modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists

excess; overabundance

without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid

of or relating to money

a seal or signet

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

extremely irritable or easily angered; irascible

to chat idly; gossip

a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

to act together through a secret understanding, especially with evil or harmful intent

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

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

to express earnest disapproval of

a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

affording remuneration; profitable