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

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

to cloud over; becloud; obscure

a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, especially for the dead; dirge; funeral song

(especially in reference to the Danish lifestyle) the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc.

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

pertaining to dancing

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory

excess; overabundance

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration

of the present time; modern

exhausted; very tired