Definition: The first part of a conditional sentence that introduces the condition, or the introductory part of a play or narrative where characters and themes are presented.

Example: In the sentence 'If it rains, the picnic will be canceled', 'if it rains' is the protasis.

Definition: A word or phrase that indicates the amount or quantity of something, often used in grammar and logic to express how many or how much.

Example: In the sentence 'Many students passed the exam', 'many' is a quantifier that shows the quantity of students.

Definition: The second note in the musical scale, often represented as 'D' in Western music notation.

Example: In the song, the melody starts on the note 're' and moves up to 'mi'.

Definition: This word is used to refer to a specific subject or matter, often in formal contexts such as letters or documents.

Example: Re: Your application for the job.

Definition: Able to be spoken or expressed clearly and effectively.

Example: The message was clear and sayable, making it easy for everyone to understand.

Definition: A type of sound that is similar to a vowel but acts like a consonant in speech, such as the sounds made by the letters 'y' and 'w'.

Example: In the words 'yes' and 'we', the letters 'y' and 'w' are semivowels.

Definition: A group of words that expresses a complete thought, usually containing a subject and a verb.

Example: She wrote a beautiful sentence in her essay.

Definition: To declare a punishment or judgment for someone who has been found guilty of a crime.

Example: The judge will sentence the defendant to five years in prison.

Definition: Fixed or established in a specific way, often by agreement or convention. It can also mean determined or ready for a particular purpose.

Example: We have a set schedule for our meetings every week.

Definition: To mature or develop, especially after a process like pollination, or to become fixed or permanent.

Example: The seeds will set in the warm soil after a few days.

Definition: A collection of items that are similar or used together, such as a group of books, a chess set, or people with a common interest.

Example: I bought a new chess set to play with my friends.

Definition: To place or put something in a specific position or condition; to arrange or establish something.

Example: She decided to set the table before dinner.

Definition: To rest on a surface with the body supported by the legs and buttocks, typically in a position where the back is upright.

Example: Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

Definition: The act or period of being seated, or the way a piece of clothing fits on a person.

Example: She took a sit on the bench to rest her legs.

Definition: To cause someone or something to be in a position where they rest on their bottom with their legs bent, or to provide a place for someone to sit.

Example: Please sit the children at the table for dinner.

Definition: Relating to a type of consonant sound that is produced by forcing air through a narrow channel, causing turbulence.

Example: In phonetics, a spirant is a sound like 's' or 'f' that is made by creating friction in the airflow.

Definition: A type of consonant sound produced by forcing air through a narrow opening, causing friction in the vocal tract.

Example: In phonetics, a spirant is a sound like 's' or 'sh' that is made with friction as air passes through the mouth.

Definition: Divided into parts or sections; separated.

Example: The split road made it difficult to choose which direction to take.

Definition: To divide or separate into parts, often due to disagreement or pressure.

Example: After a long discussion, they decided to split and go their separate ways.

Definition: A small bottle of an alcoholic or carbonated drink, typically half the usual size, or a dessert made with sliced fruit and ice cream.

Example: We ordered a split of champagne to celebrate the occasion.

Definition: To divide something into two or more parts, often with force or effort.

Example: He decided to split the cake into equal pieces for everyone.