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 move or stay in a hidden, sneaky way
the process of joining together to form one whole
too large, great, or complex to be measured or fully estimated
the harsh cry of a crow
a secret meeting, especially between lovers
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
to see or hear things that are not really there
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
in a way that is based on observation or experience, not just theory
a low, angry sound made by an animal
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
able to be seen, noticed, or understood
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
without love or affection
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
the front edge of a step or stair
a feeling that something, especially something bad, is going to happen
to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains
the state of having two opposite sides, forces, or charges
nervous and easily startled
a person who is believed to be able to see the future
to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers
a covered walkway around a courtyard, especially in a monastery or church
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a dishonest or unpleasant person
a stone marker placed on a grave to remember the person buried there
a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers
basic and not yet well developed
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth
making a long, sharp s sound
to take the place of something or someone
a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise
not changed or influenced by something
a small enclosed area separated from a larger room, especially one used as an office workspace
to break into small pieces or parts
the area around a church, often used as a burial ground
to make a short, high-pitched sound
a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future
to shine or move with quick, irregular changes
a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away
one of four equal parts of a circle or space
strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened
the people who live in a town
a state of constant change or movement
to take someone away illegally by force or trickery
relating to planets
to a very great degree; extremely
causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done
the ability to understand something
not polite; rude
an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement
to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear
the life or world believed to exist after death
believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck
to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning
a clear sign or example of something
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths
to break into small pieces or fall apart
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
a state in which different forces or influences are balanced
to force something out or out of a place
the deliberate damaging or destroying of property
to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly
relating to dimensions or to the number of dimensions in a space
working properly and ready to use
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger
the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will
traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community
a condition in which your eyes do not make enough tears and feel dry or irritated
crying or showing tears
a dark red-purple color
to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound
an informal way to say someone is cheerful and content
the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together
a series of short, sharp sounds
far away; at a great distance
the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission
to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
not yet born
used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank
a place that gives protection and safety from danger or trouble
to begin to happen or be noticed gradually
causing worry, sadness, or pain
never done, seen, or known before
a living thing, or a type of living thing
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to move away from a place without meaning to
a dishonest or unprincipled person
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned