verb, formal - to absorb or take in ideas or knowledge
verb, formal - to drink something, especially alcohol
noun - the mass of small bubbles that forms on the surface of water mixed with soap or detergent
adverb - in a way that is done knowingly and deliberately
adverb - in a way that is done without knowing or intending it
noun, literary - the person who someone has promised to marry
adjective, dated - formally promised to marry someone
adjective - decaying and producing a very unpleasant smell; extremely unpleasant or disgusting
noun, formal - the act of making something shorter by cutting off a part of it
verb, formal - to make something shorter by cutting off a part of it
noun, technical - a plant witch clusters of small white and pink flowers whose root is used in medicine, often to help people relax or sleep
adjective - describing something that is almost white, but not pure white
noun - a colour that is close to white but with a hint of another shade, such as cream, beige, or grey