a natural feature of the Earth's surface with a distinct shape or appearance
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something
something that is very pleasant to one's eyes or ears
a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material
a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air
inspiring wonder or delight, as if possessing enchanting qualities
a portable light consisting of a handle and a housing that contains a light source
a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries
an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet
in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people
the ability to recover from difficult situations
the quality of working toward something despite difficulties
a person or group that enters a place by force to take control
related to a country that controls another territory or country
a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.
a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war
to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something
continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes
used to convey that one is against something
to support someone or something
showing the intensity or greatness of something
the act of joining together as one
careful and prolonged thought or consideration
a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents
a symbol in writing or print used to signify something
a language in which variations in pitch or tone can distinguish different words or convey different meanings
a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley
a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water
a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with
(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten
a loaf of bread that is narrow and long
related to a country that controls another territory or country
a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods
a dish that consists of a pancake that is filled with vegetables and sometimes meat and then fried until crispy, originated in China
a thin, translucent sheet made from rice flour and water, used in various Asian cuisines for wrapping spring rolls
to momentarily put something into a liquid
a flavorful condiment made from ground roasted peanuts, commonly used in Southeast Asian and African cuisines
a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions
showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor
something that is especially impressive, beautiful, or remarkable to look at
an object made by hand rather than one manufactured by a machine
pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened
the process of interlacing two sets of yarn or thread, called the warp and the weft, using a loom or other weaving device, to create fabric or textiles
a traditional Asian art form that involves applying layers of lacquer, a resinous substance derived from the sap of certain trees, to create a durable and glossy finish on various objects
the art of manipulating puppets to tell stories, entertain, or convey messages in performances
a theatrical performance in which puppets are used to convey a story or entertain an audience
an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true
a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine
to move or travel from one place to another
used to refer to a really easy task or undertaking
the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns
in a way that shows willingness to accept new ideas or welcome people
a type of coffee that is served cold, often over ice, often mixed with milk, cream, or sugar to make it taste better
a type of milk that is thickened and sweetened, sold in cans
giving a renewed sense of energy
in a manner that is enjoyable or satisfying
