to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity

extravagant boasting

objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

refuse given to hogs; swill

the act of making a negative situation feel worse than it is

theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

to issue denunciations or the like

keen insight; shrewdness

to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does

a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint