| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. [2/5 definitions] |
| and |
We use "and" when we connect different things together in speaking or writing. [1/3 definitions] |
| barrio |
one of the districts of a town in a Spanish-speaking country. [1/2 definitions] |
| beat around the bush |
to avoid or delay speaking about the most important matter. |
| bring |
to take, lead, or carry toward the speaker speaking, or from one place to another. [1/3 definitions] |
| context |
the setting of a word or phrase in speaking or writing that determines or affects its meaning. Context can be pictures, sounds, other words, or physical surroundings. |
| darling |
a person who is loved very much by the person speaking. [1/2 definitions] |
| dear |
a person who is liked or loved by the person speaking. [1/5 definitions] |
| emphasis |
When you put emphasis on something, you attach importance to it, and you give it a lot attention. In speaking or writing, you do things to let other people know that you think this particular thing is important. If you put emphasis on something in your life, you treat it as important. You focus a lot of your attention on it. |
| emphasize |
When you emphasize something, you give it special attention or strength. You can emphasize something in speaking by saying it loud or saying it again. You can emphasize something you write by drawing a line under it. |
| English |
the language of this country or a manner of speaking that language. English is also standard in various other countries such as the United States. [1/4 definitions] |
| express |
When you express yourself, you tell your thoughts or feelings. You can express yourself by speaking or in writing. You can also express yourself through painting, dancing, or other forms of art. [1/4 definitions] |
| formal |
If your manner or language is formal, it is very correct and polite. It is often used to show respect to people who are outside of one's family and friends. Formal language often uses words or phrases that are not very common in ordinary, everyday speaking. And formal language goes by rules that are not always obeyed when people are speaking in a relaxed manner with people they know well. [1/4 definitions] |
| gag1 |
to prevent from speaking or crying out by putting something across or inside the mouth. [2/3 definitions] |
| grammar |
the use of these language rules in speaking and writing. [1/2 definitions] |
| guy1 |
"Guy" is another word for man or boy. Guy is a word that people use when they are speaking in a relaxed way. [2 definitions] |
| haul |
A haul is the total amount of something you get after putting in effort to get it. We use the word "haul" in this way when we are speaking in an informal way with friends or other people we feel comfortable with. [1/4 definitions] |
| Hebrew |
Hebrew is the main language of the country of Israel. Hebrew is also used as a language in the Jewish religion. Religious books and ceremonies use Hebrew for writing and speaking. |
| Hermes |
the messenger of the gods, in Greek mythology. Hermes was also the god of travelers, of trade, of theft, and of skill in speaking. He is often shown with wings on his hat and shoes. In Roman mythology, Hermes is called Mercury. |
| highness |
(capital) a title of honor used when speaking to or about a royal person (usually preceded by "His", "Her", or "Your"). |
| I1 |
the one who is speaking or writing. |