Down
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Hill, rolling grassland (such as "Churchill Downs", "Upson Downs" from Auntie Mame, by Patrick Dennis). Field, especially for racing. A single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed. Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
Part of speech: preposition
Definition: From one end to another; especially, from a higher end to a lower.
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: From a higher position to a lower one; downwards. At a lower place or position. South (as south is at the bottom of typical maps). Away from the city (even if the location is to the North). Into a state of non-operation. The direction leading away from the principal terminus, away from milepost zero. Get down.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Depressed, feeling low. On a lower level than before. With "on", negative about, hostile to With "with", relaxed about, accepting of Inoperable; out of order; out of service. Of a task; finished in phrases like
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty. To cause to come down. To put a ball in a pocket; to pot a ball. To bring a play to an end by touching the ball to the ground or while it is on the ground.
Example sentence: I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.
Mastered
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To be a master.To reach a high level of competency.
Example sentence: The young athlete who aspires to greatness, generally speaking, learns a number of things from several different coaches. The first one taught him the fundamentals; the second one instilled discipline in him and taught him more of the techniques that must be mastered to excel.