to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Fair and impartial

complete agreement among all members of a group

before the usual or expected time

Results or effects of an action or condition.

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Inexperienced and immature.

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

the number after ten and before twelve; 11

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

the parent of one's father or mother

Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.

to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

a particular place or position

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

the place where someone or something is located

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

to pay attention to; to take notice of

expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

to come into the presence of; to encounter

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service

a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

sharp; acute; intense; eager

a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive

relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist

The action of expressing something in words.

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Quick and light in movement or thought.

the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

a person who has been charged with a crime

A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree

Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

Without a doubt; certainly.

given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

to spread through and be present in every part of something

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

the trunk of a tree

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire

not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms

not being used; not having been used before

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

a large number of

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.

deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal

conforming to traditional beliefs or practices

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

The state of being not available or not accessible.

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

to achieve or reach something

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

To admire or worship someone excessively.

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human