This and That

a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word's meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation

2. To linger near or around someone or something, often when doing so is unwelcome. "Dad, I can't get anything done with you hovering over me—quit it! Ugh, the boss has been hovering over me the whole time I've been working on this project."

But also: Romantic fiction and reference books are a staple of many public libraries.

Gotta is used in written English to represent the words 'got to' when they are pronounced informally, with the meaning 'have to' or ' must'.

to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface, or to become broken in this way: I cracked my tooth as I fell.

deposit or dispose of (garbage, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or hurried way.

of various sorts put together; miscellaneous. "bowls in assorted colours"

Time when you are not working

2. (AVOID) to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant: Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment of having to sing in front of everyone. It was a nasty accident - but I'll spare you (= I won't tell you) the gruesome details.

strange, suspicious, unnatural

to make someone remember something or feel an emotion: That smell always evokes memories of my old school. a detergent designed to evoke the fresh smell of summer meadows

a person or thing that exists, or the state of existing: [C ] human/living beings [U ] The group came into being (= began to exist) to help relatives of the terminally ill.

2. to start to be seen or to be present: He suddenly appeared in the doorway. We'd been in the house a month when dark stains started appearing on the wall. His name appears in the film credits for lighting.

causing worry or anxiety: 1. One of the documentary's many unsettling images is of a child playing with her father's gun.2. I received the unsettling news that I may lose my job next month.

strange in a frightening and mysterious way: She heard the eerie noise of the wind howling through the trees. He had the eerie feeling that he had met this stranger before.

the quality in someone or something that makes him, her, or it attractive or interesting: sex appeal Spielberg's movies have a wide appeal. This used to be a marvellous hotel but it has lost its appeal in recent years.

to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time: After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job.

be an abbreviation of or symbol for. "BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation"

to keep or continue to have something: He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance. She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race. I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily.