leeward tide
- n a tide that runs in the same direction as the wind is blowing
learner
- n someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs
- n works for an expert to learn a trade
learner's dictionary
- n a dictionary specially written for those learning a foreign language
learner's permit
- n a document authorizing the bearer to learn to drive an automobile
leather
- n an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
- v whip with a leather strap
learning
- n the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
- n profound scholarly knowledge
- v gain knowledge or skills
- v get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
- v commit to memory; learn by heart
- v be a student of a certain subject
- v impart skills or knowledge to
- v find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
learning curve
- n a graph showing the rate of learning (especially a graph showing the amount recalled as a function of the number of attempts to recall)
learning disability
- n a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
learning disorder
- n a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
leary
- n United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
lease
- n property that is leased or rented out or let
- n a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
- n the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect
- v let for money
- v hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
- v grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
- v engage for service under a term of contract
lease-lend
- n the transfer of goods and services to an ally to aid in a common cause
leash
- n restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
- n the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
- n a figurative restraint
kept a tight leash on his emotions
he's always gotten a long leash - v fasten with a rope