found
verb · Intermediate
To start or create an organization, city, or institution.
Example
They plan to found a charity for homeless families.
In this video: and it's found right in the middle of the Sussex South Downs.
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Here's one.
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It's called Windover Hill
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and it's found right in the middle of the Sussex South Downs.
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But it's not here because of anything that happened in Sussex
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verb · Intermediate
To start or create an organization, city, or institution.
Example
They plan to found a charity for homeless families.
In this video: and it's found right in the middle of the Sussex South Downs.
adjective · Intermediate
Real and specific, or made from a hard building material.
Example
The concrete design made the instructions easier for new users.
In this video: I thought the Long Man of Wilmington was made of concrete breeze blocks.
called
The past form of call: did or completed that action.
middle
The part or point that is equally far from the sides, ends, or beginning and end.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
because
For the reason that something is true or happened.
anything
Any thing or event, often in questions or negatives.
happened
The past form of happen: took place or came about.
even
Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.
sounds
The third-person form of sound: seems a particular way when heard or described.
farfetched
Describing a special quality, state, or condition.
something
A thing that is not named or not known exactly.
free
Not costing any money.
spirit
A person's courage, energy, or attitude; also a ghost or non-physical being.
anyway
Used to continue, change, or finish what you are saying.
try
To make an effort to do something or to test whether something works.
suggest
To mention an idea, plan, or possibility for someone to consider.
hill
A raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
always
At every time; on every occasion.
right
Something a person is morally or legally allowed to have, do, or receive.
tell
To give information to someone by speaking or writing.
looking
The present participle of look: using the eyes to see, search, or seem.
clearly
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
make
To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.
chalk
A soft white or colored material used for writing on boards.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
man
An adult male person; sometimes also used for a person in general.
breeze
A light wind.
blocks
A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
conservation
The protection of nature, resources, or old buildings from damage.
decision
A choice made after thinking about possibilities.
everyone
All the people in a group.
wants
The third-person singular form of want: needs, wishes for, or would like something.
fully
Completely or as much as possible.
expose
To show something hidden, or put someone in contact with danger.
themselves
Used when the people, animals, or things doing an action are also affected by it.
bah
An old-fashioned sound showing dislike or impatience.
tells
The third-person present form of tell: gives information by speaking or writing.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
surely
Used to show that you strongly believe something is true or expected.
almost
Very nearly, but not completely.
world
The earth and all its people, places, and things; also a particular area of life or experience.
formed
The past form of form: made, developed, or took shape.
specific
Clear and exact, not general or vague.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
million
The number 1,000,000; a very large number or amount.
year
A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.
ago
Before the present time.
during
At some time in the period of an event or situation.
period
A length of time during which something happens or continues.
underwater
Below the surface of water; owing more money than something is worth.
sea
A large area of salty water, smaller than or connected to an ocean.
full
Containing as much as possible or having no empty space.
creatures
The plural form of creature: a living animal or being.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
tough
Strong and not easily broken, damaged, or hurt.
shell
A hard outer cover of an animal, nut, seed, or object.
exoskeleton
A hard outer covering that supports an animal’s body.
died
The past form of die: stopped living or stopped working.
sank
The past form of sink: went down below water or another surface.
seabed
The ground at the bottom of the sea.
slowly
At a low speed, or with little speed.
got
The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.
squished
The past form of squish: pressed something soft until it changed shape.
down
Toward a lower place, level, or position.
layer
One thickness, level, or sheet of material that covers or lies between others.
skeleton
The frame of bones inside a body; also the basic frame of something.
millions
The plural form of million: very large numbers or amounts.
bones
The plural form of bone: hard body parts that support animals.
compacted
Pressed tightly together into a smaller space.
horizontal
Flat and level, going from side to side rather than up and down.
find
To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.
hello
A friendly greeting, especially one spoken when meeting someone.
yes
Used to give a positive answer or to show agreement.
turns
The third-person form of turn: changes direction, position, or condition.
rock
A hard natural substance from the earth, or a piece of that substance.
move
To change position or place, or to cause something to change position.
how
In what way or by what method.
understand
To know the meaning of something; to realize how someone feels or why something happens.
need
To require something because it is necessary or important.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
look
To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.
clever
Quick to understand, learn, or solve problems.
map
A drawing or image that shows where places, roads, or features are.
call
A spoken request, phone conversation, or decision by an official.
rather
Used to mean quite, fairly, or to show preference for one thing instead of another.
boring
Not interesting or exciting
job
Paid work; also, a task that someone must do.
surveying
The present participle of survey: looking at, measuring, or asking about something carefully.
construction
The work of building houses, roads, bridges, or other structures.
noticed
Saw, heard, or became aware of something.
person
A human being, considered as an individual.
sides
The plural form of side: outer parts, surfaces, teams, or positions.
canal
A long, narrow waterway made or used for boats, water supply, or drainage.
different
Not the same as another person or thing.
types
The plural form of type: different kinds or categories.
pile
To put things one on top of another in a heap.
top
The highest part of something; also a spinning toy or upper piece of clothing.
strata
Plural layers of rock, society, or another organized system.
sets
The plural form of set: groups of things that belong together.
fossils
The plural form of fossil: preserved remains or marks of ancient life.
older
Comparative form of old: having lived or existed for more years than someone or something else.
deeper
Further down, further in, or more serious than before.
went
The past form of go: moved or traveled to another place.
clues
The plural form of clue: a fact or sign that helps solve a question or mystery.
landscape
An area of land and the natural or built features that can be seen there.
above
In or to a higher place or level.
ground
The surface of the earth that people walk on; an area of land used for a purpose.
suspected
The past form of suspect: thought something was true or someone was guilty.
stories
The plural form of story: accounts of events, made-up tales, or levels of a building.
determine
To find out, decide, or control what will happen.
took
The past form of take: moved, carried, accepted, or needed something.
hammer
A tool with a heavy head and handle, used for hitting nails or breaking things.
everywhere
In, at, or to all places.
banging
The -ing form of bang: hitting loudly or making repeated loud sounds.
much
A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.
earned
The past form of earn: got money, praise, or respect through work or action.
himself
Used for a male person or animal when the subject and object are the same.
nickname
An informal name used instead of someone's real name.
began
The past form of begin: started to happen or do something.
findings
The plural form of finding: results or conclusions from research or investigation.
hoping
The present participle of hope: wanting something good to happen.
help
To make it easier for someone to do something or solve a problem.
unlock
To open a lock or make something available for use.
part
One piece, section, or role of something larger.
picture
A drawing, painting, or photograph.
enough
As much or as many as needed.
thing
An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.
survey
To ask people questions for information, or to examine an area carefully.
entire
Including every part, person, or thing.
length
The measurement of something from one end to the other, or the amount of time something lasts.
breadth
The width of something, or the wide range of ideas or experience it includes.
interesting
Making you want to know more or pay attention.
nobody
A person who is not important or not well known.
ever
At any time, or always in some expressions.
completed
The past form of complet: a formal or technical term used for a specific idea or action.
complete
Having all parts, or finished.
anywhere
In, at, or to any place.
before
Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.
monumental
Very important, large, or impressive.
task
A piece of work that someone has to do.
journey
A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
miles
The plural form of mile: units of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometers each.
horse
A large animal with four legs that people ride or use for pulling things.
foot
The part at the end of a leg that people or animals stand on.
leaving
The present participle of leave: going away or letting something remain.
quite
Fairly or completely, depending on the context and variety of English.
literally
In the exact or real meaning of the words; also used informally for emphasis.
stone
A small hard piece of rock.
until
Before a particular time or event happens.
later
At a time after the present or after the time mentioned.
finally
After a long time, or as the last point in a series.
unveil
To show or announce something publicly for the first time.
iconic
Very famous and easily recognized as representing a person, place, period, or style.
knock
A short hit on a door or surface; also a criticism or setback.
identity
Who a person is, or the qualities that make a person, group, or thing recognizable.
steal
To take something that belongs to another person without permission.
oh
A sound used to show surprise, pain, understanding, or another quick feeling.
using
The present participle of use: doing something with a tool, method, or resource.
various
Several different, but not always named separately.
websites
The plural form of website: sets of connected pages on the internet.
provide
To give someone something they need or make it available.
service
Work done to help customers or the public. A system that provides something people need.
charge
An amount of money asked for a service, or an official accusation.
suddenly
Quickly and unexpectedly, without much warning.
remembered
The past form of remember: kept or brought something back to mind.
companies
The plural form of company: more than one company or several examples of that kind.
money
Coins, notes, or digital value used to buy things or pay people.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
personal
Belonging or relating to one particular person.
data
Facts or numbers collected for study, decisions, or computer use.
sell
To give something to someone who pays money for it.
brokers
The plural form of broker: more than one broker.
leave
To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.
completely
In every way or as much as possible.
breaches
The plural form of breach: serious breaks in rules, walls, or security.
theft
The crime or act of stealing something.
why
For what reason or purpose.
face
The front part of the head, including eyes, nose, and mouth.
wear
To have clothes, shoes, jewelry, or another item on your body.
clothes
Items people wear on their bodies.
recommend
To tell another person that a hotel, book, worker, plan, or treatment would be the best choice.
sponsor
A person or organization that gives money or support to an event, person, or activity.
video
A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.
automated
Controlled by machines or software rather than by people.
searches
The present-tense form of search used with he, she, or it: looks carefully for someone or something.
behalf
As a representative of someone, or for someone's benefit.
legal
Allowed by law or dealing with rights, courts, or official rules.
demand
A strong request or need for something.
delete
To remove writing, data, or a file.
databases
The plural form of database: organized computer stores of information.
keep
To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.
regularly
Often or at repeated times, usually following a pattern.
updated
The past form of update: gave newer information or made something more current.
safe
Protected from danger, harm, or loss.
heard
An instance of being listened to, understood, or known by others.
apparently
Used to say something seems true based on what you know.
custom
A traditional habit or usual way of doing something.
removal
The act of taking something or someone away from a place.
allowing
The -ing form of allow: letting someone do something.
link
A connection between people, things, ideas, or places.
privacy
The state of being alone or keeping personal information away from public attention.
specialist
A person with expert knowledge or skill in one particular subject or job.
care
Help, attention, or protection given to someone or something.
rest
A period of relaxing or sleeping; the part that remains after something is taken.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
discount
The state, act, person, or thing involving a lower price than usual.
click
To press a computer button, make a short sound, or suddenly understand.
description
A spoken or written account of what someone or something is like.
code
A system of words, numbers, or rules used to send information or program computers.
off
Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.
subscription
An arrangement to receive a service, product, or publication regularly, often by paying.
ages
The plural form of age: numbers of years or long periods of time.
mind
The part of a person that thinks, feels, remembers, and decides.
borrow
To take and use something that belongs to someone else for a time
machine
A piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do work.
ahead
In front, earlier, or toward the future.
careful
Giving attention to avoid mistakes, damage, or danger.
disco
The state, act, person, or thing involving a place or event for dancing to popular music.
music
Sounds arranged with rhythm, melody, or harmony, often made by voices or instruments.
painstakingly
With great care, attention, and effort.
walked
The past form of walk: moved on foot at a normal speed.
across
From one side to the other side of something.
every
Used before a singular noun to mean all members of a group.
square
A shape with four equal sides and four right angles; also an open public area in a town.
inch
A small unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
ready
Prepared for use, action, or a planned event.
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