# HG changeset patch # User Oleksandr Gavenko # Date 1457896214 -7200 # Node ID 7b748955b0559832383204e9f3ddffb2ebbf56e4 # Parent d86fa317f5752006bc3385ab7df5008a80925fb6 Further markup cleanup. diff -r d86fa317f575 -r 7b748955b055 gadict_voa.gadict --- a/gadict_voa.gadict Sun Mar 13 20:22:49 2016 +0200 +++ b/gadict_voa.gadict Sun Mar 13 21:10:14 2016 +0200 @@ -481,7 +481,8 @@ appoint v -en: to name; to choose ("appoint a judge") +en: to name; to choose +en> appoint a judge __ approve @@ -553,7 +554,11 @@ as conj -en: equally ("as fast as"); when; while +en: equally +en> as fast as + +conj +an: when; while __ ash @@ -565,8 +570,8 @@ ask v -en: to question; to say something is wanted ("We ask the teacher - questions every day.") +en: to question; to say something is wanted +en> We ask the teacher questions every day. __ assist @@ -755,8 +760,11 @@ base n -en: a military center; v. to establish as a fact ("Her research was - based on experiments.") +en: a military center + +v +en: to establish as a fact +en> Her research was based on experiments. __ battle @@ -786,7 +794,8 @@ because prep -en: for the reason that ("He left because he was sick.") +en: for the reason that +en> He left because he was sick. __ become @@ -860,8 +869,9 @@ between - ad. in the space or time that separates; from one to the other ("talks - between two nations") +prep +en: in the space or time that separates; from one to the other +en> talks between two nations __ big @@ -930,7 +940,8 @@ blow v -en: to move with force, as in air ("The wind blows.") +en: to move with force, as in air +en> The wind blows. __ blue @@ -1189,8 +1200,12 @@ call v -en: to give a name to ("I call myself John."); to ask for or request - ("They called for an end to the fighting.") +en: to give a name to +en> I call myself John. + +v +en: to ask for or request +en> They called for an end to the fighting. __ calm @@ -1299,8 +1314,8 @@ case (medical) n -en: an incident of disease ("There was only one case of chicken pox at - the school.") +en: an incident of disease +en> There was only one case of chicken pox at the school. __ cat @@ -1491,15 +1506,15 @@ class n -en: a group of students who meet to study the same subject; also, a - social or economic group. ("They were members of the middle class.") +en: a group of students who meet to study the same subject; also, a social or economic group. +en> They were members of the middle class. __ clean v -en: to make pure; ad. free from dirt or harmful substances ("clean - water") +en: to make pure; ad. free from dirt or harmful substances +en> clean water __ clear @@ -1598,7 +1613,7 @@ v en: to bring or gather together in one place; to demand and receive - ("collect taxes") +en> collect taxes __ college @@ -1652,7 +1667,8 @@ common - ad. usual; same for all ("a common purpose") + ad. usual; same for all +en> a common purpose __ communicate @@ -1713,8 +1729,12 @@ concern n -en: interest, worry ("express concern about"); v. to fear ("to be - concerned") +en: interest, worry +en> express concern about + +v +en: to fear +en> to be concerned __ condemn @@ -1783,16 +1803,18 @@ constitution n -en: the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of - government +en: the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of government __ contact n -en: the act of touching or being close to a person or thing (“He was in - contact with animals that had the disease.”) v. to meet or communicate - with (“He wanted to contact his local official.”) +en: the act of touching or being close to a person or thing +en> He was in contact with animals that had the disease. + +v +en: to meet or communicate with +en> He wanted to contact his local official. __ contain @@ -1865,7 +1887,10 @@ correct - ad. true; free from mistakes; v. to change to what is right + ad. true; free from mistakes; + +v +en: to change to what is right __ corruption @@ -1878,8 +1903,12 @@ cost n -en: the price or value of something ("The cost of the book is five - dollars."); v. to be valued at ("The book costs five dollars.") +en: the price or value of something +en> The cost of the book is five dollars. + +v +en: to be valued at +en> The book costs five dollars. __ cotton @@ -2017,8 +2046,8 @@ cure v -en: to improve health; to make well ("The doctor can cure the - disease.") +en: to improve health; to make well +en> The doctor can cure the disease. n en: something that makes a sick person well @@ -2088,7 +2117,8 @@ dark - ad. having little or no light ("The room was dark.") + ad. having little or no light +en> The room was dark. __ date @@ -2122,8 +2152,12 @@ deal v -en: to have to do with ("The talks will deal with the problem of - pollution."); to buy or sell ("Her company deals in plastic.") +en: to have to do with +en> The talks will deal with the problem of pollution. + +v +en: to buy or sell +en> Her company deals in plastic. __ debate @@ -2227,9 +2261,12 @@ demonstrate v -en: to make a public show of opinions or feelings ("The crowd - demonstrated in support of human rights."); to explain by using - examples ("The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.") +en: to make a public show of opinions or feelings +en> The crowd demonstrated in support of human rights. + +v +en: to explain by using examples +en> The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment. __ denounce @@ -2361,9 +2398,12 @@ dinner n -en: the main amount of food eaten at a usual time ("The family had its - dinner at noon."); a special event that includes food ("The official - dinner took place at the White House.") +en: the main amount of food eaten at a usual time +en> The family had its dinner at noon. + +n +en: a special event that includes food +en> The official dinner took place at the White House. __ diplomat @@ -2376,9 +2416,12 @@ direct v -en: to lead; to aim or show the way ("He directed me to the theater."); - ad. straight to something; not through some other person or thing - ("The path is direct.") +en: to lead; to aim or show the way +en> He directed me to the theater. + +adj +en: straight to something; not through some other person or thing +en> The path is direct. __ direction @@ -2465,8 +2508,8 @@ distance n -en: the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance - from my house to your house is two kilometers.") +en: the amount of space between two places or objects +en> The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers. __ dive @@ -2680,8 +2723,8 @@ effect n -en: the result or change caused by something ("The storm had a serious - effect on the economy.") +en: the result or change caused by something +en> The storm had a serious effect on the economy. __ effort @@ -2748,7 +2791,11 @@ empty - ad. having nothing inside; v. to remove everything +adj +en: having nothing inside + +v +en: to remove everything __ end @@ -2838,7 +2885,9 @@ especially - ad. more than others ("We liked the food, especially the fish.") +adv +en: more than others +en> We liked the food, especially the fish. __ establish @@ -2868,8 +2917,9 @@ even - ad. in a way not thought possible ("They survived, even though the - building was destroyed.") +adv +en: in a way not thought possible +en> They survived, even though the building was destroyed. __ event @@ -3081,8 +3131,10 @@ face n -en: the front of the head: eyes, nose, mouth; v. to look toward; to - turn toward; to have before you, such as a problem or danger +en: the front of the head: eyes, nose, mouth + +v +en: to look toward; to turn toward; to have before you, such as a problem or danger __ fact @@ -3176,7 +3228,7 @@ v en: to be afraid; to worry that something bad is near or may happen - ("He feared falling down.") +en> He feared falling down. n en: a strong emotion when there is danger or trouble @@ -3274,8 +3326,8 @@ find v -en: to discover or learn something by searching or by accident; to - decide a court case ("The jury finds the man guilty of murder.") +en: to discover or learn something by searching or by accident; to decide a court case +en> The jury finds the man guilty of murder. __ fine @@ -3309,7 +3361,9 @@ firm - ad. not easily moved or changed ("She is firm in her opinion.") +adj +en: not easily moved or changed +en> She is firm in her opinion. __ first @@ -3326,7 +3380,8 @@ fit v -en: to be of the correct size or shape ("These shoes fit my feet.") +en: to be of the correct size or shape +en> These shoes fit my feet. __ fix @@ -3372,8 +3427,12 @@ floor n -en: the bottom part of a room for walking on ("The book fell to the - floor."); the level of a building ("The fire was on the first floor.") +en: the bottom part of a room for walking on +en> The book fell to the floor. + +n +en: the level of a building +en> The fire was on the first floor. __ flow @@ -3440,10 +3499,24 @@ for prep -en: because of ("He is famous for his work."); in exchange ("Give me - one dollar for the book."); through space or time ("They travelled for - one hour."); representative of ("I speak for all people."); to be - employed by ("She works for a computer company.") +en: because of +en> He is famous for his work. + +prep +en: in exchange +en> Give me one dollar for the book. + +prep +en: through space or time +en> They travelled for one hour. + +prep +en: representative of +en> I speak for all people. + +prep +en: to be employed by +en> She works for a computer company. __ force @@ -3484,7 +3557,8 @@ form v -en: to make; to start; to shape ("They formed a swim team.") +en: to make; to start; to shape +en> They formed a swim team. n en: a kind @@ -3540,10 +3614,16 @@ from prep -en: having a person, place or thing as a beginning or cause ("It is - a message from the president."); at a place distant, not near ("The - school is five kilometers from my home."); because of ("He is - suffering from cancer.") +en: having a person, place or thing as a beginning or cause +en> It is a message from the president. + +prep +en: at a place distant, not near +en> The school is five kilometers from my home. + +prep +en: because of +en> He is suffering from cancer. __ front @@ -3586,8 +3666,12 @@ future n -en: time after now ("We can talk about it in the future."); ad. in the - time to come ("All future meetings will be held in this room.") +en: time after now +en> We can talk about it in the future. + +adj +en: in the time to come +en> All future meetings will be held in this room. __ gain @@ -3599,8 +3683,7 @@ game n -en: an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete, - usually sports +en: an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete, usually sports __ gas @@ -3619,15 +3702,14 @@ general n -en: a high military leader; ad. without details; affecting or including - all or almost all +en: a high military leader; ad. without details; affecting or including all or almost all __ generation n en: a group of individuals born and living at about the same time. - ("The mother and daughter represented two generations.") +en> The mother and daughter represented two generations. __ genocide @@ -3690,9 +3772,11 @@ god n -en: the spirit that is honored as creator of all things ("They believe - in God."); a spirit or being believed in many religions to have - special powers +en: the spirit that is honored as creator of all things +en> They believe in God. + +n +en: a spirit or being believed in many religions to have special powers __ gold @@ -3789,8 +3873,8 @@ guard v -en: to watch and protect a person, place or thing ("He guards the - president.") +en: to watch and protect a person, place or thing +en> He guards the president. n en: a person or thing that watches or protects @@ -4029,7 +4113,8 @@ v en: to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms; to keep in one position; to keep as a prisoner; to contain; to possess; to occupy; to - organize and be involved in ("The two sides hold talks this week.") + organize and be involved in +en> The two sides hold talks this week. __ hole @@ -4066,8 +4151,9 @@ honor v -en: to obey; to show strong, good feelings for ("to honor one's - parents") +en: to obey; to show strong, good feelings for +en> to honor one's parents + n en: an award; an act of giving special recognition @@ -4130,8 +4216,8 @@ house n -en: a building in which people live; a country's parliament or - lawmaking group ("House of Representatives") +en: a building in which people live; a country's parliament or lawmaking group +en> House of Representatives __ how @@ -4219,7 +4305,8 @@ if conj -en: on condition; provided that ("I will go if you go.") +en: on condition; provided that +en> I will go if you go. __ ignore @@ -4519,8 +4606,8 @@ it pron -en: a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about ("The - sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.") +en: a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about +en> The sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds. __ jail @@ -4582,9 +4669,21 @@ just - ad. only ("Help me for just a minute."); very shortly before or after - the present ("He just left."); at the same time ("He left just as I - came in."); what is right or fair ("The law is just, in my opinion.") +adv +en: only +en> Help me for just a minute. + +adv +en: very shortly before or after the present +en> He just left. + +adv +en: at the same time +en> He left just as I came in. + +adv +en: what is right or fair +en> The law is just, in my opinion. __ justice @@ -4620,7 +4719,11 @@ kind n -en: sort ("What kind of dog is that?"); ad. gentle; caring; helpful +en: sort +en> What kind of dog is that? + +adj +en: gentle; caring; helpful __ kiss @@ -4678,7 +4781,9 @@ land v -en: to come to the earth from the air ("Airplanes land at airports."); +en: to come to the earth from the air +en> Airplanes land at airports. +; n en: the part of the earth not covered by water; the ground __ @@ -4699,8 +4804,11 @@ last v -en: to continue ("The talks will last three days."); ad. after all - others; the only one remaining ("She is the last person in line.") +en: to continue +en> The talks will last three days. + +adj after all others; the only one remaining +en> She is the last person in line. __ late @@ -4937,8 +5045,9 @@ lonely - ad. feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people ("a - lonely man") +adj +en: feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people +en> a lonely man __ long @@ -5486,8 +5595,8 @@ must v -en: a word used with an action word to mean necessary ("You must go to - school.") +en: a word used with an action word to mean necessary +en> You must go to school. __ mystery @@ -5654,8 +5763,8 @@ not - ad. a word showing that something is denied or untrue ("She is not - going.") +adv a word showing that something is denied or untrue +en> She is not going. __ note @@ -5664,8 +5773,7 @@ en: to talk about something already known n -en: a word or words written - to help a person remember; a short letter +en: a word or words written to help a person remember; a short letter __ nothing @@ -5803,10 +5911,20 @@ on prep -en: above and held up by; touching the upper surface of ("The book - is on the table."); supported by ("He is on his feet."); about ("The - report on the meeting is ready."); at the time of ("He left on - Wednesday.") +en: above and held up by; touching the upper surface of +en> The book is on the table. + +prep +en: supported by +en> He is on his feet. + +prep +en: about +en> The report on the meeting is ready. + +prep +en: at the time of +en> He left on Wednesday. __ once @@ -5816,14 +5934,18 @@ only - ad. being the single one or ones; no more than ("We have only two - dollars.") +adv being the single one or ones; no more than +en> We have only two dollars. __ open v -en: to start ("They opened talks."); ad. not closed; not secret +en: to start +en> They opened talks. + +adj +en: not closed; not secret __ operate @@ -5846,15 +5968,15 @@ opposite - ad. different as possible; completely different from; exactly the - other way ("North is the opposite direction from south.") +adj +en: different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way +en> North is the opposite direction from south. __ oppress v -en: to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel - force or power +en: to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power __ or @@ -5891,8 +6013,9 @@ other - ad. different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or - more ">("That man is short; the other is tall.") +adj +en: different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more +en> That man is short; the other is tall. __ our @@ -5914,8 +6037,9 @@ over conj -en: above; covering; across, in or on every part of ("all over the - world") +en: above; covering; across, in or on every part of +en> all over the + world __ overthrow @@ -6064,20 +6188,21 @@ people n -en: any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or - nation ("the American people") +en: any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation +en> the American people __ percent n -en: a part of every hundred ("Ten is ten percent of one hundred.") +en: a part of every hundred +en> Ten is ten percent of one hundred. __ perfect - ad. complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; - without mistakes +adj +en: complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes __ perform @@ -6172,18 +6297,19 @@ plan v -en: to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing - something ">("They plan to have a party.") - -n -en: an organized or - developed idea or method ("The plan will not work.") +en: to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something +en> They plan to have a party. + +n +en: an organized or developed idea or method +en> The plan will not work. __ planet n -en: a large object in space that orbits the sun ("Earth is a planet.") +en: a large object in space that orbits the sun +en> Earth is a planet. __ plant @@ -6348,9 +6474,8 @@ power n -en: the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling - force; force or energy used to do work ("Water power turns the - wheel.") +en: the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work +en> Water power turns the wheel. __ praise @@ -6368,33 +6493,39 @@ predict v -en: to say what one believes will happen in the future. (“The weather - scientist predicted a cold winter.”) +en: to say what one believes will happen in the future +en> The weather scientist predicted a cold winter. __ pregnant - ad. carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to - give birth to a baby +adj +en: carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby __ present v -en: to offer for consideration ("We will present our idea to the - committee.") - -n -en: a gift ("I gave them a present for their - anniversary."); now ("The present time is a good time."); ad. to be at - a place ("I was present at school yesterday.") +en: to offer for consideration +en> We will present our idea to the committee. + +n +en: a gift +en> I gave them a present for their anniversary. + +n +en: now +en> The present time is a good time. + +adj +en: to be at a place +en> I was present at school yesterday. __ president n -en: the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of - an organization +en: the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization __ press @@ -6631,9 +6762,12 @@ quality n -en: that which something is known to have or be ("An important quality - of steel is its strength."); amount of value or excellence ("Their - goods are of the highest quality.") +en: that which something is known to have or be +en> An important quality of steel is its strength. + +n +en: amount of value or excellence +en> Their goods are of the highest quality. __ question @@ -7029,9 +7163,13 @@ responsible - ad. having a duty or job to do ("He is responsible for preparing the - report."); being the cause of ("They were responsible for the - accident.") +adj +en: having a duty or job to do +en> He is responsible for preparing the report. + +adj +en: being the cause of +en> They were responsible for the accident. __ rest @@ -7110,9 +7248,10 @@ right n -en: what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have ("It - is their right to vote."); ad. agreeing with the facts; good; correct; - opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing +en: what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have +en> It is their right to vote. + +adj agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite left __ @@ -7253,7 +7392,7 @@ v en: to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation - ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.") +en> The rebels sabotaged the railroad. __ sacrifice @@ -7358,17 +7497,23 @@ n en: one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's - position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of - time based on different weather conditions ("dry season", "rainy - season"); a period during the year when something usually happens - ("baseball season") + position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter) + +n +a period of time based on different weather conditions +en> dry season, rainy season + +n +en: a period during the year when something usually happens +en> baseball season __ seat n -en: a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a - seat in parliament") +en: a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there +en> a + seat in parliament __ second @@ -7379,15 +7524,17 @@ secret n -en: something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad. - hidden from others; known only to a few +en: something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge + +adj +en: hidden from others; known only to a few __ security n -en: freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to - protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.") +en: freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place +en> Security was increased in the city. __ see @@ -7405,15 +7552,23 @@ seek(ing) v -en: to search for ("They are seeking a cure for cancer."); to try to - get ("She is seeking election to public office."); to plan to do - ("Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.") +en: to search for +en> They are seeking a cure for cancer. + +v +en: to try to get +en> She is seeking election to public office. + +v +en: to plan to do +en> Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal. __ seem v -en: to appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.") +en: to appear to be +en> She seems to be in good health. __ seize @@ -7493,8 +7648,10 @@ n en: an organization or system that provides something for the public - ("Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes."); a job that an - organization or business can do for money; military organizations such +en> Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes. + +n +en: a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony __ @@ -7635,10 +7792,16 @@ should v -en: used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We - should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that - something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be - punished.") +en: used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility +en> We should study. + +v +en: probability +en> The talks should begin soon. + +v +en: or that something is believed to be a good idea +en> Criminals should be punished. __ shout @@ -7730,8 +7893,8 @@ since prep -en: from a time in the past until now ("I have known her since we - went to school together.") +en: from a time in the past until now +en> I have known her since we went to school together. __ sing @@ -7875,12 +8038,26 @@ so - ad. in such a way that ("He held the flag so all could see it."); - also; too ("She left early, and so did we."); very ("I am so sick."); - as a result ("They were sick, so they could not come."); +adv +en: in such a way that +en> He held the flag so all could see it. + +adv +en: also; too +en> She left early, and so did we. + +adv +en: very +en> I am so sick. + conj -en: in order that; for the purpose of ("Come early so we can discuss the plans.") +en: as a result +en> They were sick, so they could not come. + +conj +en: in order that; for the purpose of +en> Come early so we can discuss the plans. __ social @@ -7991,7 +8168,8 @@ spend v -en: to give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.") +en: to give as payment; to use +en> He spends much time studying. __ spill @@ -8094,23 +8272,25 @@ station n -en: a place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place - where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or +en: a place of special work or purpose +en> a police station + +n +en: a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts __ statue n -en: a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, - wood or metal +en: a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal __ stay v -en: to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live - for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.") +en: to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time +en> They stayed in New York for two years. __ steal @@ -8144,18 +8324,26 @@ v en: to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement - is difficult ("Something is making the door stick.") - -n -en: a thin piece - of wood + is difficult +en> Something is making the door stick. + +n +en: a thin piece of wood __ still - ad. not moving ("The man was standing still."); until the present or a - stated time ("Was he still there?"); even so; although ("The job was - difficult, but she still wanted to do it.") +adv +en: not moving +en> The man was standing still. + +adv +en: until the present or a stated time +en> Was he still there? + +adv +en: even so; although +en> The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it. __ stone @@ -8371,8 +8559,12 @@ suppose v -en: to believe, think or imagine ("I suppose you are right."); to - expect ("It is supposed to rain tonight.") +en: to believe, think or imagine +en> I suppose you are right. + +v +en: to expect +en> It is supposed to rain tonight. __ suppress @@ -8390,15 +8582,15 @@ surface n -en: the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the - surface of the moon.") +en: the outer side or top of something +en> The rocket landed on the surface of the moon. __ surplus n -en: an amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a - trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.") +en: an amount that is more than is needed; extra; +en> That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports. __ surprise @@ -8453,8 +8645,8 @@ v en: to put an official into office by having him or her promise to - carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in - the president.") + carry out the duties of that office +en> The chief justice will swear in the president. __ sweet @@ -8488,7 +8680,8 @@ v en: to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move it to another place; to carry something ; to seize; to capture; to - begin to be in control ("The president takes office tomorrow.") + begin to be in control +en> The president takes office tomorrow. __ talk @@ -8521,7 +8714,8 @@ taste v -en: to sense through the mouth ("The fruit tastes sweet.") +en: to sense through the mouth +en> The fruit tastes sweet. __ tax @@ -8558,10 +8752,11 @@ technical - ad. involving machines, processes and materials in industry, +adj +en: involving machines, processes and materials in industry, transportation and communications; of or about a very special kind of - subject or thing ("You need technical knowledge to understand how this - system works.") + subject or thing +en> You need technical knowledge to understand how this system works. __ technology @@ -8620,10 +8815,11 @@ term n -en: a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries - out a responsibility ("He served two terms in Congress."); the - conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved - in it +en: a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries out a responsibility +en> He served two terms in Congress. + +n +en: the conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved in it __ terrible @@ -8653,9 +8849,8 @@ test v -en: to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will - act by studying or doing ("The scientists will test the new engine - soon.") +en: to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing +en> The scientists will test the new engine soon. n en: an attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing @@ -8676,15 +8871,19 @@ thank v -en: to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that - person did something kind ("I want to thank you for helping me.") +en: to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that person did something kind +en> I want to thank you for helping me. __ that - ad. showing the person, place or thing being spoken about ("That man - is a soldier."); pro. the person, place or thing being spoken about - ("The building that I saw was very large.") +adv +en: showing the person, place or thing being spoken about +en> That man is a soldier. + +pron +en: the person, place or thing being spoken about +en> The building that I saw was very large. __ the @@ -8716,8 +8915,7 @@ n en: a possible explanation of why something exists or how something happens using experiments or ideas, but which is not yet proven - ("Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of - dinosaurs.") +en> Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs. __ there @@ -8740,10 +8938,16 @@ thick - ad. having a large distance between two opposite surfaces ("The wall - is two meters thick."); having many parts close together ("The forest - is very thick."); almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow - easily; opposite thin +adj +en: having a large distance between two opposite surfaces +en> The wall is two meters thick. + +adj +en: having many parts close together +en> The forest is very thick. + +adj +en: almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow easily; opposite thin __ thin @@ -9118,8 +9322,8 @@ unless conj -en: except if it happens; on condition that ("I will not go, unless - the rain stops.") +en: except if it happens; on condition that +en> I will not go, unless the rain stops. __ until @@ -9148,9 +9352,12 @@ us pron -en: the form of the word "we" used after a preposition ("He said he - would write to us.") or used as an object of a verb ("They saw us - yesterday.") +en: the form of the word "we" used after a preposition +en> He said he would write to us. + +pron +en: or used as an object of a verb +en> They saw us yesterday. __ use @@ -9213,7 +9420,9 @@ very - ad. extremely ("He was very late.") +adv +en: extremely +en> He was very late. __ veto @@ -9402,14 +9611,14 @@ we pron -en: two or more people, including the speaker or writer ("He and I - will go together, and we will return together.") +en: two or more people, including the speaker or writer +en> He and I will go together, and we will return together. __ weak - ad. having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite - strong +adj +en: having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite strong __ wealth @@ -9486,9 +9695,12 @@ what pron -en: used to ask about something or to ask for information about - something ("What is this?"); ad. which or which kind ("He wants to - know what you would like to drink.") +en: used to ask about something or to ask for information about something +en> What is this? + +adj +en: which or which kind +en> He wants to know what you would like to drink. __ wheat @@ -9505,11 +9717,13 @@ when -adv at what time; at any time ("When will she come home?"); +adv +en: at what time; at any time +en> When will she come home? conj en: during or at the time -ex:en: I studied hard when I was in school. +en> I studied hard when I was in school. __ where @@ -9540,9 +9754,12 @@ while n -en: a space of time ("Please come to my house for a while."); conj. at - or during the same time ("It may not be a good idea to eat while you - are running.") +en: a space of time +en> Please come to my house for a while. + +conj +en: at or during the same time +en> It may not be a good idea to eat while you are running. __ white @@ -9553,8 +9770,12 @@ who pron -en: what or which person or persons that ("Who wants to go?"); the - person or persons ("They are the ones who want to go.") +en: what or which person or persons that +en> Who wants to go? + +pron +the person or persons +en> They are the ones who want to go. __ whole @@ -9565,8 +9786,13 @@ why - ad. for what cause or reason ("Why did she do it?"); conj. the reason - for which ("I do not know why she did it.") +adj +en: for what cause or reason +en> Why did she do it? + +conj +en: the reason for which +en> I do not know why she did it. __ wide @@ -9589,14 +9815,15 @@ will v -en: a word used with action words to show future action ("They will - hold talks tomorrow.") +en: a word used with action words to show future action +en> They will hold talks tomorrow. __ willing - ad. being ready or having a desire to ("They are willing to talk about - the problem.") +adj +en: being ready or having a desire to +en> They are willing to talk about the problem. __ win @@ -9647,8 +9874,11 @@ with prep -en: along or by the side of; together; using ("He fixed it with a - tool."); having ("the house with the red door") +en: along or by the side of; together; using +en> He fixed it with a tool. + +en: having +en> the house with the red door __ withdraw @@ -9678,7 +9908,9 @@ wonder v -en: to ask oneself; to question ("She wonders if it is true.") +en: to ask oneself; to question +en> She wonders if it is true. + n en: a feeling of surprise @@ -9795,9 +10027,17 @@ yet - ad. at some time before now ("Have they arrived yet?"); now; at this - time ("I cannot tell you about it yet."); conj. however ("The sun was - shining, yet it was cold.") +adv +en: at some time before now +en> Have they arrived yet? + +adv +en: now; at this time +en> I cannot tell you about it yet. + +conj +en: however +en> The sun was shining, yet it was cold. __ you @@ -9821,8 +10061,6 @@ n en: a place where animals are kept for the public to look at and study - -# COMMON PREFIXES __ dis- @@ -9859,19 +10097,22 @@ carry out phr.v -en: to do; to put into effect ("Please carry out the plan.") +en: to do; to put into effect +en> Please carry out the plan. __ pass a bill phr.v -en: approve ("Congress is expected to pass a bill to cut taxes.") +en: approve +en> Congress is expected to pass a bill to cut taxes. __ take steps phr.v -en: to start to do something ("The government will take steps to halt inflation.") +en: to start to do something +en> The government will take steps to halt inflation. __ atom