a rogue or a scoundrel

(of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting

to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence

the greedy pursuit of riches

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

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

to laugh loudly or immoderately

invented or meaningless language; nonsense

a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality

dark, gloomy, and cheerless

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

a box or chest, especially one for valuables

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins