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Borrow To obtain something from someone without paying for it, but with the promise to return it in good condition. ■ "I need to borrow your car this weekend," said John, "but I promise I'll return it in one piece."
accommodating Being willing to please or meet the needs of others. ■ "John was so accommodating, he let his friends borrow his car even though he needed it for a very important errand."
allowing The act of permitting something to happen or be done, despite one's disapproval. ■ "I allowed my friend to borrow my car, but I had a feeling it would end up in a ditch."
Commandments The rules for how to behave correctly in a particular situation, especially religious or ethical ones. ■ "Thou shalt not steal thy neighbor's lawnmower, but thou mayest borrow it with permission."
jimmy A humorous term for a small amount of money, often used in a playful or ironic way. ■ "I need to borrow 50 jimmies from my friend to buy that ice cream cone."
legal adj. Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the law. ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't let you borrow my car - it's not legal."
lending The act of giving something temporarily to someone in exchange for a promise to return it later. ■ I lent my friend my car, but he ended up losing the keys and had to borrow from someone else.
lorry A large vehicle used for transporting goods. ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and had to ask the lorry driver if I could borrow one."
mamma A term of endearment for one's mother. Also used to refer to a female parent in general. ■ "I had to call my mamma to ask if I could borrow some sugar."
Ruse A clever or deceptive scheme, plan or stratagem used to trick or mislead others. ■ "He pulled a classic 'ruse' by pretending to be broke so he could borrow money from his friends."
Bulldoze To flatten something or someone with a heavy and indiscriminate force, often with the intention of destroying it. ■ I accidentally bulldozed my neighbor's garden with my lawnmower. I'll have to apologize profusely before he ever lets me borrow his power tools again.
consenting The act of giving permission or approval for something to happen, often in exchange for something else. ■ After hearing his friend's joke, John agreed to let him borrow his car. That's what I call "consenting to a bad decision."
Drumstick A long, thin piece of wood or bone used for striking a drum. ■ "I need to borrow your drumstick for the marching band competition.", A stick with a flat end used for stirring soup, coffee, or tea. ■ "Can you pass me the drumstick please?"
kisses Noun: A light, affectionate touch of the lips, usually to show love, friendship or respect., Verb: To give or receive a kiss. ■ "I forgot my phone at home and had to borrow some kisses from a stranger on the street."
mortgages A legal document that allows someone to borrow money from a bank or other financial institution in order to purchase a home. It typically involves a monthly payment of principal and interest over a set period of time. ■ Why did the bank approve the mortgage for the man who wanted to buy a home made entirely of jellybeans? Because he had a lot of "sweet" equity!
Readers noun 1. People who read books, newspapers, or magazines. ■ The librarian was very pleased to see so many readers coming to the library to borrow books., verb 2. To peruse written material, such as a book or newspaper. ■ "Readers," said the professor, "are expected to read and understand every word in this textbook."
Suspect A person or thing that is thought to be guilty of a crime, especially one that has not yet been proved. ■ I had a feeling he was up to something shady when I caught him looking at my phone suspiciously. Turns out he just wanted to borrow my charger!
whistles A sound made by blowing air through the teeth, typically to signal or announce something. It can also be used as a verb to indicate that someone is whistling. ■ "When I heard my neighbor whistling at me from across the street, I couldn't help but wonder what he was up to. Turns out he just wanted to borrow some sugar."