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Word:
wishing
IPA transcription: [w'ɪʃɪŋ]
Pronunciations of wishing
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
wish, wishing, want
Meaning:
a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
Usage examples
'The wishing carpet?' said the lady.
He was guilty of wishing that Park had stayed in camp.
This young person can have no possible motive for wishing to see me.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I am, yours truly,
'The others have gone on, on the wishing carpet,' said Jane truthfully.
"I am not to blame for being alive and wishing to live--nor you either."
"Mrs. Clear, also?" questioned Lucian, wishing to be enlightened on all points.
There was no finding the Phoenix, so they sat on the beautiful wishing carpet, and said--
"How about these wishing pills?" enquired the Scarecrow, taking the box from his jacket pocket.
Scott, wishing to know of the young man what he had in his bundle, was told that he had a baby.
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Wife selling (English custom)
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Rock–paper–scissors
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Queen Victoria
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