serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate

known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

injurious to health

affording remuneration; profitable

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

brazenly obvious; flagrant

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; deferential; fawning:

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

lateness; delay

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior