Word Book H-2 (2/3)
helicopter [a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one place above the ground]
help [(1) to give support; (2) to assist; (3) to make easier; (4) support; (5) aid]
The company helped him to complete his university studies. (1)
He helped her to put on her coat. (2)
Will you help me prepare for the test tomorrow? (3)
here [in, to or at this place]
hero [a person honored for being brave or wise]
hide [(1) to prevent from being seen or found; (2) to make secret]
high [(1) tall; (2) far up; (3) far above the ground; (4) important; (5) above others]
That tree is high enough for a tree house. (1)
There is a house high up on the mountain. (2)
The helicopter flew high above the ground. (3)
hijack [to seize or take control of a vehicle by force]
hill [a small mountain]
history [(1) the written record or description of past events; (2) the study of the past]
hit [(1) to strike; (2) to touch with force]
Don't hit me. (1)
hold [(1) to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms; (2) to keep in one position; (3) to keep as a prisoner; (4) to contain; (5) to possess; (6) to occupy; (7) to organize and be involved in]
He held a cup of water to her mouth. (1)
The woman with the camera said, "Hold your head up while I take your picture." (2)
The police held the suspect for questioning. (3)
This cup holds eight ounces of liquid. (4)
The businessman held a lot of stock in his company. (5)
hole [(1) an opening; (2) a torn or broken place in something]
holiday [(1) a day when one does not work; (2) a day on which no work is done to honor or remember a person or event]
He plans to go to Europe for a two-week holiday. (1)
They decided to watch the fireworks in Washington on the Independence Day holiday, July 4th. (2)
holy [greatly honored in religion]
home [(1) the building where a person lives, especially with family; (2) the place where one was born or comes from; (3) the area or country where one lives]
The White House has been the President's home for eight years. (1)
Her home is New York City. (2)
He says he will return to his home in Texas when he retires. (3)
honest [(1) truthful; (2) able to be trusted]
You can believe what he tells you because he is an honest man. (1)
honor [(1) to obey; (2) to show strong, good feelings for; (3) an award; (4) an act of giving special recognition]
She will honor her promises. (1)
We honor our parents many times during the year, not just on Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day. (2)
The Sergeant was given America's highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor. (3)
hope [(1) to expect; (2) to believe there is a good chance that something will happen as wanted; (3) to want something to happen]
We hope she will arrive tomorrow. (1)
The doctor said he hopes the treatment will work as expected. (2)
horrible [(1) causing great fear; (2) terrible]
Fighting a war with weapons that spread deadly diseases is a horrible idea. (1)
horse [a large animal often used for racing, riding or farm work]
