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 open or loosen something that is fastened
a small piece of food
a stupid or clumsy person
a set of steps that lets people climb over a fence or wall
very large, luxurious, and impressive, like a palace
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant to be with
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
an old word for sulfur
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
the act of fastening something with a latch
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
a holder for carrying a handgun
in a nervous way
a large cup, especially one used in religious ceremonies
turned or operated by a crank
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects
to breathe air out of your lungs
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
able to persuade people to do or believe something
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
moving gently against something with a soft, light sound
to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
to keep someone or something within limits or in one place
to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side
to form a clear picture of something in your mind
locked with a key
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
the act of rising to a higher position or level
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
to honor an event or place by being present
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
the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration
to lift something to a higher position
a small pouch or sac-like bag
a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you
to record that you have started work or a shift
to understand something fully
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
used to comment that something annoying or surprising has happened, often with a sense of irony
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
used to express annoyance when something inconvenient or unlucky happens
a simple device for fastening a door or gate
far away; at a great distance
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
to laugh quietly
coated or mixed with sugar
a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something
the number used to identify an aircraft, usually painted on its tail
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
to make a great effort to achieve something
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to depend on something
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
a person who follows and learns from a teacher or religious leader, especially one of Jesus's followers
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
deserving praise, help, or respect
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is
to feel deep sadness because someone has died
to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things
a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion
making a deep, loud sound
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
done in a quiet, secret way
to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration
clear and obvious
a casual way to say goodbye
not active, working, or being used
the act of entering a phone number to call someone
used to remind someone of something they already know
having a ring or rings around it
a large evergreen tree with flat leaves and fragrant, durable wood
the office or building where a consul works
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data
an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said
the place where someone or something is
lacking knowledge about a subject or situation; not aware of something
supposed to; expected or required to do something