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ruefully

/ˈruːfəli/ /ˈruːfʊli/

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Visual illustration for the word "straw" - A dried stalk of a cereal plant.
strawnoun
/stɹɔː/ /stɹɔ/

A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

"The farmer used the dry straw to insulate the chicken coop. "

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 "rueful" - Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
ruefuladjective
/ˈruːfəl/ /ˈruːfʊl/

Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

"After accidentally spilling coffee on his boss's new shirt, Mark gave a rueful smile and apologized profusely. "

Visual illustration for the word "feeling" - (heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.
feelingverb
/ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /ˈfilɪŋ/

(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

Visual illustration for the word "scratched" - To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
scratchedverb
/skɹæt͡ʃt/

To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

"Could you please scratch my back?"

Visual illustration for the word "regret" - Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
regretnoun
/ɹiˈɡɹɛt/

Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.

"My biggest regret is not studying harder for the history exam. "

Visual illustration for the word "back" - The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
backnoun
/bæk/

The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.

"Could you please scratch my back?"

Visual illustration for the word "sorrow" - Unhappiness, woe
sorrownoun
/ˈsɔɹoʊ/ /ˈsɒɹəʊ/ /ˈsɑɹoʊ/

Unhappiness, woe

"The student felt a deep sorrow after failing the important exam. "

Visual illustration for the word "manner" - Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything
mannernoun
/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Visual illustration for the word "laughed" - To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
laughedverb
/lɑːft/ /læft/

To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.

"There were many laughing children running on the school grounds."

Visual illustration for the word "expressing" - To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
expressingverb
/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

Visual illustration for the word "causing" - To set off an event or action.
causingverb
/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."