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Used as a greeting, to begin a telephone conversation, or to express surprise.
“Hello, how are you doing today?”
The state or condition of being unable to help oneself or lacking the power to act or defend oneself.
“She felt a profound sense of helplessness as she watched the storm destroy her garden.”
A helpful companion or partner, especially a spouse.
“Throughout their fifty years of marriage, she was a devoted helpmate to her husband.”
A tall, widely cultivated plant of the mulberry family, valued for its tough, coarse fiber used in making rope, textiles, and paper, or for its edible seeds and oil.
“The ship's rigging was crafted from durable hemp fibers to withstand the harsh saltwater environment.”
An obsolete term for a keeper or owner of a herb garden, or a gardener.
“The medieval estate employed a skilled herber to cultivate medicinal plants.”
An animal that feeds chiefly on plants.
“Elephants, zebras, and giraffes are well-known African herbivores.”
In various places; scattered or desultorily.
“Old books were scattered here and there across the floor.”
Capable of being inherited; transmissible from parent to offspring by genetic means or legally passed down as property or a title.
“Huntington's disease is a heritable genetic disorder.”
Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; displaying extreme courage, bravery, or nobility of purpose.
“The firefighter made a heroic effort to rescue the family from the burning building.”
The act of pausing before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty, reluctance, or fear.
“There was a slight hesitation in her voice when she agreed to the plan.”
Plural of hesitator; individuals who pause, delay, or show uncertainty before acting or speaking.
“In the fast-paced world of day trading, hesitators often miss the most profitable windows of opportunity.”
A belief, doctrine, or opinion that departs from established, official, or accepted standards.
“The professor's economic theories were initially dismissed as heterodoxy, though they later reshaped modern policy.”
Spelling that is different from standard orthography or does not correctly represent the standard pronunciation of a word.
“The manuscript was filled with peculiar heterography that hinted at the author's regional dialect.”
Used as an informal friendly greeting.
“Hi there! How are you doing today?”
Kept out of sight; concealed or not easily discovered.
“The cat found a hidden spot behind the sofa to take a nap.”