the group of people watching or listening to an event
The audience applauded as the show came to an end.

a prize given for doing something well
His award was for being the most improved player on the team.

a large wheeled gun used in the past that fires heavy metal balls
We used powerful cannons to prevent our enemy from entering the harbor.

a choice made after giving consideration
Have the judges come to a decision yet?

to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
The storm destroyed the old barn.

to shoot
The soldiers were so happy that they fired their guns in the air because they had won the battle.

a quality that deserves respect or praise
Her ideas have some merit.

an artistic piece of writing that usually has short lines and particular patterns of word emphasis, and often uses formal or literary language
I expressed my feelings about nature in a poem.

to repair or build something again after it has been ruined or harmed
After the flood, many people wanted to rebuild their community.

tear down so as to make flat with the ground
The mayor agreed to tear down the old house and use the space for a community garden.