doltishly
adverb · in a stupid manner
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domestically
adverb · with respect to home or family
Example: the housewife bored us with her domestically limited conversationdomineeringly
adverb · in a domineering manner
Example: his wife behaved domineeringlydonald robert perry marquis
noun · humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
donkey pump
noun · a supplementary pump available if needed
doorhandle
noun · a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
doorknocker
noun · a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
doormat
noun · a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering
dormant
adjective · inactive but capable of becoming active
Example: her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakeneddorothy parker
noun · United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967)
dorsal
adjective · facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
Example: the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stemdosed
adjective · treated with some kind of application
Example: a mustache dosed with bear greasedosemeter
noun · a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)
doss down
verb · sleep in a convenient place
Example: You can crash here, though it's not very comfortabledotted
adjective · having gaps or spaces
Example: sign on the dotted linedouble quick
adverb · at a faster speed
Example: now let's play the piece again double-quickdouble time
adverb · at a faster speed
Example: now let's play the piece again double-quickdouble-date
verb · go out on a date with a partner and another couple
Example: let's double date this Saturdaydoubled
adjective · twice as great or many
Example: ate a double portiondoubly
adverb · to double the degree
Example: she was doubly rewardeddoubtfully
adverb · in a doubtful manner
Example: Gerald shook his head doubtfullydoubtlessly
adverb · without doubt; certainly
Example: it's undoubtedly very beautifuldoughnut-shaped
adjective · shaped like a ring
dourly
adverb · in a sullen manner
Example: he sat in his chair dourlydow-jones industrial average
noun · an indicator of stock market prices; based on the share values of 30 blue-chip stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange
Example: the Dow Jones Industrial Average is the most widely cited indicator of how the stock market is doingdowdily
adverb · in a dowdy unfashionable manner
Example: she dresses dowdilydown the stairs
adverb · on a floor below
Example: the tenants live downstairsdownhearted
adjective · filled with melancholy and despondency
Example: gloomy at the thought of what he had to facedownpour
noun · a heavy rain
downwards
adverb · spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
Example: don't fall downdoyly
noun · a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl
drag down
verb · exert a force with a heavy weight
Example: The snow bore down on the roofdrag through the mud
verb · speak unfavorably about
Example: She badmouths her husband everywheredrain the cup
verb · drink to the last drop
Example: drink up--there's more wine comingdramatically
adverb · in a dramatic manner
Example: he confessed dramaticallydramaturgic
adjective · relating to the technical aspects of drama
draped
adjective · covered in folds of cloth
Example: velvet-draped windowsdraw
noun · the act of drawing or hauling something
Example: the haul up the hill went very slowlydraw a bead on
verb · have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
draw a line
verb · reasonably object (to) or set a limit (on)
Example: I draw the line when it comes to lending money to friends!draw away
verb · remove by drawing or pulling
Example: She placed the tray down and drew off the clothdread
adjective · causing fear or dread or terror
Example: the awful wardreadfully
adverb · of a dreadful kind
Example: there was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morningdream up
verb · devise or invent
Example: He thought up a plan to get rich quicklydreamy
adjective · dreamy in mood or nature
Example: a woolgathering momentdrear
adjective · causing dejection
Example: a blue daydrearily
adverb · in a cheerless manner
Example: in August 1914 , there was a dismally sentimental little dinner, when the French, German, Austrian and Belgian members of the committee drank together to the peace of the futuredredge up
verb · mention something unpleasant from the past
Example: Drag up old storiesdress out
verb · kill and prepare for market or consumption
Example: dress a turkeydress up
verb · put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
Example: She never dresses up, even when she goes to the operadrink
noun · the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
Example: drink was his downfalldrink down
verb · drink down entirely
Example: He downed three martinis before dinnerdrinking straw
noun · a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
drippily
adverb · in a mawkish and emotional manner
Example: the violinist played that piece mawkishlydrive away
verb · force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
Example: Drive away potential burglarsdriver ant
noun · tropical nomadic ant that preys mainly on other insects
droopingly
adverb · in a drooping manner
Example: a branch hung low, droopinglydrop off
verb · change from a waking to a sleeping state
Example: he always falls asleep during lecturesdrop the ball
verb · commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
Example: I blundered during the job interviewdrop-dead
adverb · extremely
Example: she was drop-dead gorgeous