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day
noun
a
period
of
twenty-four
hours
from
one
midnight
to
the
next
•
We
will
leave
tomorrow
at
eight
in
the
morning
and
arrive
the
next
day
.
We
will
leave
tomorrow
at
eight
in
the
morning
and
arrive
the
next
day
.
•
There
are
seven
days
in
a
week
.
There
are
seven
days
in
a
week
.
Old
English
dæg
,
related
to
German
Tag
and
Dutch
dag
.
noun
the
time
between
sunrise
and
sunset
when
it
is
light
outside
•
It
was
a
warm
spring
day
filled
with
sunshine
.
It
was
a
warm
spring
day
filled
with
sunshine
.
•
Owls
usually
sleep
during
the
day
and
hunt
at
night
.
Owls
usually
sleep
during
the
day
and
hunt
at
night
.
noun
a
particular
date
or
occasion
when
something
happens
•
Her
wedding
day
is
set
for
June
12th
.
Her
wedding
day
is
set
for
June
12th
.
•
The
city
celebrates
Independence
Day
with
fireworks
.
The
city
celebrates
Independence
Day
with
fireworks
.
noun
the
period
of
time
when
people
usually
work
or
study
,
as
opposed
to
the
evening
or
night
•
I
work
the
day
shift
at
the
hospital
.
I
work
the
day
shift
at
the
hospital
.
•
She
prefers
to
travel
by
day
and
rest
at
night
.
She
prefers
to
travel
by
day
and
rest
at
night
.
noun
a
particular
period
or
era
in
the
past
or
future
,
often
described
by
who
lived
then
or
by
what
happened
•
In
my
grandfather's
day
,
people
wrote
letters
instead
of
emails
.
In
my
grandfather's
day
,
people
wrote
letters
instead
of
emails
.
•
Someday
,
self-driving
cars
may
rule
the
day
.
Someday
,
self-driving
cars
may
rule
the
day
.
noun
the
time
it
takes
a
planet
to
complete
one
full
rotation
on
its
axis
•
A
Martian
day
is
about
24
hours
and
37
minutes
long
.
A
Martian
day
is
about
24
hours
and
37
minutes
long
.
•
Scientists
compare
the
length
of
a
planet's
day
to
understand
its
climate
.
Scientists
compare
the
length
of
a
planet's
day
to
understand
its
climate
.
data
noun
facts
and
statistics
collected
together
for
reference
or
analysis
,
regarded
as
a
single
body
of
information
•
The
engineer
reviewed
the
data
from
the
sensors
before
adjusting
the
machine
.
The
engineer
reviewed
the
data
from
the
sensors
before
adjusting
the
machine
.
•
Teachers
use
test
data
to
understand
how
well
their
students
are
learning
.
Teachers
use
test
data
to
understand
how
well
their
students
are
learning
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
datum
,
plural
data
,
meaning
‘
something
given
’.
In
English
it
began
as
the
plural
of
datum
but
has
increasingly
been
used
as
a
mass
noun
since
the
mid-20th
century
.
noun
-
datum
,
data
the
plural
form
of
datum
;
several
individual
pieces
of
information
considered
separately
•
These
data
reveal
that
younger
drivers
experience
fewer
accidents
at
night
.
These
data
reveal
that
younger
drivers
experience
fewer
accidents
at
night
.
•
All
survey
data
were
stored
in
a
spreadsheet
for
later
study
.
All
survey
data
were
stored
in
a
spreadsheet
for
later
study
.
Latin
plural
of
datum
,
meaning
‘
things
given
’.
Retained
as
a
plural
form
in
technical
and
academic
English
.
daughter
noun
a
girl
or
woman
who
is
someone
’
s
child
•
Their
proud
parents
cheered
as
their
daughter
crossed
the
finish
line
first
.
Their
proud
parents
cheered
as
their
daughter
crossed
the
finish
line
first
.
•
Every
Sunday
night
,
Grandma
calls
her
daughter
to
chat
about
the
week
.
Every
Sunday
night
,
Grandma
calls
her
daughter
to
chat
about
the
week
.
Old
English
“
dohtor
”,
from
Proto-Germanic
“
*duhter
”
and
Proto-Indo-European
“
*dhugh₂tḗr
”,
meaning
female
child
.
adjective
produced
,
formed
,
or
derived
from
something
else
of
the
same
kind
•
During
mitosis
,
a
single
cell
splits
to
form
two
identical
daughter
cells
.
During
mitosis
,
a
single
cell
splits
to
form
two
identical
daughter
cells
.
•
Uranium
gradually
decays
into
a
daughter
isotope
over
millions
of
years
.
Uranium
gradually
decays
into
a
daughter
isotope
over
millions
of
years
.
Extended
scientific
use
arose
in
the
late
19th
century
,
comparing
products
like
cells
and
isotopes
to
human
offspring
.
dad
noun
an
informal
word
for
one
’
s
father
•
My
dad
taught
me
how
to
ride
a
bike
.
My
dad
taught
me
how
to
ride
a
bike
.
•
Sarah
called
her
dad
to
share
the
good
news
.
Sarah
called
her
dad
to
share
the
good
news
.
From
Middle
English
‘
dad
’,
of
nursery
origin
,
imitating
a
child
’
s
early
speech
for
‘
father
’.
dark
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
having
very
little
or
no
light
•
The
cave
was
dark
,
so
we
used
a
flashlight
to
see
.
The
cave
was
dark
,
so
we
used
a
flashlight
to
see
.
•
When
the
power
went
out
,
the
whole
house
became
dark
in
seconds
.
When
the
power
went
out
,
the
whole
house
became
dark
in
seconds
.
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
with
little
or
no
light
•
The
room
became
dark
when
the
lights
went
out
.
The
room
became
dark
when
the
lights
went
out
.
•
He
couldn
’
t
see
the
path
because
it
was
already
dark
outside
.
He
couldn
’
t
see
the
path
because
it
was
already
dark
outside
.
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
having
a
deep
color
that
is
closer
to
black
than
to
white
•
She
painted
her
bedroom
walls
a
dark
blue
.
She
painted
her
bedroom
walls
a
dark
blue
.
•
He
chose
a
pair
of
dark
jeans
for
the
meeting
.
He
chose
a
pair
of
dark
jeans
for
the
meeting
.
noun
the
absence
of
light
,
especially
at
night
•
The
little
boy
was
afraid
of
the
dark
.
The
little
boy
was
afraid
of
the dark
.
•
Cats
can
see
well
in
the
dark
.
Cats
can
see
well
in
the dark
.
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
having
a
deep
colour
that
is
closer
to
black
than
to
white
•
She
chose
a
dark
blue
dress
for
the
party
.
She
chose
a
dark
blue
dress
for
the
party
.
•
I
like
my
coffee
dark
and
strong
.
I
like
my
coffee
dark
and
strong
.
noun
the
state
or
time
when
there
is
little
or
no
light
•
The
cat
’
s
eyes
glowed
in
the
dark
.
The
cat
’
s
eyes
glowed
in
the
dark
.
•
Children
often
feel
safer
with
a
night-light
in
the
dark
.
Children
often
feel
safer
with
a
night-light
in
the
dark
.
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
describing
something
sad
,
frightening
,
or
connected
with
evil
•
The
movie
has
a
dark
ending
that
surprised
everyone
.
The
movie
has
a
dark
ending
that
surprised
everyone
.
•
She
sometimes
writes
dark
poetry
about
loneliness
.
She
sometimes
writes
dark
poetry
about
loneliness
.
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
having
skin
,
hair
,
or
eyes
that
are
brown
or
black
rather
than
light
•
She
has
long
,
dark
hair
that
shines
in
the
sun
.
She
has
long
,
dark
hair
that
shines
in
the
sun
.
•
His
dark
eyes
revealed
no
emotion
.
His
dark
eyes
revealed
no
emotion
.
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
gloomy
,
sad
,
or
frightening
in
mood
or
subject
•
The
novel
explores
dark
themes
like
betrayal
and
revenge
.
The
novel
explores
dark
themes
like
betrayal
and
revenge
.
•
He
has
a
dark
sense
of
humor
that
not
everyone
enjoys
.
He
has
a
dark
sense
of
humor
that
not
everyone
enjoys
.
adjective
-
dark
,
darker
,
darkest
connected
with
evil
,
secrecy
,
or
illegal
actions
•
Detectives
uncovered
his
dark
past
of
fraud
.
Detectives
uncovered
his
dark
past
of
fraud
.
•
The
hackers
were
trading
stolen
data
on
the
dark
web
.
The
hackers
were
trading
stolen
data
on
the
dark
web
.
date
noun
a
particular
day
shown
by
a
number
on
the
calendar
•
Please
write
today's
date
at
the
top
of
your
paper
.
Please
write
today's
date
at
the
top
of
your
paper
.
•
His
birthday
falls
on
the
date
of
July
14th
.
His
birthday
falls
on
the
date
of
July
14th
.
From
Middle
English
“
date
”,
from
Old
French
“
date
”,
from
Latin
“
datum
” (
something
given
,
hence
the
given
day
).
noun
a
particular
day
of
the
month
or
year
,
shown
on
a
calendar
or
stated
as
an
exact
time
•
What
date
is
the
science
fair
?
What
date
is
the
science
fair
?
•
Please
write
today
’
s
date
at
the
top
of
your
worksheet
.
Please
write
today
’
s
date
at
the
top
of
your
worksheet
.
From
Latin
“
datum
”
meaning
“
given
,”
first
used
in
medieval
Latin
for
the
time
something
was
written
.
noun
a
small
,
very
sweet
brown
fruit
with
a
single
stone
that
grows
on
the
date
palm
tree
•
She
stuffed
the
dates
with
almonds
for
dessert
.
She
stuffed
the
dates
with
almonds
for
dessert
.
•
Camels
are
often
fed
dates
in
the
desert
.
Camels
are
often
fed
dates
in
the
desert
.
From
Arabic
“
dātil
”
through
Old
French
“
dattel
”
into
Middle
English
,
referring
to
the
fruit
of
the
date
palm
.
noun
an
occasion
when
two
people
who
are
attracted
to
each
other
go
out
together
•
Liam
asked
Emma
to
go
on
a
date
to
the
new
Italian
restaurant
.
Liam
asked
Emma
to
go
on
a
date
to
the
new
Italian
restaurant
.
•
Our
first
date
was
a
walk
by
the
river
at
sunset
.
Our
first
date
was
a
walk
by
the
river
at
sunset
.
Sense
of
“
romantic
meeting
”
appeared
in
U
.
S
.
college
slang
around
1890
,
probably
from
the
idea
of
fixing
a
day
.
noun
the
person
you
go
out
with
on
a
romantic
occasion
•
My
date
waited
for
me
outside
the
theater
.
My
date
waited
for
me
outside
the
theater
.
•
She
introduced
her
date
to
her
parents
after
dinner
.
She
introduced
her
date
to
her
parents
after
dinner
.
Developed
from
the
sense
of
a
romantic
meeting
;
recorded
from
the
1930s
.
noun
a
small
,
sweet
,
brown
fruit
that
grows
on
the
date
palm
tree
,
often
eaten
dried
•
I
packed
a
few
dates
in
my
lunchbox
for
a
healthy
snack
.
I
packed
a
few
dates
in
my
lunchbox
for
a
healthy
snack
.
•
Date
syrup
is
made
by
slowly
cooking
crushed
dates
.
Date
syrup
is
made
by
slowly
cooking
crushed
dates
.
Old
French
“
dattier
,”
from
Latin
“
dactylus
,”
from
Greek
“
daktylos
”
meaning
“
finger
,”
because
of
the
fruit
’
s
shape
.
verb
-
date
,
dating
,
dates
,
dated
to
write
or
mark
the
date
on
something
•
Please
date
and
sign
the
contract
.
Please
date
and
sign
the
contract
.
•
She
carefully
dated
each
photo
before
putting
it
in
the
album
.
She
carefully
dated
each
photo
before
putting
it
in
the
album
.
Middle
English
from
the
noun
meaning
“
day
written
on
a
document
.”
verb
-
date
,
dating
,
dates
,
dated
to
regularly
go
out
with
someone
in
a
romantic
relationship
•
Are
you
dating
anyone
right
now
?
Are
you
dating
anyone
right
now
?
•
Sophia
and
Mark
have
dated
for
six
months
.
Sophia
and
Mark
have
dated
for
six
months
.
From
U
.
S
.
slang
sense
of
the
noun
“
date
”
as
a
romantic
meeting
,
late
19th
century
.
noun
an
arranged
meeting
,
especially
between
two
people
who
are
attracted
to
each
other
•
They
went
on
a
dinner
date
at
a
cozy
Italian
restaurant
.
They
went
on
a
dinner
date
at
a
cozy
Italian
restaurant
.
•
He
asked
her
if
she
was
free
for
a
movie
date
on
Friday
.
He
asked
her
if
she
was
free
for
a
movie
date
on
Friday
.
noun
the
person
you
go
out
with
for
a
romantic
meeting
•
Her
date
showed
up
with
a
bouquet
of
roses
.
Her
date
showed
up
with
a
bouquet
of
roses
.
•
I
need
to
pick
up
my
date
at
seven
o
’
clock
.
I
need
to
pick
up
my
date
at
seven
o
’
clock
.
verb
-
date
,
dating
,
dates
,
dated
to
write
or
mark
the
day
’
s
date
on
something
•
Remember
to
date
each
page
of
your
journal
.
Remember
to
date
each
page
of
your
journal
.
•
The
clerk
dated
the
receipt
before
handing
it
over
.
The
clerk
dated
the
receipt
before
handing
it
over
.
verb
-
date
,
dating
,
dates
,
dated
to
go
out
with
someone
regularly
because
you
have
a
romantic
interest
•
Maria
and
Leo
started
dating
after
they
met
in
art
class
.
Maria
and
Leo
started
dating
after
they
met
in
art
class
.
•
I
don't
date
coworkers
.
I
don't
date
coworkers
.
verb
-
date
,
dating
,
dates
,
dated
to
come
from
or
have
begun
at
a
particular
time
in
the
past
,
often
followed
by
“
from
”
or
“
back
to
”
•
The
castle
dates
from
the
12th
century
.
The
castle
dates
from
the
12th
century
.
•
Some
of
these
traditions
date
back
to
ancient
times
.
Some
of
these
traditions
date
back
to
ancient
times
.
Extension
of
the
verb
meaning
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
16th
century
.
verb
-
date
,
dating
,
dates
,
dated
to
come
from
or
have
begun
at
a
particular
time
in
the
past
•
This
bridge
dates
from
the
19th
century
.
This
bridge
dates
from
the
19th
century
.
•
The
tradition
dates
to
medieval
times
.
The
tradition
dates
to
medieval
times
.
dangerous
adjective
Able
or
likely
to
cause
harm
,
injury
,
or
damage
;
not
safe
.
•
It's
dangerous
to
drive
on
icy
roads
.
It's
dangerous
to
drive
on
icy
roads
.
•
Mixing
those
chemicals
can
be
extremely
dangerous
.
Mixing
those
chemicals
can
be
extremely
dangerous
.
From
Old
French
dangereux
,
from
danger
plus
-ous
,
meaning
‘
full
of
danger
’.
adjective
Likely
to
harm
or
attack
people
;
violent
or
threatening
.
•
A
dangerous
dog
was
roaming
the
neighborhood
.
A
dangerous
dog
was
roaming
the
neighborhood
.
•
She
realized
the
prisoner
was
dangerous
and
called
the
guards
.
She
realized
the
prisoner
was
dangerous
and
called
the
guards
.
Same
historical
origin
as
the
main
sense
,
from
Old
French
dangereux
.
daily
adjective
happening
,
produced
,
or
used
every
day
•
Maria
takes
a
daily
walk
along
the
river
before
breakfast
.
Maria
takes
a
daily
walk
along
the
river
before
breakfast
.
•
The
school
announced
a
new
daily
schedule
starting
at
8
a
.
m
.
The
school
announced
a
new
daily
schedule
starting
at
8
a
.
m
.
From
Middle
English
dayly
,
from
Old
English
dæglic
(“
occurring
every
day
”).
adverb
every
day
;
on
each
day
•
I
practice
the
guitar
daily
to
improve
my
skills
.
I
practice
the
guitar
daily
to
improve
my
skills
.
•
Buses
run
daily
between
the
two
towns
.
Buses
run
daily
between
the
two
towns
.
Adverbial
use
of
the
adjective
“
daily
.”
noun
-
daily
,
dailies
a
newspaper
published
every
day
,
often
except
Sunday
•
He
picked
up
a
daily
at
the
station
to
read
on
the
train
.
He
picked
up
a
daily
at
the
station
to
read
on
the
train
.
•
The
city's
leading
daily
raised
questions
about
the
mayor's
plan
.
The
city's
leading
daily
raised
questions
about
the
mayor's
plan
.
From
the
adjective
sense
‘
daily
’
referring
to
something
produced
every
day
,
extended
to
newspapers
in
the
18th
century
.
damage
noun
-
damage
physical
harm
that
makes
something
less
useful
,
attractive
,
or
valuable
•
The
hailstorm
caused
serious
damage
to
the
car's
windshield
.
The
hailstorm
caused
serious
damage
to
the
car's
windshield
.
•
The
mechanic
inspected
the
engine
and
found
only
minor
damage
.
The
mechanic
inspected
the
engine
and
found
only
minor
damage
.
From
Old
French
damage
"
loss
,
injury
,"
from
Late
Latin
damnum
"
harm
,
loss
."
verb
-
damage
,
damaging
,
damages
,
damaged
to
cause
harm
to
something
so
that
it
becomes
less
useful
or
valuable
•
The
kids
accidentally
damaged
the
remote
by
spilling
juice
on
it
.
The
kids
accidentally
damaged
the
remote
by
spilling
juice
on
it
.
•
Heavy
winds
damaged
several
rooftops
during
the
storm
.
Heavy
winds
damaged
several
rooftops
during
the
storm
.
Same
origin
as
the
noun
:
from
Old
French
damage
,
from
Late
Latin
damnum
"
harm
,
loss
."
Verb
use
recorded
since
the
14th
century
.
noun
-
damage
informal
the
amount
of
money
you
must
pay
for
something
,
such
as
a
bill
•
When
the
waiter
brought
the
check
,
Jake
asked
, "
So
what's
the
damage
?"
When
the
waiter
brought
the
check
,
Jake
asked
, "
So
what's
the
damage
?"
•
Relax
,
the
damage
for
the
new
phone
case
was
only
ten
bucks
.
Relax
,
the
damage
for
the
new
phone
case
was
only
ten
bucks
.
Shifted
figurative
sense
of
monetary
cost
recorded
in
American
English
from
early
20th
century
.
danger
noun
the
possibility
that
harm
,
injury
,
or
damage
may
happen
•
Children
playing
near
the
busy
road
were
in
great
danger
.
Children
playing
near
the
busy
road
were
in
great
danger
.
•
Workers
wear
helmets
to
reduce
the
danger
of
falling
objects
on
the
construction
site
.
Workers
wear
helmets
to
reduce
the
danger
of
falling
objects
on
the
construction
site
.
From
Old
French
danger
,
daunger
,
originally
meaning
"
power
,
jurisdiction
,"
which
evolved
to
"
risk
"
because
people
feared
those
with
power
.
noun
a
person
,
thing
,
or
situation
that
can
cause
harm
or
injury
•
That
broken
step
is
a
real
danger
to
anyone
using
the
stairs
.
That
broken
step
is
a
real
danger
to
anyone
using
the
stairs
.
•
Loose
wires
hanging
from
the
ceiling
posed
hidden
dangers
for
the
maintenance
crew
.
Loose
wires
hanging
from
the
ceiling
posed
hidden
dangers
for
the
maintenance
crew
.
Same
historical
root
as
the
general
sense
,
expanding
from
abstract
risk
to
a
concrete
source
of
harm
.
dance
noun
the
art
or
activity
of
moving
your
body
to
music
,
often
following
a
rhythm
or
pattern
•
Dance
gives
her
a
way
to
express
her
feelings
without
words
.
Dance
gives
her
a
way
to
express
her
feelings
without
words
.
•
The
school
offers
dance
as
an
extracurricular
activity
after
classes
.
The
school
offers
dance
as
an
extracurricular
activity
after
classes
.
From
Old
French
‘
danser
’,
from
Frankish
*dintjan
(“
to
tremble
,
quiver
”).
verb
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
to
move
your
body
and
feet
to
music
in
a
rhythmic
way
•
The
children
dance
happily
around
the
Christmas
tree
.
The
children
dance
happily
around
the
Christmas
tree
.
•
They
love
to
dance
to
loud
music
at
parties
.
They
love
to
dance
to
loud
music
at
parties
.
verb
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
to
move
your
body
rhythmically
to
music
,
often
following
a
pattern
of
steps
,
for
pleasure
or
performance
•
The
children
dance
happily
around
the
campfire
.
The
children
dance
happily
around
the
campfire
.
•
Grandparents
danced
together
at
their
golden-anniversary
party
,
surprising
everyone
with
graceful
steps
.
Grandparents
danced
together
at
their
golden-anniversary
party
,
surprising
everyone
with
graceful
steps
.
From
Middle
English
dauncen
,
borrowed
from
Old
French
dancier
,
of
uncertain
origin
.
noun
a
social
event
where
people
gather
to
dance
,
usually
with
recorded
music
or
a
live
band
•
Our
school
is
holding
a
winter
dance
next
Friday
.
Our
school
is
holding
a
winter
dance
next
Friday
.
•
They
first
met
at
a
community
dance
in
the
town
hall
.
They
first
met
at
a
community
dance
in
the
town
hall
.
noun
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
the
activity
or
art
of
moving
the
body
rhythmically
to
music
,
usually
following
set
steps
•
She
has
studied
dance
since
she
was
five
years
old
.
She
has
studied
dance
since
she
was
five
years
old
.
•
Dance
requires
both
physical
strength
and
creativity
.
Dance
requires
both
physical
strength
and
creativity
.
noun
a
particular
set
of
steps
,
movements
,
or
style
performed
to
music
•
The
waltz
is
a
traditional
ballroom
dance
.
The
waltz
is
a
traditional
ballroom
dance
.
•
He
learned
a
new
hip-hop
dance
from
an
online
video
.
He
learned
a
new
hip-hop
dance
from
an
online
video
.
noun
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
an
event
or
party
where
people
gather
to
dance
to
music
•
Our
school
is
hosting
a
spring
dance
next
month
.
Our
school
is
hosting
a
spring
dance
next
month
.
•
He
asked
Maria
to
go
to
the
homecoming
dance
with
him
.
He
asked
Maria
to
go
to
the
homecoming
dance
with
him
.
noun
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
a
particular
set
of
steps
or
style
of
dancing
,
often
associated
with
specific
music
•
The
tango
is
a
passionate
Argentine
dance
.
The
tango
is
a
passionate
Argentine
dance
.
•
The
instructor
taught
us
a
simple
folk
dance
from
Greece
.
The
instructor
taught
us
a
simple
folk
dance
from
Greece
.
verb
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
to
make
someone
move
in
a
rhythmic
way
to
music
•
He
danced
his
partner
across
the
polished
floor
.
He
danced
his
partner
across
the
polished
floor
.
•
The
choreographer
will
dance
the
students
into
their
final
positions
.
The
choreographer
will
dance
the
students
into
their
final
positions
.
verb
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
to
move
quickly
,
lightly
,
or
irregularly
,
often
in
a
lively
or
flickering
way
•
Flames
danced
in
the
fireplace
on
the
cold
night
.
Flames
danced
in
the
fireplace
on
the
cold
night
.
•
Sunlight
danced
across
the
lake
as
the
wind
blew
.
Sunlight
danced
across
the
lake
as
the
wind
blew
.
verb
-
dance
,
dancing
,
dances
,
danced
to
cause
something
to
move
quickly
up
and
down
or
side
to
side
in
a
lively
,
irregular
way
,
as
if
it
were
dancing
•
The
wind
danced
the
leaves
across
the
empty
street
.
The
wind
danced
the
leaves
across
the
empty
street
.
•
She
cupped
water
in
her
hands
and
danced
the
droplets
over
the
baby
’
s
head
.
She
cupped
water
in
her
hands
and
danced
the
droplets
over
the
baby
’
s
head
.
daddy
noun
-
daddy
,
daddies
an
informal
word
that
children
use
for
their
father
•
The
little
girl
cheered
when
her
daddy
lifted
her
onto
his
shoulders
.
The
little
girl
cheered
when
her
daddy
lifted
her
onto
his
shoulders
.
•
Every
night
,
Liam
asks
his
daddy
to
read
him
a
bedtime
story
.
Every
night
,
Liam
asks
his
daddy
to
read
him
a
bedtime
story
.
Formed
by
reduplication
of
the
first
syllable
of
"
dad
,"
a
childish
word
for
father
,
recorded
in
English
since
the
late
1500s
.
noun
-
daddy
,
daddies
slang
for
an
older
man
who
is
seen
as
confident
,
attractive
,
or
dominant
,
especially
in
a
sexual
or
romantic
way
•
When
the
stylish
silver-haired
newcomer
walked
in
,
several
people
whispered
, "
That
’
s
a
real
daddy
."
When
the
stylish
silver-haired
newcomer
walked
in
,
several
people
whispered
, "
That
’
s
a
real
daddy
."
•
Natalie
joked
that
she
liked
dating
a
daddy
because
he
always
knew
the
best
restaurants
in
town
.
Natalie
joked
that
she
liked
dating
a
daddy
because
he
always
knew
the
best
restaurants
in
town
.
Evolved
from
the
affectionate
term
for
father
;
by
the
late
20th
century
it
was
adopted
in
slang
to
label
an
attractive
or
dominant
older
man
.
damn
interjection
used
to
show
sudden
anger
,
annoyance
,
or
surprise
•
Damn
!
I
left
my
keys
in
the
taxi
.
Damn
!
I
left
my
keys
in
the
taxi
.
•
Damn
!
That
soup
burned
my
tongue
.
Damn
!
That
soup
burned
my
tongue
.
From
Old
French
‘
damner
’,
from
Latin
‘
damnāre
’
meaning
‘
to
condemn
’.
The
interjection
use
arose
in
English
in
the
17th
century
as
a
mild
oath
.
adverb
very
;
extremely
(
used
for
emphasis
,
often
showing
annoyance
)
•
It
’
s
damn
cold
in
here
this
morning
.
It
’
s
damn
cold
in
here
this
morning
.
•
That
was
a
damn
good
movie
.
That
was
a
damn
good
movie
.
adjective
annoying
or
bad
(
used
to
show
frustration
)
•
Where
is
the
damn
remote
?
Where
is
the
damn
remote
?
•
Turn
off
that
damn
alarm
clock
!
Turn
off
that
damn
alarm
clock
!
noun
care
or
concern
,
usually
used
in
negative
sentences
to
show
that
someone
does
not
care
at
all
•
He
doesn
’
t
give a damn
about
what
people
think
.
He
doesn
’
t
give a damn
about
what
people
think
.
•
I
don
’
t
give a damn
if
it
rains
—
we
’
re
still
playing
football
.
I
don
’
t
give a damn
if
it
rains
—
we
’
re
still
playing
football
.
verb
to
say
someone
or
something
is
very
bad
and
deserves
punishment
or
blame
•
Critics
damned
the
play
for
its
weak
story
.
Critics
damned
the
play
for
its
weak
story
.
•
The
old
preacher
damned
gamblers
from
the
pulpit
.
The
old
preacher
damned
gamblers
from
the
pulpit
.
darkness
noun
-
darkness
the
state
of
having
very
little
or
no
light
•
We
couldn't
see
the
path
in
the
thick
darkness
of
the
forest
at
night
.
We
couldn't
see
the
path
in
the
thick
darkness
of
the
forest
at
night
.
•
At
sunset
,
darkness
quickly
covered
the
mountain
valley
.
At
sunset
,
darkness
quickly
covered
the
mountain
valley
.
noun
-
darkness
a
feeling
or
quality
of
evil
,
sadness
,
or
hopelessness
•
After
the
tragic
news
,
a
heavy
darkness
settled
over
the
family
.
After
the
tragic
news
,
a
heavy
darkness
settled
over
the
family
.
•
The
villain's
heart
was
filled
with
darkness
.
The
villain's
heart
was
filled
with
darkness
.
noun
-
darkness
a
situation
in
which
important
information
is
hidden
or
unknown
;
lack
of
knowledge
or
clarity
•
The
staff
remained
in
darkness
about
the
new
schedule
until
the
announcement
.
The
staff
remained
in
darkness
about
the
new
schedule
until
the
announcement
.
•
Scientists
were
in
darkness
about
the
cause
of
the
mysterious
disease
.
Scientists
were
in
darkness
about
the
cause
of
the
mysterious
disease
.
dare
verb
-
dare
,
daring
,
dares
,
dared
to
challenge
someone
to
do
something
risky
,
difficult
,
or
embarrassing
•
Tom
dares
his
brother
to
taste
the
extra-spicy
sauce
.
Tom
dares
his
brother
to
taste
the
extra-spicy
sauce
.
•
At
recess
,
the
children
dared
their
classmate
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
.
At
recess
,
the
children
dared
their
classmate
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
.
Old
English
durran
,
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
German
dürfen
‘
be
allowed
to
’.
verb
-
dare
,
daring
,
dares
,
dared
to
be
brave
enough
or
bold
enough
to
do
something
•
I
wouldn
’
t
dare
open
the
door
after
midnight
.
I
wouldn
’
t
dare
open
the
door
after
midnight
.
•
She
didn
’
t
dare
answer
the
teacher
back
.
She
didn
’
t
dare
answer
the
teacher
back
.
Old
English
durran
,
later
influenced
by
Old
Norse
‘
þora
’
meaning
‘
to
have
courage
’.
noun
a
challenge
to
do
something
difficult
,
dangerous
,
or
embarrassing
•
On
a
dare
,
Max
ate
an
entire
lemon
without
making
a
face
.
On
a
dare
,
Max
ate
an
entire
lemon
without
making
a
face
.
•
Her
brother
accepted
the
dare
to
dance
in
the
busy
subway
station
.
Her
brother
accepted
the
dare
to
dance
in
the
busy
subway
station
.
Derived
from
the
verb
‘
dare
’,
first
recorded
as
a
noun
in
the
17th
century
.
database
noun
a
structured
collection
of
information
kept
on
a
computer
so
it
can
be
quickly
searched
,
managed
,
and
updated
•
Our
company
stores
every
customer
record
in
a
secure
database
.
Our
company
stores
every
customer
record
in
a
secure
database
.
•
The
scientist
searched
an
online
database
for
articles
about
climate
change
.
The
scientist
searched
an
online
database
for
articles
about
climate
change
.
Formed
in
the
1960s
from
data
+
base
,
referring
to
a
foundational
store
of
data
.
verb
-
database
,
databasing
,
databases
,
databased
to
store
information
in
a
structured
computer
system
so
it
can
be
easily
searched
and
managed
•
The
research
team
will
database
all
the
survey
responses
before
publishing
the
report
.
The
research
team
will
database
all
the
survey
responses
before
publishing
the
report
.
•
After
scanning
the
documents
,
the
librarian
databases
them
for
easy
searching
.
After
scanning
the
documents
,
the
librarian
databases
them
for
easy
searching
.
Back-formation
from
the
noun
database
,
first
used
as
a
verb
in
the
1970s
within
computing
fields
.
today
adverb
-
today
on
or
during
the
present
day
,
the
day
that
includes
this
moment
•
I'll
finish
the
project
today
.
I'll
finish
the
project
today
.
•
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
today
?
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
today
?
Old
English
“
tōdæġ
”
from
“
to
” (
at
,
on
)
+
“
dæġ
” (
day
),
literally
“
on
the
day
”.
noun
-
today
the
present
day
,
the
day
that
is
happening
now
•
Today
is
my
birthday
.
Today
is
my
birthday
.
•
Today
marks
the
start
of
summer
vacation
.
Today
marks
the
start
of
summer
vacation
.
Old
English
“
tōdæġ
”
from
“
to
” (
at
,
on
)
+
“
dæġ
” (
day
),
literally
“
on
the
day
”.
noun
-
today
the
present
period
of
time
as
opposed
to
the
past
,
the
world
as
it
is
now
•
Children
today
spend
more
time
online
than
outside
.
Children
today
spend
more
time
online
than
outside
.
•
Cars
today
are
much
safer
than
those
from
the
1990s
.
Cars
today
are
much
safer
than
those
from
the
1990s
.
Extension
of
the
older
meaning
of
‘
today
’
to
refer
to
the
broader
era
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
19th
century
.
standard
adjective
usual
and
commonly
accepted
;
normal
,
not
special
or
extra
•
All
rooms
come
with
a
standard
double
bed
and
a
small
desk
.
All
rooms
come
with
a
standard
double
bed
and
a
small
desk
.
•
The
package
includes
a
standard
warranty
of
one
year
.
The
package
includes
a
standard
warranty
of
one
year
.
Extended
from
the
noun
sense
of
‘
flag
showing
the
norm
’,
the
adjective
meaning
‘
usual
’
appeared
in
the
19th
century
.
adjective
normal
,
usual
,
and
not
special
or
extra
•
A
standard
ticket
will
get
you
a
seat
in
the
middle
row
.
A
standard
ticket
will
get
you
a
seat
in
the
middle
row
.
•
My
phone
came
with
a
standard
charger
.
My
phone
came
with
a
standard
charger
.
noun
a
level
of
quality
or
achievement
that
people
accept
as
normal
,
good
,
or
required
•
The
school
expects
every
student
to
reach
the
standard
in
math
before
graduating
.
The
school
expects
every
student
to
reach
the
standard
in
math
before
graduating
.
•
Safety
standards
in
the
factory
have
improved
after
the
new
rules
.
Safety
standards
in
the
factory
have
improved
after
the
new
rules
.
From
Old
French
“
estandart
”
meaning
‘
flag
,
rallying
place
’,
later
developing
the
sense
of
‘
criterion
’.
noun
a
level
of
quality
or
achievement
that
people
generally
accept
as
good
or
satisfactory
•
The
restaurant
maintained
high
standards
of
cleanliness
.
The
restaurant
maintained
high
standards
of
cleanliness
.
•
By
her
standard
,
the
painting
was
perfect
.
By
her
standard
,
the
painting
was
perfect
.
From
Old
French
estandart
,
originally
meaning
a
rallying
flag
,
later
figuratively
"
something
that
stands
to
be
compared
."
noun
an
official
unit
of
measurement
or
a
physical
example
kept
as
a
fixed
reference
•
The
kilogram
kept
in
Paris
is
the
international
standard
for
mass
.
The
kilogram
kept
in
Paris
is
the
international
standard
for
mass
.
•
Engineers
use
a
voltage
standard
to
calibrate
their
instruments
.
Engineers
use
a
voltage
standard
to
calibrate
their
instruments
.
Adopted
in
scientific
use
during
the
18th
century
from
the
idea
of
a
fixed
flagpole
marker
.
noun
an
officially
agreed
rule
,
specification
,
or
set
of
technical
requirements
that
must
be
followed
•
All
helmets
must
meet
safety
standards
.
All
helmets
must
meet
safety
standards
.
•
The
ISO
standard
for
paper
size
is
called
A4
.
The
ISO
standard
for
paper
size
is
called
A4
.
adjective
accepted
by
most
people
as
the
correct
or
official
form
,
especially
of
language
,
measurement
,
or
time
•
He
speaks
Standard
English
at
work
.
He
speaks
Standard
English
at
work
.
•
Greenwich
is
the
base
for
standard
time
zones
.
Greenwich
is
the
base
for
standard
time
zones
.
noun
a
flag
,
especially
one
carried
on
a
pole
in
battle
,
that
represents
a
nation
,
army
,
or
group
•
The
knights
marched
under
the
king
’
s
standard
,
a
lion
on
a
red
field
.
The
knights
marched
under
the
king
’
s
standard
,
a
lion
on
a
red
field
.
•
When
the
standard
fell
,
the
soldiers
knew
the
battle
was
lost
.
When
the
standard
fell
,
the
soldiers
knew
the
battle
was
lost
.
Middle
English
from
Old
French
“
estandart
”,
originally
meaning
a
rallying
flag
in
battle
.
noun
a
flag
or
banner
carried
by
a
group
,
especially
a
military
unit
,
as
its
symbol
•
Soldiers
marched
under
the
king's
standard
.
Soldiers
marched
under
the
king's
standard
.
•
The
horse
carried
the
regiment's
standard
in
the
parade
.
The
horse
carried
the
regiment's
standard
in
the
parade
.
candidate
noun
a
person
who
is
trying
to
get
a
job
,
win
an
election
,
or
be
chosen
for
a
position
•
Maria
decided
to
run
as
a
candidate
for
class
president
.
Maria
decided
to
run
as
a
candidate
for
class
president
.
•
The
company
interviewed
five
strong
candidates
before
making
an
offer
.
The
company
interviewed
five
strong
candidates
before
making
an
offer
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
candidatus
‘
clothed
in
white
’,
based
on
candidus
‘
white
’.
In
ancient
Rome
,
people
seeking
public
office
wore
a
white
toga
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
could
be
chosen
for
a
particular
purpose
or
that
is
likely
to
experience
something
•
This
distant
exoplanet
is
a
promising
candidate
for
supporting
life
.
This
distant
exoplanet
is
a
promising
candidate
for
supporting
life
.
•
Because
of
his
symptoms
,
he
is
a
likely
candidate
for
the
new
clinical
trial
.
Because
of
his
symptoms
,
he
is
a
likely
candidate
for
the
new
clinical
trial
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
candidatus
‘
clothed
in
white
’,
based
on
candidus
‘
white
’.
Sunday
noun
the
day
of
the
week
that
comes
after
Saturday
and
before
Monday
•
We
went
hiking
last
Sunday
because
the
weather
was
perfect
.
We
went
hiking
last
Sunday
because
the
weather
was
perfect
.
•
On
Sunday
,
many
families
eat
breakfast
together
.
On
Sunday
,
many
families
eat
breakfast
together
.
Old
English
“
Sunnandæg
,”
literally
“
day
of
the
sun
,”
translating
Latin
“
dies
Solis
.”
adverb
on
Sunday
;
used
without
the
preposition
“
on
”
to
say
when
something
happens
•
Let's
meet
Sunday
at
the
coffee
shop
around
noon
.
Let's
meet
Sunday
at
the
coffee
shop
around
noon
.
•
The
museum
opens
Sunday
at
ten
o'clock
.
The
museum
opens
Sunday
at
ten
o'clock
.
Adverbial
use
developed
from
the
noun
by
omitting
the
preposition
“
on
.”
Friday
noun
the
day
of
the
week
that
comes
after
Thursday
and
before
Saturday
.
•
We
always
order
pizza
on
Friday
.
We
always
order
pizza
on
Friday
.
•
The
concert
is
next
Friday
,
so
buy
your
tickets
soon
.
The
concert
is
next
Friday
,
so
buy
your
tickets
soon
.
From
Old
English
Frīgedæg
,
meaning
“
day
of
Frige
,”
the
Germanic
goddess
associated
with
love
,
aligning
with
Latin
dies
Veneris
(“
day
of
Venus
”).
noun
a
loyal
and
capable
helper
or
assistant
who
handles
many
different
tasks
.
•
As
the
CEO
’
s
trusted
Friday
,
Maria
handles
everything
from
scheduling
to
travel
.
As
the
CEO
’
s
trusted
Friday
,
Maria
handles
everything
from
scheduling
to
travel
.
•
He
’
s
my
Friday
—
I
can
rely
on
him
to
solve
any
problem
.
He
’
s
my
Friday
—
I
can
rely
on
him
to
solve
any
problem
.
From
the
character
“
Man
Friday
,”
Robinson
Crusoe
’
s
devoted
companion
in
Daniel
Defoe
’
s
1719
novel
,
later
generalized
to
describe
any
faithful
assistant
.
foundation
noun
the
solid
base
,
usually
made
of
concrete
,
that
supports
a
building
or
other
structure
and
keeps
it
stable
•
The
workers
waited
for
the
concrete
foundation
to
harden
before
they
started
laying
bricks
.
The
workers
waited
for
the
concrete
foundation
to
harden
before
they
started
laying
bricks
.
•
During
the
earthquake
,
the
old
cabin
shifted
because
its
wooden
foundation
was
weak
.
During
the
earthquake
,
the
old
cabin
shifted
because
its
wooden
foundation
was
weak
.
From
Middle
English
fundacioun
,
from
Old
French
fondation
,
from
Latin
fundātiō
meaning
“
a
founding
,
laying
of
a
base
,”
from
fundāre
“
to
lay
the
base
”
noun
the
basic
principle
,
idea
,
or
fact
that
something
is
built
on
or
starts
from
•
Honesty
is
the
foundation
of
a
strong
friendship
.
Honesty
is
the
foundation
of
a
strong
friendship
.
•
Mathematics
forms
the
foundation
for
many
modern
technologies
.
Mathematics
forms
the
foundation
for
many
modern
technologies
.
noun
-
foundation
a
skin-colored
cosmetic
cream
or
powder
spread
over
the
face
to
create
an
even
tone
before
applying
other
makeup
•
She
applied
a
light
layer
of
foundation
to
cover
her
freckles
.
She
applied
a
light
layer
of
foundation
to
cover
her
freckles
.
•
The
actor
’
s
heavy
stage
lights
required
a
thicker
foundation
.
The
actor
’
s
heavy
stage
lights
required
a
thicker
foundation
.
noun
an
organization
that
is
created
and
given
money
to
support
a
particular
cause
,
study
,
or
charity
•
The
medical
foundation
donated
new
equipment
to
the
children
’
s
hospital
.
The
medical
foundation
donated
new
equipment
to
the
children
’
s
hospital
.
•
He
set
up
a
private
foundation
to
fund
scholarships
for
local
students
.
He
set
up
a
private
foundation
to
fund
scholarships
for
local
students
.
yesterday
adverb
on
the
day
before
today
•
I
visited
my
grandmother
yesterday
.
I
visited
my
grandmother
yesterday
.
•
We
had
a
surprise
test
at
school
yesterday
.
We
had
a
surprise
test
at
school
yesterday
.
noun
the
day
before
today
•
Yesterday
was
my
birthday
.
Yesterday
was
my
birthday
.
•
We
spent
yesterday
at
the
beach
.
We
spent
yesterday
at
the
beach
.
adverb
at
a
time
very
recently
;
not
long
ago
•
Smartphones
that
felt
new
only
yesterday
already
seem
old
.
Smartphones
that
felt
new
only
yesterday
already
seem
old
.
•
It
seems
like
we
were
children
only
yesterday
,
and
now
we
are
adults
.
It
seems
like
we
were
children
only
yesterday
,
and
now
we
are
adults
.
Saturday
noun
the
day
of
the
week
that
comes
after
Friday
and
before
Sunday
•
We
are
going
hiking
this
Saturday
.
We
are
going
hiking
this
Saturday
.
•
The
farmers
’
market
opens
earlier
on
Saturday
than
on
weekdays
.
The
farmers
’
market
opens
earlier
on
Saturday
than
on
weekdays
.
Old
English
Sæterdæg
,
from
Latin
Saturni
dies
,
meaning
“
day
of
Saturn
”,
the
Roman
god
of
agriculture
.
Monday
noun
the
day
of
the
week
that
comes
after
Sunday
and
before
Tuesday
•
We
will
start
our
new
project
on
Monday
.
We
will
start
our
new
project
on
Monday
.
•
The
bakery
is
closed
every
Monday
.
The
bakery
is
closed
every
Monday
.
From
Old
English
“
Monandæg
,”
literally
“
day
of
the
moon
,”
following
the
ancient
tradition
of
naming
days
after
celestial
bodies
.
Tuesday
noun
the
day
of
the
week
between
Monday
and
Wednesday
•
Our
class
always
has
a
quiz
on
Tuesday
.
Our
class
always
has
a
quiz
on
Tuesday
.
•
The
book
club
meets
every
Tuesday
evening
at
the
local
library
.
The
book
club
meets
every
Tuesday
evening
at
the
local
library
.
Old
English
“
Tīwesdæg
,”
meaning
“
Tiw
’
s
day
,”
named
after
Tiw
(
or
Tyr
),
the
Germanic
god
of
war
,
corresponding
to
Mars
in
Roman
tradition
.
Thursday
noun
the
fifth
day
of
the
week
,
coming
after
Wednesday
and
before
Friday
.
•
Our
class
field
trip
is
on
Thursday
,
so
remember
to
bring
your
lunch
.
Our
class
field
trip
is
on
Thursday
,
so
remember
to
bring
your
lunch
.
•
Every
Thursday
,
the
town
holds
a
lively
farmers'
market
in
the
square
.
Every
Thursday
,
the
town
holds
a
lively
farmers'
market
in
the
square
.
From
Old
English
“
Þunresdæg
,”
meaning
“
Thor
’
s
day
,”
named
after
the
Norse
god
of
thunder
;
patterned
after
Latin
“
dies
Iovis
,”
the
day
of
Jupiter
.
Wednesday
noun
the
day
of
the
week
between
Tuesday
and
Thursday
•
We
have
our
weekly
team
meeting
every
Wednesday
.
We
have
our
weekly
team
meeting
every
Wednesday
.
•
On
Wednesday
,
the
local
farmers'
market
fills
the
town
square
with
fresh
produce
.
On
Wednesday
,
the
local
farmers'
market
fills
the
town
square
with
fresh
produce
.
Old
English
Wōdnesdæg
,
meaning
“
day
of
Woden
,”
the
Germanic
god
equivalent
to
Norse
Odin
.
holiday
noun
a
period
of
time
when
you
do
not
go
to
work
or
school
,
often
travelling
somewhere
for
pleasure
•
School
ends
tomorrow
,
and
our
holiday
to
the
seaside
starts
on
Saturday
.
School
ends
tomorrow
,
and
our
holiday
to
the
seaside
starts
on
Saturday
.
•
They
saved
money
all
year
for
a
two-week
holiday
in
Greece
.
They
saved
money
all
year
for
a
two-week
holiday
in
Greece
.
noun
a
special
day
each
year
when
most
people
do
not
work
because
of
a
national
,
cultural
,
or
religious
celebration
•
Independence
Day
is
a
national
holiday
in
the
United
States
.
Independence
Day
is
a
national
holiday
in
the
United
States
.
•
Many
shops
close
early
on
the
public
holiday
.
Many
shops
close
early
on
the
public
holiday
.
verb
to
spend
a
period
away
from
home
for
rest
or
pleasure
•
This
year
we
holiday
in
the
Scottish
Highlands
.
This
year
we
holiday
in
the
Scottish
Highlands
.
•
They
usually
holiday
abroad
every
spring
.
They
usually
holiday
abroad
every
spring
.
birthday
noun
the
anniversary
of
the
day
a
person
was
born
,
celebrated
each
year
•
Maria
baked
a
chocolate
cake
for
her
son's
birthday
.
Maria
baked
a
chocolate
cake
for
her
son's
birthday
.
•
On
his
10th
birthday
,
Liam
received
a
shiny
red
bicycle
.
On
his
10th
birthday
,
Liam
received
a
shiny
red
bicycle
.
noun
the
anniversary
of
the
founding
or
creation
of
something
,
such
as
a
company
,
object
,
or
idea
•
The
museum
held
a
special
exhibit
for
its
100th
birthday
.
The
museum
held
a
special
exhibit
for
its
100th
birthday
.
•
Google
changes
its
logo
on
its
own
birthday
each
year
.
Google
changes
its
logo
on
its
own
birthday
each
year
.
agenda
noun
a
written
or
printed
list
of
topics
or
things
to
be
done
and
discussed
at
a
meeting
or
event
,
arranged
in
the
order
you
will
deal
with
them
•
Before
the
meeting
,
Rosa
printed
the
agenda
and
handed
a
copy
to
each
colleague
.
Before
the
meeting
,
Rosa
printed
the
agenda
and
handed
a
copy
to
each
colleague
.
•
The
chairperson
moved
quickly
through
the
agenda
to
finish
before
lunch
.
The
chairperson
moved
quickly
through
the
agenda
to
finish
before
lunch
.
From
Latin
agenda
,
neuter
plural
of
agendum
“
things
to
be
done
”,
from
agere
“
to
do
,
act
”.
noun
a
set
of
goals
or
plans
,
especially
a
hidden
or
personal
reason
for
doing
something
•
Some
critics
believe
the
senator
has
a
hidden
agenda
behind
the
new
law
.
Some
critics
believe
the
senator
has
a
hidden
agenda
behind
the
new
law
.
•
Tom
’
s
only
agenda
is
to
make
sure
the
project
succeeds
.
Tom
’
s
only
agenda
is
to
make
sure
the
project
succeeds
.
Developed
figuratively
from
the
idea
of
a
meeting
list
to
mean
the
underlying
list
of
personal
motives
a
person
carries
.
suicide
noun
the
act
of
intentionally
ending
one
’
s
own
life
•
The
hotline
offers
support
to
anyone
thinking
about
suicide
.
The
hotline
offers
support
to
anyone
thinking
about
suicide
.
•
His
friends
noticed
warning
signs
and
stepped
in
to
prevent
suicide
.
His
friends
noticed
warning
signs
and
stepped
in
to
prevent
suicide
.
From
Latin
suicidium
,
from
sui
(
of
oneself
)
+
caedere
(
to
kill
).
The
modern
English
form
appeared
in
the
mid-17th
century
.
fundamental
adjective
forming
the
basic
and
most
important
part
of
something
•
Understanding
the
water
cycle
is
fundamental
to
grasping
how
weather
works
.
Understanding
the
water
cycle
is
fundamental
to
grasping
how
weather
works
.
•
Trust
is
fundamental
in
any
strong
friendship
.
Trust
is
fundamental
in
any
strong
friendship
.
From
late
Latin
fundamentalis
“
of
the
foundation
”,
from
Latin
fundamentum
“
foundation
”.
noun
a
basic
principle
,
rule
,
or
fact
that
is
essential
to
understanding
something
•
Before
learning
algebra
,
you
must
master
the
fundamentals
of
basic
arithmetic
.
Before
learning
algebra
,
you
must
master
the
fundamentals
of
basic
arithmetic
.
•
The
professor
began
the
biology
course
by
explaining
the
fundamental
of
cell
theory
.
The
professor
began
the
biology
course
by
explaining
the
fundamental
of
cell
theory
.
same
as
adjective
sense
noun
the
lowest
natural
frequency
at
which
something
vibrates
,
producing
the
main
pitch
of
a
sound
•
The
fundamental
of
the
note
A
is
440
hertz
.
The
fundamental
of
the
note
A
is
440
hertz
.
•
You
can
hear
the
overtones
as
well
as
the
fundamental
when
the
guitar
string
is
plucked
.
You
can
hear
the
overtones
as
well
as
the
fundamental
when
the
guitar
string
is
plucked
.
technical
extension
of
the
general
noun
sense
to
acoustics
and
physics
recommendation
noun
advice
or
a
helpful
suggestion
about
what
someone
should
do
or
choose
•
My
dentist
gave
me
a
strong
recommendation
to
floss
daily
.
My
dentist
gave
me
a
strong
recommendation
to
floss
daily
.
•
Can
you
give
me
a
restaurant
recommendation
for
tonight
?
Can
you
give
me
a
restaurant
recommendation
for
tonight
?
from
Latin
recommendatio
,
meaning
"
bringing
back
to
mind
,
commendation
"
noun
a
written
or
spoken
statement
praising
someone
’
s
abilities
or
character
,
often
used
when
they
are
applying
for
a
job
,
school
,
or
position
•
Her
former
manager
wrote
a
glowing
recommendation
for
the
job
application
.
Her
former
manager
wrote
a
glowing
recommendation
for
the
job
application
.
•
I
got
the
apartment
thanks
to
a
friend's
personal
recommendation
.
I
got
the
apartment
thanks
to
a
friend's
personal
recommendation
.
Sense
developed
in
English
in
the
17th
century
for
letters
praising
a
person
.
noun
an
official
proposal
or
course
of
action
suggested
by
a
committee
,
report
,
or
authority
•
The
committee's
first
recommendation
was
to
reduce
class
sizes
.
The
committee's
first
recommendation
was
to
reduce
class
sizes
.
•
Parliament
accepted
the
report's
recommendation
to
increase
funding
.
Parliament
accepted
the
report's
recommendation
to
increase
funding
.
Extended
bureaucratic
use
arose
in
the
19th
century
as
governments
and
organizations
formalized
advice
into
official
reports
.
update
verb
-
update
,
updating
,
updates
,
updated
to
change
something
so
it
is
newer
,
more
accurate
,
or
matches
the
latest
information
•
I
need
to
update
my
phone
’
s
software
to
fix
the
bugs
.
I
need
to
update
my
phone
’
s
software
to
fix
the
bugs
.
•
The
museum
updated
its
history
exhibit
with
new
artifacts
.
The
museum
updated
its
history
exhibit
with
new
artifacts
.
From
up
+
date
,
originally
(
1940s
)
in
US
business
jargon
meaning
‘
bring
or
bring
someone
up
to
date
’.
verb
-
update
,
updating
,
updates
,
updated
to
give
someone
the
most
recent
news
or
information
•
Let
me
update
you
on
the
project
status
.
Let
me
update
you
on
the
project
status
.
•
Our
teacher
updated
us
about
the
schedule
change
.
Our
teacher
updated
us
about
the
schedule
change
.
noun
a
change
or
addition
that
makes
something
more
modern
or
accurate
•
The
latest
software
update
added
new
emojis
.
The
latest
software
update
added
new
emojis
.
•
After
the
renovation
,
the
kitchen
got
a
stylish
update
.
After
the
renovation
,
the
kitchen
got
a
stylish
update
.
noun
the
most
recent
piece
of
news
or
information
about
a
situation
•
Here
is
an
update
on
the
weather
:
the
storm
has
passed
.
Here
is
an
update
on
the
weather
:
the
storm
has
passed
.
•
The
reporter
gave
a
live
update
from
the
scene
.
The
reporter
gave
a
live
update
from
the
scene
.
boundary
noun
-
boundary
,
boundaries
a
line
or
edge
that
marks
where
one
area
ends
and
another
begins
•
A
white
picket
fence
marks
the
boundary
between
their
yard
and
their
neighbor's
garden
.
A
white
picket
fence
marks
the
boundary
between
their
yard
and
their
neighbor's
garden
.
•
The
hikers
stopped
at
the
river
because
it
was
the
national
park's
northern
boundary
.
The
hikers
stopped
at
the
river
because
it
was
the
national
park's
northern
boundary
.
noun
-
boundary
,
boundaries
a
limit
of
what
is
acceptable
or
of
what
someone
is
willing
or
allowed
to
do
•
It's
important
to
set
a
clear
boundary
between
work
and
family
time
.
It's
important
to
set
a
clear
boundary
between
work
and
family
time
.
•
The
comedian
pushed
the
boundary
of
good
taste
with
his
jokes
.
The
comedian
pushed
the
boundary
of
good
taste
with
his
jokes
.
noun
-
boundary
,
boundaries
in
cricket
,
the
edge
of
the
playing
field
,
or
a
shot
that
sends
the
ball
to
or
over
that
edge
and
scores
four
or
six
runs
•
The
crowd
cheered
when
the
ball
raced
to
the
boundary
for
four
runs
.
The
crowd
cheered
when
the
ball
raced
to
the
boundary
for
four
runs
.
•
She
flicked
the
delivery
over
mid-wicket
and
it
crossed
the
boundary
rope
.
She
flicked
the
delivery
over
mid-wicket
and
it
crossed
the
boundary
rope
.
noun
-
boundary
,
boundaries
in
mathematics
,
the
set
of
points
that
separates
the
inside
of
a
shape
or
region
from
the
space
outside
it
•
In
calculus
we
prove
that
the
circle
is
the
boundary
of
a
disk
.
In
calculus
we
prove
that
the
circle
is
the
boundary
of
a
disk
.
•
The
professor
drew
the
region
and
shaded
its
boundary
in
bold
.
The
professor
drew
the
region
and
shaded
its
boundary
in
bold
.
adapt
verb
to
change
something
so
that
it
is
suitable
for
a
new
use
,
purpose
,
or
situation
•
Adapt
the
recipe
if
you
don
’
t
have
fresh
herbs
.
Adapt
the
recipe
if
you
don
’
t
have
fresh
herbs
.
•
The
engineer
adapted
the
old
barn
into
a
modern
studio
.
The
engineer
adapted
the
old
barn
into
a
modern
studio
.
borrowed
from
French
adapter
,
from
Latin
adaptāre
(“
to
fit
,
adjust
”).
verb
to
change
your
behavior
or
habits
in
order
to
deal
with
a
new
situation
successfully
•
After
moving
to
Canada
,
he
quickly
adapted
to
the
cold
winters
.
After
moving
to
Canada
,
he
quickly
adapted
to
the
cold
winters
.
•
Children
adapt
easily
to
new
schools
.
Children
adapt
easily
to
new
schools
.
same
origin
as
other
sense
–
Latin
adaptāre
,
meaning
‘
to
fit
’.
verb
to
change
a
book
,
play
,
or
other
work
so
it
can
be
presented
in
a
different
form
or
medium
,
such
as
a
film
or
television
show
•
The
studio
plans
to
adapt
the
novel
into
a
TV
series
.
The
studio
plans
to
adapt
the
novel
into
a
TV
series
.
•
She
adapted
the
folk
tale
for
a
children's
play
.
She
adapted
the
folk
tale
for
a
children's
play
.
modern
sense
developed
in
the
19th
century
as
literature
and
theater
began
to
be
reshaped
for
new
media
.
everyday
adjective
ordinary
;
happening
,
used
,
or
seen
each
day
•
He
wore
his
everyday
shoes
instead
of
the
polished
ones
he
keeps
for
weddings
.
He
wore
his
everyday
shoes
instead
of
the
polished
ones
he
keeps
for
weddings
.
•
Using
public
transport
is
an
everyday
routine
for
millions
of
people
in
big
cities
.
Using
public
transport
is
an
everyday
routine
for
millions
of
people
in
big
cities
.
From
Middle
English
‘
every
day
’
used
attributively
;
over
time
the
two
words
fused
into
a
single
adjective
.
noun
the
ordinary
or
routine
aspects
of
daily
life
•
The
photographer
’
s
work
captures
the
poetry
of
the
everyday
.
The
photographer
’
s
work
captures
the
poetry
of
the
everyday
.
•
She
finds
joy
in
the
everyday
despite
her
stressful
job
.
She
finds
joy
in
the
everyday
despite
her
stressful
job
.
Nominalized
use
of
the
adjective
‘
everyday
’,
first
recorded
in
the
early
20th
century
.
scandal
noun
-
scandalize
,
scandalizing
,
scandalizes
,
scandalized
a
shocking
action
or
event
that
breaks
laws
or
moral
rules
and
angers
many
people
when
it
becomes
known
•
The
minister
resigned
after
the
corruption
scandal
was
revealed
.
The
minister
resigned
after
the
corruption
scandal
was
revealed
.
•
The
company's
share
price
plummeted
because
of
a
safety
scandal
involving
its
latest
product
.
The
company's
share
price
plummeted
because
of
a
safety
scandal
involving
its
latest
product
.
from
Latin
scandalum
“
cause
for
offense
”,
through
Old
French
escandle
,
Middle
English
skandal
;
originally
meaning
a
trap
or
stumbling
block
to
faith
noun
-
scandalize
,
scandalizing
,
scandalizes
,
scandalized
talk
or
gossip
about
shocking
wrongdoing
,
especially
rumors
that
spread
quickly
•
She
loves
reading
magazines
full
of
celebrity
scandal
.
She
loves
reading
magazines
full
of
celebrity
scandal
.
•
The
small
town
buzzed
with
scandal
after
the
mayor
’
s
unexpected
divorce
.
The
small
town
buzzed
with
scandal
after
the
mayor
’
s
unexpected
divorce
.
same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
over
time
also
came
to
mean
the
talk
about
disgraceful
acts
mandate
noun
an
official
order
or
rule
issued
by
an
authority
that
must
be
obeyed
•
During
the
drought
,
the
city
council
passed
a
water-use
mandate
limiting
lawn
watering
to
once
a
week
.
During
the
drought
,
the
city
council
passed
a
water-use
mandate
limiting
lawn
watering
to
once
a
week
.
•
The
airline
introduced
a
face-mask
mandate
for
all
passengers
.
The
airline
introduced
a
face-mask
mandate
for
all
passengers
.
From
Latin
mandatum
“
something
commanded
,”
from
mandare
“
to
hand
over
,
to
command
.”
noun
the
authority
voters
give
to
an
elected
government
or
leader
to
carry
out
policies
•
The
new
president
claimed
a
clear
mandate
to
reform
the
healthcare
system
.
The
new
president
claimed
a
clear
mandate
to
reform
the
healthcare
system
.
•
With
only
a
slim
majority
,
the
coalition
lacked
a
solid
mandate
for
radical
change
.
With
only
a
slim
majority
,
the
coalition
lacked
a
solid
mandate
for
radical
change
.
verb
-
mandate
,
mandating
,
mandates
,
mandated
to
order
or
require
something
by
authority
•
The
new
regulation
mandates
companies
to
report
carbon
emissions
yearly
.
The
new
regulation
mandates
companies
to
report
carbon
emissions
yearly
.
•
The
policy
mandated
a
minimum
wage
increase
for
all
workers
.
The
policy
mandated
a
minimum
wage
increase
for
all
workers
.
verb
-
mandate
,
mandating
,
mandates
,
mandated
to
give
someone
the
authority
or
power
to
act
•
The
shareholders
mandated
the
board
to
search
for
a
new
CEO
.
The
shareholders
mandated
the
board
to
search
for
a
new
CEO
.
•
The
treaty
mandates
the
commission
to
oversee
elections
.
The
treaty
mandates
the
commission
to
oversee
elections
.
noun
(
law
)
a
formal
contract
in
which
one
person
authorizes
another
to
act
on
their
behalf
•
Under
the
mandate
,
the
agent
could
negotiate
the
sale
of
the
property
.
Under
the
mandate
,
the
agent
could
negotiate
the
sale
of
the
property
.
•
The
court
examined
whether
the
mandate
had
expired
when
the
client
died
.
The
court
examined
whether
the
mandate
had
expired
when
the
client
died
.
noun
(
historical
)
a
territory
placed
under
the
administration
of
another
country
by
the
League
of
Nations
after
World
War
I
•
Syria
was
once
a
French
mandate
created
after
the
First
World
War
.
Syria
was
once
a
French
mandate
created
after
the
First
World
War
.
•
The
League
of
Nations
divided
the
Ottoman
Empire
into
several
mandates
.
The
League
of
Nations
divided
the
Ottoman
Empire
into
several
mandates
.
defendant
noun
the
person
,
company
,
or
organization
that
is
accused
of
a
crime
or
is
being
sued
in
a
court
of
law
•
The
defendant
pleaded
not
guilty
to
all
charges
.
The
defendant
pleaded
not
guilty
to
all
charges
.
•
After
weeks
of
testimony
,
the
jury
decided
the
defendant
was
responsible
for
the
damages
.
After
weeks
of
testimony
,
the
jury
decided
the
defendant
was
responsible
for
the
damages
.
from
Latin
‘
defendere
’
meaning
‘
to
ward
off
,
protect
’,
later
used
in
Law
French
and
Middle
English
to
refer
to
a
person
who
defends
against
an
accusation
secondary
adjective
coming
after
something
else
in
importance
,
order
,
or
time
;
not
primary
•
The
safety
of
the
hikers
was
more
important
;
the
schedule
was
secondary
.
The
safety
of
the
hikers
was
more
important
;
the
schedule
was
secondary
.
•
When
packing
for
the
trip
,
color
was
secondary
to
comfort
.
When
packing
for
the
trip
,
color
was
secondary
to
comfort
.
adjective
relating
to
the
school
level
for
students
aged
about
11
to
18
,
after
primary
and
before
higher
education
•
After
finishing
primary
school
,
Liam
started
at
the
local
secondary
school
.
After
finishing
primary
school
,
Liam
started
at
the
local
secondary
school
.
•
The
government
increased
funding
for
secondary
education
this
year
.
The
government
increased
funding
for
secondary
education
this
year
.
adjective
happening
as
a
result
of
or
following
an
original
condition
,
disease
,
or
event
•
The
surgeon
warned
that
infection
could
be
secondary
to
the
operation
.
The
surgeon
warned
that
infection
could
be
secondary
to
the
operation
.
•
Her
headaches
were
secondary
to
dehydration
.
Her
headaches
were
secondary
to
dehydration
.
noun
-
secondary
,
secondaries
the
group
of
defensive
players
,
especially
cornerbacks
and
safeties
,
who
defend
against
passes
in
American
football
•
The
team's
secondary
intercepted
two
passes
in
the
first
quarter
.
The
team's
secondary
intercepted
two
passes
in
the
first
quarter
.
•
The
coach
praised
the
secondary
for
tight
coverage
.
The
coach
praised
the
secondary
for
tight
coverage
.
legend
noun
a
traditional
story
,
often
about
heroes
,
magical
events
,
or
famous
places
,
that
many
people
know
but
that
may
not
be
completely
true
•
According
to
local
legend
,
a
giant
sleeps
beneath
the
mountain
.
According
to
local
legend
,
a
giant
sleeps
beneath
the
mountain
.
•
The
guide
told
the
scary
legend
of
the
headless
horseman
to
the
tourists
.
The
guide
told
the
scary
legend
of
the
headless
horseman
to
the
tourists
.
From
Latin
legenda
“
things
to
be
read
”,
later
referring
to
saints
’
lives
and
then
to
traditional
stories
noun
a
person
who
is
extremely
famous
and
admired
for
great
achievements
•
Michael
Jordan
is
a
basketball
legend
known
all
over
the
world
.
Michael
Jordan
is
a
basketball
legend
known
all
over
the
world
.
•
My
grandfather
became
a
local
legend
for
repairing
bicycles
for
free
.
My
grandfather
became
a
local
legend
for
repairing
bicycles
for
free
.
Extension
of
the
story
sense
:
a
person
so
noteworthy
that
stories
are
told
about
them
guidance
noun
-
guidance
advice
or
help
that
shows
someone
what
to
do
or
how
to
solve
a
problem
•
The
career
counselor
gave
me
valuable
guidance
about
choosing
a
university
major
.
The
career
counselor
gave
me
valuable
guidance
about
choosing
a
university
major
.
•
Whenever
I
feel
lost
,
my
grandfather's
words
of
guidance
help
me
move
forward
.
Whenever
I
feel
lost
,
my
grandfather's
words
of
guidance
help
me
move
forward
.
from
guide
+
-ance
,
first
recorded
in
late
Middle
English
noun
-
guidance
the
act
of
leading
or
directing
someone
or
something
along
a
course
•
The
hikers
stayed
on
the
path
under
the
guidance
of
their
experienced
leader
.
The
hikers
stayed
on
the
path
under
the
guidance
of
their
experienced
leader
.
•
The
ship
reached
harbor
with
the
guidance
of
a
local
pilot
.
The
ship
reached
harbor
with
the
guidance
of
a
local
pilot
.
see
sense
1
noun
-
guidance
a
system
or
device
that
steers
a
vehicle
,
aircraft
,
or
missile
along
a
chosen
path
•
The
rocket
’
s
onboard
guidance
kept
it
on
course
to
the
space
station
.
The
rocket
’
s
onboard
guidance
kept
it
on
course
to
the
space
station
.
•
Modern
cars
use
GPS
guidance
to
help
drivers
navigate
unfamiliar
roads
.
Modern
cars
use
GPS
guidance
to
help
drivers
navigate
unfamiliar
roads
.
technical
extension
of
earlier
senses
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
advent
of
missile
technology