| ace |
a serve in tennis that wins a point because the other player can not reach the ball. [1/5 definitions] |
| adaptable |
abed to be changed in order to serve a different purpose or work in a new way. [1/2 definitions] |
| administer |
to serve or act in a helpful way; tend (usually followed by "to"). [1/3 definitions] |
| bode1 |
to serve as a sign about the future; show ahead of time. |
| bondage |
the condition of being forced to serve another; slavery. |
| buffet2 |
A buffet is a meal for a group of people that is laid out in large dishes on a counter, table, or buffet. People come up, take a plate, and serve themselves whatever food they want. [1/2 definitions] |
| court |
When we talk about the court of a king or queen or emperor, we mean the place where he or she lives or rules from, or we mean all the advisers and other important people who serve the ruler. [1/7 definitions] |
| decanter |
a pretty glass bottle with a stopper. A decanter is usually used to serve wine or liquor. |
| diner |
A diner is a somewhat small, informal restaurant that is usually located on a major road so that travelers can easily stop there. Diners, especially older ones, look something like one of the cars on a train. In a diner, people often sit at a long counter or in booths next to the windows. The food at a diner is not too expensive and is similar to food that many American people serve at home. [1/2 definitions] |
| dish up |
to put (food) into a dish in order to serve. |
| enlist |
to sign up to serve in the military or in some cause. [1/2 definitions] |
| example |
a punishment meant to serve as a warning to others. [1/4 definitions] |
| excuse |
to be the reason or cause for; serve as an explanation for. [1/5 definitions] |
| eyelet |
a small hole in cloth or leather with bound or covered edges. An eyelet is used to pass cord or thread through, fasten hooks into, or serve as decoration. |
| functional |
serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose. [1/2 definitions] |
| guarantee |
to serve as a guarantee for. [1/5 definitions] |
| host1 |
to be or serve as a host at. [1/3 definitions] |
| indicate |
to signal or serve as a sign, token, or index. [1/3 definitions] |
| knight |
a soldier on horseback in the Middle Ages. A knight had to serve as an apprentice and follow many rules. [1/4 definitions] |
| ladle |
to serve with a ladle. [1/2 definitions] |
| mangrove |
a tropical tree that grows near oceans along shorelines or streams and has roots that rise above the ground. Mangroves grow very densely together and serve to prevent erosion of soil along the water. They also support wildlife and serve as barricades that help protect against damage from hurricanes and tsunamis. |