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to look carefully for something
"The police searched the house for evidence."
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
"He finished the race in second place."
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
"He decided to seek advice from his mentor."
to choose from a group of options
"She carefully selected a dress for the party."
the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen
"The final selection will be announced tomorrow."
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
"Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble."
showing deep thought, sincerity, or importance; not joking
"She gave me a serious look before making her decision."
In poor condition through long use or lack of care; of low quality.
"The hotel room looked shabby and old-fashioned."
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
"The glass will shatter if you drop it."
To display or allow someone to see something.
"He will show us the way to the station."
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
"She learned how to shuck oysters quickly."
Being reserved or nervous around other people.
"The child was too shy to speak in class."
feeling unwell or suffering from illness
"She stayed home because she was feeling sick."
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
"She used a sieve to strain the pasta."
showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful
"He made a silly mistake on the test."
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
"She was skeptical about the new plan."
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
"The details of the project were still sketchy."
the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain
"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
"She looked slim in her new dress."
not large in size, amount, or importance
"He lives in a small house near the river."
having an even surface without roughness; happening without difficulty
"The table has a smooth surface."
frozen water vapor that falls from the sky as white flakes
"Children love to play in the snow."
dirty or stained; not clean
"His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud."
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
"The soldiers marched proudly down the street."
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