Vocabulaires

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

used to ask for information about something

to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

covered with, or saturated with liquid (usually water)

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

the place where someone or something is

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

Causing one to feel tired or bored.

a person engaged or experienced in warfare; a brave or experienced fighter

a thing designed or used for inflicting harm or damage

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.

To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.

used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

a container used for storing or carrying water

a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for life

a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

having a great extent from side to side; broad

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

With which; the means or resources needed for something.

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things

a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods