a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

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

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful

to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

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

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated

a person who likes cats; cat fancier

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

having prescience, or knowledge of things or events before they exist or happen; having foresight

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

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

fine arts; a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif

(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness