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A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
"The community praised the well-doer for his charity."
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
"They belong to a well-to-do family in the city."
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
"He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting."
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
"The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout."
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
"She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father."
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
"The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn."
the place where someone or something is
"The police are trying to find out the suspect's whereabouts."
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
"He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him."
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
"He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house."
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 sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
"She bought the dress on a whim."
playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable
"The whimsical painting delighted the children."
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."
to complain in a feeble or annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
"The child began to whine when he didn’t get candy."
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
"The horse whinnied when it saw its rider."
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
"The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures."
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
"He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy."
promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial
"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
"The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern."
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