speak or act in an evasive way

sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence

to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents

miscellaneous pieces of gear and material

a tip, present, or gratuity

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

a person given to voluble, empty talk; nonsense; blather

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

friendly; agreeable

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

fortification; a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work