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K

keep

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to possess; to have for oneself

kick

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to hit with the foot

kidnap

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to seize and take away by force

kidney

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cleans liquid wastes from the body

kill

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to make dead; to cause to die

kind

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sort ("What kind of dog is that?"); ad. gentle; caring; helpful

kiss

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to touch with the mouth to show love or honor

knife

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a tool or weapon used to cut

know

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to understand something as correct; to have the facts about; to recognize someone because you have met and talked together before

knowledge

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that which is known; learning or understanding