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The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

Parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.

A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.

Chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes.

A hard permanent outgrowth, often curved and pointed, found on the heads of cattle, sheep, goats, and other animals.

Hard, pointed growths on the heads of certain animals such as cattle, goats, and rhinoceroses.

Made of or resembling horn; hard and rough in texture.

A forecast of a person's future based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of their birth.

Causing or likely to cause horror; extremely unpleasant or bad.

In a horrible manner; causing horror or disgust.

Very unpleasant or disagreeable; causing a feeling of disgust.

Causing horror; extremely shocking or frightening.

An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

Plural of horror; multiple frightening or disturbing things or experiences.

A large four-legged mammal with a flowing mane and tail, used for riding and pulling loads.

The back of a horse, especially as a means of riding.

A person skilled in riding horses.

A unit of power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (745.7 watts), originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses.

Plural of horse; large hoofed mammals used for riding, racing, and carrying loads.

A flexible tube for conveying water, gas, or other fluid.

An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

Plural of hospital; institutions providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

(Dialect) A dialectal or colloquial pronunciation of "horse."

A person who receives or entertains guests.

A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

Plural of hostage; people seized or held as security for the fulfillment of demands.

An establishment providing inexpensive food and lodging, especially for young travelers.

A woman who receives or entertains guests.

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition.

The act of providing accommodation or entertainment for guests or visitors.

Plural of host; people who receive or entertain guests.

Having a high temperature.

An establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists.

Plural of hotel; establishments providing paid lodging and usually meals and other services for travelers.

(Informal) A person who is very skilled or successful in a particular field, often with a confident or showy manner.

Comparative form of hot; having a higher temperature.

Superlative form of hot; having the highest temperature.

A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent.

A period of time equal to 60 minutes; one twenty-fourth of a day.

Plural of hour; multiple periods of 60 minutes each.

A building for human habitation, especially one that consists of a ground floor and one or more upper stories.

A house and its occupants regarded as a unit.

A person employed to manage a household and perform domestic duties such as cleaning and cooking.

The management of household affairs and domestic tasks.

Buildings for human habitation, especially ones occupied by a family or small group.

A married woman whose main occupation is managing the household and caring for her family.

Women whose main occupation is caring for their family and managing household affairs.

Buildings or other shelters in which people live.