| basement |
the space in a building that is underground or partly underground. |
| cling |
to stick closely. |
| disappoint |
to fail to do or give something expected or hoped for. |
| gash |
a long and deep cut, such as a wound. |
| 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. |
| implement |
something used to do a particular job; tool or device. |
| mongrel |
a plant or animal that is a mix of two or more breeds or kinds. |
| optional |
left to someone's choice; not required. |
| rapid |
happening in a short or brief time. |
| smock |
a loose, light jacket, coat, or other similar garment, that is worn over clothing to protect it from soil, paint, or damage. |
| specimen |
a part or example used to represent a larger whole. |
| standard |
something that is used and accepted as a guide, example, or authority. |
| summit |
the highest part; peak. |
| thus |
in this way; so. |
| tingle |
to have a light stinging or prickly feeling. |