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/frɑː/ /freɪ/

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Visual illustration for the word "villagers" - A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.
villagersnoun
/ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/ /ˈvɪlɪdʒɚz/

A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.

"The villagers helped rebuild the school after the storm. "

Visual illustration for the word "pushed" - To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
pushedverb
/pʊʃt/

To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

"In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me."

Visual illustration for the word "monastery" - Building for housing monks or others who have taken religious vows
monasterynoun
/ˈmɒnəstɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/

Building for housing monks or others who have taken religious vows

"The monks at the monastery spent their days studying religious texts. "

Visual illustration for the word "title" - A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also
titlenoun
/ˈtaɪtl̩/

A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also

"My grandfather's title was "Professor," reflecting his long career in education. "

Visual illustration for the word "nearby" - Adjacent, near, close by
nearbyadjective
/ˌnɪərˈbaɪ/ /ˌniːrˈbaɪ/

Adjacent, near, close by

"He stopped at a nearby store for some groceries."

Visual illustration for the word "friar" - A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).
friarnoun
/ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/

A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

"The friar gave a short, inspiring talk at the school assembly. "

Visual illustration for the word "lived" - To be alive; to have life.
livedverb
/lɪvd/

To be alive; to have life.

"My grandmother lived to be 95 years old. "

Visual illustration for the word "brother" - Son of the same parents as another person.
brothernoun
/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

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

Visual illustration for the word "backward" - The state behind or past.
backwardnoun
/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/

The state behind or past.

"Looking backward, I realize I should have studied more for the test. "

Visual illustration for the word "advice" - An opinion offered in an effort to be helpful.
advicenoun
/ədˈvaɪs/ /ædˈvaɪs/

An opinion offered in an effort to be helpful.

"She was offered various piece of advice on what to do with her new-found wealth."

Visual illustration for the word "sought" - To try to find; to look for; to search for.
soughtverb
/sɔːt/ /sɔt/

To try to find; to look for; to search for.

"I seek wisdom."

Visual illustration for the word "light" - Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
lightnoun
/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."