a person who likes cats; cat fancier

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

of little or no importance or consequence

lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

to suppress or omit; ignore or pass over

having hegemony or dominance

having a mildly sickening flavor; slightly nauseating

a day's work

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