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north
     1. n. One of the four major compass points, specifically 0°, directed toward the North Pole, and conventionally upwards on a map, abbreviated as N.
           Minnesota is in the north of the USA.
     2. n. The up or positive direction.
           Stock prices are heading north.
     3. n. Above or higher
     4. n. (physics) The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).
     5. adj. Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
           He lived in north Germany.
           She entered through the north gate.
     6. adj. Toward the north; northward.
     7. adj. (meteorology) Of wind, from the north.
           The north wind was cold.
     8. adj. Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by northbound traffic.
           north highway 1
     9. adj. (colloquial) More or greater than.
           The wedding ended up costing north of $50,000.
     10. adv. Toward the north; northward.
           Switzerland is north of Italy.
           We headed north.
     11. v. (obsolete, intransitive) To turn or move toward the north.
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a
     1. art. One; any indefinite example of; used to denote a singular item of a group.
           There was a man here looking for you yesterday.
     2. art. Used in conjunction with the adjectives score, dozen, hundred, thousand, and million, as a function word.
           I've seen it happen a hundred times.
     3. art. One certain or particular; any single.Brown, Lesley, (2003)
           We've received an interesting letter from a Mrs. Miggins of London.
     4. art. The same; one.
           We are of a mind on matters of morals.
     5. art. Any, every; used before a noun which has become modified to limit its scope; also used with a negative to indicate not a single one.Lindberg, Christine A. (2007)
           A man who dies intestate leaves his children troubles and difficulties.
           He fell all that way, and hasn't a bump on his head?
     6. art. Used before plural nouns modified by few, good many, couple, great many, etc.
     7. art. Someone or something like; similar to; Used before a proper noun to create an example out of it.
           The center of the village was becoming a Times Square.
     8. prep. (archaic) To do with position or direction; In, on, at, by, towards, onto.
           Stand a tiptoe.
     9. prep. To do with separation; In, into.
           Torn a pieces.
     10. prep. To do with time; Each, per, in, on, by.
           I brush my teeth twice a day.
     11. prep. (obsolete) To do with method; In, with.
     12. prep. (obsolete) To do with role or capacity; In.
           A God’s name.
     13. prep. To do with status; In.
           King James Bible (II Chronicles 2:18)
             To set the people a worke.
     14. prep. (archaic) To do with process, with a passive verb; In the course of, experiencing.
           1964, Bob Dylan, The Times They Are a-Changin’
             The times, they are a-changin'.
     15. prep. (archaic) To do with an action, an active verb; Engaged in.
           1611, King James Bible, Hebrews 11-21
             Jacob, when he was a dying
     16. prep. (archaic) To do with an action/movement; To, into.
     17. v. (archaic, or slang) Have.
           I'd a come, if you'd a asked.
     18. pron. (obsolete, outside, England, and Scotland dialects) He.
     19. interj. A meaningless syllable; ah.
     20. prep. (archaic, slang) Of.
           The name of John a Gaunt.
     21. adv. (chiefly Scotland) All.
     22. adj. (chiefly Scotland) All.
building
     1. n. The act or process by which something is built; construction.
           The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks.
     2. n. A closed structure with walls and a roof.
           My sister lives in that apartment building.
     3. v. present participle of build
     build
          1. v. To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
          2. v. To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
          3. v. To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.
          4. v. To establish a basis for (something).
          5. v. (intransitive) To form by combining materials or parts.
          6. v. (intransitive) To develop in magnitude or extent.
          7. v. (transitive, computing) To construct (software) by compiling its source code.
          8. v. (intransitive, computing, of source code) To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.
                This code won't build any more. Have you made any changes?
          9. n. The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.
                Rugby players are of sturdy build.
          10. n. (computing) Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.
                The computer company has introduced a new prototype build to beta testers.
          11. n. (video games, slang) Any structure, such as a building, statue, pool or forest, created by the player.
                I made a build that looked like the Parthenon in that game.
material
     1. adj. Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
           This compound has a number of interesting material properties.
     2. adj. Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
           Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life.
     3. adj. (law, accounting) Significant.
           You've made several material contributions to this project.
           This is the most material fact in this lawsuit.
     4. n. Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
           Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.
     5. n. Text written for a specific purpose.
           We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.
     6. n. A sample or specimens for study.
     7. n. Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.
           You'll need about a yard of material to make this.
     8. n. The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.
           John Doe is a great governor, and I also believe he is presidential material.
           He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices.
     9. n. Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.
     10. n. The substance that something is made or composed of.
     11. v. (obsolete, transitive) To form from matter; to materialize.
which
     1. det. (interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
           Which song made the charts?
     2. det. (relative) The one or ones that.
           Show me which one is bigger.
           They couldn't decide which song to play.
     3. det. (relative) The one or ones mentioned.
           He once owned a painting of the house, which painting would later be stolen.
           For several seconds he sat in silence, during which time the tea and sandwiches arrived.
           I'm thinking of getting a new car, in which case I'd get a red one.
     4. pron. (interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
           Which is bigger?;  Which is which?
     5. pron. (relative) Who; whom; what (of those mentioned or implied).
           He walked by a door with a sign, which read: PRIVATE OFFICE.
           We've met some problems which are very difficult to handle.
           He had to leave, which was very difficult.
           No art can be properly understood apart from the culture of which it is a part.
     6. pron. (relative, archaic) Used of people (now generally who, whom or that).
     7. n. An occurrence of the word which.
covers
     1. n. plural of cover
     2. n. (pluralonly) The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.
           It's time to get under the covers!
     3. n. (cricket) The area of the field near cover and extra cover.
     4. n. (cricket) The tarpaulins or other devices used to cover the wicket during rain, in order to prevent it getting wet.
     5. v. third-person singular present indicative of cover
     cover
          1. n. A lid.
          2. n. Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
                We didn't see John because he had taken cover behind the wing chair.
          3. n. The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
          4. n. The top sheet of a bed.
          5. n. A cloth, usually fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa to protect it from dust, rain, etc. when not in use.
          6. n. A cover charge.
                There's a $15 cover tonight.
          7. n. A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
                We need to set another cover for the Smith party.
          8. n. (music) A rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
          9. n. (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.
          10. n. (topology) A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set.
                The open intervals are a cover for the real numbers.
          11. n. (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
          12. n. (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
          13. n. (legal) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the good
          14. n. (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
          15. n. (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative, cover story
          16. n. The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
          17. n. In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
          18. n. (construction) The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.
          19. adj. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
          20. adj. (music) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.
          21. v. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
                He covered the baby with a blanket.
                When the pot comes to a boil, cover it and reduce the heat to medium.
          22. v. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
                The blanket covered the baby.
          23. v. To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
                Regular hexagons can cover the plane.
          24. v. To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
                You can cover the plane with regular hexagons.
          25. v. To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
                The heroic soldier covered himself with glory.
          26. v. (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
                The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy.
          27. v. To deal with or include someone or something.
          28. v. To be enough money for.
                We've earned enough to cover most of our costs.
                Ten dollars should cover lunch.
          29. v. (intransitive) To act as a replacement.
                I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?
          30. v. To have as an assignment or responsibility.
                Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead.
                He is our salesman covering companies with headquarters in the northern provinces.
          31. v. (music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
          32. v. (military, law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to rem
          33. v. To provide insurance coverage for.
                Does my policy cover accidental loss?
          34. v. To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
                I would like to have my bitch covered next spring.
                The stallion has not covered the mare yet.
          35. v. (chess, transitive) To protect or control (a piece or square).
                In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered.
          36. v. To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
          37. v. (sports) To defend a particular player or area.
and
     1. conj. As a coordinating conjunction; expressing two elements to be taken together or in addition to each other.
     2. conj.          Used simply to connect two noun phrases, adjectives or adverbs.
     3. conj.          Simply connecting two clauses or sentences.
     4. conj.          Introducing a clause or sentence which follows on in time or consequence from the first.
     5. conj.          (obsolete) Yet; but.
     6. conj.          Used to connect certain numbers: connecting units when they precede tens (not dated); connecting tens and units to hundreds, thousands etc. (now often
     7. conj.          (now colloquial, or literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements.
     8. conj.          Connecting two identical elements, with implications of continued or infinite repetition.
     9. conj.          Introducing a parenthetical or explanatory clause.
     10. conj.          Introducing the continuation of narration from a previous understood point; also used alone as a question: ‘and so what?’.
     11. conj.          (now regional or somewhat colloquial) Used to connect two verbs where the second is dependent on the first: ‘to’. Used especially after come,
     12. conj.          Introducing a qualitative difference between things having the same name; "as well as other".
     13. conj.          Used to combine numbers in addition; plus (with singular or plural verb).
     14. conj. Expressing a condition.:
     15. conj.          (now US dialect) If; provided that.
     16. conj.          (obsolete) As if, as though.
     17. n. (enm, music, often informal) In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.
     18. n. (UK dialectal) Breath.
     19. n. (UK dialectal) Sea smoke; steam fog.
     20. v. (UK dialectal, intransitive) To breathe; whisper; devise; imagine.
protects
     1. v. third-person singular present indicative of protect
     protect
          1. v. To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
                protect a child from danger
                protect your computer from hackers
                protect yourself from bullying
                protect a document by putting a password on it
                Condoms are designed to protect against STDs.
          2. v. (travel, aviation) to book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.
the
     1. art. Definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that an entity it articulates is presupposed; something already mentioned, or completely specified later in that same sentence, or assumed already
           I’m reading the book. (Compare I’m reading a book.)
           The street in front of your house. (Compare A street in Paris.)
           The men and women watched the man give the birdseed to the bird.
     2. art.          Used before a noun modified by a restrictive relative clause, indicating that the noun refers to a single referent defined by the relative clause.
                    The street that runs through my hometown.
     3. art. Used before an object considered to be unique, or of which there is only one at a time.
           No one knows how many galaxies there are in the universe.
           God save the Queen!
     4. art. Used before a superlative or an ordinal number modifying a noun, to indicate that the noun refers to a single item.
           That was the best apple pie ever.
     5. art.          Added to a superlative or an ordinal number to make it into a substantive.
                    That apple pie was the best.
     6. art. Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class.
     7. art. Used before an adjective, indicating all things (especially persons) described by that adjective.
           Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.
     8. art. Used to indicate a certain example of (a noun) which is usually of most concern or most common or familiar.
           No one in the whole country had seen it before.
           I don't think I'll get to it until the morning.
     9. art. Used before a body part (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun.
           A stone hit him on the head. (= “A stone hit him on his head.”)
     10. art. When stressed, indicates that it describes an object which is considered to be best or exclusively worthy of attention.
           That is the hospital to go to for heart surgery.
     11. adv. 1=With a comparative ormore and a verb phrase, establishes a parallel with one or more other such comparatives.
           The hotter the better.
           The more I think about it, the weaker it looks.
           The more money donated, the more books purchased, and the more happy children.
           It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it.
     12. adv. 1=With a comparative, and often withfor it, indicates a result more like said comparative. This can be negated withnone.
           It was a difficult time, but I’m the wiser for it.
           It was a difficult time, and I’m none the wiser for it.
           I'm much the wiser for having had a difficult time like that.
sides
     1. n. plural of side.
     2. v. third-person singular present indicative of side
     side
          1. n. A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
                A square has four sides.
          2. n. A flat surface of a three-dimensional object; a face.
                A cube has six sides.
          3. n. One half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.
                Which side of the tray shall I put it on?  The patient was bleeding on the right side.
          4. n. A region in a specified position with respect to something.
                Meet me on the north side of the monument.
          5. n. The portion of the human torso usually covered by the arms when they are not raised; the areas on the left and right between the belly or chest and the back.
                I generally sleep on my side.
          6. n. One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)
                John wrote 15 sides for his essay!
          7. n. One possible aspect of a concept, person or thing.
                Look on the bright side.
          8. n. One set of competitors in a game.
                Which side has kick-off?
          9. n. (Australia) A sports team.
          10. n. A group having a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.
                In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans.
          11. n. (music) A recorded piece of music; a record, especially in jazz.
          12. n. (sports) Sidespin; english
                He had to put a bit of side on to hit the pink ball.
          13. n. (UK, Australia, Ireland, dated) A television channel, usually as opposed to the one currently being watched (from when there were only two channels).
                I just want to see what's on the other side — James said there was a good film on tonight.
          14. n. (US, colloquial) A dish that accompanies the main course; a side dish.
                Do you want a side of cole-slaw with that?
          15. n. A line of descent traced through one parent as distinguished from that traced through another.
                his mother's side of the family
          16. n. (baseball) The batters faced in an inning by a particular pitcher
          17. n. (slang) An unjustified air of self-importance.
          18. v. (intransitive) To ally oneself, be in an alliance, usually with "with" or rarely "in with".
                Which will you side with, good or evil?
          19. v. To lean on one side.
          20. v. (transitive, obsolete) To be or stand at the side of; to be on the side toward.
          21. v. (transitive, obsolete) To suit; to pair; to match.
          22. v. (transitive, shipbuilding) To work (a timber or rib) to a certain thickness by trimming the sides.
          23. v. To furnish with a siding.
                to side a house
          24. v. (transitive, cooking) To provide with, as a side or accompaniment.
          25. adj. Being on the left or right, or toward the left or right; lateral.
          26. adj. Indirect; oblique; incidental.
                a side issue; a side view or remark
          27. adj. (UK archaic, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Wide; large; long, pendulous, hanging low, trailing; far-reaching.
          28. adj. (Scotland) Far; distant.
          29. adv. (UK dialectal) Widely; wide; far.
of
     1. prep. Expressing distance or motion.
     2. prep.          (now obsolete, or dialectal) From (of distance, direction), "off".
     3. prep.          (obsolete except in phrases) Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.).
     4. prep.          From, away from (a position, number, distance etc.).
                    There are no shops within twenty miles of the cottage.
     5. prep.          (North America, Scotland, Ireland) Before (the hour); to.
                    What's the time? / Nearly a quarter of three.
     6. prep. Expressing separation.
     7. prep.          (Indicating removal, absence or separation, with the action indicated by a transitive verb and the quality or substance by a grammatical object.)
                    Finally she was relieved of the burden of caring for her sick husband.
     8. prep.          (Indicating removal, absence or separation, with resulting state indicated by an adjective.)
                    He seemed devoid of human feelings.
     9. prep.          (obsolete) (Indicating removal, absence or separation, construed with an intransitive verb.)
     10. prep. Expressing origin.
     11. prep.          (Indicating an ancestral source or origin of descent.)
                    The word is believed to be of Japanese origin.
     12. prep.          (Indicating a (non-physical) source of action or emotion; introducing a cause, instigation); from, out of, as an expression of.
                    The invention was born of necessity.
     13. prep.          (following an intransitive verb) (Indicates the source or cause of the verb.)
                    It is said that she died of a broken heart.
     14. prep.          (following an adjective) (Indicates the subject or cause of the adjective.)
                    I am tired of all this nonsense.
     15. prep. Expressing agency.
     16. prep.          (following a passive verb) (Indicates the agent (for most verbs, now usually expressed with by).)
                    I am not particularly enamoured of this idea.
     17. prep.          (Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase) (see also 'Possession' senses below).
                    The contract can be terminated at any time with the agreement of both parties.
     18. prep.          (following an adjective) (Used to indicate the agent of something described by the adjective.)
                    It was very brave of you to speak out like that.
     19. prep. Expressing composition, substance.
     20. prep.          (after a verb expressing construction, making etc.) (Used to indicate the material or substance used.)
                    Many 'corks' are now actually made of plastic.
     21. prep.          (directly following a noun) (Used to indicate the material of the just-mentioned object.)
                    She wore a dress of silk.
     22. prep.          (Indicating the composition of a given collective or quantitative noun.)
                    What a lot of nonsense!
     23. prep.          (Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class.)
                   Welcome to the historic town of Harwich.
     24. prep.          (Links two nouns in near-apposition, with the first qualifying the second); "which is also".
                    I'm not driving this wreck of a car.
     25. prep. Introducing subject matter.
     26. prep.          (Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-ma
                    I'm always thinking of you.
     27. prep.          (following a noun (now chiefly nouns of knowledge, communication etc.)) (Introduces its subject matter); about, concerning.
                    He told us the story of his journey to India.
     28. prep.          (following an adjective) (Introduces its subject matter.)
                    This behaviour is typical of teenagers.
     29. prep. Having partitive effect.
     30. prep.          (following a number or other quantitive word) (Introduces the whole for which is indicated only the specified part or segment); "from among".
                    Most of these apples are rotten.
     31. prep.          (following a noun) (Indicates a given part.)
     32. prep.          (now archaic, literary, with preceding partitive word assumed, or as a predicate after to be) Some, an amount of, one of.
                    On the whole, they seem to be of the decent sort.
     33. prep.          (Links to a genitive noun or possessive pronoun, with partitive effect (though now often merged with possessive senses, below).)
                    He is a friend of mine.
     34. prep. Expressing possession.
     35. prep.          Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above.
                    He was perhaps the most famous scientist of the twentieth century.
     36. prep.          Belonging to (a place) through having title, ownership or control over it.
                    The owner of the nightclub was arrested.
     37. prep.          Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; (the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this inter
                    Keep the handle of the saucepan away from the flames.
     38. prep. Forming the "objective genitive".
     39. prep.          (Follows an agent noun, verbal noun or noun of action.)
                    She had a profound distrust of the police.
     40. prep. Expressing qualities or characteristics.
     41. prep.          (now archaic, or literary) (Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier); in respect to, as regards.
                    My companion seemed affable and easy of manner.
     42. prep.          (Indicates a quality or characteristic); "characterized by".
                    Pooh was said to be a bear of very little brain.
     43. prep.          (Indicates quantity, age, price, etc.)
                    We have been paying interest at a rate of 10%.
     44. prep.          (US, informal considered incorrect by some) (Used to link singular indefinite nouns (preceded by the indefinite article) and attributive adjectives mod
                    It's not that big of a deal.
     45. prep. Expressing a point in time.
     46. prep.          (chiefly regional) During the course of (a set period of time, day of the week etc.), now specifically with implied repetition or regularity.
                    Of an evening, we would often go for a stroll along the river.
     47. prep.          (UK dialectal, chiefly in negative constructions) For (a given length of time).
                    I've not tekken her out of a goodly long while.
     48. prep.          (after a noun) (Indicates duration of a state, activity etc.)
                    After a delay of three hours, the plane finally took off.
a
     1. art. One; any indefinite example of; used to denote a singular item of a group.
           There was a man here looking for you yesterday.
     2. art. Used in conjunction with the adjectives score, dozen, hundred, thousand, and million, as a function word.
           I've seen it happen a hundred times.
     3. art. One certain or particular; any single.Brown, Lesley, (2003)
           We've received an interesting letter from a Mrs. Miggins of London.
     4. art. The same; one.
           We are of a mind on matters of morals.
     5. art. Any, every; used before a noun which has become modified to limit its scope; also used with a negative to indicate not a single one.Lindberg, Christine A. (2007)
           A man who dies intestate leaves his children troubles and difficulties.
           He fell all that way, and hasn't a bump on his head?
     6. art. Used before plural nouns modified by few, good many, couple, great many, etc.
     7. art. Someone or something like; similar to; Used before a proper noun to create an example out of it.
           The center of the village was becoming a Times Square.
     8. prep. (archaic) To do with position or direction; In, on, at, by, towards, onto.
           Stand a tiptoe.
     9. prep. To do with separation; In, into.
           Torn a pieces.
     10. prep. To do with time; Each, per, in, on, by.
           I brush my teeth twice a day.
     11. prep. (obsolete) To do with method; In, with.
     12. prep. (obsolete) To do with role or capacity; In.
           A God’s name.
     13. prep. To do with status; In.
           King James Bible (II Chronicles 2:18)
             To set the people a worke.
     14. prep. (archaic) To do with process, with a passive verb; In the course of, experiencing.
           1964, Bob Dylan, The Times They Are a-Changin’
             The times, they are a-changin'.
     15. prep. (archaic) To do with an action, an active verb; Engaged in.
           1611, King James Bible, Hebrews 11-21
             Jacob, when he was a dying
     16. prep. (archaic) To do with an action/movement; To, into.
     17. v. (archaic, or slang) Have.
           I'd a come, if you'd a asked.
     18. pron. (obsolete, outside, England, and Scotland dialects) He.
     19. interj. A meaningless syllable; ah.
     20. prep. (archaic, slang) Of.
           The name of John a Gaunt.
     21. adv. (chiefly Scotland) All.
     22. adj. (chiefly Scotland) All.
house
     1. n. A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
           This is my house and my family's ancestral home.
     2. n. The people who live in a house; a household.
     3. n. A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word).
           The former carriage house had been made over into a guest house.
           On arriving at the zoo, we immediately headed for the monkey house.
     4. n.          A place of business; a company or organisation, especially a printing press, a publishing company, or a couturier.
                   A small publishing house would have a contract with an independent fulfillment house.
     5. n.          A place of public accommodation or entertainment, especially a public house, an inn, a restaurant, a theatre, or a casino; or the management thereof.
                   One more, sir, then I'll have to stop serving you – rules of the house, I'm afraid.
                   The house always wins.
     6. n. The audience for a live theatrical or similar performance.
           After her swan-song, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
     7. n. (politics) A building where a deliberative assembly meets; whence the assembly itself, particularly a component of a legislature.
           The petition was so ridiculous that the house rejected it after minimal debate.
     8. n. A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one.
           A curse lay upon the House of Atreus.
     9. n. (metaphorical) a place of rest or repose.
     10. n. A grouping of schoolchildren for the purposes of competition in sports and other activities.
           I was a member of Spenser house when I was at school.
     11. n. An animal's shelter or den, or the shell of an animal such as a snail, used for protection.
     12. n. (astrology) One of the twelve divisions of an astrological chart.
     13. n. (cartomancy) The fourth Lenormand card.
     14. n. (chess, now rare) A square on a chessboard, regarded as the proper place of a piece.
     15. n. (curling) The four concentric circles where points are scored on the ice.
     16. n. Lotto; bingo.
     17. n. A children's game in which the players pretend to be members of a household.
           As the babysitter, Emma always acted as the mother whenever the kids demanded to play house.
     18. n. (US, dialect) A small stand of trees in a swamp.
     19. v. To keep within a structure or container.
           The car is housed in the garage.
     20. v. To admit to residence; to harbor/harbour.
     21. v. To take shelter or lodging; to abide; to lodge.
     22. v. (transitive, astrology) To dwell within one of the twelve astrological houses.
     23. v. To contain or cover mechanical parts.
     24. v. (obsolete) To drive to a shelter.
     25. v. (obsolete) To deposit and cover, as in the grave.
     26. v. (nautical) To stow in a safe place; to take down and make safe.
           to house the upper spars
     27. n. (music genre) House music.
or
     1. conj. Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc. each of which could make a passage true. In English, this is the "inclusive or." The "exclusive or" is formed by "either(...)
           In Ohio, anyone under the age of 18 who wants a tattoo or body piercing needs the consent of a parent or guardian.
           He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what.
     2. conj. (logic) An operator denoting the disjunction of two propositions or truth values. There are two forms, the inclusive or and the exclusive or.
     3. conj. Counts the elements before and after as two possibilities.
     4. conj. Otherwise (a consequence of the condition that the previous is false).
           It's raining! Come inside or you'll catch a cold!
     5. conj. Connects two equivalent names.
           The country Myanmar, or Burma
     6. n. (logic, electronics) alternative form of OR
     7. n. (tincture) The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
     8. adj. (tincture) Of gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
     9. adv. (obsolete) Early (on).
     10. adv. (obsolete) Earlier, previously.
     11. prep. (now archaic, or dialect) Before; ere.
other
     1. adj. See other (determiner) below
     2. adj. second.
           I get paid every other week.
     3. adj. Alien.
     4. adj. Different.
     5. adj. (obsolete) Left, as opposed to right.
     6. n. An other one, more often rendered as another.
           I'm afraid little Robbie does not always play well with others.
     7. n. The other one; the second of two.
           One boat is not better than the other.
     8. det. Not the one or ones previously referred to.
           Other people would do it differently.
     9. adv. Apart from; in the phrase "other than".
           Other than that, I'm fine.
     10. adv. (obsolete) Otherwise.
           It shall none other be. — Chaucer.
           If you think other. — Shakespeare.
     11. v. To regard, label or treat as an "other", as not part of the same group; to view as different and alien.
     12. v. To treat as different or separate; segregate; ostracise.
building
     1. n. The act or process by which something is built; construction.
           The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks.
     2. n. A closed structure with walls and a roof.
           My sister lives in that apartment building.
     3. v. present participle of build
     build
          1. v. To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
          2. v. To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
          3. v. To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.
          4. v. To establish a basis for (something).
          5. v. (intransitive) To form by combining materials or parts.
          6. v. (intransitive) To develop in magnitude or extent.
          7. v. (transitive, computing) To construct (software) by compiling its source code.
          8. v. (intransitive, computing, of source code) To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.
                This code won't build any more. Have you made any changes?
          9. n. The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.
                Rugby players are of sturdy build.
          10. n. (computing) Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.
                The computer company has introduced a new prototype build to beta testers.
          11. n. (video games, slang) Any structure, such as a building, statue, pool or forest, created by the player.
                I made a build that looked like the Parthenon in that game.
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