THIS
A word identifying a particular person, thing, or idea that is near or has just been mentioned.
Other meanings and uses
- It can intensify a description of degree, as in indicating something is this large.
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THAT
A word identifying a particular person, thing, or idea that is farther away or previously mentioned.
Other meanings and uses
- It can introduce a clause reporting a statement, belief, reason, or result.
THE
The definite article used before a noun when the identity of its referent is understood or specified.
Other meanings and uses
- It can precede an adjective to refer collectively to people sharing that quality.
OTHER
Different from the person or thing already mentioned, considered, known, or implied.
Other meanings and uses
- As a pronoun, it can mean an additional or alternative person or thing.
CAFE
A usually informal establishment serving coffee, refreshments, and often simple meals.
Other meanings and uses
- The term can describe a small, casual restaurant rather than only a coffee shop.
PATRON
A person who regularly buys goods or services from a particular business or establishment.
Other meanings and uses
- It can also mean a supporter who provides money, influence, or encouragement.
AGREE
To have the same opinion as another person or accept that a statement is correct.
Other meanings and uses
- It can mean to consent to a proposal, request, plan, or set of terms.
ACCENT
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, often associated with a region or social group.
Other meanings and uses
- It can mean spoken stress or emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word.
TOUCH
To bring a hand, body part, or object into physical contact with something else.
Other meanings and uses
- As a noun, it can mean the physical sense by which contact is perceived.
- It can also mean to affect someone emotionally, especially by causing sympathy.
THOSE
A word referring to particular people or things that are relatively distant or already identified.
Other meanings and uses
- It can stand alone as a pronoun or appear before a plural noun.
ROSE
A flowering shrub known for fragrant blooms, often with thorny or prickly stems.
Other meanings and uses
- It is also the simple past tense of the verb RISE.
NEUTRAL
Not supporting or favoring either side in a disagreement, contest, or conflict.
Other meanings and uses
- It can describe a subdued color that does not appear strongly warm or cool.
- As a noun, it can refer to a person or country taking neither side.
DETAIL
A small individual feature, fact, or part belonging to a larger whole.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, it means to describe something fully and item by item.
DISAGREE
To hold a different opinion from another person or reject a stated view.
Other meanings and uses
- It can also mean that accounts, figures, or statements fail to correspond.
THESE
A word referring to particular people or things that are nearby or currently being identified.
Other meanings and uses
- It can stand alone as a pronoun or appear before a plural noun.
FLOURISH
To grow, develop, or operate successfully, especially in favorable conditions.
Other meanings and uses
- It can mean to wave or display something with a dramatic, conspicuous motion.
- As a noun, it can describe an elaborate gesture or a burst of musical display.