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accustom to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something over time.
across so as to pass over at an angle, as one line crossing over another. [1/5 definitions]
adaptation a particular change in the body of a living thing that helps the animal or plant to survive under new conditions. An adaptation happens over a very long time. [2/4 definitions]
adjust When you adjust to something, your body or your mind gets used to it over time, or you make changes in yourself so that you fit in better. [1/2 definitions]
again one more time; over again. [1/2 definitions]
agony great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time.
anaconda a very large snake found in South America. Anacondas are not poisonous but kill other animals by squeezing them until they cannot breathe. Anacondas can grow to over twenty feet long.
ancestor An ancestor is a living thing from a very long time ago that is related to a living thing that is on the earth now. Over time, many changes occurred to the ancestor so that it developed into the living thing that it is now. [1/2 definitions]
annual An "annual" is a plant that grows during one year only. If you want an annual to grow over many years, you have to plant it again each year. [1/3 definitions]
apply When you apply something like paint or polish or glue, you spread it over something. [1/4 definitions]
apron An apron is a piece of clothing that people sometimes wear when they cook or clean or do some other kinds of work. People wear an apron over their other clothing to keep the clothes clean or protect them from damage. An apron covers the front of the body, or part of it.
aqueduct a channel or pipe built to carry water over a long distance. [1/2 definitions]
arch1 An arch is a curved structure. An arch goes over the top of an open space. You can sometimes see an arch over the top of a big entrance to a place. Arches are often made of stone. [1/2 definitions]
articulated lorry a British word for a very large truck that consists of a cab where the driver sits and a trailer that carries goods over long distances. "Articulated lorry" often has the same meaning as "tractor-trailer."
astride over or upon and with a leg on each side of. [1/2 definitions]
attic An attic is the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic.
authority An authority is a person who has the right or power to make decisions and command others. A person's boss is an authority over them. [1/4 definitions]
awning a cover made of canvas or other material that is placed over a door or window. An awning keeps out sun and rain.
backpack A backpack is a strong bag with straps that go over your shoulders. It is used to carry things on your back while you walk. [1/2 definitions]
balance that which remains or is left over. [1/6 definitions]
bangs If someone has bangs, their hair comes down over their forehead, and they cut it so that the hair goes straight across.