one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

overlapping in sequence, as tiles or shingles on a roof

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

to amend by removing words, passages, etc., deemed offensive or objectionable

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

to dry thoroughly; dry up

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

personification, as of inanimate things

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

refuse given to hogs; swill

lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

solemnly renounce