the activity of learning or being trained	the gradual process of acquiring knowledge .
thin metal strips used in typesetting	thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing .
falcon : abandon intended game and pursue lesser prey	abandon the intended prey , turn , and pursue an inferior prey .
the act of designating a role to someone	the act of designating or identifying something .
make pure or free from sin	make pure or free from sin or guilt .
leave undone or leave out	fail to do something ; leave something undone .
a social set or clique of friends	an unofficial association of people or groups .
the upper part of a column .	the upper part of a column that supports the entablature .
sink to a lower level ; descend	sink to a lower level or form a depression .
create code or computer programs	create code , write a computer program .
release from confinement , obligation , or a burden	grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to .
( cause to ) sully the good name and reputation of .	charge falsely or with malicious intent ; attack the good name and reputation of someone .
a company that provides public service commodities	a company that performs a public service ; subject to government regulation .
physically extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center ; physically spread from a start point .	extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center .
distribute systematically or strategically ; initiate .	to distribute systematically or strategically .
create something in the mind	form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case .
( cause to ) become less clear or indistinct	to make less distinct or clear .
exempt or free from a burden , duty , or requirement	free from a burden , evil , or distress .
a straight length of road or racetrack	a straightaway section of a racetrack .
( cause to ) emit a brief burst of light	emit a brief burst of light .
stretch to the utmost , causing stress or injury	alter the shape of ( something ) by stress .
move in a group or flock	move as a crowd or in a group .
a temporary debarment , revoking of a privilege	a temporary debarment ( from a privilege or position etc ) .
an imperfection ; the quality of being inadequate or falling short .	the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection .
clear mucus from one 's throat	clear mucus or food from one 's throat .
preserve , keep in safety , use frugally	keep in safety and protect from harm , decay , loss , or destruction .
an address used for postal communication	the address where a person or organization can be communicated with .
an organization that sponsors a large public event	any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event .
legally approve or ratify a person for a position	support a person for a position .
try to cure by special care or treatment , of an illness or injury ; treat carefully .	try to cure by special care of treatment , of an illness or injury .
anything with the form of a thin strip	a long thin implement resembling a length of wood .
the controlling component of a grammatical constituent	( grammar ) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent .
reach a destination or goal	reach a destination ; arrive by movement or progress .
shrivel , wither , or mature imperfectly , as of a flower .	shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly .
part , cease , or break association with ( something ) .	part ; cease or break association with .
a cue given to someone for assistance	a cue given to a performer ( usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken ) .
make more common , uniform or general	draw from specific cases for more general cases .
( cause to ) burst or open , usually with a sharp sound	burst open with a sharp , explosive sound .
make ( undue ) claims of owning .	make undue claims to having .
the political head of city government	the head of a city government .
to cause to become quiet	become quiet or still ; fall silent .
more forward in a leaping or skipping manner .	move forward by leaps and bounds .
give up right or possession to another	give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another .
come as a logical consequence , be inferred	come as a logical consequence ; follow logically .
the event of gradually vanishing from view	the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight .
feel anxious , concerned , uneasy , or apprehensive about	be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event .
travel in or be shaped like a zigzag	travel along a zigzag path .
create a mess or disorder	make a mess of or create disorder in .
the state of being employed	the state of being employed or having a job .
a sculpture of a human or animal	a sculpture representing a human or animal .
( abstract ) characterize , commemorate , make special ( or respectful )	be a distinctive feature , attribute , or trait ; sometimes in a very positive sense .
operating or traveling via a vehicle	travel or be transported in a vehicle .
( cause to ) fall or subside to a lower place , level , or value	fall or descend to a lower place or level .
the ability to recall things	the ability to recall past occurrences .
an animate agent utters with a spitting sound , as if in a rage .	utter with a spitting sound , as if in a rage .
the noise of something rapping against a surface	the sound of knocking ( as on a door or in an engine or bearing ) .
ask for and get something for free .	ask for and get free ; be a parasite .
a general condition of soundness of a system or machine	the general condition of body and mind .
an area enclosed by walls or buildings	an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings .
raising the stakes or bet of a game by a factor of 2	raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2 .
the act of surrendering an asset	the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc ..
protect or speak up against criticism or opposition	protect or fight for as a champion .
a relation of affinity or harmony between people .	a relation of affinity or harmony between people ; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other .
save from an experience , action or harm	save or relieve from an experience or action .
go around the rim of	run around the rim of .
take in ( mentally or physically )	take ( gas , light or heat ) into a solution .
separate ( as if ) by passing through a sieve	separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements .
a cultivated plant that is now growing wild	a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild .
speed up the process of	speed up the progress of ; facilitate .
provide evidence for ; show by one 's behavior , attitude , or external attributes ; embody .	provide evidence for ; stand as proof of ; show by one 's behavior , attitude , or external attributes .
a computer program that performs system support	( computer science ) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer .
the length of time of a temporary cessation	a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something .
rhythmical thrusting of the legs in a swim stroke	a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics .
make more temperate , acceptable , or suitable .	make more temperate , acceptable , or suitable by adding something else ; moderate .
confine in or as if in a prison	confine as if in a prison .
make amorous or sexual advances toward	approach with an offer of sexual favors .
put down by force , intimidation , or authority , as of a person ; correct by punishment or discipline .	correct by punishment or discipline .
break up a solid , usually into a solution	cause to go into a solution .
a movement ( physical or abstract ) back from an impact .	a movement back from an impact .
the act of putting something to use .	the action of putting something into operation .
( cause to ) relax , be at ease , assume a friendly manner	disentangle and raise the fibers of .
a physical framework of crossing strips , often wooden	framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal .
an itemized statement of money owed	an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered .
positively-charged center part of an atom	the positively charged dense center of an atom .
an event that causes someone or something to die .	an event that causes someone to die .
indicate a decision or prediction	declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee .
state of being active , bustling about	the trait of being active ; moving or acting rapidly and energetically .
cause to become awake or alert	cause to be alert and energetic .
look through a book or some other written material ( for information ) .	look through a book or other written material .
the conclusion of a communication	the last section of a communication .
meet or encounter on social or professional capacity	go to see for professional or business reasons .
assembled group of spectators at a performance	a gathering of spectators or listeners at a ( usually public ) performance .
give interlinear explanations or citations for text	provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase .
leave to someone after one 's death .	leave or give by will after one 's death .
cause to vibrate in a different pattern	cause to vibrate in a definite pattern .
compel , enforce , or insist on something	compel to behave in a certain way .
draw a cross in the air over something	travel across or pass over .
give away something that is not needed	give up what is not strictly needed .
( cause to ) become less interesting , attractive or vigorous .	become less interesting or attractive .
have a disagreement or quarrel over something	have a disagreement over something .
endure or experience a painful event	undergo ( as of injuries and illnesses ) .
the manner in which something or someon functions or operates	process or manner of functioning or operating .
the event of coming to a stop , ending something	the event of something ending .
return to a prior state	return to an original state .
the united states , especially the north during the civil war	the united states ( especially the northern states during the american civil war ) .
( cause to ) become overloaded or overcharged	place too much a load on .
the act of substituting one thing for another	the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another .
imagine ; form a mental picture of something	form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract .
indicate a decision or prediction	indicate a decision in regard to .
carry a burden , real or metaphorical	carry a burden , either real or metaphoric .
an official task or undertaking , usually funded	any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted .
the complete haploid sequence of dna of an organism	the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism ; the full dna sequence of an organism .
stamp or emboss with a block	stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block .
( medicine ) the capacity of an organism to defend against disease .	( medicine ) the condition in which an organism can resist disease .
a flock of sheep or goats	a group of sheep or goats .
a unit of atmospheric pressure	( meteorology ) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter .
a winning shot in tennis against opponent 's serve	( tennis ) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving .
a messenger deployed on a mission on behalf of someone else	someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else .
the act of taking an offer	the act of taking something that is offered .
hit or return before it touches the ground	hit before it touches the ground .
a thrusting weapon , as a sword	a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard .
mix or breed things of different varieties or qualities	breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties .
walk heavily and firmly ( like a cat ) as when weary or over soft terrain .	walk heavily and firmly , as when weary , or through mud .
pay unsolicited sexual attention to	pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to .
release ( gas or energy ) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition ( perhaps in a metaphorical sense )	release ( gas or energy ) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition .
reshow a play or broadcast	rerun a performance of a play , for example .
a figurative position in relation to other positions , as in arguments	a position given by its location to the side of an object .
state of being under control	the state of being controlled or governed .
a vehicle race on public roads	an automobile race run over public roads .
amount that can be contained	the amount that can be contained .
take legal action to seek compensation for a wrong	institute legal proceedings against ; file a suit against .
move into and stay in a particular position	put into a certain place or abstract location .
opening shot in billiards or pool	the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool .
an instrument of torture applied to foot and leg	an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg .
( cause to ) separate or move in different directions	to cause to separate and go in different directions .
an established or recognized right , formal or informal .	an informal right to something .
fetching something from a source	act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source .
communicate or make known by gestures , action , or signs	communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs .
strike the upper part of a ball giving it forward spin	strike ( the top part of a ball in golf , baseball , or pool ) giving it a forward spin .
the act of spending , disbursing funds	the act of spending or disbursing money .
recording tracks of music made on some medium	a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation .
an inherent aptitude or talent	an aptitude that may be developed .
make liberal or more liberal , become more liberal , usually in terms of laws or rules .	make liberal or more liberal , of laws and rules .
free from obligations , service or confinement	free from obligations or duties .
twist a body part suddenly so as to sprain	twist suddenly so as to sprain .
a cause or source of duress , worry	difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension .
a state of an authority managing or dominating a circumstance	the activity of managing or exerting control over something .
move ( as if ) by lowering	come as if by falling .
process , or refine in a reverberating furnace	treat , process , heat , melt , or refine in a reverberatory furnace .
economic term : raise economic demand , expand the money supply , or raise prices to experience reflation	economics : raise demand , expand the money supply , or raise prices , after a period of deflation .
clean , cleanse , or able to be cleaned	cleanse with a cleaning agent , such as soap , and water .
summon into action or bring into existence , often as if by magic ; ask for the aid or protection of .	request earnestly ( something from somebody ) ; ask for aid or protection .
the act of throwing a baseball	( baseball ) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter .
break the skin ( of a body part ) by scraping ; impact something else .	break the skin ( of a body part ) by scraping .
allocate or dedicate ; set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use .	set aside or apart for a specific purpose or use .
( attempt to ) convince to enroll , join or participate	register formally as a participant or member .
give a specific interpretation to	twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation .
organize anew , as after a setback ; collect or compose oneself .	organize anew , as after a setback .
to catch in or as if in a trap ; immobilize	catch in or as if in a trap .
an exclusive , privileged group of people	an exclusive group of people .
come into conflict , meet in opposition	be incompatible ; be or come into conflict .
react , or respond to a call , command , or stimulus	react to a stimulus or command .
provide with a soundtrack or voiceover	provide ( movies ) with a soundtrack of a foreign language .
a lever that activates a firing mechanism , especially with a firearm	lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun .
advance ; contribute to the progress or growth of .	contribute to the progress or growth of .
cause someone 's attention , goals , thought to turn in another direction	occupy in an agreeable , entertaining or pleasant fashion .
the human act of making something new .	the event that occurred at the beginning of something .
move or gather in a hive	move together in a hive or as if in a hive .
rinse one 's mouth with mouthwash , gargle	rinse one 's mouth and throat with mouthwash .
provide or equip specifically with furniture .	provide or equip with furniture .
make or create something for a specific function .	make out of components ( often in an improvising manner ) .
lowest employee salary permitted by law	the lowest wage that an employer is allowed to pay ; determined by contract or by law .
watery rot on produce caused by fungus	soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi .
room where work or repairs are done	room where work is done .
sever or remove by pinching or snipping ; tend by cutting .	sever or remove by pinching or snipping .
compress out of shape or into small pieces	become injured , broken , or distorted by pressure .
a single tall stone , e.g. , obelisk or monument	a single great stone ( often in the form of a column or obelisk ) .
( cause to ) gradually become weak	cause to grow thin or weak .
move or execute very quickly or hastily	run or move very quickly or hastily .
prove or suggest to be false or incorrect .	prove to be false or incorrect .
( cause to ) be overlaid with something	provide with a covering or cause to be covered .
carry as a backpack , go backpacking	carry , as on one 's back .
( cause to ) separate into constituents , weaken , or destroy specifically by soaking .	separate into constituents by soaking .
grate on : gnaw into emotionally ; make resentful or angry .	gnaw into ; make resentful or angry .
glare or strike with intensity	glare or strike with great intensity .
rightful portion or stake of something	( law ) a right or legal share of something ; a financial involvement with something .
be shiny ; be a physical or metaphorical source of light .	shine brightly , like a star or a light .
the rotating motion of an object	rotary motion of an object around its own axis .
a romantic partner , girlfriend or boyfriend	( slang ) a person 's girlfriend or boyfriend .
grip , penetrate or tear off with or as if with the teeth or jaws	to grip , cut off , or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws .
exceed or surpass , go beyond , be greater than something	pass by , over , or under without making contact .
the outermost part of a car or truck wheel	the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached .
turn in to get something in exchange	to turn in ( vouchers or coupons ) and receive something in exchange .
the act of perceiving a scent	the act of perceiving the odor of something .
relative darkness of a color	relative darkness or lightness of a color .
express or transform in a new form or language	change from one form or medium into another .
freshen , to make fresh ; refreshen	become or make oneself fresh again .
a work area for manufacturing or repair work	small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done .
fall between two taxonomic groups	be intermediate between two taxonomic groups .
bubble over with a certain feeling	overflow with a certain feeling .
scoop up , as if with a ladle	scoop up by plunging one 's hand or a ladle below the surface .
the action of opposing some other social or military force .	the military action of resisting the enemy 's advance .
incline or bend ; changle configuration .	to incline or bend from a vertical position .
( cause to ) spray or wet with a spurt of liquid	wet with a spurt of liquid .
to move ( the head or body ) quickly downwards or away ( from something ) .	to move ( the head or body ) quickly downwards or away .
a specified portion of a whole	one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object .
join or attach ( as if ) with glue , possibly to cover the surface of an object .	join or attach with or as if with glue .
move from one location to another	transfer from one place or period to another .
to make a great mental or physical effort	make a great effort at a mental or physical task .
fishing-exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	exhaust by allowing to pull on the line .
completely use up a resource	use up the whole supply of .
secure and protect a lifeform , maintain from injury or harm	maintain in safety from injury , harm , or danger .
a local non-residential college offering two years of courses	a nonresidential junior college offering a curriculum fitted to the needs of the community .
throw a glance at ; take a brief look at or examine hastily .	throw a glance at ; take a brief look at .
an air force military unit , smaller than a squadron	an air force unit smaller than a squadron .
interfere with someone else 's activity	destroy the peace or tranquility of .
assign to or arrange into categories	arrange or order by classes or categories .
be eligible or suitable , meet requirements for / as	prove capable or fit ; meet requirements .
treat a substance with some agent ; add an agent to .	treat with an agent ; add ( an agent ) to .
build , make by combining materials or parts	make by combining materials and parts .
make colder , or icy , using ice	cause to become ice or icy .
provide a seat or base for	show to a seat ; assign a seat for .
expose to air as to cool , freshen , or allow to escape .	expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen .
the act of perpetrating a crime	the act of committing a crime .
support by placing on or against something solid	support by placing against something solid or rigid .
not succeed in achieving some abstract thing	fail to make money in a business ; make a loss or fail to profit .
a pointed instrument for writing , stylus	a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving .
partake or provide a banquet	partake in a feast or banquet .
a participant who is a beginner in some activity	any new participant in some activity .
fasten by passing a rope through or around something	fasten by passing through a hole or around something .
line up or make parallel ; bring into proper adjustment	place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight .
the act of enumerating or tallying a total	the act of counting ; reciting numbers in ascending order .
remove substances from a liquid or solution	remove a constituent from a liquid .
study intensively as if preparing for a test	study intensively , as before an exam .
decide the amount to be paid on an insurance claim	decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim .
bribe , make payments to in exchange for benefits	obtain by purchase ; acquire by means of a financial transaction .
a detention center for prisoners or drunks	a cell for violent prisoners .
a small gift or souvenir given to guests at a party	souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party .
run at a moderately swift pace , as for exercise .	run at a moderately swift pace .
oppose or approach , as in hostility or competition	oppose , as in hostility or a competition .
the techniques and principles of artistic composition using paints	creating a picture with paints .
owned territory of a sovereign government	the territory occupied by a nation .
( cause to ) change from a gas to a liquid .	cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid .
an operation that groups items according to specific criteria	an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion .
force to go away by blinking one eye .	force to go away by blinking .
the tactile ( touch ) quality something has	the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin .
manipulate or move something in order to operate .	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation .
drag loosely along a surface , trail	drag loosely along a surface ; allow to sweep the ground .
influence or control skillfully and often deviously .	influence or control shrewdly or deviously .
cause to be perplexed or mentally confounded .	cause to be perplexed or confounded .
symbolize , serve as an example of	serve as a means of expressing something .
the activity of removing a resource	the act of decreasing something markedly .
pass ( a thread ) through or into , on or as if on a string	thread on or as if on a string .
changing one thing for another	the act of changing one thing for another thing .
lack of agreement , not harmonious	lack of agreement or harmony .
build , make by combining materials or parts	put together out of artificial or natural components or parts .
the act or capability of seeing	the act of looking or seeing or observing .
an assertion offered as evidence , a line of reasoning	a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true .
stain with a dirty substance	stain with a dirty substance , such as soot .
appoint , ordain to a clerical post	appoint to a clerical posts .
expect , predict , or forsee something in the future	make a prediction about ; tell in advance .
state or explain the meaning	give a definition for the meaning of a word .
immerse briefly into liquid or container	immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet , coat , or saturate .
a contract granting use or occupation of property under certain terms or conditions .	a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment .
pass or put a vessel through a lock in a waterway	pass by means through a lock in a waterway .
cause to assume a condition	put into a certain state ; cause to be in a certain state .
the inclusion of all members of mathematical sets	a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets .
drench periodically with liquid while cooking	cover with liquid before cooking .
raise to a higher energy level ( as in physics )	raise to a higher energy level .
make certain the failure or destruction of ; destine	make certain of the failure or destruction of .
function in a particular manner when moving	have certain properties when driven .
a set of pieces of creative work for showing	a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers .
a person who takes pictures , often a professional	someone who takes photographs professionally .
come into existence ; reveal its presence or make an apprearance .	reveal its presence or make an appearance .
reduce to small pieces by pounding or grinding .	reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading .
discern , identify , or know because of a previous experience	exhibit recognition for ( an antigen or a substrate ) .
perform or supervise a ritual	perform ( a church sacrament ) ritually .
an object impairs the respiration of someone or something .	impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of .
the close approach of one object to another	the motion of one object relative to another .
act in accordance with rules , commands , or wishes	act in accordance with someone 's rules , commands , or wishes .
cost or monetary value of goods or services	the high value or worth of something .
a functioning unit of a larger political organization , a cadre	a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement .
involve as a necessary accompaniment or result ; have as a logical consequence .	impose , involve , or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result .
regard with consideration or respect	regard or treat with consideration , respect , and esteem .
the act of lifting something	the act of raising something .
lie at an angle ; bend along a path .	to incline or bend from a vertical position .
hinder or conceal the progress or occurrence of	prevent the progress or free movement of .
the act of coming to rest after a voyage .	the act of coming down to the earth ( or other surface ) .
put down by force or authority ; come down on or keep down by unjust use of authority .	come down on or keep down by unjust use of one 's authority .
remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling	remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string .
manage , handle , or control something	direct the course of ; manage or control .
physical force that draws objects together	the force by which one object attracts another .
deal with according to routine or procedure	deal with in a routine way .
enclose in a protective covering .	cover with a protective sheathing .
reverse a direction , attitude or course of action , perhaps perceptually .	reverse ( a direction , attitude , or course of action ) .
a fixed entrance fee to a club or venue	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink .
the act of allowing , bestowing something	the act of providing a subsidy .
draw in and expel air through lungs .	draw air into , and expel out of , the lungs .
starting page of a website	the opening page of a web site .
( baseball ) tag the base runner to get him out .	tag the base runner to get him out .
( cause to ) move abruptly , often making a short , sharp sound	close with a snapping motion .
people assembled together in a rhythmic movement	a party of people assembled for dancing .
a conveyance or transporter , often wheeled	a conveyance that transports people or objects .
365 days from january 1 to december 31 , the gregorian calendar	the year ( reckoned from january 1 to december 31 ) according to gregorian calendar .
apply conditioner to make smooth and shiny .	apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny .
a vote , a public and legal choosing of officials	a vote to select the winner of a position or political office .
approach a certain measurement , whether of age , speed , temperature , etc .	approach a certain age or speed .
to fill with coal or oil	fill ( a ship 's bunker ) with coal or oil .
assign to a particular task	assign to a specific task .
leave isolated with little hope of rescue	leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue .
an organism infected with another parasitic organism or pathogen	an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite ; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association .
make coincide in time or operation	make synchronous and adjust in time or manner .
confine in or as if in a prison	lock up or confine , in or as in a jail .
the forceful exhalation of air from nose or mouth	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth .
a social system of production , distribution and consumption	the system of production and distribution and consumption .
keep something intact , maintain unchanged condition	keep in safety and protect from harm , decay , loss , or destruction .
a result or outcome of a previous cause or condition	the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual .
regard something likely or reasonable to happen	regard something as probable or likely .
an increase in size as measured per unit of time	the rate of increase in size per unit time .
have a great affection , liking , or desire for	have a great affection or liking for .
keep something or someone under control ; stop something from happening	stop for a moment , as if out of uncertainty or caution .
find out or determine , perhaps after a calculation or investigation .	find out , learn , or determine with certainty , usually by making an inquiry or other effort .
something that serves to suggest a certain fact .	something that serves to indicate or suggest .
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges .	a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges ( used for maintenance ) .
obtain from a storage device , as of information on a computer .	obtain or retrieve from a storage device ; as of information on a computer .
repeat ; reestablish or begin again	reestablish on a new , usually improved , basis or make new or like new .
computers : obtain data / images from magnetic tapes or with a beam of light	obtain data from magnetic tapes .
improve or perfect by polishing , pruning , or making more concise .	improve or perfect by pruning or polishing .
signify or mean to express or convey	mean or intend to express or convey .
strike heavily , especially with a fist or implement .	strike heavily , especially with the fist or a bat .
a self-propelled projectile driven by self-contained propellant	any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine .
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully ; separate or cause to separate ; go to pieces .	separate or cause to separate abruptly .
cause to match ( ideas or acts ) ; be compatible	cause to match , as of ideas or acts .
( cause to ) be firmly attached or closed .	cause to be firmly attached .
a chart or map showing the dimensions , movements or progress of something	a chart or map showing the movements or progress of an object .
identify , establish location or identity	recognize as being ; establish the identity of someone or something .
put or set into , between or among	put or introduce into something .
a person or thing in the role of being a replacement for something else	a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another .
division of a university that offers degrees beyond bachelor 's degree	a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor 's degree .
subsist on a meager allowance or supply .	subsist on a meager allowance .
provide , raise , or supply funds to	obtain or provide money for .
an official with responsibility to supervise some domain of social activity	an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest .
the act of creating written works .	the activity of putting something in written form .
take or capture by force or authority	take or capture by force .
go after with the intent to follow or catch .	go after with the intent to catch .
an official campaign against a perceived societal harm	a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious .
remove feathers , pits , shells , skin , husks	remove shells or husks from .
aggressive willingness to battle , pugnaciousness	an aggressive willingness to compete .
pat or squeeze , especially under the chin .	pat or squeeze fondly or playfully , especially under the chin .
give a neat appearance to , neaten	give a neat appearance to .
the spatial , geometric contour of an object	the set of elements common to two or more sets .
the physiological activation of an organism or organ	resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ .
supporter , advocate of something or someone	the act of hiring something or someone .
make up something fictional or untrue	make up something artificial or untrue .
regulate or set the time of ( a clock )	billow up in the form of a cloud .
the act of substituting one thing for another	the act of testing something .
the foremost part of something	the first part or section of something .
the state of being in contact	the state of being active .
measure the time or duration of	make weak by stunting the growth or development of .
create an electrical short in something .	the act of stopping something .
move or cause to move with a sudden , jerky movement .	pull , or move with a sudden movement .
the concluding section of a communication	the last section of a communication .
final stage of an event or activity	make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity .
the act of governing , administrating	the act of liberating someone or something .
the act of moving , turning something	the act of retaining something .
the state of being retained	the state of being angry .
hold in a given state or situation	create and charge with a task or function .
the act of putting a preparation on something .	the management of someone or something .
soak up ( as if ) with a sponge .	hurl as if with a sling .
register formally as a participant	register formally as a participant or member .
the act of creating written works .	an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity .
the state of having options , alternatives	the act of admitting someone to enter .
the activity of examining or assessing something	the act of retaining something .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of decreasing or reducing something .
the act of concealing or disguising	the state of inactivity following an interruption .
the act of providing help or aid to someone	the act of looking or seeing or observing .
the state of being retained	the trait of being well behaved .
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation .	get sexual gratification through self-stimulation .
act or do something in reaction to something	the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up .
the quality of being useful for something	the act of changing one thing for another thing .
protect with or as if with a shield	separate with or as if with an instrument .
declare invalid ; take away the legal force of or render ineffective .	take away the legal force of or render ineffective .
bind somebody or become bound emotionally	be in some specified state or condition .
assimilate into the mind or a situation	lift and reset in another soil or situation .
the human act of making something new .	the speech act of making something evident .
put up with something unpleasant	put up with something or somebody unpleasant .
the manner in which something or someon functions or operates	the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing .
location sheltered from the wind	a portion removed from the whole .
the act of choosing or selecting	the act of looking or seeing or observing .
move or cause to move with a sudden , jerky movement .	move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion .
the act of intentionally omitting something	have flavor ; taste of something .
the noise of something rapping against a surface	the act of applying paint to a surface .
( cause to ) form a cluster in either abstract or physical space .	cause to have , in the abstract sense or physical sense .
incline from a vertical position	to incline or bend from a vertical position .
the act of moving , turning something	the act of passing from one state or place to the next .
make an incision or separation	take measures in preparation for .
an established linear path of travel	an established line of travel or access .
behave in a certain way , usu. joyful	behave in a certain way .
make purer , more intense , as by removal of extraneous elements	make dirty or spotty , as by exposure to air ; also used metaphorically .
the spatial , geometric contour of an object	the speech act of objecting .
a physical difficulty or obstacle	get despite difficulties or obstacles .
abide by : act in accordance with rules , commands , or wishes .	act in accordance with someone 's rules , commands , or wishes .
want , desire or perfer to do something	a disagreement or argument about something important .
look at or observe something or someone	the visual appearance of something or someone .
the nature , makeup or constitution of something	change the nature , purpose , or function of something .
make sense of , give meaning to	make sense of ; assign a meaning to .
move , transfer or carry something or someone	a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated .
the state of being retained	the state of being in effect or being operative .
the act of providing help or aid to someone	the act of perceiving the odor of something .
farm out : arrange for contracted work to be done by others .	arranged for contracted work to be done by others .
fasten ( as if ) with a rivet or rivets .	create and charge with a task or function .
cause to be immersed in	cause to be firmly attached .
the act of moving , turning something	the act of describing something .
build , make by combining materials or parts	make by combining materials and parts .
( cause to ) happen at a later time	where you live at a particular time .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of colliding with something .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of rejecting something .
( cause to ) become less tense ; rest or take one 's ease .	become less tense , rest , or take one 's ease .
the act of arriving at a certain place	the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts .
the act of grasping into one 's arms	the trait of wasting resources .
a state of being encircled	the state of being excommunicated .
incline from a vertical position	to incline or bend from a vertical position .
( cause to ) be overcome with sudden fears	to bring or combine together or with something else .
leave undone or leave out	terminate , end , or take out .
changing one thing for another	the act of changing one thing or position for another .
reduce to small pieces by pounding or grinding .	reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading .
put into or keep in a stall	bring into a different state .
the appropriate or desirable thing .	the upper part of anything .
the act of concealing or disguising	the act of clipping or snipping .
a visual characterization of something	a visual representation of something .
physically grapple with an opponent	an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose .
the scent or odor of something	the act of applying force to propel something .
the human act of making something new .	the act of breaking something .
( cause to ) separate or move in different directions	to cause to separate and go in different directions .
a state or act of gaining pleasure	the act of spending or disbursing money .
change the meaning of ( someone 's ) words with intent to deceive .	make a copy of with the intent to deceive .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of testing something .
put up with something unpleasant	put up with something or somebody unpleasant .
the act of appraising , critiquing something	the act of catching an object with the hands .
( cause to ) appear suddenly or briefly	cause to happen or be responsible for .
take action or behave in a certain way	compel to behave in a certain way .
the state of being retained	the state of being active .
an instance or action of being incorrect .	show consideration for ; take into account .
the act of expressing approval , support of something	the act of decreasing something markedly .
the act of putting something to use .	the activity of protecting something from loss or danger .
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner ; intimidate ; be bossy towards someone .	discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner ; intimidate .
sacrifice or toll required to achieve something	an appraisal of the value of something .
the act of advocating or promoting something	the act of taking of a person by force .
the state of being employed	the state of being excommunicated .
the quality of being useful for something	the quality of not being useful or convenient .
a person who memorizes or learns quickly	a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor .
the state of having one 's weight supported	the state of being connected .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of raising something .
give a detailed account of	narrate or give a detailed account of .
an exciting or stimulating experience .	the act of constructing something .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of climbing something .
the act of providing incentive to someone	the act of damaging something or someone .
the act of putting something to use .	the act of testing something .
the root or base form of a word	the removal of an opponent 's piece from the chess board .
be or come into conflict	originate or come into being .
make or become more acute or intense	make or become more narrow or restricted .
move or arrange oneself ( oneselves ) in a comfortable and cozy position .	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position .
literally cause to become unable to see .	bind by an obligation ; cause to be indebted .
attract ; cause to be enamored by ( one 's ) nature .	matter that has been deposited by some natural process .
visual representation sketched by hand	a visual representation of something .
a person who is a member of the senate	a person who is a member of a partnership .
cover or back with foil .	communicate or signal with a flag .
the state of being pleased with life .	the state of being joined or united or linked .
look at or observe something or someone	the act of hiring something or someone .
give a neat appearance to , neaten	give a neat appearance to .
an abundance or profusion of something	place under suspicion or cast doubt upon .
request or demand a response from someone ; challenge someone	make a request or demand for something to somebody .
the act of moving , turning something	the act of making up your mind about something .
the state of being employed	the state of being depleted .
set forth as an introduction or preface	stir the feelings , emotions , or peace of .
the act of concealing or disguising	the act of providing a subsidy .
the act of beginning something new .	the act of rejecting something .
( cause to ) separate or move in different directions	to cause to separate and go in different directions .
live in the bushes as a fugitive or guerilla	declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee .
the act of purchasing back something previously sold .	the act of damaging something or someone .
bring , lead , or force to abandon an evil path or lifestyle and adopt a right course of action .	bring , lead , or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life , conduct , and adopt a right one .
( cause to ) run at a moderately swift pace .	run at a moderately swift pace .
( cause to ) meet or intersect	cause to make a snapping sound .
settle or deal with something	put or introduce into something .
cause to turn from one course or use to another	send from one person or place to another .
search ( as the bottom of a body of water ) for something	search ( as the bottom of a body of water ) for something valuable or lost .
realize and regret the absence of something or somebody	a restraint that checks the motion of something .
follow one 's own or another 's path	go one 's own way ; move apart .
the state of being in contact	the state or fact of being an owner .
the act or means of getting rid of something .	the act of removing or getting rid of something .
set forth as an introduction or preface	set or ask for a certain price .
severance from a social connection or tie	free from obligations or duties .
the human act of making something new .	the speech act of making something evident .
the state of being retained	the state of being rejected .
an instance or action of being incorrect .	the space where a division or parting occurs .
deliver the goods : attain success , reach a goal	attain success or reach a desired goal .
the act of harming or hurting someone	the act of damaging something or someone .
give a detailed account of	narrate or give a detailed account of .
the pulsation of the heart	piece ( something old ) with a new part .
behave or move in a certain manner	be worthy of or have a certain rating .
move or execute very quickly or hastily	run or move very quickly or hastily .
infer or believe to be the case	believe to be the case .
a border or boundary of an object	plan , organize , and carry out ( an event ) .
the act of providing incentive to someone	the act of losing someone or something .
the act of beginning something new .	the act of decreasing something markedly .
administer or bestow , as portions	administer or bestow , as in small portions .
entreat ; ask for some information or action .	the act of passing something to another person .
the act of indicating or pointing out by name .	the act of spending or disbursing money .
the act of beginning something new .	the act of stopping something .
move from one location to another	move from one place to another .
set forth as an introduction or preface	expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen .
the action of placing or situating an object	the act of choosing or selecting .
the act of putting a preparation on something .	the act of breaking something .
the state of being retained	the state of being connected .
a consequence , outcome or result of something	have a disagreement over something .
the act of confining , preventing or blocking something	the act of changing one thing for another thing .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of applying force to propel something .
lessen in force , impact , or effect	lessen in force or effect .
the act of accusing someone or something for being at fault	come into the possession of something concrete or abstract .
a rationale or reason for something	a relation that provides the foundation for something .
request or demand something from someone	the act of damaging something or someone .
register formally as a participant	register formally as a participant or member .
the act of turning , rotating an object	the trait of wasting resources .
defining , distinctive form or shape of something	a prominent attribute or aspect of something .
run aground-- ( cause to ) come to the ground	cause to come to the ground .
expel or eject ( saliva , phlegm , sputum , or vomit ) from the mouth .	expel or eject ( saliva or phlegm or sputum ) from the mouth .
an aggregation of things or people	the visual appearance of something or someone .
trace the form or outline of	change the arrangement or position of .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of affirming or asserting or stating something .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of decreasing or reducing something .
manipulate or move something in order to operate .	act or move at high speed .
the process of becoming less or smaller	the bodily process of discharging waste matter .
the state of being retained	the state of being actual or real .
rise or heave upward under a natural force such as a wave .	rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave .
make a proposal or overtures to with a specific end in view	make a channel for ; provide with a channel .
the activity of examining or assessing something	the act of spending or disbursing money .
combine so as to form a more complex product	combine so as to form a whole ; mix .
understand the meaning of something .	get the meaning of something .
the flavor quality of something	a relatively long narrow piece of something .
estimate or calculate the numerical value of something	observe or plot the moving path of something .
put in a dangerous position	put in a horizontal position .
a store or supply of something	a large or extra supply of something .
understand the meaning of something .	organize ( the production of something ) into an industry .
an allotment or percentage of something	an appraisal of the value of something .
the act of concealing or disguising	the act of exploding or bursting .
give a deceptive explanation for ; cover up	give a deceptive explanation or excuse for .
take legal action against , as in court	tie or fasten into a knot .
the act of searching for or buying goods or services .	the act of branching out or dividing into branches .
bring to a certain pressure	bring to a certain spiritual state .
penetrate or cut with a sharp instrument	penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument .
( cause to ) run at a moderately swift pace .	cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed .
the way something conforms to a shape	how something is done or how it happens .
realize and regret the absence of something or somebody	a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody .
make receptive or willing toward an action or belief .	make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief .
an agent or company that insures something	an energetic attempt to achieve something .
the event of proposing or volunteering something	the act of rejecting something .
remove from a place or from office	remove from a contest or race .
( cause to ) become less tense ; rest or take one 's ease .	become less tense , rest , or take one 's ease .
free ( from restraint ) , let loose	a loud resonant repeating noise .
the act of turning , rotating an object	the act of troubling or annoying someone .
remove to or from a place or situation	remove or force out from a position .
the act of beginning something new .	the act of breaking something .
the quality of heightened light on areas of an object	the activity of protecting someone or something .
act of moving or conveying something	the act of decreasing or reducing something .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the activity of supplying or providing something .
the act of putting something to use .	the act of testing something .
draw a cross in the air over something	get the meaning of something .
the act of forcibly taking the opposition	the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw .
the act of choosing or selecting	the act of winding or twisting .
provoke someone to do something through ( often exaggerated or false ) promises or persuasion .	provoke someone to do something through ( often false or exaggerated ) promises or persuasion .
refuse to recognize something as valid ( not a person ) .	the power to use something or someone .
an indication of something , evidence	the disclosure of something secret .
the act of improving something 's quality	the act of starting something .
create a new entity by putting components or members together	create by putting components or members together .
small metal plate on toe of a dancing shoe	something that floats on the surface of water .
the act of accusing someone or something for being at fault	the act of putting something in working order again .
the state of being in contact	the state of being excluded .
amount that can be contained	the amount that can be contained .
collection of names and addresses to serve as recipients of information content	the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment .
turn , twist or fasten ( as if ) with a screw	take out or up with or as if with a scoop .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of projecting out from something .
become or cause to become obstructed	become or cause to become soft or liquid .
have the financial means to obtain , buy , or do something	the enclosing frame around a door or window opening .
the act of forcibly taking the opposition	the act of cracking something .
the human act of making something new .	the act of raising something .
put up with something unpleasant	put up with something or somebody unpleasant .
( cause to ) happen at a later time	cause to skip over a surface .
a small , indefinite portion of something	lumber used in the construction of something .
be given to , come into the possession of	come into the possession of .
put up with something unpleasant	put up with something or somebody unpleasant .
make a crushing noise , possibly as the result of pressing or grinding .	have a range ; be capable of projecting over a certain distance , as of a gun .
place or lay as if in a pile	enclose in or as if in a frame .
the act of rubbing a surface	the act of applying paint to a surface .
move or arrange oneself ( oneselves ) in a comfortable and cozy position .	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position .
refuse to recognize something as valid ( not a person ) .	the speech act of making something evident .
the act of confining , preventing or blocking something	the act of referring or consulting .
the act of choosing or selecting	the act of starting something .
the act of putting something to use .	the act of putting something somewhere .
meet or encounter on social or professional capacity	get or extort ( money or other possessions ) from someone .
the context or setting in which something takes place	the act of starting something .
the state of being retained	the act of breaking something .
advance ; contribute to the progress or growth of .	contribute to the progress or growth of .
cause or become accessible state , make or become available	cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to .
remove from a place or from office	remove from memory or existence .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of raising something .
get or find back ; recover	get or find back ; recover the use of .
regard something likely or reasonable to happen	change toward something smaller or lower .
an object impairs the respiration of someone or something .	an advantage to the benefit of someone or something .
carry out or complete an activity	carry out or perform an action .
droop , sink , or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness ; become less intense .	droop , sink , or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness .
cause to turn from one course or use to another	cause ( a liquid ) to leach or percolate .
( cause to ) appear suddenly or briefly	cause to appear in a new form .
the act of harming or hurting someone	the act of drawing or hauling something .
the act of moving , turning something	the act of constructing something .
the act of preserving or protecting something	draw up an outline or sketch for something .
( cause to ) come apart , separate , or split	cause to be agitated , excited , or roused .
remove from a place or from office	remove from a contest or race .
give a detailed account of	narrate or give a detailed account of .
the act of flipping an object into the air	the act of rending or ripping or splitting something .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of choosing or selecting .
the act of protesting , dissenting	the act of breaking something .
the activity of pretending to be someone or something else	the activity of protecting someone or something .
make an image or sound clearer ; put into focus	make a mess of or create disorder in .
the act of turning , rotating an object	the act of catching an object with the hands .
the act of appraising , critiquing something	the act of decreasing or reducing something .
( cause to ) run at a moderately swift pace .	run at a moderately swift pace .
pass time in a particular place or way	assign a new time and place for an event .
( cause to ) be covered with something .	give someone credit for something .
( the act of making ) a measurement of something .	the state of being unsure of something .
write all the required information	write all the required information onto a form .
abrupt state of disbelief about something	the act of choosing or selecting .
the act of concealing or disguising	the act of forming or establishing something .
the cause or instigation of something	the end or completion of something .
lose clarity or turn aside , especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument .	lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing , thinking , or speaking .
a context or situation that hinders or impedes	a negative aspect of something that is generally positive .
create an electrical short in something .	have an argument about something .
have a complexion with a strong bright color ; reflect emotion via one 's complexion .	have a complexion with a strong bright color , such as red or pink .
ascribe or place in association with	be or act in association with .
a plant structure near the top of the plant .	a strong current of air .
the act of rubbing a surface	the act of giving temporary assistance .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of starting something .
amount that can be contained	the amount that can be contained .
rounded end of a bone	put in the mind of someone .
the action of placing or situating an object	the condition of living or the state of being alive .
the act of harming or hurting someone	the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding .
administer or bestow , as portions	administer or bestow , as in small portions .
the assertion of a proposition offered as true	the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with .
the act of entering a structure	the state of being actual or real .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of ending something .
an area that is central within some larger region .	an area that is approximately central within some larger region .
reduce the price of something	the rate of some repeating event .
an instance or action of being incorrect .	the status or fact of being elected .
the state of being in working order	the state of being actual or real .
the state of being retained	the state of being connected .
the action of placing or situating an object	a formation of people or things one beside another .
the act of conscripting soldiers for an army	the act of competing as for profit or a prize .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of stopping something .
the state of being employed	the state of being excluded .
have in mind as a plan or purpose	wipe with a sponge , so as to clean or moisten .
the act of protesting , dissenting	the act of hitting vigorously .
class of students taught together	a body of students who are taught together .
advance ; contribute to the progress or growth of .	contribute to the progress or growth of .
put in motion or move to act ; make active or more active .	something serving as a cover or protection .
the act of cutting off length , snipping off	the act of making or enacting laws .
the act of moving , turning something	the act of climbing something .
( cause to ) separate or move in different directions	to cause to separate and go in different directions .
cover with a primer base	move with a thrashing motion .
the state of having options , alternatives	the act of coming to land after a voyage .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of perceiving the odor of something .
behave or move in a certain manner	behave in a certain manner .
the essence or gist of something	the disadvantage that results from losing something .
prepare for / put to action or use	make ready for action or use .
cause to be immersed in	cause to be interested or curious .
a type of military aircraft	a unit of military aircraft .
pass into by penetrating or permeating	the act of breaking something .
a boundary area or edge of something	a concentrated example of something .
the activity of examining or assessing something	the act of designating or identifying something .
the act of beginning something new .	the act of ending something .
the quality of heightened light on areas of an object	the date on which an obligation must be repaid .
unite ; merge with something already in existence	put up with something or somebody unpleasant .
the act of moving , turning something	the act of removing or getting rid of something .
the state of being retained	the state of being suspected .
the act of governing , administrating	the rate of moving ( especially walking or running ) .
the quality of being useful for something	the act of making up your mind about something .
the act of choosing or selecting	the act of raising something .
be in direct physical contact with	be in direct physical contact with ; make contact .
the place within which an authority has power	the act of adding one thing to another .
the foremost part of something	the greatest possible degree of something .
mark or cover with or as if with dots	cover with or as if with a cloak .
the act of putting something to use .	the act of starting something .
vomit , either in a controlled or uncontrolled fashion .	something copied or derived from an original .
the act of putting a preparation on something .	the general outward appearance of something .
the act of advocating or promoting something	the act of raising something .
( cause to ) separate or move in different directions	to cause to separate and go in different directions .
the act of putting something to use .	the path followed by an object moving through space .
a spatial terminus or farthest boundary of something	a relation that provides the foundation for something .
the act of substituting one thing for another	the act of contacting one thing with another .
the act of preserving or protecting something	the act of decreasing or reducing something .
the act of concealing or disguising	the state of being excluded .
the act of applying paint to a surface	the act of flipping a coin .
behave or move in a certain manner	behave in a certain way .
reduce to small pieces by pounding or grinding .	reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading .
the act of concealing or disguising	the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged .
put on cream , as on one 's face or body .	carry , as on one 's back .
supporter , advocate of something or someone	the visual appearance of something or someone .
advance ; contribute to the progress or growth of .	contribute to the progress or growth of .
wear or display , as in a facet of something or an article of clothing .	a consequence of someone 's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances .
move into and stay in a particular position	concentrate on a particular place or spot .
( cause to ) move back and forth or side to side	move back and forth or sideways .
sell something to or obtain something from by underhanded activity .	sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity .
state of being unclothed , naked	the act of climbing something .
the noise of something rapping against a surface	the event of something burning ( often destructive ) .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of retaining something .
supply with water for crops , as with channels , ditches , or streams .	supply with water , as with channels or ditches or streams .
snatching or capturing a freely moving object	searching for or buying goods or services .
( cause to ) become widely distributed .	become or cause to become obstructed .
the human act of making something new .	the speech act of making something evident .
trace the form or outline of	show the form or outline of .
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove .	move through with or as if with a rake .
the act of purchasing back something previously sold .	the act of explaining ; making something plain or intelligible .
the activity of examining or assessing something	the act of forming or establishing something .
complain ; talk in a tearful manner .	talk in a tearful manner .
exist in a certain manner , mode , or style	the last or lowest in an ordering or series .
the act of harming or hurting someone	the act of choosing or selecting .
glean or gather natural products	gather , as of natural products .
put up with something unpleasant	put up with something or somebody unpleasant .
saturate or inocculate with a substance .	make a mark or lines on a surface .
the act of turning , rotating an object	the act of adding one thing to another .
make tracks on a surface	make a mark or lines on a surface .
the act of putting something to use .	the act of hiring something or someone .
the identification or the realization of something	the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something .
to make ready , fit out	make ready for action or use .
the act of intentionally omitting something	the act of rending or ripping or splitting something .
the act of substituting one thing for another	the act of adding one thing to another .
cause to move forward with force .	vary or move from a fixed point or course .
the manner in which something or someon functions or operates	the amount by which something decreases .
injure by turning or rotating	move by turning over or rotating .
the act of forecasting or predicting something	the act of decreasing or reducing something .
cause to be in a state or location	put into a certain place or abstract location .
protect with or as if with a shield	maintain with or as if with a bet .
the human act of making something new .	the act of raising something .
the concluding section of a communication	the last section of a communication .
the crown of a flowering plant	the reduction of something 's value or worth .
want , desire or perfer to do something	prefer or wish to do something .
the activity of pretending to be someone or something else	the act of liberating someone or something .
supply with water for crops , as with channels , ditches , or streams .	supply with water , as with channels or ditches or streams .
the act of combining , blending , integrating	( theology ) god 's act of bringing the universe into existence .
the activity of pretending to be someone or something else	the act of damaging something or someone .
the act of harming or hurting someone	the act of damaging something or someone .
put up with something unpleasant	put up with something or somebody unpleasant .
