(n): knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
(n): the enclosed land around a house or other building
(n): a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
(n): a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.)
(n): an extended area of land
(n): a justification for something existing or happening
(n): a statement in explanation of some action or belief
(n): dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue
(n): sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
(n): the solid part of the earth's surface
(n): a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
(n): a rational motive for a belief or action
(n): a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
(n): the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
(n): the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
(n): a relation that provides the foundation for something
(n): the basis on which something is grounded
(n): a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
(n): a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons
(n): the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
(n): the visual percept of a region
(n): material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
(n): a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
(n): a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
(n): the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
(n): a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
(n): an instrumentality that connects
(n): (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
(n): the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
(n): the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
(n): a layer of paint covering something else
ground
(v): fix firmly and stably
(v): cause to be firmly attached
(v): confine or restrict to the ground
(v): to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
(v): place or put on the ground
(v): put into a certain place or abstract location
(v): instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
(v): impart skills or knowledge to
(v): bring to the ground
(v): bring ashore
(v): hit or reach the ground
(v): reach a destination, either real or abstract
(v): throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
(v): propel through the air
(v): hit a groundball
(v): cause to move by striking
(v): hit onto the ground
(v): cause to move by striking
(v): cover with a primer; apply a primer to
(v): apply paint to; coat with paint
(v): connect to a ground
(v): connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
(v): use as a basis for; found on
