to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture

free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

a false report; rumor

a collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality: one twentieth of a ream

originating in or apprehended by the reason

marshy; wet

a sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast

twilight; dusk

arrogantly superior and disdainful

a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power

a small piece or quantity; a bit

refuse given to hogs; swill

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

gigantic; enormous; colossal

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic