; be of service
talk
use language
turn
move around an axis or a center
problem
a question raised for consideration or solution
every
(used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
start
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
hand
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
might
physical strength
American
of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
show
make visible or noticeable
part
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
about
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
place
a point located with respect to surface features of a region
over
beyond the top or upper surface or edge
such
of so extreme a degree or extent
again
anew
few
a small but indefinite number
case
an occurrence of something
most
quantifier meaning the greatest in number
week
any period of seven consecutive days
company
an institution created to conduct business
system
a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
each
(used of count nouns) every one considered individually
right
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
program
a series of steps to be carried out
hear
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
so
to a very great extent or degree
question
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
work
activity directed toward making or doing something
play
engage in recreational activities rather than work
government
the system or form by which a community is ruled
run
move fast by using one's feet
small
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
number
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
off
from a particular thing or place or position
always
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
move
change location
like
having the same or similar characteristics
night
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
live
have life, be alive
Mr
a form of address for a man
point
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
believe
accept as true; take to be true
hold
have in one's hands or grip
today
on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
bring
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
happen
come to pass
next
immediately following in time or order
before
at or in the front
large
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
all
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
million
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
must
a necessary or essential thing
home
where you live at a particular time
under
below some quantity or limit
water
compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
room
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
write
name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
mother
a woman who has given birth to a child
area
the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
national
of or relating to or belonging to a country
money
the most common medium of exchange
story
a record or narrative description of past events
young
any immature animal
fact
a piece of information about events that have occurred
month
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
different
unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
lot
anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
right
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
study
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
book
an object consisting of a number of pages bound together
eye
the organ of sight
job
a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty
word
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
though
(postpositive) however
business
the principal activity in one's life to earn money
issue
some situation or event that is thought about
side
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
kind
having a tender and considerate and helpful nature
four
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
head
the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
far
at or to or from a great distance in space
black
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness
long
primarily spatial sense
both
(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two
little
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
house
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for a family
yes
an affirmative
after
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
long
primarily spatial sense
provide
give something useful or necessary to
service
an act of help or assistance
around
in the area or vicinity
friend
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
important
significant in effect or meaning
father
a male parent
sit
take a seat
away
at a distance in space or time
power
possession of the qualities required to do something
hour
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
game
an amusement or pastime
often
many times at short intervals
yet
up to the present time
line
a length between two points
political
involving or characteristic of governing or social power
end
either extremity of something that has length
ever
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
stand
be standing; be upright
bad
having undesirable or negative qualities
lose
fail to keep or to maintain
however
in whatever way or manner
member
anything that belongs to a set or class
pay
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
law
the collection of rules imposed by authority
meet
come together
car
a motor vehicle with four wheels
city
a large and densely populated urban area
almost
slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
include
have as a part; be made up out of
continue
keep or maintain in unaltered condition
set
put into a certain place or abstract location
later
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
community
a group of people living in a particular local area
much
great in quantity or degree or extent
name
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
five
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
once
on one occasion
white
being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness
least
the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
president
the leader of a republic or democracy
learn
gain knowledge or skills
real
being or occurring in fact or actuality
change
become different in some particular way
team
a cooperative unit
minute
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
best
having the most positive qualities
several
of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
idea
the content of cognition
kid
young goat
body
an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass
information
knowledge acquired through study or experience
nothing
in no respect; to no degree
ago
gone by; or in the past
right
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
lead
take somebody somewhere
social
living together or enjoying life in communities
understand
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
back
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body
watch
look attentively
together
in contact with each other or in proximity
follow
travel behind, go after, or come after
around
in the area or vicinity
parent
a father or mother
only
without any others being included or involved
stop
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense
face
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin
create
bring into existence
public
not private
already
prior to a specified or implied time
speak
use language
read
look at and say out loud something written or printed
level
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
allow
make it possible for something to happen
add
join or combine or unite with others
office
place of business where professional duties are performed
spend
pass time in a specific way
door
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
health
the general condition of body and mind
person
a human being
art
the creation of beautiful or significant things
sure
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty
such
of so extreme a degree or extent
war
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
history
a record or narrative description of past events
party
an occasion on which people gather to socialize and have fun
within
on the inside
grow
increase in size by natural process
result
something that follows as a consequence
open
affording free passage or access
change
become different in some particular way
morning
the time period between dawn and noon
walk
use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
reason
a logical motive for a belief or action
low
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
win
a victory (as in a race or other competition)
research
a seeking for knowledge
girl
a young woman
guy
an informal term for a youth or man
early
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
food
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal
before
at or in the front
moment
an indefinitely short time
air
a mixture of gases required for breathing
teacher
a person whose occupation is instructing
force
influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
offer
present for acceptance or rejection
enough
sufficient for the purpose
both
(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two
education
activities that impart knowledge or skill
across
to the opposite side
remember
recall knowledge; have a recollection
foot
the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
second
coming next after the first in position in space or time
boy
a youthful male person
maybe
by chance
able
having the necessary means or skill to do something
age
how long something has existed
off
from a particular thing or place or position
policy
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
love
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
process
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
music
an artistic form of auditory communication
consider
think about carefully; weigh
appear
come into sight or view
actually
in fact
buy
obtain by purchase
probably
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
human
a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
wait
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
serve
devote one's life or efforts to, as of countries or ideas
market
a store where groceries are sold
die
lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
send
cause to go somewhere
expect
regard something as probable or likely
home
where you live at a particular time
sense
the faculty through which the world is perceived
build
make by combining materials and parts
stay
continue in a place, position, or situation
fall
descend freely under the influence of gravity
nation
a politically organized body of people under a government
plan
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
cut
separate with or as if with an instrument
college
an institution of higher education
interest
a sense of concern with and curiosity about something
death
the permanent end of all life functions in an organism
course
a connected series of events or actions or developments
someone
a human being
experience
the content of observation or participation in an event
behind
in or to or toward the rear
reach
move forward or upward in order to touch
local
of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
kill
cause to die
six
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
remain
continue in a place, position, or situation
effect
a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
use
put into service
yeah
not only so, but
suggest
make a proposal; declare a plan for something
class
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
control
power to direct or determine
raise
move upwards
care
providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
perhaps
by chance
little
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
late
at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
hard
resisting weight or pressure
field
extensive tract of level open land
pass
go across or through
former
the first of two or the first mentioned of two
sell
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
major
greater in scope or effect
sometimes
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
require
have need of
along
in line with a length or direction
development
a process in which something passes to a different stage
report
to give an account or representation of in words
role
the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
better
superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability
economic
of or relating to production and management of wealth
effort
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
up
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
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