--- title: K — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 description: The 166 words of the English dictionary under K, 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/K/page/2/) [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/) / K # K — The English dictionary · page 2 [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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zookeeper or a shopkeeper.[↗](../../keeper/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In football and hockey, the keeper (goalkeeper) stops the ball going into the goal.[↗](../../keeper/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In cricket, the wicketkeeper stands behind the stumps.[↗](../../keeper/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Informally, a keeper is someone or something worth keeping.[↗](../../keeper/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The keeper caught the ball.[↗](../../keeper/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The zookeeper fed the penguins.[↗](../../keeper/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lighthouse keeper lived alone on the island.[↗](../../keeper/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle is a beekeeper.[↗](../../keeper/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The shopkeeper gave me my change.[↗](../../keeper/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · This drawing is a keeper\![↗](../../keeper/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «Finders keepers!» shouted my brother.[↗](../../keeper/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "I'm Elfin, the pig keeper," said the ragged youth.[↗](../../keeper/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.[↗](../../keeper/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.4.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../keeper/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD said unto Cain: 'Where is Abel thy brother?'[↗](../../keeper/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") And he said: 'I know not; am I my brother's keeper?'[↗](../../keeper/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.4.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../keeper/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.[↗](../../keeper/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.39.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../keeper/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Berechiah and Elkanah were door-keepers for the ark.[↗](../../keeper/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.15.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../keeper/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD is thy keeper; the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.[↗](../../keeper/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.121.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../keeper/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And after him repaired Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate.[↗](../../keeper/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.3.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../keeper/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **keepest** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «keepest» means «you keep», a form of «keep».[↗](../../keepest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To keep something is to go on having it and not give it away.[↗](../../keepest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I hear it of thee, thou keepest far greater state than I.[↗](../../keepest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (More English Fairy Tales) **keepeth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «keepeth» means «keeps», a form of «keep».[↗](../../keepeth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To keep something is to go on having it and not give it away.[↗](../../keepeth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Know therefore that the LORD thy God, He is God; the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations;[↗](../../keepeth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.7.9, JPS 1917) **keepsake** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small thing you keep to help you remember a person, place or time.[↗](../../keepsake/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A gift given so the person will remember the giver.[↗](../../keepsake/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Gran gave me her old brooch as a keepsake.[↗](../../keepsake/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I keep the shell as a keepsake of our beach holiday.[↗](../../keepsake/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The ticket is a keepsake from my first concert.[↗](../../keepsake/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She kept his letters as keepsakes.[↗](../../keepsake/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class made keepsake boxes for our memories.[↗](../../keepsake/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After Grandpa passed away, each grandchild chose a keepsake.[↗](../../keepsake/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But at parting the little girl took an elder-blossom from her breast and gave it to him as a keepsake.[↗](../../keepsake/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **keg** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A keg is a small barrel, used to store drink such as ale or brandy.[↗](../../keg/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Hans packed two kegs of brandy for the journey.[↗](../../keg/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The keg of ale was kept in the cellar.[↗](../../keg/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The men rolled the keg up the hill.[↗](../../keg/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **kelp** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Kelp is a large brown seaweed that grows in the sea, often in long ribbons or tall underwater forests.[↗](../../kelp/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Kelp can also mean seaweed used as food or as fertiliser.[↗](../../kelp/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sea otters wrap themselves in kelp so they do not drift away while sleeping.[↗](../../kelp/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We found a long strand of kelp washed up on the beach.[↗](../../kelp/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Kelp forests are full of fish.[↗](../../kelp/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Kelp can grow very fast in cold seawater.[↗](../../kelp/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people eat dried kelp in soups.[↗](../../kelp/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The diver swam slowly through the kelp.[↗](../../kelp/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Be careful not to get tangled in kelp when swimming.[↗](../../kelp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The kelp felt slimy and rubbery.[↗](../../kelp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **ken** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Scotland, Northern England) To ken means to know: «I dinnae ken» = I don't know.[↗](../../ken/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, old) Your ken is what you know or understand: «Rocket science is beyond my ken».[↗](../../ken/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Ken is a boy's name, short for Kenneth (a name).[↗](../../ken/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (Scotland, informal) «Ken» at the end of a sentence means «you know»: «It was brilliant, ken.».[↗](../../ken/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Dae ye ken where the station is?» asked the old Scottish man.[↗](../../ken/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I dinnae ken what you mean.[↗](../../ken/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Scotland)[↗](../../ken/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a great game, ken?[↗](../../ken/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How the universe began is beyond my ken.[↗](../../ken/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Ken is my uncle's name.[↗](../../ken/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «Aye, I ken him fine,» said Granny, meaning she knew him well.[↗](../../ken/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And they were married, and he and she are living happy till this day, for aught I ken.[↗](../../ken/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (1)[↗](../../ken/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **kennel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small hut or shelter for a dog to sleep in.[↗](../../kennel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Kennels (often plural, UK): a place where dogs are looked after while their owners are away, or where dogs are bred.[↗](../../kennel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our dog has a wooden kennel in the yard.[↗](../../kennel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We left Rex at the kennels while we were on holiday.[↗](../../kennel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy curled up in its kennel.[↗](../../kennel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The kennel needs a warm blanket for winter.[↗](../../kennel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She works at a kennel that trains guide dogs.[↗](../../kennel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If a kennel charges 20 dollars a night, 5 nights cost 100 dollars.[↗](../../kennel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **kenning** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A kenning is a short, two-word phrase that names something in a clever, poetic way instead of using its usual name, such as «whale-road» for the sea or «sky-candle» for the sun.[↗](../../kenning/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Kennings were used a lot in Old English and Old Norse poems, such as «Beowulf» and Viking sagas.[↗](../../kenning/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Whale-road» is a kenning for the sea.[↗](../../kenning/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Write a kenning poem about your pet.[↗](../../kenning/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A dog could be a «ball-chaser» or «postman-scarer».[↗](../../kenning/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Viking poets used kennings like «bone-house» for the body.[↗](../../kenning/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class guessed that «night-light» was a kenning for the moon.[↗](../../kenning/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Each line of a kenning poem is two words.[↗](../../kenning/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **kenyan** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A Kenyan is a person who comes from Kenya, a country in East Africa.[↗](../../kenyan/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Kenyan means belonging to Kenya or its people, such as Kenyan food, Kenyan runners or Kenyan wildlife.[↗](../../kenyan/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A Kenyan runner won the marathon.[↗](../../kenyan/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class has a pen pal who is Kenyan.[↗](../../kenyan/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Kenyan tea is grown in the highlands.[↗](../../kenyan/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Many Kenyans speak Swahili and English.[↗](../../kenyan/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We read a Kenyan folk tale about a clever hare.[↗](../../kenyan/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Kenyan safari parks have lions, elephants and giraffes.[↗](../../kenyan/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Kenyan flag is black, red and green with white lines and a shield.[↗](../../kenyan/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle visited a Kenyan school.[↗](../../kenyan/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **keratin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Keratin is a tough protein that makes up hair, nails, claws, horns, hooves, feathers and the outer layer of skin.[↗](../../keratin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Your fingernails are made of keratin.[↗](../../keratin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A rhino's horn is made of keratin, just like hair.[↗](../../keratin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Feathers, claws and hooves all contain keratin.[↗](../../keratin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Cutting your hair doesn't hurt because it is dead keratin.[↗](../../keratin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some shampoos say they contain keratin.[↗](../../keratin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The outer layer of our skin is tough because of keratin.[↗](../../keratin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **kerb** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The kerb is the raised edge of a pavement (sidewalk) where it meets the road.[↗](../../kerb/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In American English it is spelled curb.[↗](../../kerb/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Stop at the kerb and look both ways.[↗](../../kerb/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't step off the kerb without checking for cars.[↗](../../kerb/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The car parked next to the kerb.[↗](../../kerb/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She tripped on the kerb and grazed her knee.[↗](../../kerb/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Wheelchairs need dropped kerbs to cross the road.[↗](../../kerb/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wait on the kerb until the green man shows.[↗](../../kerb/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The bins go out to the kerb on Monday nights.[↗](../../kerb/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Stand well back from the kerb when buses pass.[↗](../../kerb/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **kerchief** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A kerchief is a square of cloth worn on the head or neck, or used to wipe the face or to wave.[↗](../../kerchief/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He waved his kerchief from the tower.[↗](../../kerchief/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She tied a red kerchief around her hair.[↗](../../kerchief/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The embroidered kerchief lay on the ground.[↗](../../kerchief/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **kernel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A kernel is the soft part inside a nut or the seed inside the hard stone of a fruit.[↗](../../kernel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A kernel is a whole seed of a grain such as corn (maize) or wheat: popcorn is made of corn kernels.[↗](../../kernel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The kernel of something is its most important central part: «a kernel of truth».[↗](../../kernel/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (computing) The kernel is the core part of a computer's operating system that controls everything else.[↗](../../kernel/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Popcorn kernels pop when you heat them.[↗](../../kernel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Squirrels crack hazelnuts to eat the kernel.[↗](../../kernel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each corn cob has hundreds of kernels.[↗](../../kernel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The rumour had a kernel of truth in it.[↗](../../kernel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Wheat kernels are ground into flour.[↗](../../kernel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some kernels did not pop and stayed hard at the bottom of the bowl.[↗](../../kernel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The computer's kernel controls the memory and the screen.[↗](../../kernel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They soon gathered some, cracked them, and ate the fine young kernels, which were only just ripe.[↗](../../kernel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **kerosene** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Kerosene is a thin, clear oil made from petroleum that is burned as fuel in lamps, heaters, stoves and jet engines.[↗](../../kerosene/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Australia, USA, Canada) Kerosene is the usual name for paraffin oil; in the UK it is often called paraffin.[↗](../../kerosene/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Before electricity, people read by kerosene lamps.[↗](../../kerosene/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jet planes burn a fuel made mainly of kerosene.[↗](../../kerosene/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cabin was heated by a kerosene stove.[↗](../../kerosene/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Kerosene is flammable, so keep it away from flames.[↗](../../kerosene/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Never drink kerosene; call for help at once if a child swallows some.[↗](../../kerosene/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the UK, kerosene is often called paraffin.[↗](../../kerosene/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · At nightfall he ran into Teddy’s nursery to watch how kerosene lamps were lighted, and when Teddy went to bed Rikki-tikki climbed up too.[↗](../../kerosene/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **kestrel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A kestrel is a small bird of prey, a kind of falcon, with brown feathers and a long tail.[↗](../../kestrel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It is famous for hovering in one place in the air, beating its wings, while looking down for mice and insects.[↗](../../kestrel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A kestrel hovered above the field.[↗](../../kestrel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The kestrel swooped down and caught a mouse.[↗](../../kestrel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Kestrels are small falcons.[↗](../../kestrel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw a kestrel beside the motorway.[↗](../../kestrel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the food chain, the vole is eaten by the kestrel.[↗](../../kestrel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A kestrel has sharp talons and a hooked beak.[↗](../../kestrel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **ketch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A ketch is a sailing boat with two masts, a taller one at the front and a shorter one near the back.[↗](../../ketch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* They sailed round the coast in a ketch.[↗](../../ketch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A ketch has two masts.[↗](../../ketch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old fishing ketch was painted blue.[↗](../../ketch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirates chased a small ketch.[↗](../../ketch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We visited a ketch in the harbour museum.[↗](../../ketch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The ketch caught the wind and sped away.[↗](../../ketch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **ketchup** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ketchup is a thick red sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and spices, eaten with chips, burgers and other food.[↗](../../ketchup/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can I have ketchup with my chips?[↗](../../ketchup/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He put too much ketchup on his burger.[↗](../../ketchup/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Shake the bottle before the ketchup comes out.[↗](../../ketchup/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ketchup bottle holds 500 millilitres.[↗](../../ketchup/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Ketchup is made mostly from tomatoes.[↗](../../ketchup/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She dipped her fries in ketchup.[↗](../../ketchup/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In Australia, people call ketchup tomato sauce.[↗](../../ketchup/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · There's ketchup on your shirt\![↗](../../ketchup/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **kettle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A container with a lid, a handle and a spout, used for boiling water.[↗](../../kettle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum put the kettle on for tea.[↗](../../kettle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The kettle whistled when the water boiled.[↗](../../kettle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Steam came out of the kettle's spout.[↗](../../kettle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never touch a hot kettle.[↗](../../kettle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep the kettle cord away from the counter edge.[↗](../../kettle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.[↗](../../kettle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · That's a different kettle of fish.[↗](../../kettle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But something was the matter with the kettle.[↗](../../kettle/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · and he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the flesh-hook brought up the priest took therewith.[↗](../../kettle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.2.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../kettle/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **kettleful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A kettleful is as much as one kettle can hold.[↗](../../kettleful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A kettleful of pitch was emptied over her.[↗](../../kettleful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum made a kettleful of tea for everyone.[↗](../../kettleful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We filled the bucket with three kettlefuls of water.[↗](../../kettleful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **key** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A key is a small metal piece used to open and lock a lock.[↗](../../key/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A key is a button on a keyboard, or one of the black and white bars on a piano.[↗](../../key/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") A piano has 88 keys.[↗](../../key/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The key of a map or graph tells what each picture, colour or sign means.[↗](../../key/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The key to something is the thing that helps you solve or understand it.[↗](../../key/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Key also means most important: a key word, a key fact.[↗](../../key/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To key in is to type.[↗](../../key/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* Under lock and key means locked away safely.[↗](../../key/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has 6 keys on her key ring.[↗](../../key/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A piano has 88 keys.[↗](../../key/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the key, each star stands for 5 books.[↗](../../key/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He typed 40 keys a minute.[↗](../../key/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I lost the key to the back door.[↗](../../key/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Look at the map key to find the campsite.[↗](../../key/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Practice is the key to good spelling.[↗](../../key/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Underline the key words in the problem.[↗](../../key/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Press the Enter key to start the game.[↗](../../key/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the crack-brain under lock and key!"[↗](../../key/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The key to the complete identification of the philosophy of Pythagoras with that of the Sefer Yetzira as interpreted in this thesis is the Zero.[↗](../../key/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../key/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; and he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.[↗](../../key/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.22.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../key/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And they tarried till they were ashamed; and, behold, he opened not the doors of the upper chamber; therefore they took the key, and opened them; and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.[↗](../../key/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.3.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../key/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/page/3/) … [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/page/9/) - ← previous: [page 1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) - next →: [page 3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/page/3/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)