| dame |
(capitalized) a title of honor given by a British king or queen to a woman who has done something important. |
| damp |
When something is damp, it is not completely dry. It has just a little wetness in it. [2 definitions] |
| dampen |
to make moist or slightly wet. [2 definitions] |
| dance |
When you dance, you move your feet and body to music. You can dance fast or slow, and you can dance alone, with a partner, or in a group of people. [7 definitions] |
| dancer |
A dancer is any person who dances or a person who has a job of dancing. |
| dandelion |
A dandelion is a green plant with bright yellow flowers. You might see dandelions growing among the grass in people's yards or in fields or parks. Many people don't like dandelions because they make it hard for other plants to grow. Dandelions can be good, though. Their leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as vegetables. |
| dandruff |
a thin white crust of dead skin that forms on the scalp and is shed in flakes. |
| dandy |
(informal) very fine; pleasing; excellent. |
| Dane |
a person who was born in or is a citizen of Denmark. |
| danger |
When there is danger, it is possible that something bad will happen and that someone or something will get hurt. If you walked into a busy street, you would be in danger. [2 definitions] |
| dangerous |
When something is dangerous, it is not safe. When you do a dangerous thing, it means you might get hurt by doing it. When an animal is dangerous, it means that the animal might hurt you. A dangerous place is a place where you might get hurt. |
| dangle |
to hang or swing loosely. [2 definitions] |
| Danish |
When something is Danish, it is from the country of Denmark, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Denmark. [3 definitions] |
| Danish pastry |
a light, flaky pastry that is made of raised dough, filled with cheese, fruit, or other sweet filling. Danish pastries are often criss-crossed with white icing. |
| Danube River |
The Danube River is an important river in Europe. It is a long river that starts in Germany and flows south and east through many countries in central Europe. Several capital cities, such as Vienna and Budapest, lie on the banks of the Danube River. |
| dare |
When you dare someone, you invite them to do something that is dangerous or not pleasant, or that might get them into trouble. You do this just to see if they are brave enough to do it. [3 definitions] |
| daredevil |
a person who puts himself or herself in danger by doing daring or dangerous things. [2 definitions] |
| daresay |
suppose or think likely. |
| daring |
If a person is daring, they are willing to take risks. |
| dark |
When something is dark, it has little or no light. A dark house has no lights turned on. A dark night has no light from the moon. [6 definitions] |
| darken |
If you darken something, you make it dark or darker. [2 definitions] |