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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.
The traditions, buildings, and history that a country or group has had for a long time and considers important.
The theory and methods used for interpreting texts, especially religious or literary ones.
Completely sealed so that air or gas cannot get in or out, or completely isolated from outside influence.
A person admired for great courage, achievements, or noble qualities.
Showing great courage, especially by helping others in a dangerous situation.
A tall wading bird with long legs and a long neck, usually found near water.
Used to show that something belongs to a woman or girl already mentioned.
Used to refer back to a woman or girl who is the subject of the sentence.
To pause briefly before doing or saying something, usually because you feel unsure.
Made up of parts or things that are different from each other.
Relating to a practical rule of thumb or shortcut that helps someone solve a problem quickly, even if it isn't guaranteed to be perfect.
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with heavy blows, or to closely follow a rule or plan.
A flat shape with six straight sides.
Used to greet someone informally or to get someone's attention.
A casual way of greeting someone.
A pause or gap in an activity that is later continued.
To spend the winter in a deep sleep, as some animals do.
A state of greatly reduced activity that some animals enter during winter to conserve energy.
To put something where it cannot be seen, or to stay out of sight yourself.
Keeping oneself out of sight so as not to be found.
Organized into ranks or levels, with some parts having more authority or importance than others.
A system in which people or things are ranked one above another according to power, importance, or status.
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially in Egypt, to represent a word or sound.
Reaching a great distance upward, or measuring a lot in amount or level.
To draw special attention to something important.
A brightly colored marker pen used to mark important text so it stands out.
To a great degree, or with great respect.
A main road built for fast travel between cities.
The activity of walking long distances, especially in the countryside or mountains.
An area of raised land, smaller and gentler than a mountain.
Used to refer to a boy or man already mentioned, as the object of a verb.
Used to refer back to a man or boy who is the subject of the sentence.
A small clue or piece of information that helps someone guess something without being told directly.
The joint where the leg meets the body on either side.
A large, heavy animal with thick gray skin that lives in and around African rivers.
A huge, thick-skinned African animal that spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
To employ someone to work for you, or to pay to use something for a short time.
Shows that something belongs to a boy or man already mentioned.
A sharp sound like a long 's', often made by a snake or an animal that feels threatened.
A type of bar chart that shows how frequently data falls within certain ranges.
A person who studies or writes about history.
Important enough to be remembered as part of history.
Relating to history, or based on real events from the past.
The set of past events, conditions, and circumstances that help explain why something happened or was written.
The reinterpretation of past events, sometimes based on genuine new evidence and sometimes in a way that deliberately distorts what actually happened.
The study of past events, or the events themselves that happened in the past.
To strike someone or something with force.
Grayish white in color, especially describing hair, or very old and overly familiar.