hailstone
Worda small hard ball of ice that falls during a hailstorm
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a small hard ball of ice that falls during a hailstorm
a sweet cake or biscuit, often served with fruit and cream
a long, thin cake filled with cream and covered with icing
a sweet tropical fruit with green or yellow skin and pink or white flesh
making a light, clear ringing sound
thin, flexible twigs used for making baskets and furniture
smart, stylish, and attractive
a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger
a device that sprays water over grass or plants
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a soft sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
the act of moving along without using power
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
used to show surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question
a sea fish with blue-green back and silver sides, often eaten as food
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
to fall forward and land face first
a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine
a wild animal that looks a bit like a deer and usually has long horns
a short text that explains a picture or photo
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
to do something with full effort or confidence
to discuss ideas informally and freely
a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger
used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important
to sleep for a short time, especially during the day
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to begin to grow or appear as a small shoot
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys
to begin to happen or be noticed gradually
the act of putting things into bags or packages
in a blunt or direct way
to place an order for something, especially food or drinks
a light ringing sound
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan
as; in the same way that
rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the sky
moving forward quickly and forcefully
in a way that is equal, level, or balanced
marked or decorated with letters or writing
the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather
prepare something so it can be used or can happen
in a strange or unusual way
to some extent; fairly
a casual way to say goodbye
a childish word for father
the act of entering a phone number to call someone
an expression of surprise, shock, or concern
used to express surprise, shock, or amazement
an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock
used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing
an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement
a small piece of chocolate used in baking
a party arranged in secret for someone, so they do not know about it until they arrive
the period around Christmas, when people celebrate the holiday
a cake made with chocolate or cocoa
the number on a building that shows its address
a dessert made with sweet biscuit or cake, strawberries, and cream
an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
excrement, especially from a pet
to use all of something so that none is left
at the right time, before it is too late
a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement
used to wish someone an enjoyable time
an action, especially one that is brave, kind, or morally good
to look at something in order to see what it is like
more correct or more suitable
the act of becoming awake
used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
a class or meeting where people discuss a topic in detail
full of juice and pleasant to eat
an informal word for grandmother
to become less fast
to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands
to continue doing something or to continue in a state
a dessert made with fruit or cream in a mold or lined with sponge cake
move slowly and carefully so you are not heard or noticed
to leave a place
all human beings considered together
the process of becoming twice as much or twice as many
used to express sudden pain or surprise
moved or flowed steadily and smoothly
served with ice or made cold with ice
used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm
to spring back from a surface after hitting it
to turn a dial to choose a setting or number
filled or inhabited by people
shown in a photo or picture