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An informal, casual conversation or chat between two or more people.
“Vamos tomar um café e colocar o bate-papo em dia.”
Plural form of bath: acts of immersing the body in water for hygiene, relaxation, or therapeutic purposes.
“She likes to take warm baths with lavender oil before going to sleep.”
A long, thin, square strip of wood or metal used for fastening or holding something in place, especially in building or shipbuilding.
“The carpenter nailed a wooden batten to the wall to support the heavy shelving unit.”
The final engagement of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia before it surrendered to the Union Army under Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.
“The Battle of Appomattox Court House marked the symbolic end of the American Civil War.”
The final battle in the Wars of the Second Triumvirate, fought in 42 BCE near the city of Philippi, resulting in the defeat of Brutus and Cassius and the effective end of the Roman Republic.
“The Battle of Philippi marked the definitive collapse of the republican cause against the forces of Antony and Octavian.”
To weep or cry noisily; to sob uncontrollably.
“The toddler began to bawl when he dropped his ice cream cone on the sidewalk.”
A computer system that serves as an information hub or message board, accessible by users via a modem and telephone line, popular before the rise of the internet.
“In the late 1980s, he spent hours every night dialing into a local BBS to chat with other computer enthusiasts.”
To have personal knowledge of someone or something through experience, study, or previous contact.
“I am well acquainted with the risks involved in this investment.”
To be extremely happy, joyful, or blissful.
“She was on cloud nine for days after receiving her acceptance letter into her dream university.”
To work for oneself as a freelancer or business owner rather than being employed by someone else; to have full control over one's work life.
“After years of corporate life, she decided to be her own boss and start a consulting firm.”
A tax or toll formerly levied on shipping for the maintenance of beacons, buoys, and lighthouses.
“The merchant vessels entering the port were assessed a heavy beaconage.”
An edible seed, typically growing in long pods, of various leguminous plants.
“She added kidney beans and black beans to the vegetarian chili.”
To produce a successful, positive, or desired result after a period of effort or development.
“Our long-term marketing strategy is finally starting to bear fruit in the form of increased sales.”
A person or thing that carries, holds, or conveys something.
“The bearer of the gift was welcomed warmly at the door.”
A domesticated animal, such as a donkey, ox, or camel, that is used to carry heavy loads or perform labor.
“In many rural parts of the world, the donkey remains the primary beast of burden for transporting goods to market.”