air force
[a military organization using airplanes]
The air force wants more airplanes and missiles.
airplane
[a vehicle with wings that flies]
I flew home on an airplane.
airport
[a place where airplanes take off and land]
The airplane landed at the airport in Washington.
album
[a collection of recorded music]
He recorded the song from an old record album.
alcohol
[a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products]
The man fell because he drank too much alcohol.
alive
[(1) having life; (2) not dead]
The flowers become alive in the spring. (1)
The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2)
all
[(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount]
She ate all that she wanted. (1)
All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2)
She spent all her money for a new car. (3)
ally
[a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose]
Britain is a military ally of the United States.
almost
[a little less than completely]
My dog is almost five years old.
alone
[separated from others]
Some people enjoy eating alone.
along
[near or on]
We walked along the road.
already
[(1) before now; (2) even now]
She was already there when we arrived. (1)
It is already too late to take the train. (2)
also
[(1) added to; (2) too]
Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1)
She said she also wanted to go home. (2)
although
[even if it is true that]
Although he was tired, he kept walking.
always
[(1) at all times; (2) every time]
This street is always busy. (1)
We always study together. (2)
ambassador
[a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)]
Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.
amend
[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)]
The committee refused to amend its proposal.
ammunition
[the bullets or shells fired from guns]
They could not fight without ammunition.
among
[in or part of (a group)]
She was among the students who left the school.
amount
[the number, size or weight of anything]
The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.
anarchy
[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]
The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1)
Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)
ancestor
[a family member from the past]
My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.
ancient
[(1) very old; (2) long ago]
Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)
They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)
and
[(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with]
My dog likes to run and jump. (1)
Five and three equal eight. (2)
Do you like rice and black beans? (3)
anger
[a strong emotion against someone or something]
The protester's voice was full of anger.
animal
[a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat]
The kangaroo is a strange animal.
anniversary
[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past]
When is your wedding anniversary?
announce
[(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially]
Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)
The president announced a tax cut. (2)
another
[(1) one more;(2)a different one]
May I have another kiss? (1)
Let's do this another way. (2)
answer
[(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question]
That was my final answer. (1)
She answered the question with a smile. (2)