a person whose hobby is using a metal detector

sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person

to communicate; impart; make known

to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

to treat with insolence; bully; torment

a very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

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

the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist