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Wordto keep asking someone for something in an annoying or persistent way
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to keep asking someone for something in an annoying or persistent way
a machine or tool that cuts food into thin slices
clothes, especially old or casual clothes
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
polite and refined in a way that can seem old-fashioned or affected
a repeated habit or way of moving, speaking, or behaving
from an earlier time; no longer current
a very small amount
a soldier who carried a musket
to fail an exam, test, or course
the act or process of moving something from one place, person, or thing to another
the state of being calm and peaceful
to admire someone so much that you think they are almost perfect
to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious
having a strong but usually short-lived romantic attraction to someone
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
a comment or post that reveals an important part of a story, movie, or game before you see it
a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset
make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble
a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar
to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment
the sides of the face below the eyes
no longer in use or no longer working
locked with a key
to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there
two things that are completely different
to hit or push with the head or horns
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive
the act of replacing one thing with another
stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates
a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys
to become firmly involved in a plan, system, or situation
meat from a young cow, used as food
an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities
the main stem of a plant
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a small dark purple fruit that grows on a thorny bush
to take weapons away from someone or something
used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant
coated or mixed with sugar
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
a warning that the following part will reveal important plot details
a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms
to study for a degree or exam
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one
used to say that the result will not be known until later
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
a feeling of anger and hurt because you think you have been treated unfairly
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to end up in a particular place, situation, or state
having many bends or turns
a small bird that eats seeds and often sings
as; in the same way that
a home run
past tense and past participle of bed
a small blue or purple berry that you can eat
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a business owned and run by members of the same family
the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather
a tube or passage that carries air, liquid, or another substance
not having the skills or ability needed to do something well
to become late in the day or evening
to start moving or working faster
to some extent; fairly
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
a casual way to say goodbye
the school year after first grade and before third grade
a small elastic loop used for holding papers or other things together
a small booth where people can take photos, often passport-style photos
a short break for people to use the toilet
so late that something can no longer be done or changed
the quality of being brave
a small horse
a strong sticky tape used for repairs and other jobs
a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, often causing wheezing and coughing
a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes
certain and confident
to eat lunch at home or at work instead of going out
a room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storage
A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset
a legal process for people or businesses that cannot pay their debts
to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue
a Jewish religious teacher or leader
an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting
a female given name
a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement
an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems likely to go wrong
to visit someone or a place briefly and informally
to give things to several people one by one
order or ask someone to come to a place, especially officially
fairness in the way people are treated
used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration
to place something on a surface or in a lower position
more correct or more suitable