the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity

a popular card game played by two, three, or four persons, with a 48-card deck

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

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.

to fuse into one entity; merge

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

to repeat; reiterate

arrogantly superior and disdainful

light, playful banter or raillery

a very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things

eerie; weird; spooky

causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical