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belted

/ˈbɛltɪd/

Meanings
verb
To encircle.

Examples :

"The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions."
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Illustration cornfields

cornfields noun

/ˈkɔːrnfiːldz/

A field of corn, wheat or other cereal crop

"The yellow cornfields stretched out for miles on either side of the highway. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration misbehaving

misbehaving noun

/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvɪŋ/

Bad conduct or actions

"The teacher wrote a note about the student's misbehaving in her class journal. "

Illustration grandstand

grandstand noun

/ˈɡrænstænd/ /ˈɡrændˌstænd/

The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.

"The noisy crowd filled the grandstand to cheer on their team. "

Illustration backpack

backpack noun

/ˈbæk.pæk/

A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

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knighthood noun

/ˈnaɪthʊd/

An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"

"After years of dedicated service to the community, the Queen awarded him knighthood, and he was then known as Sir David. "

Illustration punishment

punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

Illustration securely

securely adverb

/səˈkjɔːli/ /səˈkjɝli/

(manner) In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger

"My backpack was securely fastened to the chair, so I knew my books would stay put during the presentation. "

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration encircle

encircle verb

/ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/

To surround, form a circle around.

"The children encircle their teacher at story time. "

Illustration ceremonial

ceremonial noun

/ˌserɪˈmoʊniəl/ /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

"The graduation was full of ceremonial, honoring the students' achievements with speeches and awards. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "