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noun
- the subject matter at issue
- the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
- a single domestic animal
- that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
- a person who is in charge
- the front of a military formation or procession
- the pressure exerted by a fluid
- the top of something
- the source of water from which a stream arises
- (grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent
- the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates)
- the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head
- a dense cluster of flowers or foliage
- the educator who has executive authority for a school
- an individual person
- a user of (usually soft) drugs
- a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
- a rounded compact mass
- the foam or froth that accumulates at the top when you pour an effervescent liquid into a container
- the part in the front or nearest the viewer
- a difficult juncture
- forward movement
- a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
- the rounded end of a bone that fits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint
- that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves
- (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk
- (usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head
- the striking part of a tool
- (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship
- a projection out from one end
- a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum
- oral stimulation of the genitals
verb
noun
- the subject matter at issue
- an instance of questioning
- a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
- uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
- a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
- an informal reference to a marriage proposal
verb
noun
- An important or critical situation.
- The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
- A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
- A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.
- A fastener that attaches to the back of a tack pin to secure an accessory to clothing. (See Clutch (pin fastener).)
- A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
- A group or bunch (of people or things).
- Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
- A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
- The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
- A difficult maneuver
adj
verb
noun
- Subject.
- A distance of twenty yards, in ancient archery and gunnery.
- The music of a movie or play.
- In the Lowestoft area, a narrow pathway running down a cliff to the beach.
- A bribe paid to a police officer.
- An account or reckoning; account of dues; bill; debt.
- A notch or incision; especially, one that is made as a tally mark; hence, a mark, or line, made for the purpose of account.
- A robbery.
- The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.
- A weight of twenty pounds.
- The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a grade.
- An illegal sale, especially of drugs.
- A prostitute's client.
- A sexual conquest.
- Account; reason; motive; sake; behalf.
- The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.
- An amount of money won in gambling; winnings.
- Twenty, 20.
- The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts below each other.
verb
- To extract a bribe.
- To earn points in a game.
- To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
- To win money by gambling.
- To achieve (a score) in e.g. a test.
- To obtain something desired.
- To provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.
- To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
- To acquire or gain.
- To obtain a sexual favor.
intj
noun
- an onerous or difficult concern
- weight to be borne or conveyed
- a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time
- goods carried by a large vehicle
- an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate
- the power output of a generator or power plant
- a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
- the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
- electrical device to which electrical power is delivered
verb
- fill or place a load on
- provide (a device) with something necessary
- transfer from a storage device to a computer's memory
- put (something) on a structure or conveyance
- corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
noun
abbrev
noun
- a particular situation
- a point located with respect to surface features of some region
- any area set aside for a particular purpose
- an abstract mental location
- a general vicinity
- the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
- where you live at a particular time
- a job in an organization
- the particular portion of space occupied by something
- proper or designated social situation
- a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
- the passage that is being read
- proper or appropriate position or location
- a public square with room for pedestrians
- an item on a list or in a sequence
- a blank area
verb
- put into a certain place or abstract location
- place somebody in a particular situation or location
- assign a rank or rating to
- assign a location to
- to arrange for
- take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
- assign to (a job or a home)
- locate
- estimate
- identify the location or place of
- make an investment
- assign to a station
- finish second or better in a horse or dog race
- sing a note with the correct pitch
verb
- To consider a subject.
- To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
- To have a certain weight.
- To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up.
- To determine the weight of an object.
- Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.
- To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
- To weigh anchor.
- To be considered as important; to have weight in the intellectual balance.
- To raise an anchor free of the seabed.
adj
- Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.
- Directed negatively at a person or topic.
- That has a named, but otherwise arbitrary, point (called the basepoint) that remains unchanged during subsequent discussion and is kept track of during all operations.
- Sharp, barbed; not dull.
- In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.
noun
- concern or consideration.
- A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
- A jot, in the phrase 'give a toss'.
- The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.
- A state of agitation; commotion.
- A measure of sprats.
- A haughty throwing up of the head.
verb
- To masturbate
- To subject to trials; to harass.
- To lift with a sudden or violent motion.
- To flip a coin, to decide a point of contention.
- To discard; to throw away.
- To search (a room or a cell), sometimes leaving visible disorder, as for valuables or evidence of a crime.
- To roll and tumble; to be in violent commotion.
- To drink in large draughts; to gulp.
- To vomit.
- To throw with an initial upward direction.
- To agitate; to make restless.
- To be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean, or as a ship in heavy seas.
- To peak (the oars), to lift them from the rowlocks and hold them perpendicularly, the handle resting on the bottom of the boat.
- To stir or mix (a salad).
noun
noun
- The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.
- The set of variables and their values in a namespace that an operating system associates with a process.
- All the elements that affect a system or its inputs and outputs.
- A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
- The environment of a function at a point during the execution of a program is the set of identifiers in the function's scope and their bindings at that point.
- The natural world or ecosystem.
- The software and/or hardware existing on any particular computer system.
prep
- Concerning or regarding.
- More than; to a greater degree.
- Across or spanning.
- From one physical position to another via an obstacle that must be traversed vertically, first upwards and then downwards.
- Indicating relative status, authority, or power
- Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding.
- Finished with; done with; from one state to another via a hindrance that must be solved or defeated; or via a third state that represents a significant difference from the first two.
- In such a way as to cover.
- As compared to.
- Divided by.
- On top of; above; higher than; further up.
- Beyond; past; exceeding; too much or too far.
- Separates the three of a kind from the pair in a full house.
- While using, especially while consuming.
noun
adv
- To an excessive degree; overly.
- From one side of something to another, passing above it.
- Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end.
- From an upright position to a horizontal one.
- From one position or state to another.
- Overnight (throughout the night).
- Again; another time; once more; over again.
- Horizontally; left to right or right to left.
adj
intj
noun
- That which matters; the crux.
- A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
- A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.
- A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
- Corporeal object.
- That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
- A romantic relationship.
- Alternate form of ting.
- One's typical routine, habits, or manner. (Used in possessive constructions.)
- Used after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent.
- A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
- An individual object or distinct entity.
- That which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)
- A living being or creature.
- A penis.
- Whatever can be owned.
- Girl; attractive woman.
- Clothes, possessions or equipment.
- A romantic couple.
- A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
verb
phrase
noun
- an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
- one of a series published periodically
- some situation or event that is thought about
- the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
- supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government
- the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- the immediate descendants of a person
- the becoming visible
- an opening that permits escape or release
- the act of issuing printed materials
verb
noun
adj
- Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
- Not steep; close to horizontal.
- Not far forward, close to the net.
- Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
- Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.
- Extending not far downward.
- Lacking interest or substance.
verb
noun
adj
- Of significant importance or consequence; important.
- Title referring to an important leader.
- Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.
- Impressive or striking.
- Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.
- Much in use; favoured.
- Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.
- Skilful or adroit.
- Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.
- Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.
- Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
- Endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.
- Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s).
- Extreme or more than usual.
adv
intj
noun
phrase
noun
- Emphasis or importance in general.
- A special emphasis of a tone, even in the weaker part of the measure.
- The rhythmical accent, which marks phrases and sections of a period.
- A very small gemstone set into a piece of jewellery.
- A manner of pronunciation suggesting that the speaker is from a different region; a foreign accent.
- Emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition; an emphasized detail, in particular a detail in sharp contrast to its surroundings.
- A word; a significant tone or sound.
- A mark used to represent this special emphasis.
- Stress laid on certain syllables of a verse.
- A regularly recurring stress upon the tone to mark the beginning, and, more feebly, the third part of the measure.
- Expressions in general; speech.
- A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
- Modulation of the voice in speaking; the manner of speaking or pronouncing; a peculiar or characteristic modification of the voice, expressing emotion; tone.
- A prime symbol.
- A mark or character used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken accent, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked.
- A distinctive manner of producing a sign language, such as someone who does not normally use a certain sign language might have when using it.
- The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.
verb
noun
- a disagreement or argument about something important
- an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
- opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
- a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
- an incompatibility of dates or events
- opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
verb
noun
- a subject of study
- a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
- a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
- a particular environment or walk of life
- a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
- the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
noun
- Importance or influence.
- viscosity rating.
- An object used to make something heavier.
- Pressure; burden.
- An object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training.
- The relative thickness of a drawn rule or painted brushstroke, line weight.
- The resistance against which a machine acts, as opposed to the power which moves it.
- One pound of drugs, especially cannabis.
- The force on an object due to the gravitational attraction between it and the Earth (or whatever astronomical object it is primarily influenced by).
- The smallest cardinality of a base.
- A variable which multiplies a value for ease of statistical manipulation.
- Mass (net weight, troy weight, carat weight, etc.).
- The boldness of a font; the relative thickness of its strokes.
- Synonym of mass (in general circumstances)
- The thickness and opacity of paint.
- Shipments of (often illegal) drugs.
- Weight class
- Mass (atomic weight, molecular weight, etc.) (in restricted circumstances)
- A standardized block of metal used in a balance to measure the mass of another object.
- The illusion of mass.
verb
- To give a certain amount of force to a throw, kick, hit, etc.
- To load (fabrics) with barite, etc. to increase the weight.
- To load, burden or oppress someone.
- To bias something; to slant.
- To assign weights to individual statistics.
- To handicap a horse with a specified weight.
- To add weight to something; to make something heavier.
verb
- To be important or crucial to (that something happen).
- To be incumbent on (someone to do something).
- To mean, signify.
- To be important; to be significant; to be of consequence.
- To load a file into a software application from another version or system.
- To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.
- To be of importance to (someone or something).
noun
adv
adv
prep
- Introduces its subject matter; about, concerning.
- Indicates quantity, age, price, etc.
- Indicating an ancestral source or origin of descent.
- Indicates a quality or characteristic; "characterized by".
- Often used without the hour
- Links to a genitive noun or possessive pronoun, with partitive effect (though now often merged with possessive senses, below).
- Indicates duration of a state, activity etc.
- Used to indicate the material of the just-mentioned object.
- Indicating removal, absence or separation, with resulting state indicated by an adjective.
- Indicates a given part.
- Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to.
- Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.).
- Used to indicate the material or substance used.
- Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above.}}
- Indicating removal, absence or separation, with the action indicated by a transitive verb and the quality or substance by a grammatical object.
- Denotes the number of minutes before the hour;Before (the hour); to.
- During the course of (a set period of time, day of the week etc.), now specifically with implied repetition or regularity.
- From, away from (a position, number, distance etc.).
- Indicating a (non-physical) source of action or emotion; introducing a cause, instigation; from, out of, as an expression of.
- Indicates the source or cause of the verb.
- Introducing an epithet that indicates a birthplace, residence, dominion, or other place associated with the individual.
- Indicates the agent (for most verbs, now usually expressed with by).
- Used to indicate the agent of something described by the adjective.
- Links two nouns in near-apposition, with the first qualifying the second; "which is also".
- Introduces the whole for which is indicated only the specified part or segment; "from among".
- Belonging to (a place) through having title, ownership or control over it.
- Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.)
- Indicating the composition of a given collective or quantitative noun.
- Forming the "objective genitive".
- Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class.
- Follows an agent noun, verbal noun or noun of action.
- Indicates the subject or cause of the adjective.
- Used to link singular indefinite nouns (preceded by the indefinite article) and attributive adjectives modified by certain common adverbs of degree.
- Introduces its subject matter.
- For (a given length of time).
- Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below).}}
noun
- A situation or state of affairs.
- The state (of a Canadian First Nations person) of being registered under the Indian Act.
- Prestige or high standing.
- A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
- The legal condition of a person or thing.
- A function of some instant messaging applications, whereby a user may post a message that appears automatically to other users, if they attempt to make contact.
noun
noun
- A critical subject or situation with concealed or unpredictable implications.
- A piece of exercise device consisting of a pivoting tube attached to the ground to which a barbell can be fitted to lift it off the ground.
- A mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.
adv
noun
verb
noun
- Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.
- Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
- An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
- The basic structural component of the universe, usually having mass and volume.
- An approximate amount or extent.
- Printed material, especially in books or magazines.
- A kind of substance.
noun
- a rightful concern or responsibility
- a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
- the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
- the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
- an immediate objective
- the volume of commercial activity
- business concerns collectively
- customers collectively
- incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect
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