v.aux. (3rd sing. Present will; past would) 1 (strictly only in the 2nd and 3rd persons: see *shall) expressing a future statement, command, etc. (you will regret this; they will leave at once).
- expressing the speaker's intention (i will return soon).
- wish or desire (will you have a drink?; come when you will).
- expressing a request as a question (will you please open the window?).
- be able to (the jar will hold a kilo).
- have a habit or tendency to (accidents will happen; will sit there for hours).
- expressing probability or expectation (that will be my wife). [old english]
- —n. - faculty by which a person decides what to do.
- strong desire or intention (will to live).
- determination, will-power (has a strong will).
- legal written directions for the disposal of one's property after death.
- disposition towards others (good will).
- archaic what one desires or ordains. —v. - try to cause by will-power (willed her to win).
- intend; desire.
- bequeath by a will. at will whenever one wishes. With a will energetically or resolutely. [old english]
n. Colloq. Feeble or ineffectual person. wimpish adj. [origin uncertain]
WIND
instrument n. Musical instrument sounded by an air-current, esp. The breath.
- —n. - air in natural motion, esp. A current of this.
- a breath, esp. As needed in exercise or playing a wind instrument. B power of breathing easily.
- empty talk.
- gas generated in the bowels etc.
- wind instruments of an orchestra etc.
- scent carried by the wind. —v. - cause to be out of breath by exertion or a blow.
- make (a baby) bring up wind after feeding.
- detect the presence of by a scent.
- —v. (past and past part. Wound) 1 (often as winding adj.) Go in a spiral, curved, or crooked course.
- make (one's way) thus.
- wrap closely; coil.
- a provide with a coiled thread etc. B surround with or as with a coil.
- wind up (a clock etc.). —n. - bend or turn in a course.
- single turn when winding. wind down 1 lower by winding.
- unwind.
- draw gradually to a close. Wind off unwind. Wind up 1 coil the whole of.
- tighten the coiling or coiled spring of (esp. A clock).
- colloq. A increase the intensity of (feelings etc.), excite. B provoke (a person) to anger etc.
- bring to a conclusion; end.
- a arrange the affairs of and dissolve (a company). B cease business and go into liquidation.
- colloq. Arrive finally. [old english]
WINE
bar n. Bar or small restaurant where wine is the main drink available.
- cellar n. - cellar for storing wine.
- its contents.
- list n. List of wines available in a restaurant etc.
- vinegar n. Vinegar made from wine as distinct from malt etc.
- waiter n. Waiter responsible for serving wine.
- —n. - fermented grape juice as an alcoholic drink.
- fermented drink resembling this made from other fruits etc.
- dark-red colour of red wine. —v. (-ning) (esp. In phr. Wine and dine) 1 drink wine.
- entertain with wine. [old english]
WING
commander n. Raf officer next below group captain.
- —n. - each of the limbs or organs by which a bird etc. Is able to fly.
- winglike structure supporting an aircraft.
- part of a building etc. Extended in a certain direction.
- a forward player at either end of a line in football, hockey, etc. B side part of a playing-area.
- (in pl.) Sides of a theatre stage.
- polarized section of a political party in terms of its views.
- flank of a battle array.
- the part of a vehicle over a wheel.
- air-force unit of several squadrons or groups. —v. - travel or traverse on wings.
- wound in a wing or an arm.
- equip with wings.
- enable to fly; send in flight. on the wing flying, in flight. Take under one's wing treat as a protege. Take wing fly away. winged adj. Winglike adj. [old norse]
WINK
—v. - (often foll. By at) close and open one eye quickly, esp. As a signal.
- close and open (one or both eyes) quickly.
- (of a light etc.) Twinkle; (of an indicator) flash on and off. —n. - act of winking.
- colloq. Short sleep. in a wink very quickly. Wink at purposely avoid seeing; pretend not to notice. winker n. (in sense 3 of v.). [old english]
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