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

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

combat with the fists

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

overparticular; fussy

a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting

to write learnedly