a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place
Usage Examples
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip
a good grip on French history
they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities
he was in the grip of a powerful emotion
English Verbs
Base Form
comment
Past Form
commented
Past Participle Form
commented
s/es/ies Form
comments
-ing Form
commenting
Definitions
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
make or write a comment on
a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
Usage Examples
he commented the paper of his colleague
from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account
he wrote an extended comment on the proposal
English Verbs
Base Form
weigh
Past Form
weighed
Past Participle Form
weighed
s/es/ies Form
weighs
-ing Form
weighing
Definitions
show consideration for; take into account
to be oppressive or burdensome
determine the weight of
have weight; have import, carry weight
have a certain weight
Usage Examples
weigh heavily on the mind
The butcher weighed the chicken
English Verbs
Base Form
shed
Past Form
shed
Past Participle Form
shed
s/es/ies Form
sheds
-ing Form
shedding
Definitions
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
get rid of
shed at an early stage of development
Usage Examples
our dog sheds every Spring
shed tears
God shed His grace on Thee
he shed his image as a pushy boss
shed your clothes
English Verbs
Base Form
obtain
Past Form
obtained
Past Participle Form
obtained
s/es/ies Form
obtains
-ing Form
obtaining
Definitions
be valid, applicable, or true
receive a specified treatment (abstract)
come into possession of
Usage Examples
How did you obtain the visa?
English Verbs
Base Form
idolize
Past Form
idolized
Past Participle Form
idolized
s/es/ies Form
idolizes
-ing Form
idolizing
Definitions
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
Usage Examples
Many teenagers idolized the Beatles
English Verbs
Base Form
misuse
Past Form
misused
Past Participle Form
misused
s/es/ies Form
misuses
-ing Form
misusing
Definitions
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
change the inherent purpose or function of something
improper or excessive use
Usage Examples
The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers
English Verbs
Base Form
chip
Past Form
chipped
Past Participle Form
chipped
s/es/ies Form
chips
-ing Form
chipping
Definitions
the act of chipping something
a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling
electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
(golf) a low running approach shot
Usage Examples
Her tooth chipped
chip the glass
chip a tooth
They chipped their names in the stone
English Verbs
Base Form
reply
Past Form
replied
Past Participle Form
replied
s/es/ies Form
replies
-ing Form
replying
Definitions
react verbally
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Usage Examples
he growled his reply
English Verbs
Base Form
sever
Past Form
severed
Past Participle Form
severed
s/es/ies Form
severs
-ing Form
severing
Definitions
cut off from a whole
set or keep apart
Usage Examples
His head was severed from his body
sever a relationship
English Verbs
Base Form
constitute
Past Form
constituted
Past Participle Form
constituted
s/es/ies Form
constitutes
-ing Form
constituting
Definitions
form or compose
create and charge with a task or function
set up or lay the groundwork for
to compose or represent
Usage Examples
These constitute my entire belonging
English Verbs
Base Form
impart
Past Form
imparted
Past Participle Form
imparted
s/es/ies Form
imparts
-ing Form
imparting
Definitions
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
transmit (knowledge or skills)
bestow a quality on
Usage Examples
impart a new skill to the students
English Verbs
Base Form
renounce
Past Form
renounced
Past Participle Form
renounced
s/es/ies Form
renounces
-ing Form
renouncing
Definitions
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
cast off
turn away from; give up
Usage Examples
She renounced her husband
English Verbs
Base Form
savor
Past Form
savored
Past Participle Form
savored
s/es/ies Form
savors
-ing Form
savoring
Definitions
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
have flavor; taste of something
give taste to
taste appreciatively
Usage Examples
savor the soup
English Verbs
Base Form
dye
Past Form
dyed
Past Participle Form
dyed
s/es/ies Form
dyes
-ing Form
dyeing
Definitions
a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
color with dye
Usage Examples
Please dye these shoes
English Verbs
Base Form
humiliate
Past Form
humiliated
Past Participle Form
humiliated
s/es/ies Form
humiliates
-ing Form
humiliating
Definitions
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Usage Examples
He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
English Verbs
Base Form
order
Past Form
ordered
Past Participle Form
ordered
s/es/ies Form
orders
-ing Form
ordering
Definitions
(usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy
assign a rank or rating to
a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
a group of person living under a religious rule
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Usage Examples
IBM received an order for a hundred computers
the order of Saint Benedict
She ordered him to do the shopping
it was on the order of a mile
an explosion of a low order of magnitude
English Verbs
Base Form
imperil
Past Form
imperilled
Past Participle Form
imperilled
s/es/ies Form
imperils
-ing Form
imperilling
Definitions
pose a threat to; present a danger to
English Verbs
Base Form
immerse
Past Form
immersed
Past Participle Form
immersed
s/es/ies Form
immerses
-ing Form
immersing
Definitions
cause to be immersed
thrust or throw into
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing