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Checked To be extremely upset or angry. ■ "When I found out my dog had chewed up my favorite shoes, I was checked!"
Circulatory A system of channels or vessels for the transportation of blood, lymph, and other fluids in the body. ■ "I need to get my circulatory system checked out, I can't seem to keep my heartbeat in sync."
presuming Assuming that something is true without any evidence or proof to support it. ■ "I'm assuming the sun will be shining tomorrow, because I checked the weather forecast."
References A collection of citations used to support a statement or claim. ■ "I can assure you, my references are 100% accurate. In fact, I've checked them multiple times and they're still wrong."
Theirs A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership of something, but in reality it is owned by someone else. ■ "I saw your car parked outside my house. I checked the license plate and realized that theirs was actually mine!"
Thermometer A device used to measure temperature, especially in order to determine whether it is hot or cold. ■ "I checked the thermometer and realized I was too hot to be wearing my wool sweater."
ticker A mechanical device used to measure the rate of heartbeats. ■ "I need to get my ticker checked before I go skydiving."
beeped To make a beeping sound, usually to alert someone. ■ "I accidentally left my phone on silent and missed a call. When I finally checked my messages, I was beeped so many times that it started to sound like a chorus of angry birds."
Fade To gradually become less intense, usually in color or light. ■ "The sun began to fade as it set behind the horizon, casting a warm glow over everything it touched."; To lose interest or enthusiasm in something, often due to lack of excitement or excitement. ■ "After listening to her friend's long and boring story about their cat, Sarah started to fade and checked her phone instead."; To become less attractive or desirable, usually due to age or weariness. ■ "The once beautiful actress had faded over time, but still had a certain charm that shone through in her performances."; To be unsuccessful or fail to achieve one's goals. ■ "After numerous failed attempts at winning the lottery, John decided it was time to fade and accept that he would never be a millionaire."
fireproof adjective1. Capable of withstanding fire without being damaged or destroyed. ■ The fireproof suit was a sight to behold as the flames licked at its exterior, yet it remained unscathed. adverb2. In an orderly and organized manner, often with little or no excitement or fuss. ■ "I'm fireproofing my schedule for the week," said the boring businesswoman as she checked her emails.
hotel A large building with many rooms where people can stay for a short time. ■ After spending the day sightseeing, I checked into a luxurious hotel and indulged in a sumptuous dinner before retiring to my cozy bed for the night.
hotels A place where people can go to sleep, eat, and relax after a long day of work or sightseeing. ■ After a long flight from Japan, John checked into a hotel in New York City. He was surprised by the size of his room and the price of the bed, but he couldn't wait to take a hot shower after a long day of travel.
Monitors A device that displays information or video content, often used in computer systems. ■ When I realized my computer was running slow, I checked the monitors to see if there were any viruses running on them. To my surprise, the only thing on the screens was a picture of me eating a whole pizza by myself!
Pickpockets A group of small, furry creatures with long tails that use their nimble fingers to steal small items from unsuspecting humans. ■ "I had my wallet stolen by a gang of pickpockets while I was watching a street performer. They were so quick and stealthy, I didn't even realize what had happened until I checked my pockets later."