English words starting with L

A person who receives a legacy or bequest under the terms of a will.

a group of diplomats representing their government in a foreign country, typically ranking below an embassy.

in a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes.

A very old story or set of stories from ancient times, which may not be entirely true.

In a manner that is very famous or well-known, often in a way that seems exaggerated or mythical.

Very famous and admired or talked about

skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks.

having a specified number or kind of legs

A tight-fitting garment covering the leg from the waist or hip to the ankle, typically worn by women or girls.

Having attractively long legs.

A type of straw made from a specific variety of wheat, traditionally used for hats.

The quality of being clear enough to be read easily.

(of handwriting or print) clear enough to be read easily.

In a way that is clear enough to be read.

a large group of soldiers that forms part of an army, especially in ancient rome.

a soldier in a legion, especially in the ancient roman legion.

A member of a legion, especially the French Foreign Legion.

to make or pass laws.

(past tense and past participle of legislate) to have made or enacted a law or laws through a formal governmental process.

laws, considered collectively.

relating to the making of laws

in a way that relates to the making of laws or to a legislature.

A person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body.

the group of people in a country or state who have the power to make and change laws

the quality of being legal, acceptable, or justified according to established rules or principles.

Conforming to the law or to rules; lawful and proper.

in a way that is allowed by law or rules; lawfully.

Making something legal or acceptable according to the law or rules.

the act of making something legal or acceptable.

the act of making something legal or acceptable.

to make something legal or acceptable

made something legal or acceptable according to established rules or standards.

making something legal or acceptable according to the law or rules

Having no legs.

the amount of space available for a passenger's legs in a vehicle or aircraft.

A plant of the pea family that bears its seeds in pods, or the seeds of such a plant used as food.

Relating to or denoting plants of the pea family (Leguminosae), which typically have seeds in pods.

Work that involves a lot of physical travel or effort to collect information or get things done.

A tropical tree (Metrosideros polymorpha) of the myrtle family, native to Hawaii, noted for its showy, usually red, flowers.

A garland of flowers, especially one worn around the neck in Hawaii as a symbol of affection, welcome, or farewell.

A disease caused by infection with parasitic protozoans of the genus *Leishmania*, transmitted by the bite of sandflies, which can affect the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs.

Time when you are not working or occupied; free time.

Relating to or used during time free from work or duties

having a lot of free time to do enjoyable things because you do not have to work or are not busy

the quality or state of being relaxed and unhurried; lack of haste.

done or acting without haste; relaxed and unhurried

A short, recurring musical phrase associated with a particular person, place, or idea in an opera or other musical work.

A heading indicating the subject or argument of a literary composition, a gloss, or an annotation.

A small, short-tailed, furry rodent that lives in the Arctic and is known for its periodic mass migrations.

A yellow citrus fruit with sour juice

having the bright yellow color typical of a lemon

Having a flavor that combines lemon and lime, or being a color that is a mixture of yellow and green.

having a smell like that of a lemon

having a bright, clear yellow colour like that of a lemon

A sweet fizzy or still drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar.

A tropical grass with a strong lemon scent, used in cooking and herbal medicine.

Having the taste or smell of lemon

a small mammal with large eyes, a long tail, and soft fur, found only in madagascar and active mainly at night.

To give something to someone for a temporary period, expecting it to be returned.

A person or an organization that lends money, especially as a business.

The act of allowing someone to use something temporarily, especially money, on the understanding that it will be returned.

the measurement of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions of an object

to become longer or to make something longer

to become longer or to make something longer

the act or process of making something longer

in a direction parallel with a thing's length

Lasting for a long time, often too long

The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected or required.

Not as strict as expected when punishing someone or when making sure that rules are obeyed.

in a way that is not as strict or severe as expected when punishing someone or when making sure rules are obeyed

The political, economic, and social principles and policies developed from or associated with Vladimir Lenin, especially the theory and practice of communism focusing on the revolutionary party as the vanguard.

Relating to or characteristic of the communist theories and policies of Vladimir Lenin.

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller, or clearer when you look through it.

The action or effect of a gravitational field in bending light from a distant source, as predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity.

a professional photographer, especially one who works for newspapers or magazines.

shaped like a lens or a lentil; biconvex.

A small, flat, round seed of a leguminous plant, dried and used in cooking, often orange, green, or brown in color.

of, relating to, or resembling a lion or lions.

a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots, and lives in africa and southern asia.

Having a pattern that resembles the spots on a leopard's fur.

The skin or pelt of a leopard, often with its distinctive spotted pattern.

A tight-fitting, stretchy piece of clothing that covers the body from the neck to the thighs, worn especially for dancing, exercise, or performing.

A person who has leprosy.

A person who studies or collects butterflies and moths.

(in irish folklore) a type of male fairy in the form of a little old man who is said to hide crocks of gold at the end of rainbows.

a chronic infectious disease that mainly affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discolored patches and lumps and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities.

relating to or suffering from leprosy.

A protein hormone produced by fat cells that acts on the brain to regulate appetite and body fat storage.

any of a class of elementary particles (such as the electron, muon, or neutrino) that have spin ¹/₂ and do not take part in strong interactions.

a severe infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, affecting humans and animals, often transmitted via water contaminated by animal urine.

of or relating to women who are sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

Sexually or romantically attracted to people of one's own sex, especially a man attracted to other men.

sexual or romantic attraction between women, or sexual activity between women.

An area of damaged tissue in a living body, caused by injury or disease.

a smaller amount or quantity of something

costing less money; not as expensive.

Having a relatively simple economy with little industry and a low standard of living.

Having received less formal schooling or instruction than average.

Not achieving maximum productivity or effectiveness; performing a task or function in a way that uses more time, energy, or resources than necessary.

costing less money; not as expensive

having less practical knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity than others

A principle that advocates simplicity and restraint, suggesting that a smaller or simpler approach can be more effective or elegant than a larger or more complex one.

Not widely known or recognized; not famous or familiar to most people.

Having a smaller number of people living in a particular area.

Having less training, experience, or ability than is required or than others have.

having less skill or training than is usual or required

Not as good as one would wish; somewhat unsatisfactory or inadequate.

Not as good as desired or expected; unsatisfactory or suboptimal.

Not completely perfect; having some flaws or shortcomings.

Not very good; mediocre or disappointing.

visited or experienced by few people; not popular or well-known

a person who holds a lease; a tenant.

to become or make something become smaller, weaker, less important, etc.

Made or became smaller, weaker, or less in degree, amount, or intensity.

the action or process of making or becoming less

Not as great in size, amount, or importance as something else

not as famous or as well known as someone or something else

A period of time in which a person is taught about a subject or how to do something.

a person or company that grants a lease; a landlord.

For fear that; in order to avoid the possibility of.