eardrum |
the part of the middle ear that receives sounds. The eardrum vibrates when sound waves reach it. |
earl |
a British nobleman. An earl is of a high rank but below both a prince and a duke. |
earlobe |
the soft lower part of the ear. |
early |
in the first part of something; near the beginning of something. [4 definitions] |
earmuff |
one of a pair of soft pads that are worn over the ears to protect against cold. The two pads are connected by a band that goes over the head. |
earn |
to receive as pay for work done. [2 definitions] |
earnest1 |
having or showing a serious manner. [2 definitions] |
earnings |
money received as pay; wages. [2 definitions] |
earphone |
a small speaker that fits on or in the ear for listening to sound from a radio, tape player, telephone, or other electronic machine. |
earring |
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe. |
earth |
(often capitalized) the fifth largest planet in our solar system and the third in distance from the sun. [4 definitions] |
earthen |
made up of earth, soil, or dirt. [2 definitions] |
earthly |
having to do with the earth; of this world. [2 definitions] |
earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface. It is caused by movement deep within the earth. Earthquakes can cause the ground to split. |
earth science |
Earth science is the study of the planet Earth. Earth science is especially interested in what the planet is composed of, its weather, and how the planet developed and continues to change over time. Many different sciences, such as geology and meteorology--the study of weather--are part of earth science. |
earthworm |
a long worm made up of many segments that loosens the soil by making tunnels. |
ease |
freedom from pain, worry, or hard work. [4 definitions] |
easel |
a stand for holding an artist's canvas, blackboard, or sign. |
easily |
without effort, pain, or trouble. [2 definitions] |
east |
the direction in front of a person facing the rising sun. [7 definitions] |
Easter |
a Christian holiday to celebrate that Jesus Christ returned to life after he died. Easter is held every spring on the Sunday after the first full moon between March 21 and April 25. |