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

light, playful banter or raillery

powerful; mighty; potent

three panels or compartments side by side with pictures or carvings

moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

characterized by great generosity

a plug stopping the upper end of a pipe, as a recorder or a whistle, and having a narrow slit through which the player blows

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

an irrational dislike; loathing

in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

a person who likes cats; cat fancier