venomous hostility or intense temper

to conspire in a fraud

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

originating in or apprehended by the reason

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

portraying strict and inflexible judgment

to fuse into one entity; merge

with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward

a fool; simpleton

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

brazenly obvious; flagrant