remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally

to blow or breathe (something) in

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting

sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc.