euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
rest on or as if on a pillow
something left after other parts have been taken away
a pause for relaxation
be inherent or innate in
have a place in relation to something else
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
a state of inaction
a support on which things can be put
be at rest
be inactive, refrain from acting
give a rest to
not move; be in a resting position
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
(French) a street or road in France
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
of the brown color of rust
any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
become coated with oxide
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals
rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion
printing: direct that a matter marked for omission or correction is to be retained (used in the imperative)
someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right
a man who courts a woman
hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and sheep
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
certain to occur; destined or inevitable
impossible to doubt or dispute
exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
reliable in operation or effect
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
certain not to fail
infallible or unfailing
physically secure or dependable
trying something to find out about it
any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
examine someone's knowledge of something
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
the act of testing something
the act of undergoing testing
achieve a certain score or rating on a test
a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
show a certain characteristic when tested
undergo a test
the New Year in Vietnam; observed for three days after the first full moon after January 20th
as acknowledged
make level, square, balanced, or concentric
accurately fitted; level
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
in tune; accurate in pitch
having a legally established claim
worthy of being depended on
accurately placed or thrown
expressing or given to expressing the truth
conforming to definitive criteria
consistent with fact or reality; not false
determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles
devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth
proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment
rightly so called
utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval
a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
a person who takes drugs
a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico
the Shoshonean language spoken by the Utes
3 letter words made by unscrambling tersut
a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
(French) a street or road in France
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
be in a state of sexual excitement; of male mammals
an unofficial association of people or groups
get ready for a particular purpose or event
several exercises intended to be done in series
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
disappear beyond the horizon
decide upon or fix definitely
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
establish as the highest level or best performance
urge to attack someone
set down according to a plan
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
converted to solid form (as concrete)
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
determined or decided upon as by an authority
equip with sails or masts
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
locate
fixed and unmoving
put into a certain place or abstract location
adapt for performance in a different way
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
become gelatinous
situated in a particular spot or position
fix conclusively or authoritatively
evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
arrange attractively
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
estimate
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
bear fruit
set in type
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
apply or start
a unit of play in tennis or squash
being below the horizon
fix in a border
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
put into a position that will restore a normal state
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
the act of putting something in position
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
the New Year in Vietnam; observed for three days after the first full moon after January 20th
utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
use up, consume fully
avail oneself to
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
the act of using
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
what something is used for
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
a particular service
habitually do something or be in a certan state or place (use only in the past tense)
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico
the Shoshonean language spoken by the Utes
the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
2 letter words made by unscrambling tersut
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment
a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods
the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization