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The activity of looking at goods displayed in shop windows, usually without the intention of buying them.
“We spent the afternoon window shopping along the high street, just enjoying the displays.”
To close and open one eye quickly as a signal, suggestion, or greeting.
“He winked at me to let me know he was only joking.”
Attractive or charming in a way that is hard to resist.
“She flashed a winning smile that instantly charmed the entire room.”
The act of cleaning or drying something by rubbing it with a cloth, paper, or one's hand.
“A quick wiping of the table made it ready for dinner.”
A thin, flexible thread or rod of metal, typically used for carrying electrical current or for binding objects together.
“The electrician stripped the plastic coating off the copper wire.”
Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment; sagacious.
“It was a wise decision to save money for the future.”
A formulaic expression used to convey a desire for someone to experience a specific state, event, or outcome, often used in greetings, farewells, or expressions of goodwill.
“I wish you a very happy birthday and many more to come.”
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence combined with a capacity for producing clever, humorous remarks.
“She was known for her sharp wit and lightning-fast comebacks.”
The practice of magical arts, spells, or rituals, traditionally believed to be employed by witches to summon supernatural powers or cause harm.
“During the 17th century, many innocent people were falsely accused of witchcraft.”
To refuse to give, keep back, or withhold something that is due or requested.
“The company decided to withhold payment until the project was fully completed.”
An umbrella term used to describe any woman who is attracted to other women, regardless of her specific sexual orientation.
“The bookstore has a dedicated section for wlw literature and queer fiction.”
The edible seeds of the yellow pond lily (Nuphar lutea), traditionally harvested and processed as a food source by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
“The Klamath people traditionally gathered wocas from the marshes of the Upper Klamath Lake.”
A social, academic, or professional organization for women at a college or university, formally using the term fraternity rather than sorority.
“She joined a historic women's fraternity founded in the late nineteenth century.”
Customary; habitual; usual; accustomed.
“He returned to his wonted seat by the window, a cup of tea in hand, as if no time had passed.”
A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, smaller than a forest.
“We went for a long hike through the woods behind our house.”