Target of Opportunity 1004 words

slang for sexual intercourse

an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle

a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared

a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court by Richard Nixon (1907-1995)

informal intensifiers

have a bowel movement

a clock that displays the time of day digitally

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

someone who engages in sexual intercourse

a classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business

test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying

a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile)

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

a bag in which students carry their books

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area

a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

call up by using a cellular phone

male goat

a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers

a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

a chisel for working wood; it is either struck with a mallet or pushed by hand

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

very bad

move up and down repeatedly

very bad

a stack of hay

(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs

having the color of polished silver

a card on which are printed the person's name and business affiliation

electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear

car mirror that reflects the view out of the rear window

transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle

a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock

a truck equipped to hoist and pull wrecked cars (or to remove cars from no-parking zones)

a pedal that controls the throttle valve

tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar

a deflated pneumatic tire

termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities

court-ordered support paid by one spouse to the other who has custody of the children after the parents are separated

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

aroused to impatience or anger

a pad of paper for keeping notes

a club of people to play chess

stop operating or functioning

the number is used in calling a particular telephone

someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust

aroused to impatience or anger

look at again; examine again

the selling of something purchased

nasal mucus

a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed

not only so, but

a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

someone who is regarded as an authority by someone else

a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services

a narcotic that is considered relatively strong and likely to cause addiction

something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

deprive somebody of something by deceit

exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose

a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely

the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

a card or badge used to identify the bearer

assets in the form of money

capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

recognize or detect by or as if by smelling

nylon fabric used as a fastening

money in the form of bills or coins

a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet

cause to come or go down

absentminded dreaming while awake

female of any member of the dog family

small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood

eliminate urine

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

get the meaning of something

play to a finish

a telephone connection

a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later

a room where a prisoner is kept

hit, especially on the head

charging or suggestive of guilt or blame

spin,wind, or twist together

framework for holding objects

a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction

someone who fails to meet a financial obligation

a headdress that protects the head and face

tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

the first division into which the play of a game is divided

electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

expel air

that have been left

the act of stealing

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

an expression of lack of respect

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

exchange for cash

between noon and midnight

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

patterned with alternating squares of color

something very ugly and offensive

utter aloud

available for purchase

the regular time of day when an establishment closes to the public

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

stay put (in a certain place)

obscene terms for feces

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

the act of buying

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

(of a ship) sinking

a store where men's clothes are sold

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

as a devil; in an evil manner

fix to; attach

shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle

modernize or bring up to date

the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily

a lot where cars are parked

a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident

fair treatment

a mixed drink made of sweetened lime juice and soda water usually with liquor

to push against gently

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle

an educational institution

the act of departing

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

a plate mounted on the front and back of car and bearing the car's registration number

using the voice; not silently

advance stealthily or unnoticed

persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble

cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)

the act of putting something in a certain place

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

a person of subnormal intelligence

characterized by or caused by allergy

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)

a form of address for an unmarried woman

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

have need of

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

walk around something

happen regularly

the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

place or shut up in a pound

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

a lever that is operated with the foot

taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure

judge or regard; look upon; judge

a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls

look about oneself

a route over which supplies can be delivered

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

before noon

a handwheel that is used for steering

utter a sudden loud cry

consider carefully and rationally

by chance

a victim of ridicule or pranks

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)

handwear: covers the hand and wrist

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped

look at with attention

hold the phone line open

take someone's hands and shake them as a gesture of greeting or congratulation

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

enclosed in a package or protective covering

the side that is forward or prominent

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

a pocket inside of a man's coat

absentminded dreaming while awake

anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random

a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate

put in or stored in a barrel

an organized body of related information

take or grasp suddenly

a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over

tear or be torn violently

a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose

seen in the mind as a mental image

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

the day after today

not firmly fastened or secured

the time of life between 20 and 30

relating to discipline in behavior

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

calling out an official list of names

at that time

a victory cheer

the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

top part of an apron; covering the chest

free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

having a belly; often used in combination

burdened with

at or in the front

a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere near Orion; between Aries and Gemini

become fixed (on)

form a team

consider and reconsider carefully

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

movable property (as distinguished from real estate)

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

something that is certain

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

so thin as to transmit light

the act of joining together as one

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

and nothing more

a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king

keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

appear suddenly or unexpectedly

distance measured in miles

the act of closing something

in a noticeable manner

get rid of by selling, usually at reduced prices

thin cardboard, usually rectangular

separate into parts or portions

engage in a rehearsal (of)

move out of or depart from

lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow

inform (somebody) of something

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

understand, usually after some initial difficulty

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

ensuring obedience to the laws

located or originating from above

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

the practical world as opposed to the academic world

moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden

a small mass of soft material

underpants worn by women

open the lock of

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

regardless of the cost involved

any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion

not used up

an exterior door at one side of a building

having a strong distaste from surfeit

the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

make visible

express gratitude or show appreciation to

position of advantage and control

quietly in concealment

a first-year undergraduate

of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass

look at carefully; study mentally

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

the way in which someone or something is composed

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

a person who jumps

a half of an hour

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

the act of guiding or showing the way

in actual fact

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

motivated by

move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

the general activity of selling

put on with ease or speed

a flexible container with a single opening

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one

pool that provides a facility for swimming

the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places

any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit)

an impact (as from a collision)

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

get or bring together

in or at that place

the act of treating something to make it repel water

time during which some action is awaited

a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12

have as a center

more quickly

a human being

a woman waiter

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

last unnecessarily long

a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course

give personal assurance; guarantee

penetrate

(of reputation) free from blemishes

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

during the night of the present day

not openly expressed

United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003)

in a specified area or place

a short light metallic sound

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

increase the likelihood of

appear or become visible; make a showing

insert casually

the act of searching visually

express the need or desire for; ask for

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

(of clothing) made in or consisting of two parts or pieces

a concept of quantity involving zero and units

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

hit lightly

keep to

from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

prevent from being seen or discovered

(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

in the area or vicinity

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

communicate the intended meaning or impression

operate or control a vehicle

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

young goat

on that

a company emblem or device

the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

a class of people favoring traditional ideas

definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

go under, "The raft sank and its occupants drowned"

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity

share the suffering of

use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

give help or assistance; be of service

sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing

any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative

(of land or soil) used for growing crops

relatively low in price or charging low prices

at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

engage by written agreement

an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts

move or cause to move back and forth

the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past

preceding all others in time or space or degree

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

walk by dragging one's feet

a disreputable vagrant

an acknowledgment of appreciation

an affirmative

a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

being very thin

the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position

liquid excretory product

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something

a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs

the solid part of the earth's surface

get into one's hands, take physically

by a factor of one hundred

social or financial or professional status or reputation

for which money is paid

smell badly and offensively

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

the act of traveling by foot

a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

bearing or marked with a label or tag

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

close with or as if with a tight seal

the force of policemen and officers

hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north

the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

cooked in steam

the act of acquiring something

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

not yet used or soiled

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

spend time in a certain location or with certain people

go away from a place

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionally

hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting

have as a guest

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

bearing a physically heavy weight or load

blocked against entry

not conveniently timed

raise from a lower to a higher position

a person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant)

a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage

of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section

any place of pain and turmoil

being or placed in the center

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

it is hoped

the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

hang on during a trial of endurance

apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

not in physical motion

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

be different from one another

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

narrate or give a detailed account of

with success; in a successful manner

a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)

coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position

appear in a show, on T.V. or radio

having a strong distaste from surfeit

exploring thoroughly

medium for communication

present for acceptance or rejection

cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation

at the present moment

have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

brought to a state of great tension

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula

the act of retaining something

any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc

arrive at the point of

a son who has the same first name as his father

the activity of keeping something secret

filled to capacity

of a color similar to that of wood or earth

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

weight to be borne or conveyed

the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract

edge of a way or road or path

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

large strong hand (as of a fighter)

not open

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

provided with artificial light

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

informal terms for a mother

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

coldness due to a cold environment

mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.)

hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

by good fortune

be killed or die;

affording free passage or access

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

secure by locking

a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids

weight to be borne or conveyed

at a distance in space or time

have an argument about something

physical strength

belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

treated with contempt

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

the particular occupation for which you are trained

perceive the true nature of

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

not covered with clothing

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

separate with or as if with an instrument

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

providing assistance or serving a useful function

having finished or arrived at completion

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

a small piece of cloth or paper

make sick or ill

go away from

a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

finally be or do something

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

a timepiece that shows the time of day

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

the act of giving

a single undivided whole

perform or carry out

an object with a spherical shape

completely obstructed or closed off

endowed with the capacity to reason

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

the state or fact of being an owner

disposed of to a purchaser

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

the act of causing something to move to a lower level

alert and fully informed

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

uncastrated adult male sheep

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

be standing; be upright

freedom of access

absolutely still

continue in a place, position, or situation

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

rest on for support

careful consideration

an expression of greeting

in another and different manner

in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

center upon

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

situated in a particular spot or position

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

the act of paying money

accept as true; take to be true

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

fixed and unmoving

using or enjoying something jointly with others

airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

have or hold in one's hands or grip

be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state

and nothing more

indicating exactness or preciseness

lower (one's body) as by kneeling

not sealed or having been unsealed

go outside a room or building for a short period of time

the enclosure of something in a package or box

to incline or bend from a vertical position

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

come to pass

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

for a limitless time

get temporarily

to go stealthily or furtively

the extent of something from side to side

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

on one occasion

squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

put trust in with confidence

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

tested and proved to be reliable

negation of a word or group of words

pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs

effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

advance or converge on

the act of hearing attentively

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

a short light gust of air

having a specified size

a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

hear with intention

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)

coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem

desired or wished for or sought

in or to or toward the rear

attend as a visitor

reach a destination, either real or abstract

destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments

lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

any of numerous small pigeons

chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)

in an intense manner

drag behind

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying

having the same or similar characteristics

at the place in question; there

in a gentle manner

a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector

that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason

become full

the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

run or move very quickly or hastily

bend or lay so that one part covers the other

leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc.

the act of punishing

thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America

sound practical judgment

the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun

the upper part of anything

not accessible to view

go away or leave

write about a particular topic

having or involving the use of hands

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

opinion or judgment

not affixed

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

including or intended for youthful persons

make an effort or attempt

look for and gather

succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems

any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

joined or linked together

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

a person who buys

having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination

the verbal act of requesting

take and lift upward

the hand that is on the left side of the body

ignite

a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

obstruct

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

having undesirable or negative qualities

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

any of various alternatives; some other

(postpositive) however

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

term of address for a man

make a request or demand for something to somebody

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

act as a stimulant

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

the state or fact of existing

the sound of a bell ringing

release, as from one's grip

free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity

readily apparent to the mind

devise or invent

being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light

of the relatively near future

not as far along as normal in development

without question and beyond doubt

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree

more than one but indefinitely small in number

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

regard something as probable or likely

staying power

(used of count nouns) every one considered individually

put into a certain place or abstract location

feel bitter or indignant about

either extremity of something that has length

several time

use up all one's strength and energy and stop working

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

the organ of sight

not agitated; without losing self-possession

anew

any period of seven consecutive days

a necessary or essential thing

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

have an inclination for something or some activity

press tightly together or cram

reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages

to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means

how something is done or how it happens

repeatedly

the act of swimming

a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

in no respect; to no degree

an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)

the amount of money needed to purchase something

an event that happens

a slight wetness

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

the quality of being superior

be in motion due to some air or water current

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

in place of, or as an alternative to

in the near future

move forward by leaps and bounds

having a point

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

in motion

a person of no influence

(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

below the surround or below the normal position

a wrapped container

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

two times

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

change to an upright sitting position

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

take without the owner's consent

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

ten 10s

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

set in motion, cause to start

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

at or in the front

travelling about

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

asked for

the whole amount

a period of fourteen consecutive days

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

separate or cause to separate abruptly

take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

(Old Testament) son of Isaac; brother of Esau; father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel; Jacob wrestled with God and forced God to bless him, so God gave Jacob the new name of Israel (meaning `one who has been strong against God')

propose a payment

ended or brought to an end

something left after other parts have been taken away

make soft or softer

in a similar way

make physical contact with, come in contact with

a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

bring forth or yield

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

an open or empty space in or between things

united by being of the same opinion

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

meat from an adult domestic bovine

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

in another and different manner

coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects

(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two

not still wet

be based on; of theories and claims, for example

being the agent or cause

something inferior in quality or condition or effect

firmly closed or secured

property that is leased or rented out or let

in a sedate manner

touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

introducing a different topic; in point of fact

the time period between dawn and noon

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number

physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

forced or compelled

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

expect, believe, or suppose

cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

admittedly

set in the soil for growth

strike lightly

yielding readily to pressure or weight

English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896)

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

the particular portion of space occupied by something

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone