a deep emotional state of melancholic longing for a person or thing that is absent

an irrational dislike; loathing

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

a sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast

a large, brilliant meteor, especially one that explodes; fireball

moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality

next to the last

the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

arrogantly superior and disdainful

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

a small lie; fib

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

headlong