an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

three panels or compartments side by side with pictures or carvings

hanging down loosely

boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting

deep blue; sky blue; azure

something wanted or needed

characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous; circuitous

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

condescending; haughty

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

requiring painstaking care

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth