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?”
What if she, Marilla, should indulge Matthew’s unaccountable whim and let her stay?
Follies and nonsense, whims and inconsistencies, _do_ divert me, I own, and I laugh at them whenever I can.
I have not been used to submit to any person’s whims.
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