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A

AccidentAccidenta mishap; especially one causing injury or death - a mishap; especially one causing injury or death ...

AddressAddress(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored - (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored ...

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AidedAidedgive help or assistance; be of service; "everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "can you help me carry this table?"; "she never helps around the house" - give help or assistance; be of service; "everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "can you help me carry this table?"; "she never helps around the house" ...

AimsAimsan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" ...

AlreadyAlreadyprior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" - prior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" ...

ApproachedApproachedmove towards; "we were approaching our destination"; "they are drawing near"; "the enemy army came nearer and nearer" - move towards; "we were approaching our destination"; "they are drawing near"; "the enemy army came nearer and nearer" ...

B

BeltBeltendless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys - endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys ...

BoroughBoroughone of the administrative divisions of a large city - one of the administrative divisions of a large city ...

BreakfastBreakfastthe first meal of the day (usually in the morning) - the first meal of the day (usually in the morning) ...

C

CarCara motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

CaravansCaravansa procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; "we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"; "they joined the wagon train for safety" - a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; "we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"; "they joined the wagon train for safety" ...

ChairmanChairmanthe officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; "address your remarks to the chairperson" - the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; "address your remarks to the chairperson" ...

ChangeChangean event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" ...

ChimeraChimera(greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of typhon - (greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of typhon ...

ClubCluba team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" - a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" ...

ContactContactclose interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings" - close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings" ...

ContractContracta binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law ...

CouncillorsCouncillorsa member of a council - a member of a council ...

CountriesCountriesthe territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several european countries" - the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several european countries" ...

CreatedCreatedmake or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" - make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" ...

D

DatingDatinguse of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens - use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens ...

DeliveryDeliverythe act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail); "his reluctant delivery of bad news" - the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail); "his reluctant delivery of bad news" ...

DetailsDetailstrue confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" - true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" ...

DriversDriversthe operator of a motor vehicle - the operator of a motor vehicle ...

E

EstateEstateeverything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities - everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities ...

ExchangeExchangechemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another - chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another ...

F

FewFewan indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" - an indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" ...

G

GardensGardensa plot of ground where plants are cultivated - a plot of ground where plants are cultivated ...

GreatGreata person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" - a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" ...

GrippingGrippinghold fast or firmly; "he gripped the steering wheel" - hold fast or firmly; "he gripped the steering wheel" ...

H

HalfHalfone of two equal parts of a divisible whole; "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half" - one of two equal parts of a divisible whole; "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half" ...

HallHallan interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" - an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" ...

HandkerchiefsHandkerchiefsa square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory - a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory ...

I

IncludedIncludedhave as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" - have as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" ...

InkInka liquid used for printing or writing or drawing - a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing ...

InnInna hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers - a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers ...

InstructorInstructora person whose occupation is teaching - a person whose occupation is teaching ...

IronIrona heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood - a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood ...

L

LacrosseLacrossea game invented by american indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal - a game invented by american indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal ...

ListingListinga database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) - a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) ...

M

MajorMajora commissioned military officer in the united states army or air force or marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain - a commissioned military officer in the united states army or air force or marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain ...

MartialMartialroman poet noted for epigrams (first century bc) - roman poet noted for epigrams (first century bc) ...

MedicalMedicala thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person - a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person ...

MessagesMessagesa communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" ...

MissingMissingfail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "i missed that remark"; "she missed his point"; "we lost part of what he said" - fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "i missed that remark"; "she missed his point"; "we lost part of what he said" ...

MusicianMusiciansomeone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) - someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) ...

N

NaplesNaplesa port and tourist center in southwestern italy; capital of the campania region - a port and tourist center in southwestern italy; capital of the campania region ...

NextNextnearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" - nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" ...

O

OfficeOfficeplace of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building" - place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building" ...

P

PaperPapera material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses ...

PathfinderPathfindersomeone who can find paths through unexplored territory - someone who can find paths through unexplored territory ...

PhotographsPhotographsa picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material - a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material ...

ProfileProfilean analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a psychological profile of serial killers" - an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a psychological profile of serial killers" ...

ProvidingProvidingprovide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" - provide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" ...

R

RegisteredRegisteredrecord in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions - record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions ...

RentalRentalproperty that is leased or rented out or let - property that is leased or rented out or let ...

RepresentationsRepresentationsa presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image ...

ReservationReservationa district that is reserved for particular purpose - a district that is reserved for particular purpose ...

RidersRidersa traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel) - a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel) ...

RightsRightsan abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" - an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" ...

RoyalRoyala sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast - a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast ...

S

SalesSalesincome (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time - income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time ...

SalisburySalisburythe capital and largest city of zimbabwe - the capital and largest city of zimbabwe ...

SignsSignsa perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring" - a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring" ...

SlaySlaykill intentionally and with premeditation; "the mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered" - kill intentionally and with premeditation; "the mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered" ...

StartStartthe beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" - the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" ...

StreetStreeta thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" - a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" ...

StudentsStudentsa learner who is enrolled in an educational institution - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution ...

StuffStuffthe tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" ...

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

T

TransportTransportsomething that serves as a means of transportation - something that serves as a means of transportation ...

TurningTurningthe act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right" - the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right" ...

U

UsersUsersa person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something - a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something ...

V

VanVanany creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts) - any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts) ...

VillagersVillagersone who has lived in a village most of their life - one who has lived in a village most of their life ...

W

WallsWallsan architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures" - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures" ...

WebmasterWebmastera technician who designs or maintains a website - a technician who designs or maintains a website ...

WebsiteWebsitea computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the world wide web; "the israeli web site was damaged by hostile hackers" - a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the world wide web; "the israeli web site was damaged by hostile hackers" ...

Y

YouthYoutha young person (especially a young man or boy) - a young person (especially a young man or boy) ...

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