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The condition of having paid work; the state of being employed.

A female sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire.

Past tense and past participle of *empty*; removed all contents from a container.

The state of containing nothing; the quality of being empty.

Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.

(Typography) A unit of measurement equal to half an em, or half the point size of the current font.

To make someone or something able to do something; to give the means or ability.

Under a magic spell; bewitched.

An additional performance given in response to audience applause or demand.

An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.

Past tense and past participle of *encounter*; unexpectedly met or came across someone or something.

Plural of *encounter*; unexpected or casual meetings with someone or something.

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Past tense and past participle of *encourage*; gave support or confidence to someone.

The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

Giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

(Of data or information) converted into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

The final part of something.

(Of a species) at serious risk of extinction.

Past tense of "end"; came to a finish or conclusion.

The final part or conclusion of something, especially a story, film, or event.

Having or seeming to have no end; infinite or continuous.

The plural of "end"; the final or furthest parts of something.

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

To suffer through something painful or difficult without giving in.

Past tense of "endure"; suffered through something difficult without giving in.

People who are actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Having or showing great energy, enthusiasm, or vitality.

The strength and vitality required for sustained activity.

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

To participate or become involved in something.

Having formally agreed to marry someone; betrothed.

A formal agreement to get married.

Charming and attractive; capable of holding attention or interest.

A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion, especially one that uses fuel.

A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, structures, or public works.

The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

People who design, build, or maintain engines, machines, structures, or public works.

Machines with moving parts that convert power into motion, especially those used in vehicles.

To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

To take pleasure in something.

Giving or capable of giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant.

Past tense of "enjoy"; took pleasure or satisfaction in something.

Present participle of "enjoy"; taking pleasure or satisfaction in something.

Third person singular of "enjoy"; takes pleasure or satisfaction in something.

To give someone greater knowledge and understanding about something.

Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.

The state of having knowledge or understanding; the act of gaining insight.