"Ebauche" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
An ebauche is a rough or unfinished model or design of something, especially in the arts or crafts. It is typically a preliminary or exploratory version of a work, often created to test concepts, refine ideas, or explore different forms or styles. In sculpture, for example, an ebauche might be a rough clay model that is later refined and detailed to create a finished piece.
Eau-de-vie is a French term that refers to a clear, colorless fruit brandy that is made from the fermented juice of fruits, such as plums, cherries, or apricots. The term "eau-de-vie" literally means "water of life" in French, and it is often used to describe the process of distilling the fruit juice to create a high-proof spirit. The resulting eau-de-vie is typically clear and transparent, with a strong fruit flavor and aroma.
To eavesdrop means to secretly listen to or spy on someone's private conversation or communication, usually without their knowledge or consent.
Eavesdroppers are people who secretly listen to or overhear private conversations or communications, often without the consent of the parties involved.
The word "ebb" refers to the movement of the tide to go out or recede from the shore. It can also be used figuratively to describe a decrease or decline in something, such as a feeling of euphoria ebbing away. Additionally, in language and rhetoric, ebb and flow are used to describe the ups and downs of an argument or a narrative.
Ebed-melech is a biblical name that is often translated as "God is my king" or "Servant of the king". In the book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 38:7-13), Ebed-melech is referred to as a Cushite official who rescues Jeremiah from captivity by digging a shaft to lower him into an underground vault.