English words starting with M

a ray of light from the moon.

any of several plants, especially a type of morning glory, that have large, fragrant white flowers that open in the evening.

The light of the moon.

A member of the Unification Church, a religious organization founded by Sun Myung Moon.

without any light from the moon; dark because the moon is not visible

a small natural satellite orbiting a planet.

the light that comes from the moon at night

The act of working at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer.

lit by the light of the moon

the event or time when the moon appears above the horizon.

a view or picture of the surface of the moon, or an area of land that resembles it in appearance.

illegally distilled or smuggled alcoholic liquor.

A person who makes or sells illegal alcoholic liquor, especially whiskey.

a long shot aimed at the moon, especially a rocket launch.

a transparent or translucent feldspar with a pearly or opaline sheen, often used as a gemstone.

a dance step in which the dancer moves backwards while making the motions of walking forwards.

Dreamy or absent-minded, as if lost in thought.

to attach a boat or ship to a fixed object or the land with ropes or an anchor

a place where a boat or ship is moored

Relating to or characteristic of the Moors or their culture.

an area of open, uncultivated land, typically on high ground, characterized by wet, peaty soil and dominated by low-growing vegetation such as heather and coarse grasses.

a large north american deer with very large, flat antlers and a long head, and a flap of skin hanging from the throat.

(of a subject or question) open to argument or debate; having no practical relevance.

A tool for cleaning floors, consisting of a bundle of thick strings or a sponge attached to a long handle.

The final stage of a military operation in which remaining enemy forces are defeated or captured.

to be sad and to do nothing, especially because you are unhappy or disappointed

a light, low-powered motorcycle, typically with pedals like a bicycle.

A small child, especially a young girl.

The action or task of cleaning a floor or other surface with a mop.

a mass of rocks and earth carried and left by a glacier.

Relating to the principles of right and wrong behavior.

The level of confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

The practice of moralizing, especially showing a tendency to make judgments about other people's morality.

A person who teaches or promotes a system of moral principles.

characterized by a narrow and rigid adherence to moral principles, often with a judgmental attitude towards others.

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

to express judgments about what is right or wrong, especially in a way that is considered annoying or self-righteous.

The act of expressing moral judgments or opinions about someone's behavior.

in a way that relates to the principles of right and wrong behavior

an area of soft, wet ground that is very difficult to walk through

An official authorization to delay or stop a particular activity for a period of time.

Relating to Moravia, its people, or their culture.

A predatory eel of warm seas, typically hiding in crevices, with a patterned, often brightly colored body and a large mouth.

showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

the condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition

in a way that shows an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease

(especially of humour) sharply critical and sarcastic.

a greater or additional amount or degree of

Comparative form of 'advanced'; further along in progress, complexity, or development.

Comparative form of 'affluent'; having more wealth or a higher standard of living.

Containing or providing more information, specifics, or particulars than a basic description.

Having a greater or more powerful effect; producing a better or more desired result.

Comparative form of 'efficient'; achieving a desired result with less waste of time, energy, or resources than something else.

Comparative form of 'expensive'; having a higher cost or price.

Having a greater capacity for exerting force, influence, or control; possessing more strength or authority.

Happening or beginning not long ago; newer or later in comparison to something else.

More complex, advanced, or refined than something else.

Relating to or involving entities, qualities, or experiences that exceed or transcend what is considered normal or possible for humans alone.

An edible wild mushroom with a brown honeycombed cap.

used to introduce a new point or statement that adds to or supports the previous one

The fixed morally binding customs of a particular group.

A building or room where dead bodies are kept temporarily, especially for identification or until burial or cremation.

(of a person) at the point of death

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religious group founded in the US in 1830.

The early part of the day, from dawn until noon; morning.

The early part of the day, from sunrise to noon.

Relating to the day after a particular event, especially one involving celebration or excess, and often implying a period of regret or reassessment.

Relating to Morocco, its people, or their culture.

A stupid or foolish person.

extremely stupid or foolish

Unhappy, bad-tempered, and not talking very much

In a sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered manner.

To change smoothly from one image to another using computer animation techniques.

The smallest meaningful unit of language that cannot be further divided.

A powerful drug made from opium, used in medicine to reduce severe pain.

the process of smoothly changing one image into another using computer animation.

Any of various large, brightly colored butterflies of the genus Morpho, native to tropical America, known for their iridescent blue wings.

The biological process that controls the development of the shape and structure of an organism or its parts.

relating to the form and structure of organisms.

Relating to the form and structure of things, especially in biology or linguistics.

in a way that relates to the form and structure of words

A scientist who studies the form and structure of animals, plants, or words.

The study of the forms of words, especially the study of inflection and derivation.

A rounded hill or promontory, especially one formed of volcanic rock.

The next day, or the time immediately following a particular event.

A small piece or amount of food.

a large, smooth-textured italian sausage made from finely ground pork and cubes of pork fat, typically flavored with spices and pistachios.

(of living beings, especially humans) certain to die eventually.

the state of being human and not living forever

in a way that causes death

A mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime used in building to hold bricks or stones together.

a black cap with a flat, square top and a tassel, worn as part of formal academic dress.

Joined or sealed with mortar.

a legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow.

(of a financial security) having its value or payments guaranteed by a collection of mortgages.

The interest charged on a loan taken out to buy property, typically a house.

(of a property or asset) pledged as security for the repayment of a loan.

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies to be buried or cremated and to arrange funerals.

A feeling of shame, humiliation, or wounded pride.

Feeling extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

to cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed.

Causing great embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.

a hole cut in a piece of wood or other material to receive the end of another piece (a tenon), forming a joint.

A building or room where dead bodies are kept before a funeral or cremation.

a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.

A person who creates mosaics.

to walk or go in a leisurely or aimless manner

to dance in a violent, aggressive way by deliberately pushing and colliding with other people, especially at a rock concert.

A type of cooperative agricultural community in Israel, where families own individual farms and homes but share some resources and marketing.

A person who follows the religion of Islam.

A building where Muslims worship.

A small flying insect, the female of which bites humans and animals to suck their blood. Some types of mosquito can spread serious diseases.

(of a disease) transmitted or spread by mosquitoes.

a very small, soft, green plant that grows in a thick layer on damp soil, trees, rocks, or other surfaces, having no flowers and producing spores.

covered with moss

Covered with or adorned by hanging moss.

of a dull green colour like that of moss.

covered with moss

Greatest in amount, degree, or intensity.

(of a work, paper, or author) having been referred to or quoted in other sources more frequently than others.