Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
"The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly."
to express sorrow, grief, or regret
"She lamented the loss of her childhood home."
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
"The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans."
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
"She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage."
a device that produces light, often using electricity
"She turned on the lamp beside the bed."
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
"The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements."
a long weapon with a pointed tip used by knights or soldiers on horseback
"The knight lowered his lance before charging at the opponent."
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
"The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test."
The solid part of the earth's surface; to come down to the ground.
"The plane will land at the airport in ten minutes."
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
"The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants."
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
"The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem."
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
"The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers."
the act of coming down to the ground or a surface from the air
"The plane made a smooth landing on the runway."
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
"The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment."
A person who owns and rents out land, buildings, or accommodation.
"The landlord increased the rent for all tenants this year."
A recognizable object or structure that serves as a point of reference, or an event marking an important stage.
"The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris."
All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
"The mountain landscape was breathtaking."
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
"Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway."
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
"They walked down a quiet country lane."
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
"The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits."
the system of communication used by a particular community, including spoken and written words
"She is fluent in three different languages."
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
"Language apps make learning easier."
Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; weak or faint.
"He gave a languid wave before leaving the room."
To become weak or feeble; to suffer neglect or remain in an unpleasant situation for a long time.
"The project languished due to lack of funding."
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
"The hot afternoon filled her with languor."
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
"The lank teenager towered over his classmates."
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
"The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden."
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
"We carried a lantern during our camping trip."
As noun: the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; As verb: to drink liquid with the tongue.
"The child sat on her mother's lap."
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
"The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times."
As noun: a temporary failure or slip; As verb: to end or fall into disuse.
"She apologized for her lapse in judgment."
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
"He was arrested for committing larceny at the store."
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
"The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese."
big in size, amount, or number
"They live in a large house near the river."
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
"The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets."
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
"The success of the project was largely due to teamwork."
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
"The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors."
The act of giving generously, often with gifts or money.
"The orphanage benefited from the largesse of the community."
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
"The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse."
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
"The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable."
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
"The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery."
to strike with a whip or to fasten tightly
"The sailor lashed the rope to the mast."
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
"The old man greeted the little lassie warmly."
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
"After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group."
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
"The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly."
to continue for a period of time; coming after all others
"The meeting lasted for two hours."
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
"Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives."
to fasten or close something with a latch
"She latched the door before leaving the house."
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
"He arrived late to the meeting."
recently; during a period of time not long ago
"I haven’t seen her much lately."
