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attack
Verb
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To begin fighting with.
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To blame or abuse violently.
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To try to destroy, especially with words.
attack
Noun
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An attack is the act of trying to hurt somebody or break something.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
pearl
Noun
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A pearl is a round, white jewel that you get from inside of oysters.
She bought a pearl necklace.
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A pearl is a kind of fish called the brill.
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A pearl is a light colored tern.
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Pearl is nacre or mother-of-pearl.
pearl
Verb
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If you pearl something, you adorn it with pearls.
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If you pearl something, you make it into small, round grains, as with barley.
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If you pearl, you go hunting for pearls; you go pearling.
harbor
Noun
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A harbor is some water in a curve of land where it's safe for boats because there are no big waves.
A ship in the harbor is safe -- but that is not what ships are for.
harbor
Verb
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To provide a harbor or safe place for something or someone.
The old docks once harbored all kinds of ships, but they have been closed for years now.
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To take refuge or shelter somewhere.
The ships harbor in the bay during the winter months.
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To hold onto an idea.
Sam has harbored resentment against Joe since Joe got the job they both applied for.