In tə neI shən 1. the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. In English, rising intonation at the end of a statement usually signals a question. 2….
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syntax
sIn taeks 1. the study of the structure and formation of phrases and sentences. She is a linguist specializing in German syntax. 2. the rules in a language that govern the structure…
idiom
I di əm a verbal expression that cannot be understood merely by knowing the individual meanings of its elements, as with the phrase “break down,” meaning “to lose one’s mental stability.” When…
appease
ə piz transitive verb 1. to cause to become calmer or less agitated, esp. by satisfying demands or making concessions; placate. The prime minister hoped to appease the dictator and prevent a…
bilateral
baI lae tə rəl adjective 1. having two, esp. symmetrical, sides. Many animals, including humans, have a bilateral structure. 2. concerning or equally obligating two parties. India and the US signed a…