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

a vicious or depraved person; villain

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable, humiliating

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

glowing or glittering with red or golden light

humanity or fellow feeling; kindness

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

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

fine arts; a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage

tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory

the function or work of a teacher; teaching

abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible