fraying
Wordthe process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
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the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
to see or hear things that are not really there
in a gentle, loving, or caring way
an object that people believe brings good luck or protection
the process of drawing or outlining with ink
having moods that change quickly and often
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
having a saddle on it
a device with a heavy blade that cuts off a person's head
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
used to express joy, approval, or encouragement
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
moving gently against something with a soft, light sound
a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people
a sacred song or poem, especially one from the Bible
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
in a way that seems to happen by magic
the people who live in a town
a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away
a man who has been deeply hurt or emotionally damaged by a bad experience
moving or walking with quick, light steps
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
to look at something with attention or wonder
to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
imagined rather than real
to take things out of a bag, box, or other container
very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny
a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or coloring
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
to realize that someone is investigating you or has discovered something about you
to sleep for a short time, especially during the day
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
something that a person relies on for comfort or reassurance
suddenly and without warning
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
used to say you have won or beaten someone
used to say that something should have happened earlier
the act of putting things into bags or packages
without paying anything
used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
ready, arranged, or working properly
to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing
to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it
a clear liquid in blood or in some medicines and beauty products
people who have little money or wealth
to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle
comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed
as; in the same way that
a person trained to give emergency medical care
a flat patty of ground beef, usually served with gravy
a very large rock
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
a talk about a religious or moral subject, usually given in a church service
an advantage gained by starting before other people
to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
a small loop of thread made in sewing, knitting, or crocheting
a person who is sleepy or slow to wake up
an Italian title used before a woman's name
to some extent; fairly
to give something to another person
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
fixed firmly in place
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
a casual way to say goodbye
a small, casual restaurant, often open all day and serving simple food
to become healthier or improve
a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan
bad, useless, or not worth using
an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock
a seat fixed on the back of a horse or other animal for riding
a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are
an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement
cream that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy
a metal tool used for loosening or removing a car tire
supposed to; expected or required to do something
used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens
an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong
an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
to visit someone or a place briefly and informally
A polite reply to thanks, meaning you were happy to help
a casual way of saying hello
never; not at any time, used for emphasis
to get a horse ready to ride by putting on the saddle
to take something to someone or somewhere nearby
a strongly held belief or opinion
A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset
an informal, friendly greeting
fairly good; better than expected
a polite way to say you do not want something
from a particular time or event up to now