| 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. |
| easterly |
of or toward the east. [3 definitions] |
| eastern |
in, to, from, or having to do with the east. [2 definitions] |
| easterner |
(often capitalized) a person living in an eastern area or region. |
| Eastern Hemisphere |
the half of the earth that contains Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. |
| East Germany |
a country in north central Europe from 1949 until 1990. East Germany and West Germany are now one country again, officially called the Federal Republic of Germany. East Germany was also called the German Democratic Republic. |
| East Indies |
a group of islands southeast of Asia that includes Indonesia; East India. |
| East Timor |
a country in Southeast Asia that consists mainly of the eastern part of the island of Timor. It shares this island with the country of Indonesia. The capital of East Timor is Dili. |
| eastward |
toward the east. [2 definitions] |
| easy |
not hard or difficult. [4 definitions] |
| eat |
to put into the mouth, chew, and swallow. [5 definitions] |
| eaten |
"Eaten" is the past participle of "eat." |
| eat one's words1 |
to take back what one has said. |
| eat one's words2 |
to admit that something one said was wrong. |