a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior

to amend by removing words, passages, etc., deemed offensive or objectionable

former; erstwhile

sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

sleight of hand; trickery

an irrational dislike; loathing

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

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

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; deferential; fawning:

to dry thoroughly; dry up

keen insight; shrewdness