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A low-growing evergreen shrub with small purple, pink, or white bell-shaped flowers, found commonly on moors and heaths.

The process or system of supplying heat to a building or room.

To lift or move something heavy with great effort.

In religious belief, the abode of God and angels, and of the blessed after death.

Of or relating to heaven; divine or celestial.

The sky, especially when regarded as a physical space.

Comparative form of "heavy"; having greater weight.

To a great degree; very much.

Having great weight; difficult to lift or move.

A Semitic language that is the official language of Israel and is used for religious purposes by Jews worldwide.

A mild exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or emphasis; a euphemism for "hell."

A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.

A small nocturnal mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for protection.

Used to represent laughter, especially high-pitched or gleeful laughter.

To pay attention to; take notice of.

The back part of the human foot below the ankle.

The back parts of the feet below the ankles.

Used to express mild amusement, irony, or skepticism.

The measurement of someone or something from base to top or from head to foot.

High places or elevated areas, especially hills or mountains.

A German word meaning "hail" used as a salutation or exclamation of greeting, praise, or triumph.

Utterly odious or wicked; extremely evil or cruel.

A person who is legally entitled to inherit the property, title, or position of another upon that person's death.

A robbery or theft, especially an elaborate or planned one.

Past tense and past participle of "hold"; grasped, carried, or supported.

An aircraft that derives its lift from rotating blades (rotors) that spin horizontally, allowing it to take off and land vertically, hover, and fly in any direction.

Plural of helicopter; aircraft that derive lift from rotating horizontal blades.

A chemical element (symbol He, atomic number 2), a colorless, odorless, inert noble gas that is the second lightest and second most abundant element in the observable universe.

In religious belief, a place of punishment for the wicked after death.

Used as a greeting when meeting someone or answering the telephone.

The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship or boat.

A protective covering for the head, typically made of hard material, worn by soldiers, motorcyclists, athletes, and workers.

Plural of helmet; protective coverings for the head.

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering assistance.

Past tense and past participle of help; gave assistance to someone.

A person who helps or gives assistance.

Providing assistance; willing to help others.

A portion of food served to one person.

Unable to defend oneself or act without help; lacking protection or support.

Third person singular present tense of help; gives assistance.

A female chicken, especially one kept for laying eggs.

As a consequence; for this reason; therefore.

Plural of hen; female chickens, especially those kept for laying eggs.

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned.

(Greek mythology) The queen of the Olympian gods, goddess of marriage and family, wife and sister of Zeus. Her Roman equivalent is Juno.

An official messenger bringing news, especially in medieval times.

A plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring food, in medicine, or for its scent.

Relating to or made from herbs, especially those used in cooking or medicine.

Plural of herb; plants with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, medicine, or scent.

(Greek/Roman mythology) A divine hero, son of Zeus and Alcmene, known for his extraordinary strength and for completing twelve labors.