| abstract |
formed in the mind or in thought, with little connection to what actually exists or is proven. [1/3 definitions] |
| accent |
a mark (' or `). Accents are used to show what parts of a word are to be said with more stress. [2/5 definitions] |
| add |
to say or write more than what has been said or written. [1/5 definitions] |
| a drop in the bucket |
a small amount compared to what is needed. |
| after all |
used to tell what really happened in the end even though there was a possibility of something else happening. [1/2 definitions] |
| agreement |
an understanding between people or groups that states what kind of action is to be taken and what each person's responsibility will be. The document that describes this understanding is also called an agreement. [1/4 definitions] |
| along |
toward what is ahead; forward. [1/4 definitions] |
| and so forth |
followed by what one would expect. [1/2 definitions] |
| and so on |
followed by what one would expect. [1/2 definitions] |
| anyway |
in any case; anyhow; no matter what happens. |
| apprehension |
fear about what may happen. [1/3 definitions] |
| argue |
to state or claim in support of what one thinks or believes (often followed by a clause beginning with "that"). [1/3 definitions] |
| at loose ends |
without clear plans or things to do; not sure what to do with oneself; uneasy. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. [1/2 definitions] |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. [1/3 definitions] |
| bad |
not giving what is desired or required. [1/10 definitions] |
| bargain |
something that is sold or bought at a good price, especially if it is worth more than what was given in exchange. [1/3 definitions] |
| boss1 |
to act like the boss of; order or tell what to do. [1/2 definitions] |
| bossy1 |
(informal) tending to tell others what to do. |
| capable |
having the skill or power to do what is needed. [1/2 definitions] |
| cartoon |
a drawing or series of drawings that make people laugh or think; comic strip. Cartoons often have words to show what a character is thinking or saying or to help explain what is happening. [1/2 definitions] |