whim
/wɪm/ noun C1- A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.
- A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes.
Plural whims
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“Yes,” said the man, thrusting his hands into his pockets, and looking impudently at the youth; “I have taken the whim into my head; do you understand, Master Benedetto?”
I take as much interest in the pursuit of some whim as you do, M.
Morrel, and this day and a half was lost from pure whim, for the pleasure of going ashore, and nothing else.”
Clearly they reflected the thoughts which possessed him, but whether the music aided those thoughts, or whether the playing was simply the result of a whim or fancy was more than I could determine.
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