of the present time; modern

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

hanging down loosely

to blow or breathe (something) in

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

projecting or leaning forward; overhanging

talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous

lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid