| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. [2/5 definitions] |
| barrio |
one of the districts of a town in a Spanish-speaking country. [1/2 definitions] |
| beat around the bush |
to avoid or delay speaking about the most important matter. |
| bring |
to take, lead, or carry toward the speaker speaking, or from one place to another. [1/3 definitions] |
| context |
the setting of a word or phrase in speaking or writing that determines or affects its meaning. Context can be pictures, sounds, other words, or physical surroundings. |
| darling |
a person who is loved very much by the person speaking. [1/2 definitions] |
| dear |
a person who is liked or loved by the person speaking. [1/5 definitions] |
| English |
the language of this country or a manner of speaking that language. English is also standard in various other countries such as the United States. [1/4 definitions] |
| gag1 |
to prevent from speaking or crying out by putting something across or inside the mouth. [2/3 definitions] |
| grammar |
the use of these language rules in speaking and writing. [1/2 definitions] |
| Hermes |
the messenger of the gods, in Greek mythology. Hermes was also the god of travelers, of trade, of theft, and of skill in speaking. He is often shown with wings on his hat and shoes. In Roman mythology, Hermes is called Mercury. |
| highness |
(capital) a title of honor used when speaking to or about a royal person (usually preceded by "His", "Her", or "Your"). |
| I1 |
the one who is speaking or writing. |
| majesty |
(capitalized) a title used when speaking to or about a royal person, such as a king or queen. [1/2 definitions] |
| mime |
the art or practice of telling a story or acting out a dramatic or comical scene by means of hand and body movements rather than speaking; pantomime. [1/2 definitions] |
| miss2 |
a form of address used in speaking to a girl or young woman. [1/2 definitions] |
| musical |
a play or movie in which characters at times perform songs instead of speaking their parts. [1/5 definitions] |
| muzzle |
to stop from speaking freely in public. [1/6 definitions] |
| open |
behaving or speaking in an honest or direct way. [1/16 definitions] |
| oral |
spoken, rather than written; carried out by speaking. [1/2 definitions] |
| outspoken |
speaking in an honest and open way. |