wimple
Worda cloth covering for the head, neck, and chin, worn by some women in the Middle Ages or by nuns in some orders
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a cloth covering for the head, neck, and chin, worn by some women in the Middle Ages or by nuns in some orders
a type of mint with a fresh, mild flavor
to fail or end in a weak, disappointing way
showy, loud, or in bad taste
a strong alcoholic drink flavored with wormwood and anise
the quality of being unpleasant, rude, or unkind
bad, disappointing, or deserving strong disapproval
a feeling of annoyance or hurt pride after being slighted
a set of long seats or benches for spectators at a sports field or other event
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
to argue noisily and angrily
to burn slowly and give off smoke, but no flame
feeling sad, disappointed, and without hope or energy
too pleased with yourself and not worried enough about possible problems
various; of different kinds
a feeling of being too pleased with yourself, especially when you should be more careful
to beat someone with a whip or stick as punishment
hot and humid, especially in a way that feels uncomfortable
to shout rude or mocking remarks at someone
casual conversation about unimportant things
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the soft, repeated sound birds make
to pawn something, especially to get money quickly
to send out or throw out quickly and forcefully
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
the use of force or pressure to get something
containing bubbles of gas, especially carbon dioxide
the top student in a graduating class, often chosen to give a speech at graduation
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
a small bunch of hair, feathers, grass, or similar material
to feel very hungry
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
a thick, dark syrup made from sugar cane or sugar beet
turned or operated by a crank
a person who does not follow a major religion, especially one who is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim
to make a dull, heavy sound
a substance that lets electricity pass through it when dissolved in water or another liquid
to secretly listen to other people's private conversation
to breathe air out of your lungs
a place where birds rest or sleep
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty
a device that sprays water over grass or plants
to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth
a feeling of great joy or pleasure
to make a short, high-pitched sound
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system
closed and no longer open for business
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
a complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or badly organized
careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money
to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
the process of formally charging a public official with serious misconduct
preserved in vinegar or salty water
a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic
the moment when sexual pleasure reaches its strongest point
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
done without conscious control
the state of being naked
used to taunt someone after they lose or fail
to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side
having had a religious conversion or spiritual awakening
In cricket, a run that does not count because the batter did not make it safely to the crease
the process of making skin darker by exposure to the sun or a tanning bed
to free someone from prison, slavery, or control
the quality of being new, different, and creative
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
moving or walking with quick, light steps
the drug made from the cannabis plant, used for smoking or in other forms
to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless
a large heavy knife used for cutting plants
a large fire outdoors, often for a celebration or event
a device that changes the voltage of an alternating current
the person who is best suited to do something or help with it
to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way
walk heavily or noisily
a person who does many different small jobs for someone else, especially in an office
make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry
not strict, careful, or controlled enough
the process of forming scars as a wound heals
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
in a calm, patient way, without getting upset or impatient
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
making or likely to make a lot of money
a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone
to indicate or suggest something
a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason
past tense and past participle of shoot
not appreciated enough; overlooked or undervalued
to make something more difficult or harder to understand
too ready to tell other people what to do
to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind
to want something very much
a member of the Church of England or a church related to it