given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

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

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

a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

causing or capable of causing laughter; laughable; ludicrous

refuse given to hogs; swill

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

to become spread throughout all parts of

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

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

a breach of good manners or etiquette

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

simultaneous occurrence; synchronism