a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

venomous hostility or intense temper

secretly, stealthily

nonsense, as trivial or senseless talk

razzle-dazzle, or showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect

an amorous glance; ogle

to run away hurriedly; flee

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

anything that transforms, purifies, or refines

gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted

to dispense in dollops

performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

brazenly obvious; flagrant