wampum
Wordsmall beads made from shells, used by some Native American peoples in the past as money or decoration
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small beads made from shells, used by some Native American peoples in the past as money or decoration
to argue about a small or unimportant detail
hard to understand; mysterious or puzzling
a small heavy object used to keep papers from blowing away
said in a strong, clear, and definite way
the quality of acting naturally and without planning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
a house that is divided into two separate homes
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
a light, smooth food made by mixing cream or egg whites with flavoring
to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something
having a good reputation and deserving trust
to understand or explain something in the wrong way
a sudden chance to make a lot of money or get something very valuable
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a type of soft leather with a velvety surface
a feeling that something good will happen
the period when two people are getting to know each other before marriage or a long-term relationship
a vulgar slang word for the penis
something that is hard to understand or explain
sunk below the surface of water
moving or walking with quick, light steps
an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement
a person or thing that cuts or trims something
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to think of someone or something in a particular way
not appreciated enough; overlooked or undervalued
going across from one corner to the opposite corner
for each person or thing; each
to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it
meat from a young cow, used as food
a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way
suddenly and without warning
a group of wild boars
to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them
a book, magazine, or website that lists TV programs and times
suspicious or not quite right
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
to wait until the next day before deciding something
to go below deck on a ship
to submit something, such as a request or application
no longer modern, useful, or in use
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
to end up in a particular place, situation, or state
having many bends or turns
relating to money, especially a country's money system
the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth
as; in the same way that
a car with a roof that folds back or comes off
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
a question or statement that is meant to be solved as a game or puzzle
a person who arranges and runs an event or activity
to some extent; fairly
to stretch something out toward someone
a casual way to say goodbye
a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking
a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about
ready to work or start functioning
an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said
to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone
to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest or unfair way
the act of sending something on to another place
so late that something can no longer be done or changed
to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon
one of the speaker's or writer's friends
completely the same; identical
the number 8,000
showing care and attention for other people
an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation
to contact someone, especially by phone, email, or message
the act of pitching a baseball
not sensible or fair
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
to a very great degree; more than is acceptable
making you feel more energetic, relaxed, or awake
covered with scales
A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset
to refuse to do or accept something
an informal, friendly greeting
a polite way to say you do not want something
to hire a person or company to do a job or provide a service
to visit someone or a place briefly and informally
more correct or more suitable
used to tell someone to wait for a moment
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement
an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens
used to say that something happens or is done each day
the written form used before a married couple's family name
very close and personal
to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands
to continue doing something or to continue in a state
in the direction or manner shown or mentioned
to enter a vehicle or enclosed space
wait for a moment
a flower, or a group of flowers, on a tree or bush