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Definitions by Arminkshipper

supply or treat oneself to (something).
He is going to have two highballs.
Have by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024
(of a reagent or reactive species) come into contact with and interact with (a molecule's atom, group, or bond), rupturing or creating new bonds in the process.
The epoxide is attacked by the nucleophile from the side of the ring opposite the oxygen.
Attack by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024
advance onto or assume the position of (an opponent's piece).
In the tense chess match, Sarah boldly attacked her opponent's king with her knight.
Attack by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024
make an aggressive or forceful attempt to defeat a rival team or player in a game, score a goal or point, or obtain or take advantage of an advantage.
From kickoff, the home team launched an attack.
Attack by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024
The grammar test included sections on identifying different verb tenses and understanding verbal phrases.
Verbal by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024
connected to or originating from a verb.
an adjective used verbally
Verbal by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024

All that glitters is not gold 

Something's attractive exterior does not always indicate what it is really made of.
The teenager with the fancy car and designer clothes learned a hard lesson when he realized all that glitters is not gold – his parents were struggling financially to keep up appearances.