privy
privy /ˈprɪvi/
adjective
-
(followed by 'to') informed about something secret or not generally known
(
privy
)
(followed by 'to') informed about something secret or not generally known
Privy to the details of the conspiracy
privy to the details of the conspiracy
-
Hidden from general view or use
(
privy
, secret
, secluded
)
hidden from general view or use
A privy place to rest and think
a privy place to rest and think
A secluded romantic spot
a secluded romantic spot
A secret garden
a secret garden
noun
-
()
A small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
(
earth-closet
, jakes
, outhouse
, privy
)
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
-
()
A room or building equipped with one or more toilets
(
bathroom
, can
[Informal, N. American] , lav
[Informal] , john
[Informal] , lavatory
, privy
, toilet
)
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
I needed to use the toilet, so I asked the shopping centre staff for directions.
I needed to use the toilet, so I asked the shopping centre staff for directions.
award
award /əˈwɔrd/
noun
-
()
(law) a grant made by a law court
(
awarding
, award
)
(law) a grant made by a law court
He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
-
()
A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
(
accolade
, honour
[Canadian, British] , laurels
, award
, honor
[American] )
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
An award for bravery
an award for bravery
-
()
Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
(
award
, prize
)
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
The prize was a free trip to Europe
the prize was a free trip to Europe
verb
-
()
Give, especially as an honor or reward
(
present
, award
)
give, especially as an honor or reward
Bestow honors and prizes at graduation
bestow honors and prizes at graduation
-
()
Give as judged due or on the basis of merit
(
award
, grant
)
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
The referee awarded a free kick to the team
the referee awarded a free kick to the team
The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
Funds are granted to qualified researchers
Funds are granted to qualified researchers
hem
hem /ˈhɛm/
interjection
-
()
A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.
(
ahem
, hem
, h'm
, hmm
)
A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.
noun
-
()
The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
(
hem
)
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
The hem of her dress was stained
the hem of her dress was stained
Let down the hem
let down the hem
He stitched weights into the curtain's hem
he stitched weights into the curtain's hem
It seeped along the hem of his jacket
it seeped along the hem of his jacket
-
The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
(
ahem
, hem
)
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
verb
-
Utter 'hem' or 'ahem'
(
hem
)
utter 'hem' or 'ahem'
-
Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
(
hem
)
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
Hem my skirt
hem my skirt