GO OVER:
1 to change to something new or to a new way of doing things:Many motorists are going over from leaded to unleaded fuel.She went over (= changed her support) to the Democrats at the last election.2 to change to another broadcaster or place of broadcast:We're now going over to Kate Adie speaking live from Baghdad.Later in this bulletin we will be going over to our Westminster studio for an update on the situation.
1 to change to something new or to a new way of doing things:Many motorists are going over from leaded to unleaded fuel.She went over (= changed her support) to the Democrats at the last election.2 to change to another broadcaster or place of broadcast:We're now going over to Kate Adie speaking live from Baghdad.Later in this bulletin we will be going over to our Westminster studio for an update on the situation.
PLEDGE:
a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise:[+ to infinitive] All the candidates have given/made pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected.
BLOSSOM:
1 When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing edible fruit:The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.
2. a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant
GLITTER:
1 to produce a lot of small bright flashes of reflected light:Her diamond necklace glittered brilliantly under the spotlights.
DART:
a small thin object with a sharp point which is thrown by hand in a game, or fired from a gun or blown from a tube when used as a weaponCompare arrow.
a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise:[+ to infinitive] All the candidates have given/made pledges not to raise taxes if they are elected.
BLOSSOM:
1 When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing edible fruit:The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.
2. a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant
GLITTER:
1 to produce a lot of small bright flashes of reflected light:Her diamond necklace glittered brilliantly under the spotlights.
DART:
a small thin object with a sharp point which is thrown by hand in a game, or fired from a gun or blown from a tube when used as a weaponCompare arrow.
HANDMAIDEN:
1 (ALSO handmaid) OLD USE a female servant
2 FORMAL something, such as an idea, which helps and supports something else:Technique is the handmaiden of art.
1 (ALSO handmaid) OLD USE a female servant
2 FORMAL something, such as an idea, which helps and supports something else:Technique is the handmaiden of art.
WONDROUS:
extremely and surprisingly good:a wondrous sight/sound/thingOur new improved face cream has wondrous effects on tired-looking skin.
extremely and surprisingly good:a wondrous sight/sound/thingOur new improved face cream has wondrous effects on tired-looking skin.
LEAP :
to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:He leapt out of his car and ran towards the house.I leaped up to answer the phone
to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:He leapt out of his car and ran towards the house.I leaped up to answer the phone
BRIMSTONE:
the chemical sulphur
the chemical sulphur
FOAM:
1 a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid2 a cream-like substance which is filled with bubbles of air:shaving foam3 a soft material used to fill furniture and other objects
1 a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid2 a cream-like substance which is filled with bubbles of air:shaving foam3 a soft material used to fill furniture and other objects
MIST:
1 thin fog produced by very small drops of water gathering in the air just above an area of ground or water:The mountain villages seem to be permanently shrouded in mist.The early-morning mist soon lifted/cleared.2 a thin layer of liquid on the surface of something which makes it difficult to see:UK There's always a mist on the bathroom mirror/windows when I've had a shower.Through a mist of tears, I watched his train pull out of the station.
NOSTRIL:
either of the two openings in the nose through which air moves when you breathe:The horses came to a halt, steam streaming from their nostrils.
1 thin fog produced by very small drops of water gathering in the air just above an area of ground or water:The mountain villages seem to be permanently shrouded in mist.The early-morning mist soon lifted/cleared.2 a thin layer of liquid on the surface of something which makes it difficult to see:UK There's always a mist on the bathroom mirror/windows when I've had a shower.Through a mist of tears, I watched his train pull out of the station.
NOSTRIL:
either of the two openings in the nose through which air moves when you breathe:The horses came to a halt, steam streaming from their nostrils.
HOOF:
the hard part on the bottom of the feet of animals such as horses, sheep and deer
the hard part on the bottom of the feet of animals such as horses, sheep and deer
GRAB:
1. to take the opportunity to get, use or enjoy something quickly:If you don't grab this opportunity, you might not get another one.We'd better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats.Let's just grab a quick bite.
2. to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly:A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park.He grabbed (hold of) his child's arm to stop her from running into the road.
DUNGEON:
An underground prison, especially in a castle
1. to take the opportunity to get, use or enjoy something quickly:If you don't grab this opportunity, you might not get another one.We'd better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats.Let's just grab a quick bite.
2. to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly:A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park.He grabbed (hold of) his child's arm to stop her from running into the road.
DUNGEON:
An underground prison, especially in a castle
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