| bid |
an offer to buy something at a certain price or to do a job for a certain price. |
| citizenship |
the state of being a legal member of a country. |
| commercial |
having to do with trade or business. |
| compass |
an instrument for showing direction. A typical compass has a moving magnetic needle that points north. |
| croak |
to make a low, hoarse sound with the voice. |
| disguise |
to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition. |
| eventually |
at a future time; in the end; finally. |
| grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
| install |
to put into position and make ready for use. |
| lumber1 |
logs cut into boards or beams for use in building. |
| lunge |
a sudden movement toward something; thrust, leap, or dive. |
| nowadays |
during these present times. |
| pastime |
an activity that makes the time pass in a pleasant way. |
| squint |
to partly close the eyelids. |
| thrash |
to give a beating to; whip. |