to rush violently; move with great speed

twilight; dusk

fortification; a projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work

a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters; a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker

to criticize or reprimand severely

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

a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

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

selecting or choosing from various sources

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior

to produce, cause, or give rise to

to grow together; adhere (usually followed by to)

to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax

extremely small; an indefinitely small quantity

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure