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erst

/ɜːst/ /ɝst/

Meanings
adjective
First.

Examples :

"My erst attempt at baking bread was a complete disaster. "
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Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration attempt

attempt noun

/əˈtɛmpt/

The action of trying at something.

"It was worth the attempt."

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration erstwhile

erstwhile adjective

/ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ /ˈɚst.waɪl/

Former, previous.

"My erstwhile boss now works for a competitor. "

Illustration history

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

Illustration specified

specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

Illustration formerly

formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

Illustration finished

finished verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration brother

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

Illustration disaster

disaster noun

/dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/

An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.

"The earthquake was a disaster, causing widespread damage to homes and schools. "

Illustration bustling

bustling verb

/ˈbʌslɪŋ/

To move busily and energetically with fussiness (often followed by about).

"The commuters bustled about inside the train station."