(of a breeze) to brush against; to gently caress; to sway or stir

dawn; the time when it is just beginning to get light

to brush lightly against the face; to stroke the face

a tool used to brush away dust or drive away flies, usually made with a wooden handle and a bundle of horsetail hair, animal hair, or nylon strings

to storm off in a huff; to leave angrily or dissatisfied after a disagreement

To shake or flick one's sleeves in a gesture of annoyance or anger, typically as a sign of leaving a conversation or place abruptly.

to drift, wave, or flare lightly and gently in the air

to brush against or stroke, causing something to move or sway; specifically used for a breeze ruffling hair, leaves, or clothing

(literary) to look after; to care for; to attend to

to whisk away or wipe off dust from the surface of an object; to clean

To rise and leave the room in anger or indignation, often because someone has said something offensive.

to be contrary to one's wishes; to be disappointed or frustrated because things do not go as one hopes

(literary) learned men who strictly uphold the law and virtuous advisors who assist the ruler; faithful ministers and wise counselors

(literary) to blow gently and bring warmth, usually of a breeze

to wave or sway; to blow gently, as of a breeze; to flutter in the wind

(literary) a wise counselor or straightforward advisor who assists a ruler

to be contrary to someone's wishes or expectations; to act in opposition to; perverse or disagreeable

a whisk; to whisk or sweep lightly

(of wind or a breeze) blowing gently or soft and fluttering

the time of day when it first starts to get light; dawn

to be offensive or unpleasant to hear; to be jarring or hard to listen to

ancient name for the Eastern Roman Empire

To brush or shake something off, such as dust or debris from one's clothes.

To shake or flick one's sleeves to show anger or displeasure when leaving a place; to leave in a huff.

to disobey or act contrary to someone's wishes; to run counter to

A tool used for driving away or swatting flies; often refers to a traditional fly-whisk made of horsehair or feathers.

to brush past lightly; to flick; to caress gently