a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.

a rigid, relatively slender, upright support, composed of relatively few pieces.

Anatomy. the joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia and is protected by the patella; the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg.

many times; frequently

past participle of know

a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times.

the short, thick, inner digit of the human hand, next to the forefinger

one of two equal or approximately equal parts of a divisible whole, as an object, or unit of measure or time; a part of a whole equal or almost equal to the remainder.

to twist forcibly

to make a clear musical sound, a series of such sounds, or a high-pitched, warbling sound by the forcible expulsion of the breath through a small opening formed by contracting the lips, or through the teeth, with the aid of the tongue.

the season between summer and winter; fall. In the Northern Hemisphere it is from the September equinox to the December solstice; in the Southern Hemisphere it is from the March equinox to the June solstice

a joint of a finger, especially one of the articulations of a metacarpal with a phalanx.

deprived of physical sensation or the ability to move

a state in the central United States: a part of the Midwest. 56,400 sq. mi. (146,075 sq. km)

identity in sound of some part, especially the end, of words or lines of verse.

a person or thing that climbs.

a part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk, as a leg, arm, or wing

the system of pipes and other apparatus for conveying water, liquid wastes, etc., as in a building.

not actually formulated or expressed; customary; traditional.

garments for the body; articles of dress; wearing apparel.