[while back] {adv.} At a time several weeks or months in […]

[whistle for] {v.}, {informal} To try to get (something) but fail; […]

[win out] {v. phr.} To win after a rather protracted struggle. […]

[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of good […]

[without fail] {adv. phr.} Without failing to do it or failing […]

[word to the wise] {n. phr.} A word of warning or […]

[writer's block] {n. phr.} A condition of being unable to write; […]

[writer's cramp] {n.} Pain in the fingers or hand caused by […]

[yak-yak] or [yakety-yak] or [yakib-yak] {n.}, {slang} Much talk about little […]

[yeoman service] {n. phr.} Help in time of need; serviceable and […]