whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
to use less of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort
showing off a false sense of moral superiority
to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds
to hire someone again after they have left a job
a dry plant that breaks off at the root and rolls along in the wind
a set of long seats or benches for spectators at a sports field or other event
a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one
causing someone to feel great pain or suffering
a small spool that holds thread, yarn, or wire
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide
a person who is too easily shocked by sex or rude behavior
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
slightly sexual or indecent in a way that is meant to attract attention
to complain quietly in an annoyed way
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
making a light, clear ringing sound
to take small bites of something
a day when you work, especially one that is not a weekend or holiday
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the hollow under your shoulder where your arm joins your body
to eat something in a noisy or casual way
making a long, sharp s sound
a large wild cat from the Americas
a hanging bed made of rope or fabric, used for resting or sleeping
to shout loudly because you are excited or happy
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
a state of uncertainty while you are waiting for a decision or result
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea
making quick, sharp movements
to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it
moving with quick, light jumps
to complain in a high, annoying voice
to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached
not polite; rude
a large bird with long legs, a long bill, and broad wings, often seen near water
to fall forward and land face first
always telling the truth; honest
a firm, smooth cheese that is often pale orange or white
careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private
past tense and past participle of shoot
to tell someone to be quiet
to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths
the use of several layers, especially in clothing
to breathe noisily while sleeping
relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules
in a weak or feeble way
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
God or another spiritual force that people believe controls what happens
informal speech or ideas that seem silly, unrealistic, or not worth taking seriously
willing to take risks and try new things
too strong or sudden to be controlled
to get to the main point quickly
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
officially linked with another town, city, or organization
a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, used to explain something
severe physical or mental suffering
to delay dealing with something
used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience
to make an official decision about a case or issue
a strong dependence on alcohol that makes it hard to stop drinking
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a light ringing sound
to submit something, such as a request or application
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
a quiet, gentle song sung to help a child fall asleep
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
at the beginning; originally
to depend on something; to be decided by something
to cheer loudly and show excitement or support
to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
to visit someone briefly and informally
to explode or burst out suddenly, especially a volcano
as; in the same way that
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
a home run
make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish
past tense and past participle of bed
to join or repair something with thread and a needle
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
a hot dog, especially in some U.S. dialects
the act of playing drums
a religious song of praise
a main or important thing, especially a food that is eaten often
used to describe a parent who stays at home to look after the family instead of working outside the home
a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table
the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly
to some extent; fairly
to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration