--- title: C — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 59 description: The 1959 words of the English dictionary under C, 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/C/page/59/) [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/) / C # C — The English dictionary · page 59 [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:* Condensation is when a gas, especially water vapour, cools down and turns into liquid.[↗](../../condensation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Condensation is also the little drops of water that form on a cold surface, like a window or a cold glass.[↗](../../condensation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was condensation on the bathroom mirror after my shower.[↗](../../condensation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Condensation forms clouds in the sky.[↗](../../condensation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A cold can of drink gets condensation on the outside.[↗](../../condensation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Evaporation, condensation and precipitation make up the water cycle.[↗](../../condensation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We wiped the condensation off the car windows.[↗](../../condensation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Condensation happens when water vapour cools.[↗](../../condensation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dew on the grass is a kind of condensation.[↗](../../condensation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **condense** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To condense is for a gas to turn into a liquid when it cools, as steam turns into water drops.[↗](../../condense/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To condense something is to make it thicker by removing water, like condensed milk.[↗](../../condense/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To condense a piece of writing is to make it shorter while keeping the main ideas.[↗](../../condense/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Water vapour condenses into droplets on a cold window.[↗](../../condense/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Clouds form when water vapour condenses.[↗](../../condense/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Steam from the shower condenses on the mirror.[↗](../../condense/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Evaporate, condense, precipitate — that's the water cycle.[↗](../../condense/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Your breath condenses into a mist on a frosty morning.[↗](../../condense/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The drink can was cold, so water condensed on the outside.[↗](../../condense/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Condense your notes into five key points.[↗](../../condense/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Condensed milk is thick and sweet.[↗](../../condense/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I have considerably condensed and modified the somewhat Babu English of the original.[↗](../../condense/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · He endeavors to show how the ideal became, after numerous emanations, more condensed, palpable and concrete.[↗](../../condense/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../condense/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Air, Vayu ; then Water, Apas, which condenses into solid elementary Earth, Prithivi ; and lastly from the Water He formed Fire.[↗](../../condense/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../condense/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · 27) The author endeavors to show how the creative divine word became more condensed and how a new series of productions came out of three elements.[↗](../../condense/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../condense/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **condescend** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To do something you think is below your dignity, or to agree to do something kindly as a favour to someone you see as lower than you.[↗](../../condescend/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I would not condescend to answer such a rude question.[↗](../../condescend/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please condescend to enter our house.[↗](../../condescend/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The queen condescended to visit the village school.[↗](../../condescend/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **condescendingly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that shows you think you are better than others; talking down to them.[↗](../../condescendingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "I won't refuse your request," said Turritella condescendingly.[↗](../../condescendingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He smiled condescendingly at the younger children.[↗](../../condescendingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She explained the sum condescendingly, as if I were stupid.[↗](../../condescendingly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **condescension** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Here it means kindly gentleness or lowering oneself, not looking down on others.[↗](../../condescension/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Thou hast also given me Thy shield of salvation; and Thy condescension hath made me great.[↗](../../condescension/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.22.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../condescension/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou hast also given me Thy shield of salvation, and Thy right hand hath holden me up; and Thy condescension hath made me great.[↗](../../condescension/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.18.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../condescension/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **condiment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A condiment is a sauce, spice or other thing such as salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard or vinegar that you add to food to give it more flavour.[↗](../../condiment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Ketchup is my favourite condiment.[↗](../../condiment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The condiments are on the counter.[↗](../../condiment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Salt and pepper are the most common condiments.[↗](../../condiment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mustard is a hot condiment.[↗](../../condiment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The café has sachets of condiments.[↗](../../condiment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Please pass the condiments.[↗](../../condiment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **condition** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The condition of something is the state it is in: good, bad, new or broken.[↗](../../condition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A condition is something that must happen before another thing can happen.[↗](../../condition/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A condition is an illness or health problem that lasts a long time.[↗](../../condition/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Conditions are the situation around you, like weather or living conditions.[↗](../../condition/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bike is old but in good condition.[↗](../../condition/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Plants need the right conditions to grow.[↗](../../condition/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · You can go out on condition that you finish your homework.[↗](../../condition/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The match was cancelled because of the icy conditions.[↗](../../condition/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Asthma is a condition that affects breathing.[↗](../../condition/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep all other conditions the same in a fair test.[↗](../../condition/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Animals in the zoo need good living conditions.[↗](../../condition/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The first condition was easily fulfilled.[↗](../../condition/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Only on this condition will we consent unto you: if ye will be as we are, that every male of you be circumcised; (Torah GEN.34.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../condition/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Only on this condition will the men consent unto us to dwell with us, to become one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they are circumcised.[↗](../../condition/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.34.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../condition/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · So I took the deed of the purchase, both that which was sealed, containing the terms and conditions, and that which was open; (Prophets JER.32.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../condition/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Nahash the Ammonite said unto them: 'On this condition will I make it with you, that all your right eyes be put out; and I will lay it for a reproach upon all Israel.'[↗](../../condition/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.11.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../condition/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **conditional** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Depending on something else happening first; only true or allowed if a condition is met.[↗](../../conditional/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (grammar) A sentence or verb form with "if", like "If it rains, we will stay in.".[↗](../../conditional/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths, computing) A conditional statement says "if this, then that".[↗](../../conditional/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My trip to the park is conditional on finishing my homework.[↗](../../conditional/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · "If you heat ice, it melts" is a conditional sentence.[↗](../../conditional/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In coding, a conditional tells the computer what to do if something is true.[↗](../../conditional/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She got a conditional offer from the university.[↗](../../conditional/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The prize is conditional on good behaviour.[↗](../../conditional/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the conditional: "I would help if I could."[↗](../../conditional/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Parents' love should not be conditional on good marks.[↗](../../conditional/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **conditioner** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A creamy liquid you put on your hair after shampoo to make it soft, smooth and easier to comb.[↗](../../conditioner/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Fabric conditioner (UK) or fabric softener (US): a liquid added in the washing machine to make clothes soft and smell nice.[↗](../../conditioner/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Any substance that improves something, such as soil conditioner for gardens or leather conditioner.[↗](../../conditioner/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Short for air conditioner: a machine that cools the air in a room.[↗](../../conditioner/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Rinse out the shampoo and then put on some conditioner.[↗](../../conditioner/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Conditioner helps get the knots out of my long hair.[↗](../../conditioner/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum added fabric conditioner to the washing.[↗](../../conditioner/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The air conditioner was humming all night during the heatwave.[↗](../../conditioner/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We have run out of conditioner, so my hair is all frizzy.[↗](../../conditioner/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Gardeners mix conditioner into the soil to help plants grow.[↗](../../conditioner/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **condole** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, old use) To show sympathy with someone who is sad or in trouble, and comfort them about a loss.[↗](../../condole/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The neighbours came to condole with the family.[↗](../../condole/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I condole with you about your lost dog.[↗](../../condole/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rat raja came to condole with his protector.[↗](../../condole/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **condolence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Condolences are words or messages of sympathy you give to someone when a person they love has died.[↗](../../condolence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Condolence is the feeling of sympathy shown at such a time.[↗](../../condolence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We sent a card of condolence to our neighbours.[↗](../../condolence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandmother.[↗](../../condolence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The class wrote condolences to their teacher when her father died.[↗](../../condolence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Hundreds of people signed the book of condolence.[↗](../../condolence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He offered his condolences at the funeral.[↗](../../condolence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A short, kind message of condolence can mean a lot.[↗](../../condolence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Expressions of condolence and thanks were exchanged between them, and then they all sat down to a luxurious feast and entertained the monkey as the guest of honor.[↗](../../condolence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **condor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A condor is a very large vulture with huge wings and a bald head, living in the Andes mountains (the Andean condor) or California (the California condor).[↗](../../condor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The condor soared over the mountains without flapping.[↗](../../condor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An Andean condor's wings are wider than a tall man is high.[↗](../../condor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Condors eat dead animals, like other vultures.[↗](../../condor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The California condor was saved from extinction.[↗](../../condor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw a condor gliding high above the canyon in Peru.[↗](../../condor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A condor can live for more than fifty years.[↗](../../condor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **conducive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Conducive to something means helping it to happen: «A quiet room is conducive to study».[↗](../../conducive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A quiet room is conducive to learning.[↗](../../conducive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Warm, wet weather is conducive to mould.[↗](../../conducive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Shouting is not conducive to good teamwork.[↗](../../conducive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The calm music was conducive to sleep.[↗](../../conducive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much screen time is not conducive to healthy eyes.[↗](../../conducive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The conditions were conducive to a big storm.[↗](../../conducive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **conduct** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* As a verb, to lead or direct music played by a band or orchestra, by moving your hands or a baton.[↗](../../conduct/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To organise and carry out an activity, like conducting an experiment or a survey.[↗](../../conduct/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In science, to let heat or electricity pass through: metals conduct electricity.[↗](../../conduct/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To lead or guide people, as in a guided tour.[↗](../../conduct/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* As a noun, conduct means behaviour, how someone acts: good conduct.[↗](../../conduct/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Copper wire conducts electricity very well.[↗](../../conduct/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Metal spoons conduct heat, so they get hot in soup.[↗](../../conduct/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We conducted an experiment to test which ball bounces highest.[↗](../../conduct/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mr Lee conducted the school choir.[↗](../../conduct/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Plastic does not conduct electricity.[↗](../../conduct/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her conduct in class was excellent.[↗](../../conduct/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The guide conducted us around the castle.[↗](../../conduct/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The class conducted a survey of favourite fruits.[↗](../../conduct/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **conduction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Conduction is the way heat or electricity moves through a material from one part to another, without the material itself moving.[↗](../../conduction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A metal spoon gets hot by conduction.[↗](../../conduction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Heat moves through the frying pan by conduction.[↗](../../conduction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Conduction happens best in metals.[↗](../../conduction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wood is a poor conductor, so it slows conduction.[↗](../../conduction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Electrical conduction lets current flow through copper wires.[↗](../../conduction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Conduction, convection and radiation are the three ways heat travels.[↗](../../conduction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The pan handle is plastic to stop heat conduction to your hand.[↗](../../conduction/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **conductor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who stands in front of an orchestra, band or choir and directs the music with hand movements or a baton.[↗](../../conductor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In science, a material that lets heat or electricity pass through it easily, such as metal.[↗](../../conductor/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A person on a bus or train who checks or sells tickets.[↗](../../conductor/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A lightning conductor is a metal rod on a tall building that carries lightning safely into the ground.[↗](../../conductor/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A conductor can also be a guide who leads people or spirits to a place.[↗](../../conductor/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Copper is a good conductor of electricity.[↗](../../conductor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Plastic is a poor conductor, so it is used to cover wires.[↗](../../conductor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The conductor raised her baton and the orchestra began.[↗](../../conductor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The train conductor checked our tickets.[↗](../../conductor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A metal spoon is a conductor of heat.[↗](../../conductor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The church has a lightning conductor on its spire.[↗](../../conductor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Is a coin a conductor?[↗](../../conductor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") Let's test it in our circuit.[↗](../../conductor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus conductor rang the bell.[↗](../../conductor/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Hermes was the swift-footed messenger, and trusted ambassador of all the gods, and conductor of shades to Hades.[↗](../../conductor/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **conduit** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A channel or pipe that carries water from one place to another.[↗](../../conduit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fullers' field.[↗](../../conduit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.36.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../conduit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · And when they were come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is in the highway of the fullers' field.[↗](../../conduit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.18.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../conduit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The waters nourished it, the deep made it to grow; her rivers ran round about her plantation, and she sent out her conduits unto all the trees of the field.[↗](../../conduit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.31.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../conduit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **cone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A cone is a 3D shape with a round flat base that narrows to a point at the top.[↗](../../cone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An ice-cream cone is a crispy cone-shaped holder for ice cream.[↗](../../cone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A traffic cone is an orange or red plastic cone used on roads.[↗](../../cone/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A pine cone is the hard, scaly seed case of a pine or fir tree.[↗](../../cone/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Cones are also cells in your eyes that see colour.[↗](../../cone/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A cone has one curved face and one circular face.[↗](../../cone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I'd like a chocolate ice-cream cone, please.[↗](../../cone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The road workers put out traffic cones.[↗](../../cone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We collected pine cones in the park.[↗](../../cone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A volcano is often shaped like a cone.[↗](../../cone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The party hat is a cone.[↗](../../cone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach set out cones for football practice.[↗](../../cone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus Iktomi lives alone in a cone-shaped wigwam upon the plain.[↗](../../cone/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **confab** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) A friendly, often private, talk or chat between people.[↗](../../confab/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Let's have a quick confab about the plan.[↗](../../confab/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The two friends had a long confab behind the shed.[↗](../../confab/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Brer Fox wanted a confab with Brer Rabbit.[↗](../../confab/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **confection** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sweet food such as a cake, sweet, chocolate or pudding, especially a fancy one.[↗](../../confection/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something elaborate and decorated, like a fancy dress or building: «a confection of lace and ribbons».[↗](../../confection/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) The making of something by mixing.[↗](../../confection/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bakery window was full of sugary confections.[↗](../../confection/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The wedding cake was a tall white confection.[↗](../../confection/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her hat was a confection of feathers and flowers.[↗](../../confection/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sweets and chocolate are called confectionery.[↗](../../confection/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The chef made a confection of meringue and cream.[↗](../../confection/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Too many confections are bad for your teeth.[↗](../../confection/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.[↗](../../confection/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.9.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../confection/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **confectionery** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Confectionery is sweets, chocolates and similar sugary foods.[↗](../../confectionery/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) A confectionery is a shop or factory that makes or sells sweets and cakes.[↗](../../confectionery/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The shop has a big confectionery counter.[↗](../../confectionery/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much confectionery is bad for your teeth.[↗](../../confectionery/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The factory makes chocolate and other confectionery.[↗](../../confectionery/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad worked in a confectionery for years.[↗](../../confectionery/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Confectionery is on aisle seven.[↗](../../confectionery/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The school banned confectionery in lunch boxes.[↗](../../confectionery/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Meanwhile the seven Queens lived luxuriously in a splendid palace, attended by hundreds of female slaves, and fed to their hearts' content on sweetmeats and confectionery.[↗](../../confectionery/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/58/) **59** [60](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/60/) … [99](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/99/) - ← previous: [page 58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/58/) - next →: [page 60](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/60/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)