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pound the table
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erectile
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noun
- pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
- a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
- the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
verb
- deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
- frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
adj
adv
- Higher in rank, power, or position.
- On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.
- Above zero; above freezing.
- More in number.
- Into or from heaven; in the sky.
- Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.
- In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.
- Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
prep
- Higher in rank, status, or position.
- In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.
- Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.
- Farther north than.
- In preference to.
- Upstage of.
- Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.
- Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.
- Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.
- Beyond; on the other side.
- Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
- In addition to; besides.
noun
- Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page.
- Heaven.
- Higher authority.
adj
verb
- be superior or better than some standard
- go across or through
- move past
- make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
- for time to move forward
- place into the hands or custody of
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
- travel past
- come to pass
- go unchallenged; be approved
- use up a period of time in a specific way
- pass over, across, or through
- transmit information
- disappear gradually
- go successfully through a test or a selection process
- accept or judge as acceptable
- allow to go without comment or censure
- transfer to another; of rights or property
- pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
- throw (a ball) to another player
- be inherited by
- cause to pass
- grant authorization or clearance for
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
- eliminate from the body
adj
noun
- (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
- (military) a written leave of absence
- (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
- the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
- any authorization to pass or go somewhere
- a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions
- a flight or run by an aircraft over a target
- a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
- a difficult juncture
- one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)
- an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
- a permit to enter or leave a military installation
- a complimentary ticket
- a usually brief attempt
- (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
- success in satisfying a test or requirement
verb
- be superior or better than some standard
- pass by, over, or under without making contact
- be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
- be ahead of others; be the first
- provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
- reach or ascend the top of
- strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
- cut the top off
- be the culminating event
- finish up or conclude
adj
noun
- the upper part of anything
- the highest or uppermost side of anything
- the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
- the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
- the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
- the greatest possible intensity
- platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
- a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
- covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
- a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
- a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
verb
- promote from a lower position or rank
- summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
- look after a child until it is an adult
- raise from a lower to a higher position
- cause to come to a sudden stop
- put forward for consideration or discussion
- make reference to
- cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
adj
- Affecting or assuming an air of superiority.
- Greater in size or power.
- Courageously or serenely indifferent (as to something painful or disheartening).
- Higher in rank, status, or quality.
- (of a calyx) Above the ovary; said of parts of the flower which, although normally below the ovary, adhere to it, and so appear to originate from its upper part.
- Located above or higher, a direction that in humans corresponds to cephalad.
- Of high standard or quality.
- Located above or out; higher in position.
- (of an ovary) Above and free from the other floral organs.
- Printed in superscript.
- (of the radicle) Pointing toward the apex of the fruit.
- Belonging to the part of an axillary flower which is toward the main stem.
- More comprehensive.
- (of a planet) Closer to the Earth than to the Sun.
- Beyond the power or influence of; too great or firm to be subdued or affected by.
- Greater or better than average.
noun
- The senior person in a monastic community.
- One who has made an original grant of heritable property to a tenant or vassal, on condition of a certain annual payment (feu duty) or of the performance of certain services.
- A superior letter, figure, or symbol.
- The head of certain religious institutions and colleges.
adj
- At a higher level, rank or position.
- Of or pertaining to a secondary school.
- younger, more recent
- Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.
noun
- A denture or retainer for the teeth in the upper jaw.
- The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole.
- An upper berth or bunk.
- That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.
- A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite.
- The upper portion of something
- Someone with higher social standing
- A spiritual passageway through which consciousness can reach a higher dimension.
- A senior student.
- A tooth in the upper jaw.
- The Y-shaped strap on flip-flops.
verb
- To indicate or focus on a position closer than the one that is intended.
- To point the underside.
- To include too few points.
- To emphasize or call attention to a point within a discussion.
- To add a dot beneath a letter as a proofreading or diacritical mark.
adj
noun
- Something that calls attention to or emphasizes a particular conclusion within a topic of discussion.
- The number of scored points below a specified criterion.
- A downward facing point on the underside.
- The lowest intensity point of a diminuendo that is followed by an increase in volume and intensity.
verb
- be superior
- come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
- give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
- hit repeatedly
- move rhythmically
- shape by beating
- make a rhythmic sound
- glare or strike with great intensity
- move with a thrashing motion
- sail with much tacking or with difficulty
- stir vigorously
- strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music
- avoid paying
- make a sound like a clock or a timer
- move with a flapping motion
- indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks
- move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
- make by pounding or trampling
- produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly
- strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting
- beat through cleverness and wit
- be a mystery or bewildering to
- wear out completely
noun
- a regular route for a sentry or policeman
- the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
- the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
- a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations
- a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
- the sound of stroke or blow
- (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
- a regular rate of repetition
- a stroke or blow
- the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing
adj
adj
- Holding a position of absolute dominance.
- Having an overwhelming proportion of market share, so as to be almost a monopoly.
- Extremely dominating; controlling.
- Comprising the winning strategy in all cases.
- Rising above the general level of the overstory.
- Having a disproportionate degree of influence or salience.
- Controlling or enhancing the expression of another pair of genes or chromosomes.
- Sufficiently large so as to control the blood flow to an area.
noun
noun
- A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
- Acanthopagrus berda
- Kyphosus azureus
- Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
- A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
- Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus
- A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
- Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus
- A position that is overly elevated or haughty.
- A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.
- A platform for lights to be directed at the stage.
- Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus
- Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
- A frame used to examine cloth.
- A bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.
verb
verb
- take or have a position relative to others
- assign a rank or rating to
- take precedence or surpass others in rank
adj
- very fertile; producing profuse growth
- very offensive in smell or taste
- conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
- complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
- growing profusely
noun
verb
- protect or defend (a position in a game)
- provide with a covering or cause to be covered
- form a cover over
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- provide for
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
- travel across or pass over
- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
- hold within range of an aimed firearm
- to take an action to protect against future problems
- hide from view or knowledge
- maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
- protect by insurance
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
- invest with a large or excessive amount of something
- help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
- be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
- spread over a surface to conceal or protect
- cover as if with a shroud
- copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- put something on top of something else
- play a higher card than the one previously played
- be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
- sit on (eggs)
- clothe, as if for protection from the elements
noun
- a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
- bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
- the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
- a natural object that covers or envelops
- covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
- fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
- a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
- a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
- a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
verb
- hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
- have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
- be standing; be upright
- be in some specified state or condition
- occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- remain inactive or immobile
- be in effect; be or remain in force
- be tall; have a height of; copula
- put into an upright position
- withstand the force of something
- be available for stud services
noun
- a support or foundation
- the position where a thing or person stands
- a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
- a small table for holding articles of various kinds
- a support for displaying ot holding various articles
- an interruption of normal activity
- a mental position from which things are viewed
- a booth where articles are displayed for sale
- a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
- tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
- a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
- a defensive effort
noun
- a superior person having claim to precedence
- something superior in quality or condition or effect
- someone who bets
- the superior one of two alternatives
adj
- (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
- (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
verb
adj
- (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
- more than half
adv
adj
adv
- spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
- to a higher intensity
- nearer to the speaker
- to a more central or a more northerly place
- to a later time
adj
- out of bed
- getting higher or more vigorous
- extending or moving toward a higher place
- (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness
- open
- (used of computers) operating properly
- used up
verb
verb
- To raise (something) to a higher position.
- To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.
- To confer honor or nobility on (someone).
- To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
- To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.
- To increase the intensity or degree of (something).
adj
- standing above others in quality or position
- happy and excited and energetic
- (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
- slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
adj
- greater than normal in quantity or amount
- (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
- used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
noun
- a lofty level or position or degree
- an air mass of higher than normal pressure
- a state of sustained elation
- a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics
- a high place
- a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12
- a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
adv
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