labored
- adjective satellite lacking natural ease
strained; laboured.
- a labored style of debating
- verb strive and make an effort to reach a goal
push; drive; labor; labour; tug.
- She tugged for years to make a decent living
- We have to push a little to make the deadline!
- She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
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toil
- noun productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
labour; labor.
- his labor did not require a great deal of skill
- verb work hard
moil; travail; dig; grind; labour; drudge; labor; fag.
- She was digging away at her math homework
- Lexicographers drudge all day long
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campaign
- noun a race between candidates for elective office
run; political campaign.
- I managed his campaign for governor
- he is raising money for a Senate run
- noun a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
cause; drive; crusade; effort; movement.
- he supported populist campaigns
- they worked in the cause of world peace
- the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
- the movement to end slavery
- contributed to the war effort
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research
- noun systematic investigation to establish facts
- noun a search for knowledge
enquiry; inquiry.
- their pottery deserves more research than it has received
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laboured
- adjective satellite lacking natural ease
labored; strained.
- a labored style of debating
- verb work hard
moil; travail; dig; grind; labour; drudge; toil; labor; fag.
- She was digging away at her math homework
- Lexicographers drudge all day long
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negotiate
- verb discuss the terms of an arrangement
talk terms; negociate.
- They negotiated the sale of the house
- verb succeed in passing through, around, or over
negociate.
- The hiker negociated the high mountain pass
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work
- noun activity directed toward making or doing something
- she checked several points needing further work
- noun a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
piece of work.
- it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works
- the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work
- he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey
- the work of an active imagination
- erosion is the work of wind or water over time
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acquired
- adjective satellite gotten through environmental forces
- acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on
- verb come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
acquire; get.
- She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
- They acquired a new pet
- Get your results the next day
- Get permission to take a few days off from work
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laboring
- adjective satellite doing arduous or unpleasant work
labouring; toiling; drudging.
- drudging peasants
- the bent backs of laboring slaves picking cotton
- toiling coal miners in the black deeps
- verb strive and make an effort to reach a goal
push; drive; labor; labour; tug.
- She tugged for years to make a decent living
- We have to push a little to make the deadline!
- She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
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achieve
- verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; attain.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
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struggle
- noun an energetic attempt to achieve something
battle.
- getting through the crowd was a real struggle
- he fought a battle for recognition
- noun an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
battle; conflict.
- the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine
- police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs
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won
- noun the basic unit of money in South Korea
South Korean won.
- noun the basic unit of money in North Korea
North Korean won.
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toiling
- adjective satellite doing arduous or unpleasant work
labouring; drudging; laboring.
- drudging peasants
- the bent backs of laboring slaves picking cotton
- toiling coal miners in the black deeps
- verb work hard
moil; travail; dig; grind; labour; drudge; toil; labor; fag.
- She was digging away at her math homework
- Lexicographers drudge all day long
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pursued
- noun a person who is being chased
chased.
- the film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued
- verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue; prosecute; engage.
- She pursued many activities
- They engaged in a discussion
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toil
- noun productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
labour; labor.
- his labor did not require a great deal of skill
- verb work hard
moil; travail; dig; grind; labour; drudge; labor; fag.
- She was digging away at her math homework
- Lexicographers drudge all day long
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cultivated
- adjective (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
- verb foster the growth of
cultivate.
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strive
- verb attempt by employing effort
endeavor; endeavour.
- we endeavor to make our customers happy
- verb to exert much effort or energy
strain; reach.
- straining our ears to hear
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strive
- verb attempt by employing effort
endeavor; endeavour.
- we endeavor to make our customers happy
- verb to exert much effort or energy
strain; reach.
- straining our ears to hear
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climbing
- noun an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
climb; mounting.
- verb go upward with gradual or continuous progress
climb up; climb; mount; go up.
- Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?
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construct
- noun an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
concept; conception.
- verb make by combining materials and parts
make; build.
- this little pig made his house out of straw
- Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
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working
- noun a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
workings.
- verb exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
work.
- I will work hard to improve my grades
- she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
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striving
- noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
strain; pains; nisus.
- verb attempt by employing effort
endeavor; endeavour; strive.
- we endeavor to make our customers happy
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fight
- noun a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
battle; engagement; conflict.
- Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga
- he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement
- noun the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
scrap; combat; fighting.
- a fight broke out at the hockey game
- there was fighting in the streets
- the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
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trained
- adjective shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
- a trained mind
- trained pigeons
- well-trained servants
- verb create by training and teaching
educate; train; develop; prepare.
- The old master is training world-class violinists
- we develop the leaders for the future
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strive
- verb attempt by employing effort
endeavor; endeavour.
- we endeavor to make our customers happy
- verb to exert much effort or energy
strain; reach.
- straining our ears to hear
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attained
- adjective satellite achieved or reached
- the actual attained achievement test score
- verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; attain; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
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climb
- noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
acclivity; upgrade; raise; rise; ascent.
- the car couldn't make it up the rise
- noun an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
climbing; mounting.
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struggle
- noun an energetic attempt to achieve something
battle.
- getting through the crowd was a real struggle
- he fought a battle for recognition
- noun an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
battle; conflict.
- the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine
- police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs
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earned
- adjective gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
- a well-earned reputation for honesty
- earned income
- an earned run in baseball
- verb earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
earn; bring in; clear; pull in; take in; gain; realise; realize; make.
- How much do you make a month in your new job?
- She earns a lot in her new job
- this merger brought in lots of money
- He clears $5,000 each month
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investigate
- verb investigate scientifically
look into.
- Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese
- verb conduct an inquiry or investigation of
inquire; enquire.
- The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
- inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
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engaged
- adjective satellite having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
occupied.
- she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities
- deeply engaged in conversation
- verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue; prosecute; engage.
- She pursued many activities
- They engaged in a discussion
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sought
- adjective that is looked for
- the long sought relatives
- verb try to get or reach
seek.
- seek a position
- seek an education
- seek happiness
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struggle
- noun an energetic attempt to achieve something
battle.
- getting through the crowd was a real struggle
- he fought a battle for recognition
- noun an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
battle; conflict.
- the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine
- police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs
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less
- adjective (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
- of less importance
- less time to spend with the family
- a shower uses less water
- less than three years old
- noun a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
LE; lupus erythematosus.
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work
- noun activity directed toward making or doing something
- she checked several points needing further work
- noun a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
piece of work.
- it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works
- the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work
- he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey
- the work of an active imagination
- erosion is the work of wind or water over time
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studied
- adjective produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
- a studied smile
- a note of biting irony and studied insult"- V.L.Parrington
- verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
canvas; study; analyse; examine; canvass; analyze.
- analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
- analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
- analyze your real motives
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defend
- verb argue or speak in defense of
support; fend for.
- She supported the motion to strike
- verb be on the defensive; act against an attack
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struggling
- adjective satellite engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
- a financially struggling theater
- struggling artists
- verb make a strenuous or labored effort
struggle; fight.
- She struggled for years to survive without welfare
- He fought for breath
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debate
- noun a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
argumentation; argument.
- the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
- noun the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
public debate; disputation.
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labor
- noun a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
working class; labour; proletariat.
- there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field
- noun productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
toil; labour.
- his labor did not require a great deal of skill
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planted
- adjective satellite (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
ingrained; deep-rooted; deep-seated; implanted.
- deep-rooted prejudice
- deep-seated differences of opinion
- implanted convictions
- ingrained habits of a lifetime
- a deeply planted need
- verb put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
plant; set.
- Let's plant flowers in the garden
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more
- adjective (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
more than.
- more land
- more support
- more rain fell
- more than a gallon
- noun English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
Sir Thomas More; Thomas More.
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gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
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train
- noun public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
railroad train.
- express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
- noun a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
string.
- a string of islands
- train of mourners
- a train of thought
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slow
- verb lose velocity; move more slowly
decelerate; slow down; retard; slow up.
- verb become slow or slower
slacken; slow down; slack; slow up.
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climb
- noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
acclivity; upgrade; raise; rise; ascent.
- the car couldn't make it up the rise
- noun an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
climbing; mounting.
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explore
- verb inquire into
search; research.
- the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project
- He searched for information on his relatives on the web
- Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness
- verb travel to or penetrate into
- explore unknown territory in biology
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learned
- adjective satellite having or showing profound knowledge
erudite.
- a learned jurist
- an erudite professor
- verb gain knowledge or skills
acquire; larn; learn.
- She learned dancing from her sister
- I learned Sanskrit
- Children acquire language at an amazing rate
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built
- adjective satellite (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
reinforced.
- the built liquid detergents
- verb make by combining materials and parts
make; build; construct.
- this little pig made his house out of straw
- Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
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himself
An emphasized form of the third person masculine pronoun; -- used as a subject usually with he; as, he himself will bear the blame; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case; as, it is himself who saved himself. But he himself returned from the quarries. Judges iii. 19.
David hid himself in the field. 1 Sam. xx. 24.
The Lord himself shall give you a sign. Is. vii. 14.
Who gave himself for us, that he might . . . purify unto himself a peculiar people. Titus ii. 14.
With shame remembers, while himself was one Of the same herd, himself the same had done. Denham.
✍ Himself was formerly used instead of itself. See Note under Him. It comprehendeth in himself all good. Chaucer.
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works
- noun buildings for carrying on industrial labor
plant; industrial plant.
- they built a large plant to manufacture automobiles
- noun everything available; usually preceded by `the'
whole caboodle; kit and boodle; whole kit and boodle; whole kit and caboodle; full treatment; whole works; whole kit; kit and caboodle; whole shebang.
- we saw the whole shebang
- a hotdog with the works
- we took on the whole caboodle
- for $10 you get the full treatment
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very
- adjective satellite precisely as stated
- adjective satellite being the exact same one; not any other:
identical; selfsame.
- this is the identical room we stayed in before
- the themes of his stories are one and the same
- saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers
- on this very spot
- the very thing he said yesterday
- the very man I want to see
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contested
- adjective disputed or made the object of contention or competition
- verb to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
contend; repugn; contest.
- They contested the outcome of the race
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way
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
- noun how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
agency; means.
- a means of control
- an example is the best agency of instruction
- the true way to success
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compile
- verb get or gather together
amass; roll up; collect; accumulate; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
- verb put together out of existing material
compose.
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somewhat
- adverb to a small degree or extent
slightly; more or less.
- his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory
- the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other
- adverb to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fairly; pretty; passably; reasonably; moderately; jolly; middling.
- pretty big
- pretty bad
- jolly decent of him
- the shoes are priced reasonably
- he is fairly clever with computers
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accumulated
- adjective satellite periodically accumulated over time
accrued.
- accrued interest
- accrued leave
- verb get or gather together
amass; roll up; compile; collect; accumulate; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
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labour
- noun a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
working class; proletariat; labor.
- there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field
- noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
travail; lying-in; childbed; labor; parturiency; confinement.
- she was in labor for six hours
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assemble
- verb create by putting components or members together
tack together; set up; tack; piece; put together.
- She pieced a quilt
- He tacked together some verses
- They set up a committee
- verb collect in one place
meet; gather; forgather; foregather.
- We assembled in the church basement
- Let's gather in the dining room
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tried
- adjective satellite tested and proved useful or correct
tested; well-tried.
- verb make an effort or attempt
try; attempt; seek; essay; assay.
- He tried to shake off his fears
- The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
- The police attempted to stop the thief
- He sought to improve himself
- She always seeks to do good in the world
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pursuing
- adjective satellite following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
- the fox fled from the pursuing hounds
- listened for the hounds' pursuing bark
- verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue; prosecute; engage.
- She pursued many activities
- They engaged in a discussion
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gathered
- adjective brought together in one place
collected.
- the collected works of Milton
- the gathered folds of the skirt
- verb assemble or get together
collect; pull together; gather; garner.
- gather some stones
- pull your thoughts together
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living
- noun the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
life.
- he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
- noun people who are still living
- save your pity for the living
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search
- noun the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
hunt; hunting.
- noun an investigation seeking answers
- a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing
- the outcome justified the search
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being
- noun the state or fact of existing
beingness; existence.
- a point of view gradually coming into being
- laws in existence for centuries
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
organism.
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collected
- adjective brought together in one place
gathered.
- the collected works of Milton
- the gathered folds of the skirt
- verb get or gather together
amass; roll up; compile; collect; accumulate; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
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begin
- verb take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
get; start out; set about; start; set out; get down; commence.
- We began working at dawn
- Who will start?
- Get working as soon as the sun rises!
- The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia
- He began early in the day
- Let's get down to work now
- noun Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
Menachem Begin.
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wrought
- adjective satellite shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
molded; shaped.
- a shaped handgrip
- the molded steel plates
- the wrought silver bracelet
- verb exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
work.
- I will work hard to improve my grades
- she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
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sometimes
- adverb on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always; at other times for six months"
- sometimes she wished she were back in England
- sometimes her photography is breathtaking
- sometimes they come for a month
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occupied
- adjective held or filled or in use
- she keeps her time well occupied
- the wc is occupied
- verb keep busy with
occupy; busy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
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still
- noun a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
- he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
- noun (poetic) tranquil silence
hush; stillness.
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prepared
- adjective made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
- a prepared statement
- be prepared for emergencies
- verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set; prepare; fix; set up; gear up; ready.
- Get the children ready for school!
- prepare for war
- I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
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have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
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maintained
- adjective satellite kept in good condition
well-kept; kept up.
- verb keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold; maintain; keep.
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes
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years
- noun a late time of life
geezerhood; age; old age; eld.
- old age is not for sissies
- he's showing his years
- age hasn't slowed him down at all
- a beard white with eld
- on the brink of geezerhood
- noun a prolonged period of time
age; long time.
- we've known each other for ages
- I haven't been there for years and years
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erect
- verb construct, build, or erect
set up; put up; rear; raise.
- verb cause to rise up
rear.
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thus
- noun an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
frankincense; gum olibanum; olibanum.
- adverb (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
hence; so; therefore; thence.
- therefore X must be true
- the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
- we were young and thence optimistic
- it is late and thus we must go
- the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
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out
- noun (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
- you only get 3 outs per inning
- verb to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
come out of the closet; come out.
- This actor outed last year
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developed
- adjective being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
- the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook
- they have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each
- verb make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
develop.
- Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather
- They developed a new technique
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trying
- adjective satellite hard to endure
- verb make an effort or attempt
try; attempt; seek; essay; assay.
- He tried to shake off his fears
- The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
- The police attempted to stop the thief
- He sought to improve himself
- She always seeks to do good in the world
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long
- verb desire strongly or persistently
yearn; hanker.
- adjective primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
- a long life
- a long boring speech
- a long time
- a long friendship
- a long game
- long ago
- an hour long
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prepare
- verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set; fix; set up; gear up; ready.
- Get the children ready for school!
- prepare for war
- I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
- verb prepare for eating by applying heat
cook; ready; fix; make.
- Cook me dinner, please
- can you make me an omelette?
- fix breakfast for the guests, please
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employed
- adjective having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
- most of our graduates are employed
- verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
employ; apply; use; utilize; utilise.
- use your head!
- we only use Spanish at home
- I can't use this tool
- Apply a magnetic field here
- This thinking was applied to many projects
- How do you utilize this tool?
- I apply this rule to get good results
- use the plastic bags to store the food
- He doesn't know how to use a computer
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accomplished
- adjective satellite highly skilled
complete.
- an accomplished pianist
- a complete musician
- verb put in effect
fulfil; execute; accomplish; carry out; carry through; action; fulfill.
- carry out a task
- execute the decision of the people
- He actioned the operation
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obtain
- verb come into possession of
- How did you obtain the visa?
- verb receive a specified treatment (abstract)
receive; incur; find; get.
- These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
- His movie received a good review
- I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
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toward
In the direction of; to. He set his face toward the wilderness. Num. xxiv. 1.
The waves make towards'' the pebbled shore. Shak.
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create
- verb make or cause to be or to become
make.
- make a mess in one's office
- create a furor
- verb bring into existence
- The company was created 25 years ago
- He created a new movement in painting
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through
- adjective satellite having finished or arrived at completion
done; through with.
- certain to make history before he's done
- it's a done deed
- after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up
- almost through with his studies
- adjective satellite (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes
- a through street
- a through bus
- through traffic
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seek
- noun the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
- verb try to get or reach
- seek a position
- seek an education
- seek happiness
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over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
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along
- adverb with a forward motion
on.
- we drove along admiring the view
- the horse trotted along at a steady pace
- the circus traveled on to the next city
- move along
- march on
- adverb in accompaniment or as a companion
- his little sister came along to the movies
- I brought my camera along
- working along with his father
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reach
- noun the limits within which something can be effective
range.
- range of motion
- he was beyond the reach of their fire
- noun an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
ambit; orbit; range; compass; scope.
- a piano has a greater range than the human voice
- the ambit of municipal legislation
- within the compass of this article
- within the scope of an investigation
- outside the reach of the law
- in the political orbit of a world power
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difficult
- adjective not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
hard.
- a difficult task
- nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access
- difficult times
- why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?
- adjective hard to control
unmanageable.
- a difficult child", "an unmanageable situation
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produce
- noun fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
green goods; garden truck; green groceries.
- verb bring forth or yield
bring forth.
- The tree would not produce fruit
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established
- adjective brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
constituted.
- the established social order
- distrust the constituted authority
- a team established as a member of a major league
- enjoyed his prestige as an established writer
- an established precedent
- the established Church
- verb set up or found
found; establish; set up; launch.
- She set up a literacy program
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sustained
- adjective satellite maintained at length without interruption or weakening
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up; sustain.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
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put
- noun the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
put option.
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location
set; pose; place; lay; position.
- Put your things here
- Set the tray down
- Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
- Place emphasis on a certain point
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against
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over. Jacob saw the angels of God come against him. Tyndale.
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following
- noun a group of followers or enthusiasts
followers.
- noun the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
pursual; pursuit; chase.
- the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
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carry
- noun the act of carrying something
- verb move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
transport.
- You must carry your camping gear
- carry the suitcases to the car
- This train is carrying nuclear waste
- These pipes carry waste water into the river
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enough
- noun an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
sufficiency.
- enough is as good as a feast
- there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country
- adjective satellite sufficient for the purpose
decent; adequate.
- an adequate income
- the food was adequate
- a decent wage
- enough food
- food enough
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devoted
- adjective satellite zealous in devotion or affection
- a devoted husband and father
- devoted friends
- verb give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
devote; commit; consecrate; dedicate; give.
- She committed herself to the work of God
- give one's talents to a good cause
- consecrate your life to the church
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made
- adjective satellite produced by a manufacturing process; rope and nails"
- bought some made goods at the local store
- verb engage in
do; make.
- make love, not war
- make an effort
- do research
- do nothing
- make revolution
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bring
- verb take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
take; convey.
- Bring me the box from the other room
- Take these letters to the boss
- This brings me to the main point
- verb cause to come into a particular state or condition
- Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
- bring water to the boiling point
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during
In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.
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set
- noun a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
- a set of books
- a set of golf clubs
- a set of teeth
- noun (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
- the set of prime numbers is infinite
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until
To; unto; towards; -- used of material objects. Chaucer. Taverners until them told the same. Piers Plowman.
He roused himself full blithe, and hastened them until. Spenser.
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making
- noun the act that results in something coming to be
fashioning; devising.
- the devising of plans
- the fashioning of pots and pans
- the making of measurements
- it was already in the making
- noun an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
qualification.
- her qualifications for the job are excellent
- one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
- she has the makings of fine musician
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under
- adjective satellite located below or beneath something else
nether.
- nether garments
- the under parts of a machine
- adjective satellite lower in rank, power, or authority
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before
- adverb earlier in time; previously
earlier.
- I had known her before
- as I said before
- he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier
- her parents had died four years earlier
- I mentioned that problem earlier
- adverb at or in the front
in front; ahead.
- I see the lights of a town ahead
- the road ahead is foggy
- staring straight ahead
- we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front
- with the cross of Jesus marching on before
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