Vocabulaires

a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

used to indicate obligation or duty

the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body to which it is attached

to say something very loudly

to push someone or something roughly

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

To display or allow someone to see something.

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

to tear or cut something into small pieces

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

having sharp judgment and practical intelligence

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

a small marine crustacean that is often used as food.

A place regarded as holy, often associated with a saint or deity.

to become smaller in size, amount, or value.

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

to close something, especially a door or window

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Being reserved or nervous around other people.

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

A brother or sister.

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

feeling unwell or suffering from illness

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

a position to the left or right of something

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

to cut or strike with a sharp object

To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits