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| a2 |
used to introduce one particular thing or person of a group or kind, but one which is not considered known to the listener. [1/3 definitions] |
| algebra |
a form of mathematics used to solve problems in which some of the numbers are not known. In an algebra problem, letters stand for the unknown numbers. |
| alias |
otherwise known as; also named. [1/2 definitions] |
| alligator |
a large reptile with short legs, a long body and tail, and a long, wide snout. Alligators are protected by thick skin with many hard bumps. They live in rivers, lakes, swamps, and other bodies of water in the southeast United States and in China. They usually eat insects, fish, turtles, snakes, birds, and other water animals, but have been known to attack small land mammals. They are closely related to crocodiles. Chinese alligators are endangered because their habitat is being changed by people. |
| announce |
to make known; declare. |
| antelope |
an animal with horns, a long neck, long legs, and hooves. Antelopes are known for their fast running. Antelopes are mammals that eat plants and chew their cud. The smallest kind of antelope is only one foot tall; the largest antelope is six feet tall at the shoulder. Gazelles, gnus, and impalas are all antelopes. Most antelopes live in Africa; some also live in Asia. [1/2 definitions] |
| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| belt |
a region or area that is known for something or used for a special purpose. [1/3 definitions] |
| break |
to make known. [2/19 definitions] |
| buddy |
a name used when the real name of a male is not known. [1/2 definitions] |
| Burma |
a country in southeastern Asia. Burma became known as Myanmar in 1989. Rangoon (or Yangon) is the capital of Burma. |
| Burmese |
of or having to do with the country of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) or with its people, culture, language, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| calf1 |
a young cow or bull. A young whale, seal, or elephant is also known as a calf. [1/2 definitions] |
| cameo |
a minor role usually played by a well-known actor or other famous person, often occupying a single scene of a film. [1/2 definitions] |
| certain |
known to be true without any doubt; definite. [1/4 definitions] |
| cobra |
a poisonous snake found in Asia and Africa. When excited, cobras are known to rear up and spread the skin of their necks into a shape like a hood. |
| come out |
to be revealed or made known. [1/5 definitions] |
| communicate |
to make known. [1/4 definitions] |
| Congo |
Republic of the Congo, formerly known as the French Congo; a country in Central Africa, south of Gabon and north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Brazzaville is the capital of the Republic of the Congo. [2 definitions] |
| convey |
to make known; express. [1/2 definitions] |
| corner |
a far away or little known place or region. [1/5 definitions] |
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