Words that start with E

Eis forEngine

An engine is a device that creates mechanical motion, usually by burning some kind of fuel to create that motion. Engines are used for all sorts of things. The most common uses are for powering cars and airplanes.

Devices

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Eis forEnglish

English is a language spoken in a lot of different countries. Some countries have slightly different varieties of English, from how words are said to how they are spelled.

Languages

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Eis forEnglish box

Scientific name: buxus sempervirens

English box, or boxwood, is an evergreen shrub that is most commonly used for topiary. It has dense foliage and is easy to clip into shapes.

Plants

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Eis forEnglish cocker spaniel

Cocker spaniels are a medium-sized dog that come in several colours, the most familiar being the golden cocker in the picture. They are a happy, loyal, affectionate dog that makes a good pet. They do not like being left alone.

Dogs

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Eis forEnglish muffin

English muffins are a kind of bread made with yeast. They are usually cut in half like in the picture, toasted, and eaten for breakfast with butter and toppings like honey or jam.

Food, Bread

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Eis forEngulf

You engulf something when you swallow it up and take it over. The tree in the picture has engulfed the fence. You can also engulf yourself in something by becoming completely absorbed in it, for example "he engulfed himself in his new hobby".

Verbs

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Eis forEnjoy

You enjoy something if it gives you pleasure and makes you happy. The man in the picture is enjoying the food he is eating.

Emotions

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Eis forEnormous

Enormous is another word for huge. The boy in the picture thinks the horse is enormous.

Sizes

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Eis forEnroll

You enroll in something when you are added to a list, or roll. Enrolling is usually used to mean signing up for some kind of course of education at a school or university.

Education

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Eis forEnsuite

An ensuite is a small bathroom that is attached to a bedroom, and can only be entered via the bedroom. Ensuites can range from very tiny to large, luxurious rooms.

Bathroom