a circular hollow in the side of a hill or mountain

an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

keenly distressing to the feelings

a loud, confused noise, as of many voices

well-deserved; fitting; adequate

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended

the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

charming; captivating

to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper

a person given to voluble, empty talk; nonsense; blather

a tip, present, or gratuity

to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made

jewel

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

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