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  1. 1 that Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or a...
  2. 2 with In the company of; alongside.
  3. 3 this Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
  4. 4 have To own or possess something.
  5. 5 from Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
  6. 6 they Used to refer to a group of people or things already mentioned.
  7. 7 your Belonging to, or associated with, the person or people being spoken to.
  8. 8 will A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.
  9. 9 just Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
  10. 10 like To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
  11. 11 what Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
  12. 12 were Past tense of "be," used with "you," "we," "they," or plural subjects.
  13. 13 when Used to ask or refer to a point in time.
  14. 14 more To a greater degree or extent.
  15. 15 been The past participle of "be," used to form perfect and passive verb tenses.
  16. 16 time To measure how long something takes, or to choose the moment it happens.
  17. 17 also In addition; as well; too.
  18. 18 some An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
  19. 19 them The objective form of "they" — used for people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the object of a verb...
  20. 20 only Being the single one of its kind; sole.
  21. 21 than Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
  22. 22 good Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
  23. 23 into Moving toward the inside of something.
  24. 24 know To have information about something, or to be certain that something is true.
  25. 25 then At that time (in the past or future).
  26. 26 over Finished; ended.
  27. 27 make To create, produce, or build something.
  28. 28 well In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
  29. 29 back The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  30. 30 want To wish for or desire something.
  31. 31 most The greatest in amount, degree, or number.
  32. 32 much A large amount of something, usually something uncountable.
  33. 33 even Flat, level, or smooth.
  34. 34 very Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
  35. 35 need A requirement for something essential or important.
  36. 36 said Previously mentioned; referred to earlier in a document or conversation.
  37. 37 work A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
  38. 38 here At, in, or to this place — the place where the speaker is.
  39. 39 made (dialectal, archaic) A maggot or grub.
  40. 40 many A large but unspecified number of (used with countable nouns).
  41. 41 year The time it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun once, about 365 days.
  42. 42 take To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.
  43. 43 life The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  44. 44 such Of the kind already mentioned or implied.
  45. 45 down From a higher place to a lower one.
  46. 46 last Coming after all others; final.
  47. 47 used Previously owned or employed by someone else; not new.
  48. 48 long Measuring a great distance from end to end.
  49. 49 same Identical; not different from another thing or from itself at an earlier point.
  50. 50 both Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
  51. 51 part A piece or portion of something larger.
  52. 52 best Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
  53. 53 come To move toward the speaker, a particular place, or a point of reference.
  54. 54 love To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
  55. 55 look To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
  56. 56 must Used to say that something is required or necessary.
  57. 57 find To come across or discover something, whether by chance or by searching for it.
  58. 58 high Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
  59. 59 home The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
  60. 60 each Used to refer to every individual member of a group, considered one at a time.
  61. 61 give To hand over or transfer something to someone.
  62. 62 help Assistance or aid given to accomplish something.
  63. 63 game An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
  64. 64 next Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
  65. 65 ever At any time.
  66. 66 feel To become aware of something through the sense of touch.
  67. 67 name A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
  68. 68 show To let someone see something.
  69. 69 left On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
  70. 70 keep To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
  71. 71 sure Certain or confident about something.
  72. 72 team A group of people working or playing together toward a shared goal.
  73. 73 away From this place or position; to or at a distance.
  74. 74 case A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
  75. 75 days A particular, somewhat loosely defined period of time, often used to refer to an era or phase of life.
  76. 76 city A large, important settlement, generally bigger than a town and often with its own local government.
  77. 77 play To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
  78. 78 done Finished or completed.
  79. 79 real Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
  80. 80 free Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
  81. 81 care Serious attention or effort put into avoiding mistakes or harm.
  82. 82 four The number 4, one more than three.
  83. 83 live To be alive; to have life.
  84. 84 mean To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
  85. 85 once On one occasion only; a single time.
  86. 86 came Past tense of "come" — used to describe something arriving or happening in the past.
  87. 87 head The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  88. 88 seen The name of the letter س in the Arabic alphabet, representing an "s" sound.
  89. 89 tell To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
  90. 90 Took Past tense of "take."
  91. 91 went Past tense of "go."
  92. 92 less Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
  93. 93 week A period of seven consecutive days.
  94. 94 call To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
  95. 95 full Holding as much as possible; with no more room left.
  96. 96 hard Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  97. 97 read To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
  98. 98 side One of the surfaces or edges of an object, or one of two halves (left/right, front/back) of something.
  99. 99 stop To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.
  100. 100 line A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
  101. 101 open Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
  102. 102 area The size of a surface, measured in square units.
  103. 103 five The number after four and before six; 5.
  104. 104 face The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  105. 105 kind A type or category of thing that shares common features with others.
  106. 106 mind The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
  107. 107 fact Something known to be true, based on evidence rather than opinion or invention.
  108. 108 able Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
  109. 109 food Any substance eaten or drunk to sustain life and provide energy.
  110. 110 true Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
  111. 111 half Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
  112. 112 news Fresh information about something that has just happened.
  113. 113 body The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
  114. 114 book A set of printed or written pages bound together, meant to be read.
  115. 115 Guys A small town in Tennessee, United States.
  116. 116 hand The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
  117. 117 hope To want something to happen and believe it might.
  118. 118 talk To communicate using spoken words.
  119. 119 lost Unable to find your way or unsure of your location.
  120. 120 yeah An informal way of saying "yes."
  121. 121 else Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
  122. 122 girl A female child.
  123. 123 nice Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
  124. 124 room A separate enclosed space within a building, with its own walls, floor, and ceiling.
  125. 125 wait To stay in one place or delay acting until something happens.
  126. 126 late Arriving or happening after the expected or usual time.
  127. 127 form The shape or visible structure of something.
  128. 128 john Informal US term for a toilet.
  129. 129 post A long upright pole or beam, such as a fence post or lamppost.
  130. 130 idea A thought, plan, or mental impression formed in the mind.
  131. 131 past The period of time before the present.
  132. 132 soon In a short time from now; before long.
  133. 133 turn To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
  134. 134 york In cricket, to bowl a yorker — a ball aimed to bounce right at the batsman's feet.
  135. 135 move To change position or location.
  136. 136 Data Facts, figures, or other information, especially when collected for analysis or used by a computer.
  137. 137 stay To remain in a place rather than leaving.
  138. 138 land The solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky.
  139. 139 deal An agreement or arrangement between parties, especially a business one.
  140. 140 list A series of names, items, or numbers written or said one after another.
  141. 141 meet To come face to face with someone, whether by chance or by arrangement.
  142. 142 type A category or class of things that share particular features.
  143. 143 word The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
  144. 144 fire The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
  145. 145 main Most important; primary or chief.
  146. 146 near Physically close to something or someone.
  147. 147 plan A set of intended actions worked out in advance to achieve a goal.
  148. 148 site The particular place where something is, was, or will be located.
  149. 149 west The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
  150. 150 easy Requiring little effort or skill; not difficult.
  151. 151 song A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.
  152. 152 term A word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.
  153. 153 town A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.
  154. 154 role A part played by an actor in a performance.
  155. 155 self A person's own individual character, personality, or identity.
  156. 156 baby A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
  157. 157 miss To fail to hit, catch, reach, or make contact with something.
  158. 158 rest Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
  159. 159 view What can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery.
  160. 160 cost To require the payment of a certain amount of money.
  161. 161 hear To perceive sound through the ears.
  162. 162 king A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
  163. 163 road A paved or surfaced route built for vehicles and pedestrians to travel between places.
  164. 164 wife A married woman, in relation to her spouse.
  165. 165 dead No longer alive.
  166. 166 fine Of high quality; excellent.
  167. 167 Goes A surname of Dutch or Portuguese origin, taken from place names.
  168. 168 lead A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
  169. 169 lord A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
  170. 170 test A set of questions or tasks used to check someone's knowledge or ability.
  171. 171 June The sixth month of the year, between May and July, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
  172. 172 upon A more formal or literary word for "on".
  173. 173 wish A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
  174. 174 date A specific point in time, usually given as a day, month, and year.
  175. 175 hold To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
  176. 176 rate A measure of how fast something happens, or how one quantity compares to another.
  177. 177 sent Past tense and past participle of send.
  178. 178 shot The firing of a gun, or the result of firing it.
  179. 179 gone No longer present; having left or departed.
  180. 180 hour A unit of time equal to sixty minutes, one twenty-fourth of a day.
  181. 181 club A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
  182. 182 east The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
  183. 183 gold A soft, heavy, yellow precious metal used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.
  184. 184 bank A financial institution that holds deposits, lends money, and manages other financial services.
  185. 185 cool Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
  186. 186 film A movie; a sequence of moving images meant to be watched as a narrative or artistic work.
  187. 187 page One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document.
  188. 188 step A single movement of the foot when walking, or one of a set of surfaces used to go up or down, as on a stairca...
  189. 189 fall To move downward, especially suddenly and without control.
  190. 190 send To cause something or someone to go from one place to another.
  191. 191 size The physical dimensions, extent, or amount of something.
  192. 192 blue Having the colour of a clear daytime sky.
  193. 193 hell In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.
  194. 194 felt A dense fabric made by matting and pressing fibers, usually wool, rather than weaving them.
  195. 195 July The seventh month of the year, between June and August.
  196. 196 poor Having little money or few possessions.
  197. 197 risk The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
  198. 198 star A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear f...
  199. 199 park An area of land, often in or near a town, set aside for recreation or preserved in a natural state.
  200. 200 fast Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  201. 201 kill To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.
  202. 202 mine Belonging to me; the possessive form of "I" used on its own, without a following noun.
  203. 203 save To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.
  204. 204 damn Used to express anger, frustration, or surprise.
  205. 205 hate To dislike someone or something intensely.
  206. 206 paid Requiring payment; not free.
  207. 207 army A large organized force trained and equipped for warfare, especially on land.
  208. 208 note A short piece of writing made to record or remember something.
  209. 209 seem To give the impression of being something; to appear to be.
  210. 210 vote A formal choice made as part of an election or decision, usually by ballot.
  211. 211 ways A distance, especially in the informal phrase "a ways" or "a long ways."
  212. 212 born Having a particular quality from birth; natural or innate.
  213. 213 door A hinged or sliding panel used to open and close an entrance to a room, building, or vehicle.
  214. 214 goal Something a person is aiming or working to achieve.
  215. 215 ones A team's first-choice or senior squad, as opposed to reserves.
  216. 216 sign A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  217. 217 thus In this way or manner.
  218. 218 walk To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.
  219. 219 bill A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
  220. 220 code Instructions written in a programming language that a computer can run.
  221. 221 lose To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
  222. 222 loss The state of no longer having something you once had.
  223. 223 pass To move from one place, position, or state to another.
  224. 224 Paul A common male given name, historically associated with Paul the Apostle in the New Testament.
  225. 225 race A contest to see who is fastest at reaching a goal.
  226. 226 text Written words, especially the main body of a document, book, or message.
  227. 227 ball A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
  228. 228 base The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  229. 229 boys Plural of "boy"; male children or young men.
  230. 230 cold Having a low temperature; not warm.
  231. 231 dark Having little or no light.
  232. 232 mark A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  233. 233 pick To choose one thing from a number of options.
  234. 234 hair A thin strand that grows from the skin of humans and many animals.
  235. 235 rock A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
  236. 236 safe Free from danger, harm, or risk.
  237. 237 pain An unpleasant physical sensation caused by injury or illness.
  238. 238 wall A solid upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area.
  239. 239 link To join two or more things together, or to show a connection between them.
  240. 240 rule An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
  241. 241 deep Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
  242. 242 beat To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
  243. 243 card A small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic, used for games, messages, payments, or identification.
  244. 244 fear A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
  245. 245 holy Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
  246. 246 huge Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
  247. 247 sort A particular type or kind of something.
  248. 248 tour A trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection.
  249. 249 fair Treating people equally and reasonably; just.
  250. 250 feet Plural of foot: the lower part of the leg on which a person or animal stands and walks.
  251. 251 drop A small round blob of liquid.
  252. 252 lack The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
  253. 253 lady A polite or formal word for a woman, especially one with refined manners.
  254. 254 anti Opposed to a particular idea, policy, or plan.
  255. 255 wide Measuring a lot from side to side.
  256. 256 hurt To cause physical pain or injury.
  257. 257 Jobs An English surname, most notably borne by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
  258. 258 unit A single, whole thing, especially one regarded as a standard measure or a self-contained part of something lar...
  259. 259 join To connect two or more things so they form a single unit.
  260. 260 Laws An English surname, a variant of Law, often a short form of Lawrence.
  261. 261 none Not any; not one of a group.
  262. 262 band A group of musicians who perform together.
  263. 263 drug A substance taken for its effect on the body or mind, whether medicinal or intoxicating.
  264. 264 ship A large vessel built to carry people or cargo across water.
  265. 265 sold Given up in exchange for money; also used informally to mean fully convinced or persuaded.
  266. 266 whom The object form of "who," used when referring to the person a verb or preposition acts on.
  267. 267 fish A cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and swims using fins.
  268. 268 luck The way things happen to work out, especially through chance rather than through anyone's effort or skill.
  269. 269 rich Having a great deal of money or valuable possessions; wealthy.
  270. 270 sell To hand over goods or services to someone in exchange for money.
  271. 271 glad Pleased or happy about something.
  272. 272 fell To cut something down, especially a tree, or to knock someone or something to the ground.
  273. 273 male Of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
  274. 274 sale The act of exchanging goods or services for money.
  275. 275 trip A journey, especially for pleasure or a specific purpose.
  276. 276 uses Third-person singular present tense of use — to employ something for a purpose.
  277. 277 grow To increase in size, amount, or extent over time.
  278. 278 nine The number 9, one more than eight and one less than ten.
  279. 279 sick Unwell; suffering from an illness.
  280. 280 wear To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.
  281. 281 mass A large body or quantity of matter without a definite shape.
  282. 282 plus Added to; with the addition of.
  283. 283 till Up to the time of; until.
  284. 284 wind The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
  285. 285 cash Physical money — banknotes and coins — rather than cheques or card payments.
  286. 286 hall A passage or corridor inside a building.
  287. 287 heat The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
  288. 288 slow Moving, acting, or happening at a low speed; not fast.
  289. 289 soul The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
  290. 290 spot A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.
  291. 291 foot The body part at the end of the leg that a person or animal stands and walks on.
  292. 292 jack A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
  293. 293 tree A tall woody plant with a single trunk and branches.
  294. 294 arms Weapons, especially firearms, considered collectively.
  295. 295 rise To move upward or increase.
  296. 296 cell The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
  297. 297 dude (informal) A man, especially a young man.
  298. 298 lake A large body of water surrounded by land.