very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person

a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt

menacing; threatening

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

a poem or piece of music appropriate to the dawn or early morning

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like

being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious

resembling or containing lead; leaden