Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
lacking physical strength or energy
"She felt weak after the long run."
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."
at any time, or whenever it happens
"You can call me whenever you want."
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
"She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons."
by which; because of which
"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."
to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard
"She whispered a secret into his ear."
to measure how heavy something is
"The shopkeeper weighed the fruits before selling them."
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
"The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets."
a measure of how heavy something is
"The weight of the package was 10 kilograms."
a period of seven days
"I will finish the project by the end of the week."
in or at what place or position
"Where do you live?"
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
"The smell of food whetted my appetite."
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
"I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by."
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
"The washing machine broke down and needs repair."
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
"Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?"
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
"The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village."
playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable
"The whimsical painting delighted the children."
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
"The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security."
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
"She felt the warmth of the sun on her face."
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
"The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze."
a path, direction, or method of doing something
"He found a new way to solve the problem."
In or to any place.
"You can find good people wherever you go."
having a great deal of money, resources, or assets
"He became wealthy after investing in real estate."
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
"Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall."
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
"The charity worked for the common weal of the community."
the process of making something warm or the increase in temperature
"Global warming is a significant concern for environmentalists."
during the time that something is happening
"She was reading while waiting for the bus."
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
"His workload has increased dramatically in the past month."
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep
"After the long journey, she felt weary and wanted to rest."
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
"Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment."
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
"The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster."
to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity
"The moon will wax until it becomes full."
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
"She went to the market with her friend."
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
"They belong to a well-to-do family in the city."
to clean something with water or other liquid
"I need to wash my hands before dinner."
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
"The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility."
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."
to tell someone about a possible danger or problem
"She warned him about the storm coming."
in a good or satisfactory way
"She did well in her exams."
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
"She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners."
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
"Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience."
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
"She gave her wholehearted support to the project."
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
"The laptop comes with a two-year warranty."
a person who desires happiness or success for another
"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."
in the absence of, or not having something
"He left without saying goodbye."
living or growing in the natural environment; uncontrolled or untamed
"The children ran wild in the park."
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
"The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest."
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
"The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon."
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
"You can choose whatever you like."
promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial
"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."
