to comment or discourse at great length

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

lateness; delay

to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

marshy; wet

the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

extravagant boasting

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

a tip, present, or gratuity

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful

having little or no money; penniless; poor