Vocabulaires

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.

knee-length trousers; short pants

To cause an animal to reproduce; to raise or train; a type or variety of animal or plant.

a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.

A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.

A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.

Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, for the purpose of providing passage.

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse; as a verb, it means to show anger or to restrain.

Short in duration; a summary of information.

For a short time; in a few words.

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; intelligent or cheerful.

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.

The edge of a container; as a verb, to be full to the point of overflowing.

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

to carry or move something or someone to a place

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Quick, energetic, and active in movement or speech.

to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber

full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English

relating to Great Britain or its people

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

to bring up a subject for discussion

wide in extent, range, or scope

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

in a general or wide manner.

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread