contrive
Wordto manage to do something, especially with difficulty or cleverness
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to manage to do something, especially with difficulty or cleverness
to give birth to a calf
a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
in a way that is hard or impossible to explain
a way of thinking that expects people to act mainly out of selfish motives
to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, often because something is awkward or unpleasant
in a direct, honest way that may seem rude or unkind
a thick, slippery liquid in the nose, throat, and other body parts that helps protect and moisten them
in a loving or affectionate way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the activity of traveling in a canoe using paddles
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
to hit or push with the head or horns
a young man who is very talented or successful
feeling or showing great victory or success
to indicate or suggest something
to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military
a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field
the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire
to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested
to make someone feel excited and eager
a woman who is especially admired or successful
the process of making a surface or material smooth
a group of wild boars
Women who are admired for being attractive, successful, or glamorous
to make someone learn or accept something by repeated pressure or effort
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays
a long, narrow boat that you move with a paddle
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
a casual way to say goodbye
a sandwich made with French bread, usually filled with meat, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise
willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them
a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again
very sad because of a loss, breakup, or bad news
used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance
an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong
to emphasize something or make it stand out
making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
a place where children or teenagers stay for a short time in summer and take part in activities
used to say no in a casual way
a thick, sweet liquid used on food or in drinks
fully grown and ready to eat
more correct or more suitable
to a very great degree; very much
to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle
worth remembering because it is special, interesting, or unusual
to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands
an arm or leg, or a bird's wing
the act of making a high, clear sound with your lips
wait for a moment
to take control of a place and stay there
to make someone feel upset, annoyed, or insulted
helping to make something happen or succeed
a long walk in the countryside or mountains
to cause a sharp, brief pain, especially by touching the skin or being touched by something sharp or hot
the act of correcting something, or a change that fixes an error
something that makes it difficult to do something or reach a goal
used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm
the act of continuing to follow a plan, rule, or schedule
very dirty and unpleasant
located or built in a particular place
to make the sharp sound a dog makes
to burst apart with a loud noise
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
making you feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, or embarrassed for someone else
a movement of the hands, head, or body that shows an idea or feeling
very cruel, violent, or harsh
to hit or knock against something lightly
the thick, blunt end of something
a small bright piece of burning material or electricity
a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something
a female domestic worker
to come across or face something, often unexpectedly
a polite way to address a woman
taking care of someone or something
a pleasing quality that makes someone or something attractive or likable
old or fairly old, especially used politely about people
the chances that something will happen
to keep things apart or make them no longer together
to make someone feel bored or impatient
somewhat; to a certain degree
made dry by removing the water
a small bird with a red breast
an informal word for a man or boy
in a way that relates to the body, not the mind
a meal eaten outdoors, usually in a park or countryside
something that is hanging is suspended from above
the activity of spending a holiday outdoors in a tent or campervan
a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
to make a serious promise or statement, often using God or a sacred object as witness
an animal, especially a large or dangerous one
the act of hurting someone because they hurt you first
to succeed in dealing with a problem, fear, or difficulty
very unpleasant, offensive, or mean
used to say what a statement, question, or discussion is about