English words from Middle English
- surgicalOf, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.
- citationAn official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
- pitchA sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; tree sap.
- yoA greeting similar to hi.
- perryA fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears, similar to hard apple cider.
- imperialRelated to an empire, emperor, or empress.
- clothA fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes, woven fabric specifically.
- stampAn act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.
- salmonOne of several species of fish, typically of the Salmoninae subfamily, brownish above with silvery sides and delicate pinkish-orange flesh; they ascend rivers to spawn.
- tanA light, brown-like colour.
- mateA fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
- butterA soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
- pepperA plant of the family Piperaceae.
- burdenA heavy load.
- isleAn island, usually very small. Compare with islet.
- mapleAny member of any species of genus Acer, characterized by (usually) palmate, five-lobed leaves and winged seeds, and often grown for syrup or wood
- lukelukewarm
- groceryRetail foodstuffs and other household supplies.
- pieA type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling. (Savory pies are more popular in the UK and sweet pies are more popular in the US, so "pie" without qualification has different connotations in these dialects.)
- blendA mixture of two or more things.
- occasionallyOn occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.
- bowA weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
- apparentCapable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.
- autumnTraditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as spanning the months of September, October, and November in the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
- recoverTo get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
- timelyDone at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
- chuckMeat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.
- daleA valley, often in an otherwise hilly area.
- calculationThe act or process of calculating.
- newtonIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of force; the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second per second.
- whilstOften preceded by the: During the time; meanwhile.
- untoUp to the time or degree that; until.
- promptQuick; acting without delay.
- sunnyFeaturing a lot of sunshine.
- cedarA coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
- advocacyThe profession of an advocate.
- studA male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
- foldTo bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
- masonA bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick.
- victorThe winner in a fight or contest.
- attachTo fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).
- spiderAny of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.
- streamingFlowing or moving in continuous succession, like fluid in a stream.
- approveTo officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
- compoundAn enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
- blastA violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
- wellnessThe quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.
- shieldA broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
- harvestThe process of gathering the ripened crop; harvesting.
- constituteTo set up; to establish; to enact.
- desperateIn dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.
- icelandA land or region of icy terrain.
- demonstrationThe act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.
- bendTo cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
- sailingTravelling by ship.
- sacredCharacterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
- oliverDrunk, pissed.
- glenA secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a depression between hills; a dale.
- oliveA tree of species Olea europaea cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.
- angryDisplaying or feeling anger.
- loverOne who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
- belongTo have its proper place.
- retentionThe act of retaining or something retained.
- pondAn inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.
- ferryTo carry; transport; convey.
- rabbitA mammal of most genera of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail. (Those of the larger kind are instead called hares)
- professionA promise or vow made on entering a religious order.
- damA structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
- tireTo become sleepy or weary.
- chadA very handsome, genetically gifted and sexually active man whom women find sexually attractive; at times seen as an alpha male of a group.
- friendshipThe condition of being friends.
- heatherAn evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers.
- treasuryA place where treasure is stored safely.
- warrantAuthorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
- frozenHaving undergone the process of freezing; in ice form.
- royaltyThe rank, status, power or authority of a monarch.
- sunshineThe direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
- strainRace; lineage, pedigree.
- dragResistance of a fluid to something moving through it.
- ceremonyA ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
- provincialOf or pertaining to a province.
- ripeOf a fruit, vegetable, seed, etc., ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature.
- relyTo trust; to have confidence in.
- HebrewOf or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.
- RochesterA town in the Shire of Campaspe, northern Victoria, Australia
- laundryA laundering; a washing.
- adjustTo modify.
- silenceThe absence of any sound.
- treatyA formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.
- vocalOf, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.
- organThe larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
- strongerSaid of one proposition with respect to another one: that the former entails the latter, but the latter does not entail the former.
- lemonA yellowish citrus fruit.
- darknessThe state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
- spanThe full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
- packingThe action of putting things together, especially of putting clothes into a suitcase for a journey.
- statuteA written law or ordinance passed by a legislative body.
- satisfyTo be enough (for)
- shelterA place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
- chapelA place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.