4-Letter Words

a support that you can lean against while sitting

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

prefer or wish to do something

English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896)

having finished or arrived at completion

devoid of physical sensation; numb

the time during which someone's life continues

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

Out of the neighborhood of; lessening or losing proximity to; leaving behind; by reason of; out of; by aid of; -- used whenever departure, setting out, commencement of action, being, state, occurrence, etc., or procedure, emanation, absence, separation, etc., are to be expressed. It is construed with, and indicates, the point of space or time at which the action, state, etc., are regarded as setting out or beginning; also, less frequently, the source, the cause, the occasion, out of which anything proceeds; the anitithesis and correlative of to;

the act of discovering something

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

have sexual intercourse with

money extracted as a penalty

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

be the cause or source of

a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved

serve oneself to, or consume regularly

to this place (especially toward the speaker)

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications.

(used for emphasis) absolutely

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

agreeable, conducive to comfort

prefer or wish to do something

take charge of or deal with

sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

good at remembering

(comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

put in order or neaten

(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

frequently or in great quantities

the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy

have need of

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

done with delicacy and skill

immediately following in time or order

in a satisfactory or adequate manner

without any others being included or involved

having come or been brought to a conclusion

contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

space for movement

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

put an end to a state or an activity

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

obscene terms for feces

As a demonstrative pronoun, that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may precede the noun to which it refers.

As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned.

The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed.

a reading of a point in time as given by a clock

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

being the exact same one; not any other:

Something; thing; stuff.

denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like.

have need of

a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

in a manner affording benefit or advantage

not only so, but