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walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
a leisurely stroll |
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| the part of a person's foot between the ball and the ankle. the part of a shoe that fits over or under the instep of a foot. a thing shaped like the inner arch of a foot. |
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| the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter |
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obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means "Ted attended all the football games he could finagle tickets for"
act in a devious or dishonest manner |
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have a long and complicated dispute "weeks of political wrangling"
round up, herd, or take charge of (livestock) |
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| a rosette or knot of ribbons worn in a hat as a badge of office or party, or as part of a livery. |
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| a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters which reads the same backward or forward. Allowances may be made for adjustments to capital letters, punctuation, and word dividers. |
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| undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution) |
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lacking plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. "a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion"
(of conversation or speech) going constantly from one subject to another in a halfhearted way; unfocused.
occurring randomly or occasionally. "desultory passengers were appearing" |
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a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.
a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change. |
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| a device in an internal combustion engine for mixing air with a fine spray of liquid fuel |
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a defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet.
fortify or surround with or as if with a rampart |
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a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony
protective wall/earth defense along top of trenches/concealed embankments for troops |
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| balustrade - singular (baluster - plural) |
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| supporting vertical beams, hourglass-shaped serving a parapet |
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| witheringly scornful; severely critical. |
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(especially of humor) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.
a substance, typically an inorganic oxide, that combines with a dye or stain and thereby fixes it in a material. an adhesive compound for fixing gold leaf. a corrosive liquid used to etch the lines on a printing plate.
impregnate or treat a fabric w/ mordant |
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| immoral or grossly unfair behavior "a den of iniquities" |
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a lengthy and aggressive speech
lecture at (someone) in length an aggressive and critical manner |
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| a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. "a diatribe against the Roman Catholic Church" |
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a violent explosion or a flash like lightning.
an expression of vehement protest. |
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| insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. "he let out a stream of invective"; vituperation |
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a strong public criticism or verbal abuse
disgrace, esp. that brought about by public abuse |
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| an ornamental climbing plant that is widely cultivated in the tropics. The insignificant flowers are surrounded by brightly colored papery bracts that persist on the plant for a long time. |
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| lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in a white and bold color |
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| in a cheerful or lighthearted way. without thinking of the consequences. with a bright or cheerful appearance. |
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| rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth. lean or snuggle against |
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| sly or cunning intelligence. |
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| (engage in)painful or laborious effort. (verb and noun) |
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a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
the appearance of something remarkable or unexpected, typically an image of this type. |
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a series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.
a tedious recital or repetitive series. |
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| having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing. |
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| deliver (something) to a person's custody, typically in order for it to be sold. "he consigned three paintings to Sotheby's" send (goods) by a public carrier. assign; commit decisively or permanently. "she consigned the letter to the wastebasket" |
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| an eighth of a mile, 220 yards. |
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| without consolation or comfort; unhappy. of a place showing complete lack of comfort;cheerless |
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| a large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff |
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uncontrolled; unconstrained.
"a moment of unbridled ambition"
remove the bridle from (a horse or mule)
Release from restraint |
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obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
"they were served by obsequious waiters" |
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on or from the other side of an ocean, in particular the Atlantic.
on or from the other side of a bridge. |
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| a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries. |
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| a small perfumed bag used to scent clothes. |
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make (something) clear; explain.
"work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter" |
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a person suffering from leprosy.
a person who is avoided or rejected by others for moral or social reasons.
"the story made her out to be a social leper" |
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a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
"moral precepts"
a writ or warrant |
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| an authoritative warning or order. |
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protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.
"the organizations remained under firm government tutelage"
instruction; tuition.
under the tutelage of an experienced actor" |
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of an amount) small or meager.
"she would earn a paltry $33 more each month"
petty; trivial.
"naval glory struck him as paltry" |
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ridiculously small or inadequate.
"they were given a derisory pay rise" |
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mean and stingy.
"you've been too mingy with the sunscreen"
unexpectedly or undesirably small.
"a mingy kitchenette tucked in the corner" |
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a strong desire to have or do something.
"a hankering for family life"
To have this strong desire
"his wife accused him of hankering after adultery" |
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| a church house provided for a member of the clergy |
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clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
"he was adroit at tax avoidance" |
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adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
"the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration" |
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especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair.
"a ramshackle cottage" |
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abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
"she was so emaciated she could hardly stand" |
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| a long open box or trough for horses or cattle to eat from. |
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a result that can be predicted with certainty.
No-brainer |
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covered with fine soft hair or feathers.
"the baby's downy cheek"
filled with soft feathers.
"a downy pillow"
soft and fluffy.
"pale downy hair" |
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| cartilage, especially when found as tough, inedible tissue in meat. |
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| varied tincture, consisting of a white background with a pattern of black shapes representing the winter coat of the stoat (a species of weasel with white fur and a black-tipped tail). |
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a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol.
a slight trace of something.
"she could not keep a tincture of bitterness out of her voice"
be tinged, flavored, or imbued with a slight amount of. |
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a very strong wind.
"it was almost blowing a gale"
a burst of sound, especially of laughter.
"she collapsed into gales of |
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| an apocalyptic war arising from racial tensions between blacks and whites. |
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a person's orders or command.
"they had assembled at his behest" |
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ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
"a stubbornly insular farming people
of, relating to, or from an island.
"the movement of goods of insular origin" |
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