"While" is a word in ENGLISH
Space of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a
time; as, one while we thought him innocent.
During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same
time that; as, while I write, you sleep.
Hence, under which circumstances; in which case; though;
whereas.
That which requires time; labor; pains.
Until; till.
To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness
or disgust; to spend or pass; -- usually followed by away.
To loiter.
Kitai blinked slowly. "Why would you use the same word for these things? That is ridiculous.""We have a lot of words like that," Tavi said. "They can mean more than one thing.""That is stupid," Kitai said. "It is difficult enough to communicate without making it more complicated with words that mean more than one thing.
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Q: Why is a modem better than a woman? A: A modem doesn't mind if you talk to other modems. A modem doesn't complain if you sit and play at the computer all night. A modem will sit patiently and wait by the phone. A modem comes with an instruction manual.
abánid v [A; c1] do s.t. step by step, and in sequence. Iabánid (abaníra) kini pagpintal arun dílì magkampat, Paint …
Read the complete definitionabay v {1} [AC; b6] move along together with s.t. moving. Lagmit hiligsan ang bátà kay nag-abay sa tartanilya, The …
Read the complete definitionShortened conventional expressions, employed as substitutes for names, phrases, dates, and the like, for the saving of space, of time …
Read the complete definitionTo wait for; to be prepared for; to await; to watch for; as, I abide my time.
Read the complete definitionLat (Pl., abigei, or more rarely abigeatores.) In the civil law. ' A stealer of cattle; one who drove or …
Read the complete definitionabir {1} particle used in calling attention to a point in con-tention. Ang diyus makagagáhum. Abir, unsáun man nímu pagpangutána …
Read the complete definitionLat. The fruit of an abor-tion ; the chlld born before its time, incapable of life
Read the complete definitionNearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of …
Read the complete definitionNear; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
Read the complete definitionAt the same time; simultaneously.
Read the complete definitionThat which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly.
Read the complete definitionabriláta n can opener. absin v [A2; b6] {1} absent, fail to attend work or class. Absínig kas-a nang klasíha …
Read the complete definitionViewed apart from modifying influences or without comparison with other objects; actual; real; -- opposed to relative and comparative; as, …
Read the complete definitionabug n dust. v {1} [B46; a4b4(1)] become dusty. Muabug ang karsáda ug dúgayng uwanun, The road gets dusty if …
Read the complete definitionábung v [A; c] bar, block the way. Abúngan ta ning karsádag dakung batu, Lets block the road with a …
Read the complete definitionabut v {1} [A; a12] arrive, reach a place. Dì pa makaabut (maabut) ang suwat, The letter wont have arrived …
Read the complete definitionInfinite time; a vast intellectual or moral depth.
Read the complete definitionA time indication, equivalent to alla breve.
Read the complete definitionThe shortening ol the time for tbe vesting in possession of an expectant interest
Read the complete definitionApproach; or the means, pow-er, or opportunlty of approaching. Some-times importing the occurrence of sexual in-tercourse; otherwise as importing opportuni-ty …
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