English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

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having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain

the girl or woman who is being spoken about

a farm animal used for its meat and hair

to fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover

to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety

to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright

to transport; n. a large boat

to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake

a covering for the foot

to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun