--- title: L — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 description: The 588 words of the school dictionary under L, 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/school/L/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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / L # L — The school dictionary · page 2 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/6/) - [larva](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/larva/) — The young form of an insect (and some other animals, like frogs and fish) after it hatches from the egg and before it changes into an adul… — 8 sentences - [larval](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/larval/) — Larval means to do with a larva, the young stage of an insect, frog or other animal before it changes into its adult form. — 7 sentences - [larynx](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/larynx/) — The voice box: the part at the top of the windpipe in the throat, which holds the vocal cords that vibrate to make sounds. — 9 sentences - [lasagne](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lasagne/) — Lasagne is an Italian dish made of flat sheets of pasta in layers with meat or vegetable sauce and cheese, baked in an oven. — 9 sentences - [laser](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laser/) — A machine that makes a very narrow, strong beam of light of one colour. — 8 sentences - [lash](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lash/) — An eyelash: one of the small hairs growing on the edge of your eyelid. — 12 sentences - [lass](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lass/) — A lass is a girl or young woman. — 12 sentences - [lassie](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lassie/) — A lassie is a girl or young woman. — 7 sentences - [last](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/last/) — Last means coming at the end, after all the others. — 22 sentences - [lastly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lastly/) — Lastly means at the end, after everything else; it introduces the last thing in a list. — 4 sentences - [latch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latch/) — A latch is a simple metal bar or catch that keeps a door or gate shut. — 12 sentences - [late](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/late/) — Late means after the right, usual or planned time: «You are late for school». — 12 sentences - [lateen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lateen/) — A lateen sail is a triangular sail tied to a long pole that hangs at an angle on a short mast. — 8 sentences - [lately](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lately/) — Recently; in the time just before now. — 12 sentences - [lateness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lateness/) — Lateness is being late; arriving or happening after the right or expected time. — 9 sentences - [later](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/later/) — Later means after some time, not now: «I will do it later.». — 13 sentences - [lateral](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lateral/) — Lateral means to do with the side or sides; moving sideways. — 8 sentences - [laterally](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laterally/) — Laterally means sideways, or to the side. — 8 sentences - [latest](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latest/) — Latest means the newest or most recent (the latest news, the latest game). — 12 sentences - [latex](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latex/) — A white milky liquid that comes from some plants, especially the rubber tree, and is used to make rubber. — 8 sentences - [lath](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lath/) — A lath is a thin, narrow strip of wood, used to make fences, walls, cages and roofs. — 4 sentences - [lathe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lathe/) — A lathe is a machine that spins wood or metal so that it can be cut and shaped into round forms, such as chair legs. — 4 sentences - [lather](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lather/) — Lather is the foam made when soap is mixed with water. — 5 sentences - [latin](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latin/) — The language of the ancient Romans; it is no longer anyone's first language but is still studied and used in science and law. — 10 sentences - [latino](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latino/) — A Latino is a person in the USA whose family comes from Latin America, such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba or Colombia. — 8 sentences - [latitude](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latitude/) — Latitude is how far north or south a place is from the equator, measured in degrees. — 10 sentences - [latte](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latte/) — A latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and lots of hot steamed milk, often with foam on top. — 7 sentences - [latter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/latter/) — The latter means the second of two things or people just mentioned. — 13 sentences - [lattice](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lattice/) — A lattice is a framework of thin strips crossed over each other like a net, often used for a window or gate. — 4 sentences - [laugh](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laugh/) — To make sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny or you are happy. — 14 sentences - [laughing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laughing/) — Laughing means making happy sounds with your voice and face when something is funny. — 12 sentences - [laughingly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laughingly/) — Laughingly means while laughing, or in a playful, teasing way. — 4 sentences - [laughingstock](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laughingstock/) — A laughingstock is a person whom everyone laughs at, usually in an unkind way. — 3 sentences - [laughter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laughter/) — Laughter is the sound or act of laughing. — 8 sentences - [launch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/launch/) — To launch is to send a rocket, missile or spacecraft up into the air or space. — 13 sentences - [launder](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/launder/) — To wash and iron clothes, sheets or towels. — 8 sentences - [laundress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laundress/) — A woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes and sheets for other people. — 8 sentences - [laundry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laundry/) — Clothes, sheets and towels that need washing or have just been washed. — 11 sentences - [laurel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laurel/) — A laurel is an evergreen bush with shiny dark leaves. — 5 sentences - [laurels](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laurels/) — Laurels are the leaves or bushes of the laurel plant. — 5 sentences - [lava](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lava/) — Lava is hot, melted rock that flows out of a volcano. — 10 sentences - [lavatory](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lavatory/) — A lavatory is a toilet: the bowl you use to get rid of waste from your body. — 10 sentences - [lavender](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lavender/) — A small bush with sweet-smelling purple flowers, used in gardens, soaps and perfumes. — 11 sentences - [lavish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lavish/) — Lavish means given in very large amounts, generous and more than enough: a lavish meal. — 7 sentences - [law](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/law/) — A law is a rule made by a government that everyone in a country or place must follow. — 13 sentences - [lawful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawful/) — Lawful means allowed by the law, legal. — 9 sentences - [lawfully](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawfully/) — In a way that is allowed by the law; legally. — 11 sentences - [lawgiver](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawgiver/) — A lawgiver is a person who makes the laws for a people or country, such as a wise leader long ago. — 4 sentences - [lawless](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawless/) — Lawless means not obeying the law; wild and out of control: a lawless gang of robbers. — 4 sentences - [lawlessness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawlessness/) — The state of having no law or order; a time when people break the rules and nobody keeps control. — 4 sentences - [lawmaker](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawmaker/) — A lawmaker is a person who helps make laws, such as a member of a parliament or congress. — 7 sentences - [lawn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawn/) — An area of short, neat grass, usually in a garden or park, that is cut regularly. — 10 sentences - [lawyer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lawyer/) — A person whose job is to know the law, give advice about it and speak for people in court. — 9 sentences - [lay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lay/) — To lay is to put something down carefully, often flat: «lay the baby in the cot». — 15 sentences - [layer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/layer/) — A layer is one flat level of something lying on top of or under another, like a layer of a cake. — 14 sentences - [laying](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laying/) — Laying means putting something down, usually flat or carefully, like laying a book on a table. — 13 sentences - [layoff](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/layoff/) — A layoff is when a company stops employing workers, often because there is not enough work or money. — 8 sentences - [layout](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/layout/) — A layout is the way the parts of something are arranged, such as the rooms in a house, the streets in a town or the shops in a mall. — 10 sentences - [laze](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laze/) — To relax and do nothing much, in a lazy, pleasant way. — 7 sentences - [lazily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lazily/) — In a lazy way, without effort or energy: «He lazily picked up a pen.». — 9 sentences - [laziness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/laziness/) — Laziness is not wanting to work or make an effort, even when you are able to. — 8 sentences - [lazy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lazy/) — Lazy means not wanting to work, try hard or move about. — 12 sentences - [lazybones](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lazybones/) — A lazybones is a lazy person, someone who does not want to get up or do any work; it is usually a playful, joking word. — 8 sentences - [le](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/le/) — «Le» means «the» in French, used before a masculine word: «le chat» is «the cat». — 11 sentences - [leach](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leach/) — To leach is when water slowly washes chemicals or minerals out of soil, rock or another material. — 8 sentences - [lead](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lead/) — To lead (leed) is to go in front and show the way, or to be in charge of a group. — 16 sentences - [leaden](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leaden/) — Made of lead, the grey heavy metal: a leaden gutter. — 7 sentences - [leaders](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leaders/) — People who lead or are in charge of a group, a team, a country or an organisation. — 11 sentences - [leadership](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leadership/) — Leadership is being the leader of a group, team or country. — 11 sentences - [leaf](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leaf/) — A leaf is one of the flat, usually green parts that grow on a plant or tree. — 15 sentences - [leafless](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leafless/) — Having no leaves; bare, as trees are in winter. — 4 sentences - [leaflet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leaflet/) — A leaflet is a small printed sheet of paper, sometimes folded, that gives information or advertises something. — 12 sentences - [leafy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leafy/) — Having lots of leaves: «a leafy tree». — 10 sentences - [league](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/league/) — A group of sports teams or clubs that play matches against each other to see who is best. — 11 sentences - [leak](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leak/) — To leak means to let liquid or gas escape through a hole or crack by accident. — 12 sentences - [leakage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leakage/) — Leakage is liquid, gas or light escaping through a hole or crack. — 9 sentences - [leaky](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leaky/) — Leaky describes something with a hole or crack that lets liquid or gas escape or get in: a leaky tap, a leaky roof. — 8 sentences - [leal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leal/) — Leal means loyal and true; faithful to a friend or a promise. — 4 sentences - [lean](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lean/) — To lean is to bend your body towards something or away from straight: «Lean forward». — 13 sentences - [leap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leap/) — To leap means to jump high or far. — 13 sentences - [learn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/learn/) — To learn is to come to know something new, or to get a new skill: learn to swim. — 12 sentences - [learner](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/learner/) — A learner is a person who is learning something, like a pupil at school or someone learning a new skill. — 9 sentences - [lease](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lease/) — A lease is a written agreement to rent a house or land for a time. — 7 sentences - [leased](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leased/) — Leased means rented under a written agreement for a fixed time, such as a house, car, office or land. — 8 sentences - [leash](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leash/) — A leash is a strap or cord used to lead a dog. — 5 sentences - [least](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/least/) — Least means the smallest amount. The one with the least has less than all the others. — 14 sentences - [leather](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leather/) — Leather is a strong material made from the skin of animals such as cows, treated so it does not rot, used for shoes, bags, belts, jackets… — 7 sentences - [leatherback](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leatherback/) — The leatherback turtle, the largest turtle in the world, a sea turtle whose shell is covered with tough, leathery skin instead of hard pla… — 7 sentences - [leathery](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leathery/) — Leathery means tough, thick and dry like leather. — 10 sentences - [leave](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leave/) — To leave is to go away from a place: leave the room. — 29 sentences - [leavening](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leavening/) — Leavening is something added to dough or batter, like yeast, baking powder or baking soda, to make it rise and become light. — 8 sentences - [leaving](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leaving/) — Leavings are things left over, such as scraps of food left on a plate. — 4 sentences - [lectern](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lectern/) — A lectern is a tall stand with a sloping top on which a speaker puts notes or a book while standing up to read or speak. — 8 sentences - [lecture](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lecture/) — A talk given to a group of people, especially students at a university, to teach them about a subject. — 14 sentences - [lecturer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lecturer/) — A person who teaches students at a university or college, often by giving talks called lectures. — 9 sentences - [led](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/led/) — Showed the way by going in front (she led us to the park). — 14 sentences - [ledge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/ledge/) — A ledge is a narrow, flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff or window. — 9 sentences - [ledger](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/ledger/) — A ledger is a book or computer file where a business writes down money coming in and money going out. — 8 sentences - [lee](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/lee/) — The lee is the side of something that is sheltered from the wind, like the lee of a wall or a hill. — 9 sentences - [leech](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/leech/) — A small worm that lives in water or wet places and sucks blood from animals and people. — 14 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/page/6/)