Charles104's definitions

hoarse

If you are hoarse, your voice sounds rough when you speak, often if you are sick.

"You can talk?" said Harry at last in a kind of hoarse whisper.

by Charles104 November 14, 2023

Heathrow

The name of one of London's airports in England.

They shoved me in that box, drove me to the airport, and the next thing I know, I'm at Heathrow.

by Charles104 November 14, 2023

Professor of Linguistics

Someone who studies language.

I've spent all my life with a professor of linguistics.

by Charles104 November 14, 2023

Foreigner

Someone from another country.

When I travelled to another continent, I discovered how it felt like to be a foreigner in an unfamiliar land.

by Charles104 November 14, 2023

Blurb

A short description to advertise a product, especially a book.
Usually blurb is in the back of the book.

I'm interested to buy the book after reading the blurb.

by Charles104 November 14, 2023