not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties

(no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb

an amorous glance; ogle

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

a vicious or depraved person; villain

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

difficult to understand; obscure

pertaining to dancing

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

make a comically or repulsively ugly face

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine

a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

favorable to or promoting health; healthful

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.