Glossary of 1,500 Common English Words
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shelter | ||
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to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety | ||
shine | ||
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to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright | ||
ship | ||
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to transport; n. a large boat | ||
shock | ||
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to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake | ||
shoe | ||
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a covering for the foot | ||
shoot | ||
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to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun | ||
short | ||
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lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall | ||
shout | ||
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to speak very loudly | ||
show | ||
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to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public | ||