too hard to cut, break, or pierce

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

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

a fixed or firm belief

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

physical beauty; comeliness

a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

in conflict with; incompatible with

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient