home vs hone
Definitions
adverb
- to the fullest extent; to the heart
- at or to or in the direction of one's home or family
- on or to the point aimed at
noun
- an institution where people are cared for
- (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
- place where something began and flourished
- a social unit living together
- where you live at a particular time
adjective
- used of your own ground
- relating to or being where one lives or where one's roots are
- inside the country
verb
- return home accurately from a long distance
- provide with, or send to, a home
Examples
Shah went forth with her for a distance of three parasangs; after which he bade farewell to her and the Wazir and those with him, and returned to his home in gladness and safety.
It got so bad that 12 patrolmen and two police dogs were kept on duty outside the home for several days.
But Sexton found Nicks for an easy 31-yard score on fourth down with 4: 11 left to seal it, and Nicks set the receiving record with a 22-yard catch a little later from T.J. Yates, making his first appearance in relief from a broken ankle suffered in September against Virginia Tech. Newspaper Home Delivery - Subscribe Today
Definitions
noun
- a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
verb
- sharpen with a hone
- make perfect or complete
Examples
Band leader, Ray Blue, is also a composer, arranger and performer on tenor, alto and soprano saxophones.
I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog.
Divide half the mixture between 4 glass bowls, then sprinkle with a few fresh raspberries and a bit more crushed honeycomb.