--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 56 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/56/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 56 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Possible to reach or achieve: «an attainable goal».[↗](../../attainable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Possible to get: «Tickets are still attainable.».[↗](../../attainable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Set yourself an attainable goal, like reading ten pages a day.[↗](../../attainable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A gold star is attainable if you try hard.[↗](../../attainable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The summit is attainable in one day.[↗](../../attainable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Is a perfect score attainable on this test?[↗](../../attainable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach set goals that were hard but attainable.[↗](../../attainable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · For a beginner, swimming a length is attainable.[↗](../../attainable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **attained** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Attained means reached or achieved, usually after hard work: attained a goal.[↗](../../attained/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Attained can mean reached a level, age or height.[↗](../../attained/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She attained top marks in the test.[↗](../../attained/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The pupil has attained the expected standard in maths.[↗](../../attained/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rocket attained a height of 100 metres.[↗](../../attained/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He finally attained his dream of playing for the team.[↗](../../attained/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The climbers attained the summit before dark.[↗](../../attained/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Determine the maximum speed attained by the car.[↗](../../attained/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Prince attained to man's estate, and began to think about getting married.[↗](../../attained/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three.[↗](../../attained/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.23.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attained/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He was most honourable of the three; therefore he was made their captain; howbeit he attained not unto the first three.[↗](../../attained/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.23.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attained/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, he was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three; and David set him over his guard.[↗](../../attained/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.11.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attained/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **attainment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Attainment is reaching a goal or getting something after effort.[↗](../../attainment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, school) Attainment is how much a pupil has learned or achieved, often measured by tests and grades.[↗](../../attainment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An attainment is a skill or achievement someone has gained.[↗](../../attainment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The report showed good attainment in maths.[↗](../../attainment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (formal)[↗](../../attainment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Reading every day helps raise attainment.[↗](../../attainment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The attainment of her goal took years of practice.[↗](../../attainment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The school measures attainment with tests each term.[↗](../../attainment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Swimming a mile was his proudest attainment.[↗](../../attainment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Attainment rose from 60% to 75%, a rise of 15 percentage points.[↗](../../attainment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (formal)[↗](../../attainment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **attar** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strong, sweet-smelling oil made from flower petals, especially roses, used for perfume.[↗](../../attar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The room smelled of attar of roses.[↗](../../attar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In and out of it flowed water like attar.[↗](../../attar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **attempt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To try to do something, especially something difficult.[↗](../../attempt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) An act of trying.[↗](../../attempt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) A try to do something in a sport or a record (a world record attempt).[↗](../../attempt/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «An attempt on someone's life»: trying to kill someone.[↗](../../attempt/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Attempt all the questions on the paper.[↗](../../attempt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She passed her swimming test at the first attempt.[↗](../../attempt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He scored 7 goals from 10 attempts.[↗](../../attempt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The climbers attempted to reach the top.[↗](../../attempt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In an attempt to win, she ran faster.[↗](../../attempt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My first attempt at a cake was a disaster\![↗](../../attempt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They made a world record attempt.[↗](../../attempt/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not attempt too much at once.[↗](../../attempt/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But every attempt to unfold this mystery has hitherto been unsuccessful".[↗](../../attempt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../attempt/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **attempted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Attempted means tried to do something, especially something difficult.[↗](../../attempted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Attempted describes a crime or act that was tried but not completed: «attempted theft».[↗](../../attempted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She attempted the high jump three times.[↗](../../attempted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He attempted all the questions in the test.[↗](../../attempted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · They attempted to climb the mountain but turned back.[↗](../../attempted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The police arrested a man for attempted theft.[↗](../../attempted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom attempted 12 sums and got 10 right, so 2 were wrong.[↗](../../attempted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat attempted to catch the bird.[↗](../../attempted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · One even attempted to tie strings to his feet and his hands to make him dance.[↗](../../attempted/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **attend** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To attend something is to go to it and be there, such as school, a meeting or a party.[↗](../../attend/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To attend to something or someone is to deal with it or look after it.[↗](../../attend/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To attend can also mean to pay attention.[↗](../../attend/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To attend can also mean to come along with something, as bad luck may attend a plan.[↗](../../attend/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* All children must attend school.[↗](../../attend/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Over a hundred people attended the concert.[↗](../../attend/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse attended to my cut knee.[↗](../../attend/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I attend swimming club on Saturdays.[↗](../../attend/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Please attend to your work and stop chatting.[↗](../../attend/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Which school do you attend?[↗](../../attend/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Good luck never attends fishing on a Sunday.’[↗](../../attend/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.[↗](../../attend/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.61.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attend/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.[↗](../../attend/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.4.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attend/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · My son, attend unto my wisdom; incline thine ear to my understanding; (Writings PRO.5.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attend/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **attendance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Attendance is being present at a place or event, like school.[↗](../../attendance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The attendance is the number of people who came to an event.[↗](../../attendance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In attendance means being there, especially to help.[↗](../../attendance/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To dance attendance on someone means to fuss over them and try hard to please them.[↗](../../attendance/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our class had 100% attendance this week.[↗](../../attendance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher takes attendance every morning.[↗](../../attendance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The attendance at the match was 20,000.[↗](../../attendance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Good attendance helps you learn.[↗](../../attendance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A nurse was in attendance at the race.[↗](../../attendance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Attendance was low because of the snow.[↗](../../attendance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · If 27 of 30 pupils came, attendance was 90%.[↗](../../attendance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She got a certificate for perfect attendance.[↗](../../attendance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone admired him, danced attendance upon him, petted and caressed him.[↗](../../attendance/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **attendant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person whose job is to look after people or a place, such as a flight attendant, a car park attendant or a pool attendant.[↗](../../attendant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, adjective) Coming along with something or caused by it, as in «the attendant risks».[↗](../../attendant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The flight attendant showed us how to fasten our seat belts.[↗](../../attendant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ask the pool attendant if you lose your goggles.[↗](../../attendant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum attendant told us not to touch the paintings.[↗](../../attendant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The car park attendant waved us into a space.[↗](../../attendant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The queen walked in with her attendants.[↗](../../attendant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The petrol station attendant filled up the tank.[↗](../../attendant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Moving house brought all the attendant stress of packing.[↗](../../attendant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (formal)[↗](../../attendant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A toilet attendant kept the washrooms clean.[↗](../../attendant/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The attendants were surprised: they knew of no whelps.[↗](../../attendant/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **attended** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Attended means went to an event, a meeting or a place, like a school, a party or a game.[↗](../../attended/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Attended to means looked after or dealt with: «The nurse attended to the boy».[↗](../../attended/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* 300 people attended the game.[↗](../../attended/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 45 students attended the concert on Friday.[↗](../../attended/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How many people attended in all?[↗](../../attended/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fewer people attended on Sunday.[↗](../../attended/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She attended the same school as her mom.[↗](../../attended/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many families attended the fair.[↗](../../attended/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor attended to the hurt player.[↗](../../attended/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He attended every football practice.[↗](../../attended/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Over a thousand fans attended the match.[↗](../../attended/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · All the pupils attended the assembly.[↗](../../attended/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · When she was gone, no one attended to her plantations, and the garden ran to waste.[↗](../../attended/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Who hath attended to His word, and heard it?[↗](../../attended/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.23.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attended/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.[↗](../../attended/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.66.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attended/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Because I have called, and ye refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man attended, (Writings PRO.1.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attended/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **attendee** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An attendee is a person who goes to an event, such as a meeting, conference, class or party.[↗](../../attendee/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* All attendees must wear a name badge.[↗](../../attendee/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The conference had 300 attendees.[↗](../../attendee/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each attendee got a free bag.[↗](../../attendee/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Attendees can buy lunch in the hall.[↗](../../attendee/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There were 45 attendees and each paid £4, so £180 was raised.[↗](../../attendee/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The attendees clapped at the end of the talk.[↗](../../attendee/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **attention** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Attention is when you listen, watch or think carefully about something.[↗](../../attention/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Attention can mean interest or notice that people give you.[↗](../../attention/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Attention can mean care given to something, like medical attention.[↗](../../attention/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please pay attention to the instructions.[↗](../../attention/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I have your attention, please?[↗](../../attention/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby wanted attention and started crying.[↗](../../attention/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pay attention when you cross the road.[↗](../../attention/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cut needs medical attention.[↗](../../attention/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His painting got a lot of attention.[↗](../../attention/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She tried to attract the waiter's attention.[↗](../../attention/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Read the question with attention to every number.[↗](../../attention/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Whenever we appear we excite great attention.[↗](../../attention/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Attention must be called to the essential peculiarity of Hebrew doctrines, the inextricable and necessary associa- (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../attention/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Quite recently, and since the completion of my translation, my attention has been drawn to a version by Isidor Kalisch, in which he has reproduced many of the valuable annotations of Meyer.[↗](../../attention/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../attention/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · But I wish to call attention to a few points which may suggest a solution or at least guide further investigation.[↗](../../attention/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../attention/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And on the second day were gathered together the heads of fathers' houses of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to give attention to the words of the Law.[↗](../../attention/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.8.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attention/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **attentive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Listening or watching carefully and paying close attention.[↗](../../attentive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Kind and helpful, noticing what other people need.[↗](../../attentive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The class was very attentive during the science demonstration.[↗](../../attentive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Be attentive when the lifeguard gives the rules.[↗](../../attentive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She is an attentive listener and remembers what you say.[↗](../../attentive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The waiter was attentive and refilled our water.[↗](../../attentive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse was attentive to every patient.[↗](../../attentive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Attentive readers will spot the clue in chapter two.[↗](../../attentive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog sat attentively, waiting for the ball.[↗](../../attentive/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘That I will,’ said the Hare, ‘you will find me a most attentive pupil.’[↗](../../attentive/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Lord, hearken unto my voice; let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.[↗](../../attentive/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.130.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attentive/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **attentively** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that pays close attention, listening or watching carefully.[↗](../../attentively/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a caring, helpful way that notices what someone needs.[↗](../../attentively/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The class listened attentively to the story.[↗](../../attentively/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Read each question attentively before you answer.[↗](../../attentively/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog watched attentively as I opened the fridge.[↗](../../attentively/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She nodded attentively while her friend explained the game.[↗](../../attentively/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse cared for the patient attentively all night.[↗](../../attentively/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch attentively and copy each step of the experiment.[↗](../../attentively/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He sat attentively at the front, pencil ready.[↗](../../attentively/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Oh, certainly,’ he replied, and began: ‘Now, listen attentively.[↗](../../attentively/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Hear attentively the noise of His voice, and the sound that goeth out of His mouth.[↗](../../attentively/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.37.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attentively/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **attest** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To show or prove that something is true.[↗](../../attest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, law) To state officially, often in writing, that something is true, like a witness signing a document.[↗](../../attest/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To be clear evidence of something ("The trophies attest to her skill").[↗](../../attest/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I can attest that she worked very hard.[↗](../../attest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The full shelf of trophies attests to her skill.[↗](../../attest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Two witnesses attested the signature on the will.[↗](../../attest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Old maps attest to a village here long ago.[↗](../../attest/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Many parents can attest to the teacher's kindness.[↗](../../attest/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor attested that he was too ill to travel.[↗](../../attest/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Footprints in the mud attest that a fox passed by.[↗](../../attest/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **attestation** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* proof or witness that something is true.[↗](../../attestation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Now this was the custom in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man drew off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour; and this was the attestation in Israel. — (Writings RUT.4.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attestation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **attic** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A room or space just under the roof of a house, often used for storing things.[↗](../../attic/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective use) In or of the attic: an attic bedroom.[↗](../../attic/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Christmas decorations are up in the attic.[↗](../../attic/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We found Grandma's old letters in a trunk in the attic.[↗](../../attic/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My big brother's bedroom is in the attic.[↗](../../attic/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Only step on the boards in the attic, never between them.[↗](../../attic/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A bat had got into the attic.[↗](../../attic/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The attic is hot in summer and cold in winter.[↗](../../attic/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There was once a hard-working student who lived in an attic, and he had nothing in the world of his own.[↗](../../attic/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **attire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Clothes, especially for a special event: «formal attire».[↗](../../attire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* verb (formal, old use).[↗](../../attire/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To dress someone.[↗](../../attire/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The invitation said «formal attire».[↗](../../attire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight was attired in shining armour.[↗](../../attire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sports attire must be worn in PE.[↗](../../attire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her attire was perfect for the wedding.[↗](../../attire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Beach attire is not allowed in the restaurant.[↗](../../attire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The guests arrived in fancy attire.[↗](../../attire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing could have been more splendid than the ambassador’s attire.[↗](../../attire/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire?[↗](../../attire/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.2.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attire/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of a harlot, and wily of heart.[↗](../../attire/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.7.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attire/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **attired** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Dressed in a particular way.[↗](../../attired/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The guests were attired in their best clothes.[↗](../../attired/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king was attired in red velvet.[↗](../../attired/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She arrived smartly attired for the interview.[↗](../../attired/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pupils must be suitably attired for PE.[↗](../../attired/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dancers were attired in bright costumes.[↗](../../attired/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He was oddly attired in pyjamas and boots.[↗](../../attired/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Tsarivna was so lovely and so richly attired that all who beheld her burst into tears.[↗](../../attired/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes, and attired her head, and looked out at the window.[↗](../../attired/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.9.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../attired/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **attitude** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your attitude is the way you think and feel about something, which shows in how you behave: a positive attitude, a bad attitude.[↗](../../attitude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) «Attitude» on its own can mean being rude or not caring about others: «Don't give me attitude.».[↗](../../attitude/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An attitude can also be a position of the body: «He stood in a relaxed attitude.».[↗](../../attitude/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has a great attitude to her homework.[↗](../../attitude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A positive attitude helps you learn new things.[↗](../../attitude/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His attitude towards his little sister was kind.[↗](../../attitude/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach said our attitude won the game.[↗](../../attitude/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't give me attitude, young man\![↗](../../attitude/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · People's attitudes to smoking have changed a lot.[↗](../../attitude/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her attitude changed when she made friends.[↗](../../attitude/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Try to keep a good attitude even when you lose.[↗](../../attitude/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Her pale handsome face was bent in a listening attitude towards the forest.[↗](../../attitude/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") 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