Charge (someone) with an offense or crime.
he was accused of murdering his wife's lover

Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
large farms are characteristic of this area

Disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.
those of you who oppose capital punishment

A play for theater, radio, or television.
a gritty urban drama about growing up in Harlem

Paper or soft material used to cover or enclose something.
she took the cellophane wrapping off the box

Move a spoon or other implement around in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly.
stir the batter until it is just combined

A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.
he slithered helplessly down the slope

Be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition.
they do not qualify for compensation payments

A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
a six-lane highway

Covering or affecting a large area.
an extensive garden

A flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem directly or via a stalk. Leaves are the main organs of photosynthesis and transpiration.
many of the trees had lost their leaves

a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions:
He was a chemist who led several rubber research institutes in Malaysia.

Put or hide under ground.
he buried the box in the back garden

Having a smooth, curved surface.
rounded gray hills

Having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner.
her mother had received a threatening letter

Professional entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh.
The female menopause, with its hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings, offers rich pickings for jokes and comedy sketches.

towards a higher position, level, or value:
She turned her face upwards to the sun.

The quality, state, or sensation of being warm; moderate and comfortable heat.
the warmth of the sun on her skin

The abstract science of number, quantity, and space. Mathematics may be studied in its own right (pure mathematics), or as it is applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (applied mathematics)
a taste for mathematics

Showing or feeling approval of someone or something.
the wine drew approving comments from across the table

A metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm, typically cylindrical and pointed, and sometimes containing an explosive.
She said authorities also found in the car automatic rifles, bullet cartridges, plastic explosives and other materials.

Agree to give or allow (something requested) to.
a letter granting them permission to smoke

A person holding a position of command or authority in the armed services, in the merchant marine, or on a passenger ship.
he is also a serving officer in the army

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
the Hungarian team lodged an official protest

Constituting number fourteen in a sequence; 14th.
the early fourteenth century

the activity of betting money, for example in a game or on a horse race:
Gambling can be an addictive habit.

The condition of having paid work.
a fall in the numbers in full-time employment

Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.
pork is an important ingredient in many stir-fried dishes

An aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food, e.g. cloves, pepper, or cumin.
enjoy the taste and aroma of freshly ground spices

Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
he was suspicious of her motives