| league1 |
a number of countries, groups, or people joined together for a common cause. [2 definitions] |
| league2 |
a unit of length equal to about 3 miles or 4.8 kilometers. |
| leak |
an opening or crack that lets something pass out or in by accident. [5 definitions] |
| leaky |
letting gas, water, or odors escape. |
| lean1 |
to bend or slant. [4 definitions] |
| lean2 |
having little extra fat on the body. [2 definitions] |
| lean over backward |
to work extremely and unusually hard. |
| lean-to |
a shelter that has one side that slopes up and serves as both a wall and a roof. The sloping side is supported by something like logs or posts. A lean-to is often open on the other ends or sides. |
| leap |
to spring into the air, moving straight up or to another position. [3 definitions] |
| leapfrog |
a game in which one player bends over while the other players take turns jumping over. |
| leapt |
a past tense and past participle of "leap." |
| leap year |
a year that has 366 days, which happens every four years. The extra day is February 29. |
| learn |
to get to know or gain knowledge of through study or experience. [3 definitions] |
| learned |
having or showing knowledge or learning. |
| learning |
knowledge gained through careful study or experience. |
| learnt |
a past tense and a past participle of "learn." |
| lease |
an agreement for living in or using another person's property in exchange for money or something else of value. [3 definitions] |
| leash |
a length of leather, chain, or rope attached to the collar of an animal to keep it under control. [2 definitions] |
| least |
superlative of "little." [5 definitions] |
| leather |
material made from the skin of an animal by removing the hair and tanning. Leather is used for making shoes, jackets, luggage, and many other things. [2 definitions] |
| leave1 |
to go away from or depart. [5 definitions] |