Noun > Shard (count) a sharp piece of something (such as glass or pottery) ¡X often + of shards of glass
Noun > Roller coaster (count) 1 : a ride at an amusement park which is like a small, open train with tracks that are high off the ground and that have sharp curves and steep hills We went for a Read More …
Verb > Hire 1 a : chiefly US : to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary (+ object) She had very little office experience, so the company wouldn’t hire her. a hired Read More …
Phrasal Verb > Dish out informal 1 : to serve (food) The restaurant dishes out more than 500 meals every night. 2 : to give (something) freely or in large amounts She dishes out advice to anyone who’ll listen. He’s Read More …
Noun > Wiggle room (noncount) US, somewhat informal the ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed We should allow for some wiggle room (=flexibility) when we plan the schedule. The salesman has some Read More …
Verb > Fumble 1 : (no object) : to search for something by reaching or touching with your fingers in an awkward or clumsy way She fumbled in her pocket for her keys. He fumbled (around) for the light switch. Read More …
Adverb > Directly 1 : (more directly; most directly) : in a direct way He refused to answer the question directly. She said that she wanted to speak to you directly. The package will be sent directly to your home. Read More …
Adverb > Promptly 1 : in a prompt manner : without delay He reacted promptly during the emergency. The student was promptly (=immediately) expelled. 2 : exactly at a particular or the correct time She arrived promptly at 7:00 p.m. Read More …