whim
/wɪm/ nom C1En français : lubie, caprice
- 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.
Pluriel whims
Dans la bibliothèque
“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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