a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent
a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
make a loud noise
revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
a blast of a horn
3 letter words made by unscrambling topcoat
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
behave unnaturally or affectedly
something that people do or cause to happen
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
perform on a stage or theater
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
play a role or part
a manifestation of insincerity
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
be suitable for theatrical performance
discharge one's duties
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
mentally quick and resourceful
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
a protective covering that is part of a plant
lie at the top of
the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
an upper limit on what is allowed
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
a tight-fitting headdress
a top (as for a bottle)
restrict the number or amount of
something serving as a cover or protection
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
a whip with nine knotted cords
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis
an informal term for a youth or man
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
a spiteful woman gossip
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
cry softly, as of pigeons
speak softly or lovingly
the sound made by a pigeon
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
take into custody
take by theft
baby bed with high sides made of slats
a sheath worn to protect a finger
a small bed that folds up for storage or transport
annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats')
seed of the annual grass Avena sativa (spoken of primarily in the plural as `oats')
South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers
select as an alternative over another
committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates
having only superficial plausibility
the sound made by a gentle blow
hit lightly
a light touch or stroke
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
exactly suited to the occasion
slang for a paunch
a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
a container in which plants are cultivated
street names for marijuana
the quantity contained in a pot
the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
plant in a pot
an adherent of any branch of Taoism
the ultimate principle of the universe
draw from; make good use of
tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
a gentle blow
the sound made by a gentle blow
make light, repeated taps on a surface
a plug for a bunghole in a cask
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
a light touch or stroke
strike lightly
a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads
cut a female screw thread with a tap
draw from or dip into to get something
draw (liquor) from a tap
furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
pierce in order to draw a liquid from
walk with a tapping sound
a projective technique using black-and-white pictures; subjects tell a story about each picture
tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
make lacework by knotting or looping
in addition
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
be the culminating event
the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
pass by, over, or under without making contact
a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
be superior or better than some standard
cut the top off
provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
the highest or uppermost side of anything
be ahead of others; be the first
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
finish up or conclude
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
reach or ascend the top of
situated at the top or highest position
strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
the greatest possible intensity
the upper part of anything
determine the sum of
a young child
a small amount (especially of a drink)
2 letter words made by unscrambling topcoat
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
a short-lived radioactive metallic element formed from uranium and disintegrating into actinium and then into lead
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas
a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward.