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an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
"The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming."
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
"The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops."
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
"The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions."
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
"The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment."
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
"The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived."
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
"The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys."
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
"Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway."
the method of human communication using words in a structured way; a system of communication
"Learning a new language opens doors to different cultures and opportunities."
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
"The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book."
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
"There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building."
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
"She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker."
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
"The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map."
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
"The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory."
a complicated network of paths or passages; a maze
"The old castle had a labyrinth of underground tunnels."
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
"She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns."
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
"The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers."
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
"He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf."
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
"The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick."
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
"The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline."
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
"The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters."
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
"She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book."
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