nounπShareA cutting-down of timber."The lumber company announced a large fell of trees in the forest this week. "environmentagriculturenatureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stitching down of a fold of cloth; specifically, the portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down."The tailor carefully stitched the fell of the kilt to ensure it hung properly. "materialwearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end of a web, formed by the last thread of the weft."The weaver carefully trimmed the fell of the tapestry, making sure the final thread secured the design. "materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make something fall; especially to chop down a tree."The lumberjack fell the ancient oak. "natureenvironmentagricultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike down, kill, destroy."The earthquake fell many buildings in the city. "actiondisasterwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stitch down a protruding flap of fabric, as a seam allowance, or pleat."The tailor carefully fell the extra fabric on the dress, making it lie flat and smooth. "materialstylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal skin, hide, pelt."The hunter carefully prepared the fell of the deer for tanning. "animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHuman skin (now only as a metaphorical use of previous sense)."The doctor examined the patient's pale fell, searching for signs of illness. "bodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(obsolete outside Britain) A rocky ridge or chain of mountains."The hikers climbed over the rugged fell to reach the hidden valley. "geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(obsolete outside Britain) A wild field or upland moor."The children played on the fell, a vast, open area near their village. "environmentgeographynatureareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage."one fell swoop"characterinhumannegativemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareStrong and fiery; biting; keen; sharp; pungent"The chef's criticism of the bland dish was a fell judgment, leaving the cook feeling discouraged. "sensationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareVery large; huge."The construction project required a fell amount of concrete. "amountqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEager; earnest; intent."The student was very fell about learning to play the piano. "attitudecharactermindqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareSharply; fiercely."The wind fell fiercely against the windowpanes. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnger; gall; melancholy."His fell was evident in the way he slammed the door. "mindsoulcharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe finer portions of ore, which go through the meshes when the ore is sorted by sifting."The gold fell was carefully collected separately from the larger pieces of rock. "materialgeologysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To be moved downwards."The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move downwards."The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground. "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo happen, to change negatively."My grandmother's health fell dramatically last week. "outcomeeventnegativedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance."And so it falls to me to make this important decision.β The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."outcomeeventactionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo diminish; to lessen or lower."The noise level in the classroom fell after the students settled down. "amountvalueeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals."The mother cat fell several kittens last night. "animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin."After years of success, the company president fell from grace, losing his reputation for honesty. "moralcharactersoulreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before."to fall into error;β to fall into difficulties"outcomeconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face."After the disappointing test results, Sarah's face fell. "appearancebodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon)."A great opportunity fell upon me to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "eventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry."After arguing, they fell to blows."actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be dropped or uttered carelessly."An unguarded expression fell from his lips."languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity)."An Empire-style dress has a high waistline β directly under the bust β from which the dress falls all the way to a hem as low as the floor."materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
