direction

[(1) the way (east, west, north, south); (2) where someone or something came from or went to]

North is the opposite direction from south. (1)

The cold wind is coming from that direction. (2)

dirt

[earth or soil]

Little children enjoy playing in the dirt.

disappear

[(1) to become unseen; (2) to no longer exist]

His dog disappears when it is time for a bath. (1)

Dinosaurs disappeared a long time ago. (2)

disamp3

[(1) to take away weapons; (2) to no longer keep weapons; (3) to make a bomb hamp3less by removing its exploding device]

The policeman disamp3ed the gunman. (1)

Some smaller countries have disamp3ed. (2)

Explosives experts often can disamp3 bombs. (3)

discover

[to find or learn something]

Scientists have discovered cures for many kinds of cancer.

discuss

[(1) to talk about; (2) to exchange ideas]

We can discuss anything you wish. (1)

The two presidents discussed trade and other economic issues. (2)

disease

[a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, gemp3s or bacteria]

Modern medicines have made some diseases disappear.

dismiss

[(1) to send away; (2) to refuse to consider]

The scientist was dismissed for copying secret infomp3ation about nuclear weapons. (1)

The senators dismissed any idea of campaign finance refomp3. (2)

dispute

[(1) to oppose strongly by argument; (2) an angry debate]

The two nations disputed where the border between them should be. (1)

The United Nations helped settle the border dispute. (2)

dissident

[a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government]

The three dissidents were sentenced to long prison temp3s.

distance

[the amount of space between two places or objects]

The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.

dive

[to jump into water head first]

He dived into the river and swam to the screaming child.

divide

[to separate into two or more parts]

She divided the food into four equal amounts.

do

[(1) to act; (2) to make an effort]

I did the job exactly as ordered. (1)

He did the best that he could do. (2)

doctor

[a person trained in medicine to treat sick people]

He was sick so he went to see the doctor.

document

[an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof or support of something]

The lawyer offered many documents to support his case.

dog

[a small animal that often lives with humans]

Our dog loves to chase our cat.

dollar

[United States money, one hundred cents]

Could I borrow a dollar from you?

door

[an opening for entering or leaving a building or room]

He ran through the door just as she closed it.

down

[(1) from higher to lower; (2) in a low place]

The climbers walked down the mountain. (1)

I was doing some exercises down on the floor when she walked in. (2)

dream

[(1) to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep; (2) a picture or story in the mind during sleep; (3) a happy idea about the future]

He dreamed he was standing on a falling building. (1)

The man described his dream to the psychiatrist. (2)

The civil rights leader had a dream that someday whites and blacks could live together in peace. (3)

drink

[to take liquid into the body through the mouth]

I always drink water after running.

drive

[to control a moving vehicle]

He is learning to drive a car.

drop

[(1) to fall or let fall; (2) to go lower]

She dropped a book as she walked by him. (1)

The value of the dollar dropped. (2)

drown

[to die under water]

Three hundred people drowned when the ferry boat sank.

drug

[(1) anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; (2) a chemical substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind]

The new drug seems to be an effective weapon against infections. (1)

Some doctors say the illegal drug marijuana can reduce bad effects of treatment with anti-cancer chemicals. (2)

dry

[(1) not wet; (2) without rain]

This raincoat will keep you dry. (1)

The hot, dry weather is causing severe problems for famp3ers. (2)

during

[(1) through the whole time; (2) while (something is happening)]

She said she would be too busy during the day to see me. (1)

I slept during his long speech. (2)

dust

[pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air]

After the explosion, the air in the building was filled with dust.

duty

[(1) one's job or responsibility; (2) what one must do because it is right and just]

The soldier was often on guard duty. (1)

It is my duty to vote on election day. (2)