| beat |
to hit again and again. |
| birthday |
the day on which a person was born, usually celebrated each year on that date. |
| both |
one and the other of two things or people. |
| check |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct. |
| connect |
to join together. |
| drug |
a substance that causes a change in the body and mind. |
| every |
each member or part of a group. |
| half |
one of two equal parts of a whole. |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. |
| news |
information about important events happening in the present. The news is presented on television or radio or in a newspaper or magazine. |
| nonsense |
words that have no meaning or make no sense. |
| roam |
to move or travel around without a plan; wander. |
| shower |
a period of rain that lasts a short time. |
| silence |
a lack of sound. |
| staff |
a pole or rod often used as an aid in walking or hiking; walking stick. |