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1. Stop short, as if faced with an obstacle, and refuse to continue 2.Foil 3. N:a check or hindrance; defeat; disappointment; a strip of land left unplowed; a crossbeam in the roof of a house that unites and supports the rafters; tie beam. |
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1. luxuriate
2. take pleasure in warmth |
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V: 1.lessen or diminish; moderate or restrain; subside. 2. fluttering wings to escape in anger or fear 3. to soak leather in a solution to soften it
n: 1. anger or fear; the solution used to soften leather |
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Dress with vulgar finery (gaudy) |
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war-like; pugnacious; naturally inclined to fight |
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Suffering from a liver complaint; peevishly ill humored |
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Cajole; coax with flattery |
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Expurgate (i.e., omitt or modify parts considered indelicate) |
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Tawny or grayish with streaks or spots (re: animal coats) |
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