a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

a heterogeneous mixture; jumble

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

to join closely and intimately

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

not dissoluble; incapable of being dissolved, decomposed, undone, or destroyed

a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

a vicious or depraved person; villain

ardent; passionate

of Classical Mythology, relating to the deities, spirits, and other dwellings under the earth

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

anything that transforms, purifies, or refines

sleepy; drowsy