any large, overpowering force or object, such as war, a giant battleship, or a powerful football team

the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off

the act or an instance of making something obscure, dark, or difficult to understand

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

the Dutch practice of jogging or walking into the wind, especially in the winter, for the purpose of feeling invigorated while relieving stress and boosting one’s general health

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

secretly, stealthily

presenting favorable conditions; favorable

having a background sprinkled with representations of flowers, as certain tapestries or pieces of glasswork

calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

solemnly renounce

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

hanging down loosely

a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

brazenly obvious; flagrant