dowry |
the money or other property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage. |
doz. |
abbreviation of "dozen," or "dozens." |
doze |
to sleep lightly or for a short time. [2 definitions] |
dozen |
a group of twelve. [2 definitions] |
doze off |
to fall into a light sleep. |
Dr. |
abbreviation of "Doctor." [2 definitions] |
drab1 |
not bright; dull. |
draft |
a rough piece of writing that needs more work; sketch. [10 definitions] |
drag |
to pull along with effort; haul. [6 definitions] |
dragon |
an imaginary monster that looks like a giant lizard with wings, claws, and a long tail. In stories or pictures, dragons breathe fire and often guard a place or treasure. |
dragonfly |
a brightly colored insect with a long, narrow body. It has four long, clear wings that are held out from the body. Dragonflies live near fresh water and eat mosquitoes and other insects. |
drain |
to remove water or other liquid from (a container or area) to make it empty or dry. [9 definitions] |
drainage |
the act or method of draining. |
drainpipe |
a pipe used to drain liquids. |
drake |
an adult male duck. |
drama |
a story written so that it can be acted out for an audience; play. [4 definitions] |
dramatic |
of or having to do with the theater and plays. [2 definitions] |
dramatize |
to show or present in the form of a drama. [2 definitions] |
drank |
past tense of "drink." |
drape |
to decorate or cover with a cloth that hangs in folds. [3 definitions] |
drapery |
a long, heavy curtain or set of curtains. [2 definitions] |