convalesce
Wordto recover gradually after an illness or medical treatment
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to recover gradually after an illness or medical treatment
a person who rides a bicycle
to speak in a loud, angry, or threatening way, often without much real effect
a medicine that reduces acid in the stomach
a raised mark or swollen area on the skin, often caused by a blow or irritation
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to spread information, ideas, or news widely
a small snack, often filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, that is baked or fried
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
more able or skilled than someone or something else
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
a device used to put out a fire
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch
a feeling that you do not trust someone or something
caring more about other people than about yourself
a person who carves wood, stone, or another material
to cover food with a thin, shiny layer
a small pointed stick used for removing bits of food from between the teeth
having thin lines or marks of a different color
a small, narrow boat that you move with a double-bladed paddle
a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it
the main speech at a conference or event
making quick, sharp movements
moving with quick, light jumps
a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring
very attracted to someone, often in a way that feels a bit desperate or embarrassing
able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable
moving or walking with quick, light steps
deserving respect and approval
the end of a period when something is valid or can be used
the act of putting a plant into a pot or container
to talk in a casual, lively way
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way
an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
to spend time with someone or be part of their group
to be officially accepted into the army or another military force
a harsh scolding or reprimand
a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong
to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job
to record that you have started work or a shift
a disadvantage or problem that makes something less useful or attractive
a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly
to gather or bring together
a box or structure where bees live and make honey
the act of fastening something with a screw
to make small changes to a text, plan, or law
to make something known to many people
at any time, including during the night
an official rule or law made by a city or local government
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
a series of short, sharp sounds
to cause someone trouble or inconvenience
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
a facial expression in which you pull your eyebrows together, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard
a complete repair or improvement of something
to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private
an extra period of play added at the end of a game when the score is tied
a device that provides wireless access to a network
a large group of insects flying or moving together
a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle
a person who is lazy and avoids work
a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together
to become very upset, frightened, or excited
to make a short, informal visit
to travel with someone in their vehicle, especially as an observer or passenger
to tell someone something so they can tell other people
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way
to use something carefully so it is not wasted
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
the basic systems and services a society needs, such as roads, power, and water
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to speak or act more quickly
a type of American whiskey made from corn
to write something in full or in a finished form
to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while
to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped
a small portable cooker with a flat heated top
to be made up of parts or members
as; in the same way that
to wait and be ready to act when needed
a period of time allowed for something to happen or be completed
a kitchen device that grinds food waste into small pieces
a short official report or announcement, especially in the news
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
the pipes, fixtures, and other parts that carry water and waste in a building
A hot dog coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried
a person whose job is to install and repair pipes, sinks, toilets, and other water systems
a large wave that breaks into foam near the shore
the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form
to some extent; fairly
to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better